People of faith have something very important to contribute in a time of worrying polarisation
Rite & Reason: Structured dialogue must hear from Catholics, Humanists, the Abrahamic and Dharmic faith traditions, Rabbis and Imams
Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader
‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease
Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solution
Artificial intelligence report should be wake-up call for Coalition
AI is coming for Ireland’s workforce and that will have huge implications for the country’s future
Fuel protest organisers promise ‘massive’ nationwide action
Taoiseach labels blockade of the State’s only oil refinery by demonstrators in Co Cork as an ‘act of national sabotage’
Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third day
Ministers insist they will only speak to organisations such as Irish Road Hauliers Association and Irish Farmers Association
‘Russia is a threat to everyone’: Moldovan president on election interference and EU aspirations
Maia Sandu met Taoiseach and President during visit to Dublin on Wednesday
Fuel protests: Ministers refuse to budge on energy supports despite day of protests
Next decision on financial aid not expected until expiry of measures brought in a fortnight ago
Government departments are using AI, but one clear red line has been laid down
Ministers maintain human oversight remains a non-negotiable component in carrying out certain tasks
‘Respectful’ and ‘moving’: Relatives of 1916 Rising participants honour contribution at GPO
Members of Army, Naval Service and Air Corps participate in ceremony attended by President, Taoiseach and Minister for Defence
Ministers warned of delays in writing EU rules into law as presidency approaches
Correspondence shows Government keen to avoid getting rap on the knuckles from Brussels
Save like the Swedes: there are fundamental misunderstandings about Ireland’s new savings scheme
Simon Harris is at risk of overselling his plan
Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ resonates profoundly in Japan
Long history of bloody US bombing campaigns began over Japanese cities during second World War
Four ways the Iran war could make life more expensive
From food prices and fertiliser to home heating and holidays, the conflict in the Middle East is hitting finances in several areas
Casual use of term ‘autistic’ demeans those with condition, charity says
Report from charity AsIAm finds perceptions are changing but there is still a lot of misinformation around autism
Jet fuel disruption could hit summer travel plans
Trump says US will be ‘out of Iran pretty quickly’ but could return for ‘spot hits’ if needed
Irish Defence Forces must continue to hold the blue line in Lebanon
In a wider geopolitical context of escalating conflict, and growing militarisation, someone must stand up for peace
Thalidomide survivors optimistic of progress on State apology but ‘speed is of the essence’
Representative group seeking recognition of unacknowledged survivors, statutory supports and fair compensation scheme
Taoiseach concerned at reports Aughinish plant supplying ‘Russian war effort’
Micheál Martin rejects accusation Government speaking out of both sides of its mouth by supporting Ukraine and Aughinish Alumina
Infrastructure Bill to fast-track big projects could be enacted by summer
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet that all public bodies will be required to identify suitable projects
Donald Trump denounces European states restricting US access to airspace due to Iran war
‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says Taoiseach
Rory O’Hanlon, former minister and ceann comhairle, dies aged 92
Taoiseach Micheál Martin praises former Cavan-Monaghan TD’s ‘real commitment to public service’
Government needs to keep some ‘firepower’ in reserve during energy crisis, says Taoiseach
Shannon Airport ‘is not used as a base for the Middle East war’ by the US, says Micheál Martin
Hungary under fire after leaked audio reveals efforts to help Russia overturn EU sanctions
Recording purports to capture phone call between foreign ministers of Hungary and Russia
Taoiseach condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon
Micheál Martin urges respect for peacekeeping forces as tensions rise in region following Israeli and US strikes on Iran
Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Miriam Lord’s Easter awards: ‘Air raid’ O’Donovan a clear winner of the Sulky Bunny gong
Mammy and Ammi Burke land the Best Easter Egg Hunt prize for their elusive turn
Government cannot shield every industry from rising fuel costs, Taoiseach says
Package already announced ‘probably the largest in Europe’, Micheál Martin says
Taoiseach says unsuccessful Limerick garda prosecutions should be reviewed internally
Martin cites need for care around holding time consuming and costly public inquiries
Cost-of-living supports dominate Dáil with Coalition facing risk of political peril
Inside Politics: With two byelections set to take place towards the end of May, expect much focus on fuel costs if prices are still high
Department of Education’s €600m overspend to be bailed out by other departments’ budgets
The cost of the overspend will have to be met from reducing spending increases elsewhere – a development likely to infuriate Ministers
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
‘Significant role’ of Aughinish Alumina for civilian use must be considered in further Russian sanctions
Helen McEntee says 20th package of sanctions under discussion over Ukraine war; Limerick plant under pressure over weaponry links
Lemass did not want to keep old divisions alive, Taoiseach says at launch of new book
Sean Lemass, The Lost Memoir by Irish Times journalist Ronan McGreevy is based on a trove of private recordings not made public for 50 years
Health service has improved ‘beyond recognition’ in past 20 years, Taoiseach says
Martin opens new Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland facilities following €95m investment
Significant variations at petrol and diesel pumps across Ireland after excise duty cuts
According to the AA, pre-war average prices of a litre of petrol and diesel were €1.72 and €1.73 respectively
US to deploy more soldiers to Middle East as Trump claims to have ‘won’ Iran war
Opposition says Government’s €250m package aimed at reducing conflict’s effect on fuel prices and cost of living is one of ‘half measures’
Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs
Government unveils €250m package of supports which Opposition criticise as ‘timid, anaemic’ and ‘pathetic’
Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation
Evidence of Limerick-produced alumina entering Russian military supply chain ‘horrific and shocking’, says Labour’s Ivana Bacik
Shared Ireland programme cannot be used to push cause of Irish unity, Jack Chambers says
British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting taking place in Tralee, Co Kerry
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures
Tax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expected
Double fuel allowance, an excise duty cut and a haulier rebate to ease energy costs
Government ‘cannot shield people from the full impact of the war’, Coalition source says
In the Pennsylvania Avenue big house, it was the Potus Plámáser’s turn in the bully seat
At the Irish Ambassador’s house, the crisp sandwiches, green McDonald’s milkshakes and tricolour M&Ms went down a treat
The Irish Times view on Micheál Martin’s busy week: vision still lacking
Why does the Government seem so lacking in domestic purpose and direction?
Taoiseach’s White House visit invokes the right to be forgotten
Inside Politics: Martin treads cautiously as tensions rise over Iran and energy prices surge
In the shadow of the war in Iran, inflation and energy costs look set to climb ever higher
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Micheál Martin the Trumpologist: European leaders will look for lessons from Taoiseach’s Oval Office approach
Donald Trump can be unpredictable, vindictive and rude. How to deal with him is a central question preoccupying governments the world over
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks
EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen
Everybody needs good neighbours. Like Ireland and Britain right now
Communique issued after last week’s meeting in Cork revealed depth of growing co-operation since PM entered Downing Street
When it comes to the Jeffrey Epstein parade controversy, Kieran Cuddihy spreads it on thick
Radio: Liveline discussion of vehicle favours outrage over insight, while Claire Byrne hears relief over White House shamrock ceremony
Government keen to avoid energy supports pushing up inflation, Micheál Martin says
Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon ‘wholly disproportionate’, Micheál Martin says
Ireland left exposed by dependence on handful of multinationals, says Collison-commissioned report
Report commissioned by the Collison brothers argues for tax incentives to attract high quality global talent
‘A display of polite pushback’: How world’s media covered Micheál Martin’s meeting with Trump
Martin’s defence of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s gender mix-up over Irish President drew comment and comedic response
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