The latest news, analysis, and comment concerning Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
For some the pandemic offered an opportunity to ‘shut the laptop and never look back’; for others it was a time of fear and vulnerability whose consequences are still being felt
Conservative commentator Michael Brendan Dougherty and Trinity College professor Daniel Geary debate what might happen next in US-Irish relations
Covid-19 restrictions resulted in school closures and cancellation of exams
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The Oval Office 2025 has become a fascinating and volatile court, so the Taoiseach might expect one or two curveballs coming his way
In The Irish Question, his new documentary, the film-maker asks what reunification of the island would really mean
Kaja Godek said homosexuality was a 'deviation' on a Polish talkshow in 2018
It’s rightly treated with the same disdain - not because it's too provocative, but because it's too weird
Call for elite squad of Ministers to be taught to watch their tongues before targetting Donald Trump in Operation Blarney
Enduring power of ‘permanent government’ - the Civil Service - may explain why only ex-ministers speak frankly after leaving government
The case taken by Pa Daly points to article 28 of the Constitution, which limits the number of government members to 15
It’s hard to see how super juniors bringing “their own memos” to cabinet meetings for decision by Government can be lawful
Former Taoiseach will be involved in guest lecturing, student mentorship and discussions focused on public leadership in new role
Measures designed to change material realities matter more than sociocultural pieties
Pensions, healthcare and long-term care costs expected to rise sharply, says Department of Finance report
After a year of two lost referendums, a taoiseach’s resignation and huge losses for government partners the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are returning to power
Books on the Famine, the Troubles, the Aran Islands and Gaza, and an account by the daughter of Dominique Pelicot of how she and her mother Gisèle rebuilt their lives, are also due out
A year of change heralds a future of more of the same
Former Green Party leader opens up about ‘being attacked from all sides’ and party’s general election wipeout
Sipo has resolved for a second time not to investigate the leaking of a draft State contract with the Irish Medical Organisation when Varadkar was taoiseach
Standards in Public Office Commission decides not to investigate, reaffirming earlier decision – quashed by High Court – despite internal divisions
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Former taoiseach's claim that even ministers don’t always understand percentages underlines lack of financial understanding in society
Leo Varadkar recently said politicians generally aren’t good at maths. We asked some of his former Dáil colleagues and a government economic adviser if they agreed
Emotional former Tory minister for Northern Ireland Steve Baker 'embarrassed Ireland was treated the way it was by the United Kingdom’
The outgoing Green Party TD delivered on her predecessors’ promises to address Ireland’s woeful shortfall when it comes to supporting cultural activity
Wouldn’t it be novel if the next taoiseach chose his cabinet on the basis of their qualifications, competence and relevant experience and included a few arithmetic nerds?
Finding comes as former taoiseach Leo Varadkar says many in politics and media do not understand numbers
Former taoiseach urged doctors not to ‘sell themselves short’ in pay negotiations with the government
Former taoiseach and minister for health says about 500 additional beds need to be provided annually to keep up with population growth
58 people have died in 57 separate collisions involving unaccompanied learner drivers in last eight years
Election 2024: Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly should be returned, but it might be a big ask for the party to take two seats
In the next couple of weeks, the gloves may well and truly come off between the Coalition partners
Former minister for housing Eoghan Murphy’s account of his failures (and failings) is candid, unforgiving, unfiltered and utterly brutal
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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