The Irish Times

‘I was so proud to be Navajo and so proud to be Irish’

Doreen McPaul, Navajo Nation attorney general, receives Irish diaspora president’s award

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 19:00

Coalition candidates earn comfortable victories in Seanad byelections

Hazel Chu, whose decision to run caused divisions in Green Party, loses out

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 19:59

Green Party ‘to move on from recent events’ with review of nominations

Row eases over Dublin Mayor Hazel Chu’s decision to stand for Seanad byelection as an independent

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 00:11

Hazel Chu says numbers ‘aren’t there’ for her to be elected to Seanad

Dublin’s Lord Mayor says seeing people from minorities running helps ease divisions

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 15:14

Sinn Féin backing Billy Lawless in Seanad byelection race

Party’s decision to back Independent candidate for panel is blow to hopes of Hazel Chu

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 20:55

Hazel Chu highest profile candidate of seven in Seanad byelection

Contestants include four former senators, with FF/FG favourite to win the two seats

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 01:47

Four former senators among candidates for Seanad byelections

Unionist Ian Marshall and diaspora advocate Billy Lawless submit nomination papers

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 19:10

Chicago-based Irish Senator forced to let go 500 staff over pandemic

Emigrant rights campaigner unable to cast Seanad election vote because of restrictions

Sun Mar 29 2020 - 19:39

Miriam Lord: Scuttling things in the Dáil bars

A rat in TDs’ midst; Shane Ross’s birthday; Dr Reilly’s tie; hands, knees and boomps-a-daisy

Sat Jul 13 2019 - 05:00

‘To be Irish is not something that stops when you get on a plane’

Emigrant vote: Campaigners for Yes meet with TDs and Senators ahead of referendum

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 12:44

Irish-American relations at crossroads as Varadkar goes to Washington

Decline in emigration to US is prompting rethink of long-standing relationship

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 02:23

Bill to extend E3 visas to Irish citizens goes before US Senate

Vote will be next week at earliest but Bill may proceed quickly if there is broad consent

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 21:26

Give Me a Crash Course In ... US visas for the Irish

A ‘landmark deal’ with US could allow thousands of Irish live and work there

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 12:37

Irish in Washington push for new visa deal amid concerns for future

America Letter: Proposed US-Ireland scheme would see E3 visa extended to Irish citizens

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00

‘Emigrants have been denied the vote for far too long’

Senator Billy Lawless calls on Irish abroad to rally ahead of emigrant vote referendum in 2019

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 18:11

Cancer warnings on labels: the latest battle in alcohol regulation

Ireland might be the first country to put cancer warnings on all alcohol products

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 06:00

Fine Gael Senator calls for day to honour immigrants to Ireland

Neale Richmond says immigrants will soon account for one-fifth of those living in State

Tue May 08 2018 - 20:24

City states will replace nation states as political force – US mayor

Brexit and European elections reflect ‘void’ left by governments and international entities

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 21:13

Congress poised for battle on migration as US settles shutdown

Irish Government will renew push for US immigration reform ahead of St Patrick’s Day

Tue Jan 23 2018 - 07:16

Potential US immigrant policy changes weigh on Irish abroad

Lobby group claims US clampdown proves need for reforms for undocumented Irish

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 19:55

Diaspora should be represented in Dáil, says Ciarán Cannon

Minister of State says ‘absolutely crucial’ referendum on emigrant vote passes

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 01:00

Conference to explore challenges faced by returning emigrants

Galway event is inviting contributions and will be live streamed on Facebook

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 10:45

Anger among Irish as Trump ends protections for undocumented youth

‘It is back to being nerve-wracking again,’ says Cork father of Irish ‘Dreamer’

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 18:40

Lone FG Senator opposes Good Friday pub opening Bill

Legislation’s author says it represents progressive step in Church/State separation

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 18:36

Good Friday alcohol ban to be lifted from all premises by 2018

Broader Bill to cover restaurants, clubs and hotels as well as pubs and off-licences

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00

Trump ensures rocky ride for Varadkar in Irish-US relations

Administration’s right-wing Irish-American identity poses challenge for future taoiseach

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 01:00

600,000 French expats voted for their president. Why can’t I do the same?

The French election showed how Ireland could do emigrant voting, writes Barry Dunning in Sydney

Fri May 12 2017 - 11:59

Referendums on abortion and emigrant vote could be held together next year - Coveney

Simon Coveney said ‘controversial’ questions could be put to Irish people on same day

Fri May 05 2017 - 15:54

Kathy Sheridan: Problem with ending Good Friday ban is ... alcohol

When we dump traditions we should at least be clear about our reasons for doing so

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39

Good Friday alcohol sales ban to be abolished

Government is moving to lift the 90-year-old restriction on the supply of alcohol

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 01:00

Una Mullally: Delays to voting age Bill are extremely cynical

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have co-operated to push back the legislation by nine months

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 01:00

Diaspora unlikely to ‘swamp’ vote in future elections, report says

Giving citizens abroad a vote in presidential ballots could cost €21m per election

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 17:50

Voting for a vote for the Irish abroad

The planned referendum on overseas voting rights will raise questions that go to the heart of what it means to be an Irish citizen

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 06:00

Undocumented Irish urged to be ‘calm but vigilant’

Fear growing over administration’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 19:34