Questions about Ireland’s neutrality on the ballot in this election
Voters will not just be choosing between two candidates; they will opt for one of two divergent positions on foreign policy and defence
Simon Harris
Budget 2026: What’s another year to a hungry two-year-old?
Nobody disagrees on the value of a second tier of child benefit. So why has it not been introduced? Lethargy
The Bass Player by Stephen Travers: No easy answers to aftermath of Miami Showband massacre
Book moves rather disconcertingly from reflections on author’s musical life to aftermath of murderous episode in 1975
Irish flotilla detainees deported by Israel amid claims of ‘violence’, aggressive treatment
Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews and artist Tadhg Hickey among group of 16 en route to Ireland via Greece
Minister in the dark on who wins from cut in VAT
Paschal Donohoe admits no research has been done on whether hospitality passed benefit to customers last time around, but Ifac casts doubt on it
US has handed trade advantage to China, Simon Harris says
Taoiseach and Tánaiste highlight ‘amplificaiton of geopolitical and trade risks’ at Dublin event
Video: Israel’s national security minister berates Gaza flotilla activists
Tánaiste confirms 16 Irish citizens have been detained in a facility in southern Israel
Deep division emerges amongst parties over Connolly’s hiring of convicted woman
Leaders of all parties supporting Independent candidate rowed in behind her decision to employ Ursula Ní Shionnain
County Council pours cold water on promising Bray-Greystones coastal path report
Popular 7km coastal route was closed in 2021 following rockfalls and erosion
Gaza aid flotilla: Irish citizens detained by Israel denied access to lawyers, Dáil hears
Organisers name 15 Irish on boats likely intercepted by Israeli forces during attempt to deliver aid to enclave
Gaza peace negotiations ‘at crucial stage,’ says Tánaiste
Social Democrats claim Government is denying family reunification for Palestinians, citing case of mother of four
Ireland should work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
Leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit
Heather Humphreys denies Simon Harris pressured her to drop disability reforms
Presidential election: Candidate says people did not understand what ‘durable relationship’ was in referendum on women in the home
Labour calls on Naval Service to send vessel as support for Gaza-bound flotilla
Labour TD says a number of countries have sent naval vessels to protect the 500-person strong flotilla carrying humanitarian aid
Gardaí and nurses among ‘key workers’ eligible to rent new low-cost Dublin city homes
Middle Abbey Street and North Frederick Street chosen for ‘bold urban-rejuvenation’ pilot scheme
Mother of boy (9) who died after waiting years for spinal surgery ‘cautiously optimistic’ on CHI inquiry
Gillian Sherratt says ‘priority and focus’ must be on helping those children still relying on the State, CHI and HSE
Tánaiste urges Hamas to accept Trump’s Gaza peace proposal
US president’s 20-point draft deal includes his plans to chair international board of peace
Garda unit dedicated to Troubles-era legacy issues to be operational by year-end
Darragh O’Brien to seek agreement to develop draft legislation allowing him to remove Dublin Airport’s passenger cap
Government commits to CHI inquiry after meeting Harvey Morrison Sherratt’s parents
Harvey, who died in July aged nine, waited years for surgery
Moldova election: Pro-EU ruling party defeats Russia-friendly rivals in election
Allegations of dirty tricks dominate vote in country wedged between Ukraine and EU states
Def Leppard frontman’s neighbour rocked by high decibels emanating from Stepaside home
Plus: the other Guinness book; Roddy Doyle’s struggles to read the Booker small print; and Paul Murphy’s worries about Irish military aggression
Taoiseach finds common ground with Canadian PM Mark Carney during Ottawa meeting
Prime minister notes link between countries ‘one of our strongest relationships ... with respect to shared values’
Spanish warship to protect Gaza flotilla carrying Irish and international activists
Global Sumud Flotilla is targeted by Israeli drone attacks
Simon Harris to meet US secretary of commerce for mooted ‘economic relationship’ talks
Tánaiste will also officially open Ireland’s new embassy to the United States in Washington DC
Academic seeks to challenge ‘unlawful’ nomination process for presidential election
Process has turned election into ‘complete farce’, claims Dr Cora Stack
Taoiseach and Tánaiste join world leaders for UN summit on Gaza
It is ‘offensive’ that Palestinian Authority officials were blocked from travelling to New York summit, says Simon Harris
Harris calls for urgent, practical EU steps to end Gaza genocide ahead of major UN week
Fact that New York conference on Gaza is taking place without Palestinian Authority is ‘outrageous’, says Tánaiste
Threats to politicians ‘a phenomenon’ that can no longer be ignored, says Verona Murphy
Ceann Comhairle rejects idea that tackling issue could prove contentious, given protections for free speech
We need to have a conversation about babies born alive after abortion
The 2023 three year review on abortion called for guidelines to be developed on comfort care after a live birth after abortion
Dark cloud hangs over UN headquarters as leaders gather for ‘World Cup of Diplomacy’
Irish delegation to push Government stance on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan crisis at General Assembly
Presidential race: Sinn Féin’s ‘game changer’ candidate may be a show of weakness
If Heather Humphreys wins it will be with the assistance of Gavin’s transfers, and vice versa
Fierce budget fights are under way behind the scenes. They will soon go public
A budget VAT boost for hospitality and limited cuts for taxpayers will be a tough sell - this will cause big problems for the Coalition
Hollowing out of democracy is secondary to the profits of big tech
Social media companies should be legally bound to reveal identities of those who threaten politicians
Why new Troubles legacy deal is seen as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity
Inquests halted by the Legacy Act will resume and the ban on Troubles-era civil cases will be lifted
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