Decent Irish people have concerns about migration. If we don’t listen, populists will
Politicians are often reluctant to speak about migration for fear of being accused of racism. No such inhibitions trouble putative populist conservatism
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We are now experiencing the terrible cost of the feedback loops of climate change
A super-hot El Niño climate phenomenon in the Pacific suggests worse climate news this year
An article about the big issue Irish people have stopped caring about
As Irish generosity to Ukrainians wanes, remember that rising costs are another result of war
Failings in Katie Simpson murder investigation, Irish support for EU membership, and local UK elections
Plus: New mothers advised to seek help with mental health ‘sooner rather than later’ if they are struggling
Does Panda’s 97c monthly fuel surcharge add up?
Lack of transparency and regulation makes it impossible to assess value in household bins collection market
Smart-watch makers seek exemption from battery rules
Brussels regulations may delay new products being rolled out to Europe, tech industry association warns
Migration concerns reduce Irish voters’ support for the EU
More than 30% indicate bloc moving in wrong direction, with respondents citing ‘immigration control issues’
Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
Toppling of prime minister Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet leaves country facing period of uncertainty
‘The goal is to know our enemy’: why a Ukrainian university now offers Russian studies
Recent evening at PEN Ukraine was dedicated to identity of people from occupied Donetsk
Canada contribution and Iran backdrop give Armenia summit feeling of Trump-therapy session
Decision to host eighth European Political Community meeting in Yerevan a notable statement and red rag to Moscow
Minimum-wage workers in Ireland face rents among highest in Europe
Workers on lowest wages would have to find extra €306 a month to meet average Dublin rents, research shows
‘We got it in neck over price-gouging’: Iran war another woe for Border filling stations
Taxes, competition from North, higher costs and red tape are pushing sector to the brink
Unions set to seek hefty increases in looming pay talks as spending pressures mount
€1bn ‘contingency reserve’ provided in budget for unforeseen spending requirements already used up
Ireland’s moment of truth in the energy crisis is fast approaching
Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test
National Lottery: harmless fun or gateway to gambling – and do good causes get much money?
The lotto operator has clashed with bookmakers by demanding a ban on betting on its draws
Trump plans to hike tariffs on cars from EU
US president says he will increase levy to 25% from next week
Supreme Court finds for TikTok in dispute with Data Protection Commission
Social media platform fighting €530m fine over breach of GDPR regulations
Europe’s air temperatures becoming ‘dangerously high’, amid record heatwaves in 2025
Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees inside Arctic Circle as entire continent suffered extreme weather
New EU rules on harmonisation of laptop chargers come into effect
New regulations have applied to many smaller devices like mobile phones, cameras and tablets since 2024
‘Right to be forgotten’ for cancer patients in insurance market to be enshrined in law
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to outline road transporters support scheme to Cabinet
Have Irish people really never felt poorer?
Survey evidence challenges claims that the public mood has reached historic lows
‘We are not counting on Europe’: Rift with US is looking more and more like a chasm
European governments, lacking sway in Washington, now fret about surging fuel costs and energy bills
Spanish PM Sánchez criticises Trump’s war on Iran as ‘illegal and a big mistake’
Europe caught in a ‘dangerous situation’ amid wars in Iran and Ukraine, Danish prime minister tells EU summit in Cyprus
Europe leaders ‘pessimistic’ on Iran war’s long-term impact on energy prices, says Micheál Martin
Ireland not immune to global economic slowdown caused by the conflict, warns Taoiseach
Irish banks call on Europe to relax financial crash-era rules so they can lend more
Regulations have ‘significantly increased amount and quality of capital banks must hold’
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Breakthrough on EU’s €90bn Kyiv loan gives Zelenskiy a ‘great day’ in Cyprus sun
Removal of Viktor Orbán might mean Paris and Berlin have to play the bad guy on Ukraine’s membership
Remote-controlled rotating sex toy recalled over risk of injury from detaching parts
Communications watchdog issues rare warning about product sold by lingerie chain Ann Summers
Employers running out of time as changes on pay transparency and retirement loom
One in five employers says rules on pay policies are an unnecessary burden but if companies have been even handed to date, they’re shouldn’t be
One EU state has much more to fear from the Iran war than any other
Drone attack prompts fresh debate about bloc’s ‘mutual assistance’ clause
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law
President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme Court
Redistribution of jet fuel among EU member states under consideration
Commission proposes cutting energy taxes in response to crisis driven by Iran war
EU provisionally approves €90bn loan to Ukraine and new Moscow sanctions
Hungary lifts aid veto after Russian oil flows resume through Druzhba pipeline
‘Substantial shift’ among EU states on Israel, says McEntee
Government ‘making progress’ on Occupied Territories Bill, says Minister for Foreign Affairs
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