Inside Politics: Irish Times/TG4 poll shows Seán Kyne with a narrow lead over Thomas in contest for Connolly’s former seat

Niamh Smyth, the Minister of State for AI, said the provisional agreement ‘marks a pivotal moment in the responsible regulation of artificial intelligence’

Minister for Children will now be designated as a prescribed body under planning laws

State is already on track to miss its own renewable energy goal by 2030

TDs Michael Fitzmaurice and Michael Collins had previously distanced the party from the conservative group

Having a baby while living in emergency accommodation one of top five reasons for new family homelessness in Dublin in 2025

Disability rights campaigner lost out to Janice Boylan in selection convention for Dublin Central

Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax

Many politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttons

McDonald was asked about abuse she received from anti-immigration protesters in Dublin who branded her ‘traitor’

Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy

Other departments to contribute €446m while €200m drawn from contingency fund

Sinn Féin’s Janice Boylan hoping to capitalise in party leader’s constituency, while Gerry Hutch is again the wildcard candidate

Writs moved in Dáil as Electoral Commission appeals to public to act now to ensure they are registered to vote

The depth of antipathy and ‘hatred’ directed at Coalition parties in recent months has caught the Government by surprise