Result a repudiation of him by part of the coalition that handed him victory two years ago

Ministers talk about the need for cutting immigration while job shortages persist

It would be an error to back away entirely from a plan that set out to address an obvious problem

The uncertain outlook for prices is the key issue in public sector pay talks

The attack on supermarkets across Europe, including in Ireland, is a sign of threats to come

New measures on learner drivers are welcome but long overdue

The planis of a piece with the Taoiseach’s well-advertised antipathy to premature action

The question is whether the Government learned the lessons of the recent past

In these elections voters traditionally turn against incumbent presidents. This one looks no different

Better to accept Halloween for what it is, a shape-shifting festival with roots in the turn of the year

The alternatives he now faces involve one or more retreats on solemn election commitments

The Government has adopted an increasingly incrementalist approach both to the problem and to the optics surrounding it

‘Whole of government’ approach helped put an end to the belief that rural policy was an adjunct to agricultural policy

The country has been caught in a doom loop for the past decade

The scheme is of most value for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

The winning student movement is similar to others in Hungary and Albania

The president made an extraordinary comeback, but now has much to do

Another review has been started, but it is surely time to decide

Disruptions to the supply of grain, fertiliser and energy threaten to take a heavy toll

Meta’s plans were greeted nervously and this is an important signal