Peter Barry: the man who helped cajole the Iron Lady into Anglo-Irish AgreementBusiness success of the Barry’s Tea owner was secondary to his political impactSat Aug 27 2016 - 01:00
Politicians pay tribute to achievements of proud Cork man Peter BarryFormidable Fine Gael TD and minister was ‘immensely popular’, says President HigginsSat Aug 27 2016 - 01:00
Eamon Gilmore says EU will support Colombian peace accordEU’s special envoy praises agreement between government and Farc rebel groupFri Aug 26 2016 - 01:00
Citizens’ assembly to convene and debate issues in OctoberPossible abortion referendum on Eighth Amendment to be deliberated upon firstWed Aug 24 2016 - 01:00
Independent Coalition TDs expect free vote on abortionFinian McGrath says ‘we are not looking for a row’ over motion to hold referendumTue Aug 23 2016 - 01:00
Minority report: Government’s first 100 days in officeCabinet split, external shocks, and leadership question have shown administration’s fragilitySat Aug 06 2016 - 05:45
State scrutinising Matheson’s use of tax loopholesCharities Regulator is examining whether ‘certain entities’ qualify as charitiesThu Jul 28 2016 - 01:00
Albert Reynolds’s daughter nominated as High Court judgeGovernment makes several judicial recommendations and appoints new HEA chairWed Jul 27 2016 - 21:18
Taoiseach becomes first foreign leader to visit Theresa MayBritish and Irish leaders to defend Common Travel Area in negotiations about BrexitTue Jul 26 2016 - 01:00
Theresa May does not represent North, says AdamsSinn Féin leader misstates part of Belfast Agreement as he repeats call for Border pollTue Jul 26 2016 - 01:00
Michael Healy-Rae says 115 Dáil questions not a waste of money‘As long as there’s air in my lungs, I’ll continue to fight for people who come to me’Mon Jul 25 2016 - 13:34
Michael Healy-Rae asks 115 Dáil questions in single dayCap that: ‘Absolutely inundated’ Kerry TD raises queries about hospital appointmentsMon Jul 25 2016 - 13:34
Corporation tax paid by big-10 doubles in five years to €2.8bnTop companies account for 37% of all corporation tax, says Department of FinanceMon Jul 25 2016 - 05:52
Irish Government plays down UK reports of Brexit deal‘Too early to speculate’ on idea of allowing UK access to single market, says FlanaganMon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00
Hollande tells Government exactly what it wants to hearRecognition of Border situation comes after effort to stress peace process' importanceFri Jul 22 2016 - 08:16
Hollande agrees on special status for BorderTaoiseach and French leader want Brexit talks to begin ‘as soon as possible’Thu Jul 21 2016 - 22:41
Trigger Brexit ‘as soon as possible’, Hollande and Kenny tell UKFrench president agrees Peace Process and common travel area should have special statusThu Jul 21 2016 - 14:56
Coveney promises significantly cheaper homes in DublinHouses for €250,000 to be built in strategic development zones such as CherrywoodThu Jul 21 2016 - 08:55
Government rejects Fianna Fáil’s social housing BillBill seeks to expand scheme that lets council tenants buy their houses at a discountWed Jul 20 2016 - 20:51
Coveney pledges new homes in Dublin for about €260,000Minister insists Government’s new housing plan will not overheat property marketWed Jul 20 2016 - 17:18
Kenny comment on Border poll aimed at Europe, not NorthPat Leahy analysis: chief tactic to retain open border is stressing importance of peace processTue Jul 19 2016 - 13:22
Kenny says Border poll should be considered in Brexit talks‘Who knows what may happen in the time ahead?’ Taoiseach tells reporters at MacGillTue Jul 19 2016 - 06:40
Brexit: Taoiseach says UK must not be isolatedKenny tells MacGill Summer School of opposition to harsh departure arrangementTue Jul 19 2016 - 01:00
Remain vote in North could trigger reunification poll - MartinFianna Fáil leader endorses North-South talks on Britain’s vote to leave the EUMon Jul 18 2016 - 08:33
David Davis willing to go hard route in Brexit talksSecretary for exiting EU has shown interest in Irish issues but is veteran EuroscepticFri Jul 15 2016 - 01:00
