‘Well intentioned, ill considered’: Northern nationalists on Micheál Martin’s unity stance
Nationalists in the North applaud the Taoiseach’s Shared Ireland initiative but find his failure to plan for a Border poll frustrating at best
Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader
The Irish Times view on Trump’s visit: a less than welcome guest
Most people would not welcome such a man into their home but political leaders must make a different calculation
Donald Trump expected to urge Ireland to buy liquefied natural gas from US during visit
US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’
Budget 2027: Harris ‘positively disposed’ to hike renters’ tax credit
Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax
‘No tolerance’ for public disorder during Trump visit – Garda Commissioner
Justin Kelly says Trump visit will be one of the biggest policing operations in ‘history of the State’
There is still time for Government to re-evaluate stance on Gaza students
Both inhumane and retrogressive to refuse these visas
Move to strip four HSE regions of spending powers is a dramatic Government policy shift
Regionalisation of health administration was a key Government reform but within months financial challenges began to emerge
Taoiseach says gardaí prepared for Trump visit in wake of reported drone sighting
Defence analyst Declan Power says reported drone over Irish Sea would be ‘classic example of hybrid warfare’
‘Send a clear message’: Protest organisers accuse Government of appeasing Trump
Irish Neutrality League hope thousands of people will turn out at No Welcome for Trump protest during visit
How would a second tier of child benefit payments work?
The ESRI has proposed the idea, but implementing it could be complicated
The world’s best-paid leader is getting a €1m bonus. How does the Taoiseach’s salary compare?
Singapore says higher salaries help attract talent and deter corruption. Its prime minister’s new package will leave other world leaders behind
Taoiseach dismisses call for mediator in criminal legal aid dispute
Micheál Martin says direct engagement is the ‘best’ way to resolve row over new €520 flat fee
Councils must spend all excess Local Property Tax cash on housing under new plan
Ministers to be briefed on issues including online child safety, Arts Council, fodder shortages and citizenship
What welcome will Trump get on his Irish visit?
There are certain diplomatic necessities that need to be observed
An obscene national exercise: Ireland tries to assuage Donald Trump’s toddler volatility
When vengeance and gold are the objectives of the world’s most powerful man, nothing and no one is safe or sacred
Vapes have been ‘the revenge of big tobacco’: Taoiseach raises prospect of ban
Martin’s comments follow earlier suggestion from TDs about restricting the number of vape shops that could open in any particular area
Stamp duty cut: Would it really help first-time buyers or drive up house prices yet again?
Will potential abolition of 1% rate be a help to prospective homeowners or lead to further property market inflation?
The Irish Times view on the ESRI report on child poverty: few signs of real progress
Progress in reducing income inequality has stalled, or even reversed
Snipers and signal jammers: Inside the ‘most complex’ security operation for Trump’s Irish Open visit
Sources say securing the US president at golf resort in remote coastal location, with tens of thousands of spectators present, ‘a nightmare'
Budget 2027: Jack Chambers plays down expectations of big tax giveaway after Harris comments
Taoiseach warns one-off cost-of-living payments can erode ability to tackle longer term issues, including childcare
Budget 2027 unlikely to see return of energy credits, says Taoiseach
With the cost of living topping agenda at Fianna Fáil’s think-in, Minister for Public Expenditure warns that tax package for workers will be ‘modest’
‘Very significant resources’ for policing Donald Trump visit, Taoiseach says
Major security operation will be in place as US president visits Dublin and attends Irish Open in Co Clare
A diplomat’s advice on how Ireland should approach Trump’s visit
There will be relief if Trump leaves Clare with the impression that ‘the Irish really like me’. In the grand scheme of things, the truth doesn’t matter
Local tragedies as worthy of commemoration as national events, Taoiseach says in Dromcollogher
Fire in Limerick cinema claimed lives of 48 people in September 1926 after a candle fell on a reel of nitrate film
Ireland set to join EU-Nigeria ‘migrant returns’ pact
Five EU states plan to send migrants to offshore centres next year
Trump expected to use Qatar-donated Air Force One for visit to Ireland
Flight on luxury aircraft would be first use for an overseas trip since questions raised about its defensive capabilities
Russian ambassador not in position to ‘lecture’ Ireland over Ukraine war stance, says Taoiseach
State accused of ‘copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories’ after Yury Filatov summoned to meeting in wake of drone attack at German airport
No access to Phoenix Park for two days next week due to Donald Trump’s visit
Dublin park to close from 11pm on Thursday before US president’s visit on Saturday morning
Apathy and ignorance south of the Border remain significant blocks to Irish unity
A Border poll was never really on the table, and that is where there is considerable Anglo-Irish agreement
Melania Trump to skip US president’s Ireland visit
People before Profit TD Paul Murphy says he has ‘every confidence’ President Catherine Connolly will challenge Trump on Palestine
Irish bus and rail fare hikes of up to 35% are confirmed
It is envisaged increases of more than 30% on some tickets will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority
Taoiseach does not rule out cutting excise on alcohol in Budget
Government cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector as part of last year’s budget
Donald Trump to meet Catherine Connolly and Micheál Martin in Phoenix Park
Doubts over separate stop by US president to turn sod at new US embassy complex in Ballsbridge
Harris indicates income tax package could be above €1.5bn if additional revenues raised
Minister for Finance determined that people would not be penalised with higher tax bracket if in receipt of overtime pay or promotion
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