All-island Brexit forum could still go ahead, says Enda KennyKenny says Government will use every avenue to ensure State has significant EU supportFri Jul 15 2016 - 01:00
Brace yourself; we are entering an era of tightly restrained budgetsBudget 2017 cannot possibly satisfy avalanche of demands now facing GovernmentThu Jul 14 2016 - 10:26
Big budget giveaways not on the horizon, Ministers warnDonohoe and Noonan flag modest rises in spending for 2017 despite solid economic growthWed Jul 13 2016 - 20:08
Analysis: Is Enda Kenny’s time finally running out?Taoiseach responded poorly to difficult week but likely to still be in place for budgetWed Jul 13 2016 - 08:49
Government watches Theresa May for position on NorthIncoming prime minister warned of controls along the Border during Brexit campaignTue Jul 12 2016 - 21:26
Fear of Fianna Fáil is driving Fine Gael call on Enda Kenny to quitThe leadership contest in Fine Gael is effectively onTue Jul 12 2016 - 01:01
Enda Kenny likely to seek early meeting with Theresa MayIncoming British PM known to Dublin officials anxious to replicate good link with CameronMon Jul 11 2016 - 19:51
‘I will not be diverted’ from Taoiseach role, says Enda KennyFine Gael leader tries to calm speculation on his future by saying he has a mandate to fulfilMon Jul 11 2016 - 15:50
Post-Brexit repeal of Human Rights Act in North opposed by StateGovernment sources say such a move would breach terms of Good Friday AgreementMon Jul 11 2016 - 01:01
Ireland stresses peace process as Brexit plans move up a gearSeries of meetings on coming weeks to discuss impending negotiationsSat Jul 09 2016 - 01:00
Majority support repeal of Eighth Amendment, poll shows‘Irish Times’/Ipsos MRBI survey reveals 67% of Irish voters back abortion in some casesFri Jul 08 2016 - 05:00
Clock is ticking on Enda Kenny’s leadershipInside Politics: This is the Taoiseach’s worst week since taking office for the second timeThu Jul 07 2016 - 08:30
Four out of five Irish voters say UK was wrong to leave EUIrish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll shows huge commitment to Ireland’s membership of EUThu Jul 07 2016 - 07:19
We’re back! Poll shows Fianna Fáil are most popular partyIrish Times/Ipsos MRBI survey puts FF and leader Micheál Martin back in our good booksThu Jul 07 2016 - 07:12
Pat Leahy: Fine Gael furious with Cabinet colleagues over abortion BillWallace’s Bill triggers public face-off between Fine Gael and Independent AllianceWed Jul 06 2016 - 01:00
Atmosphere between Kenny and Foster hardly warmThe way forward for cross-Border negotiations post-Brexit will be mapped by LondonTue Jul 05 2016 - 01:01
Full-blown Cabinet split over abortion damages KennyWhatever happens, division over fatal foetal abnormality Bill has hurt GovernmentTue Jul 05 2016 - 01:00
Arlene Foster rejects Kenny plan for all-Ireland Brexit forum‘More than enough’ North-South bodies, says Northern Ireland First MinisterMon Jul 04 2016 - 19:19
Pat Leahy: Four things Ireland must get right post-BrexitMaintaining the common travel area with Britain is Ireland’s top priority in post-Brexit worldSun Jul 03 2016 - 15:41
Brexit: Fear and loathing in BrusselsInside Politics: EU leaders skip the denial stage of grief and go straight to angerThu Jun 30 2016 - 09:17
FG TD brings Bill to cut divorce wait time from four years to twoPrivate members bill to come to Dail next week and likely for debate in autumnThu Jun 30 2016 - 01:00
Testy exchange at Cabinet as Independents seek free vote on abortionAnalysis: Essence of coalition is compromise; and sometimes that is expressed as a fudgeWed Jun 29 2016 - 07:37
Ministers fail to agree common position on abortion BillDiscussion adjourned on legislation to deal with cases of fatal foetal abnormalityWed Jun 29 2016 - 07:36
Kenny to urge EU leaders to show restraint at summitTaoiseach will stress importance of Irish interests in future British exit negotiationsTue Jun 28 2016 - 01:00
Brexit debate sees divisions among Dail’s radical LeftVote hailed as revolt against EU plutocrats seen by fellow TD as victory for ultra rightTue Jun 28 2016 - 01:00
