Presidential election proving to be a piece of cake for Catherine Connolly
Though her campaign is buoyant, one spirited elderly voter remains unconvinced
Sinn Féin
Gerry Adams to take legal action against Britain’s block on internment compensation payout
Move in response to NI Troubles Bill, which seeks to prevent former Sinn Féin leader from achieving redress
Dublin must own up to its Troubles sins, says former Ulster Unionist leader
Lord Tom Elliott noted that Omagh bomb victims had called for parallel inquiry in the Republic
New UK legislation moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees
UK supreme court previously ruled internees who were detained without trial during conflict were held unlawfully
Brian Leddin: Why I resigned from the Green Party over its backing of Catherine Connolly
Party’s decision to support Connolly’s presidential campaign only deepened my concerns about its current direction
Sinn Féin denounces ‘shocking’ budget approach to income disregards for carer’s allowance
Government will ‘phase out’ means test over next four years, says Department of Social Protection
Convictions for wildlife crimes in single digits despite high number of complaints
In the absence of ‘real deterrents’, penalties amount only to ‘slap on the wrist’, says Sinn Féin MEP
‘Hate-motivated’ damage to Irish language street sign in Belfast condemned
Sign to Shandon Park was cut with angle grinder to remove Irish language translation Saturday night
Government unprepared for increase in Ukrainian arrivals, Sinn Féin claims
FF says there has been a spike in arrivals following lifting of travel bar but it remains to be seen how sustained it will be
Government’s VAT cut for developers ‘torn apart’ by Parliamentary Budget Office, TD claims
Rory Hearne alleges measure to cost ‘billions’, but Tánaiste insists total package is ‘millions’
Why are the parties of Northern Ireland’s centre at each other’s throats?
If Alliance, SDLP and UUP cannot offer alternative to Sinn Féin-DUP, it is hard to see what they are for
‘The six counties is a s**thole’: Michelle Gildernew and Ian Paisley jnr go toe to toe on united Ireland
The former Sinn Féin and DUP MPs have made a BBC Northern Ireland podcast on the thorny subject
Catherine Connolly did ‘all types of work’ as barrister and represented banks during crash
Presidential election candidate says she was ‘obliged as a lawyer to act on behalf of variety of clients’
Everyone is knocking great enjoyment out of the Fianna Fáil drama that overshadowed budget day
Opposition and everyone else are knocking great enjoyment out of the presidential drama, too
Presidential race updates: ‘Highly unlikely’ Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into next election, says Ó Cuív
Fianna Fáil did not know about Gavin’s specific issue with tenant until Saturday, says Taoiseach
Workers ‘royally screwed’ with ‘sweet package’ for big landlords in Budget 2026, says Sinn Féin
Social Democrats say Government delivered ‘McBudget’ giveaway for fast food chains and developers
What does Jim Gavin’s decision to end campaign mean for this presidential race – and future ones?
Analysts are debating what this all means for the left-right political divide
Jim Gavin was asked ‘repeatedly’ by Fianna Fáil if he had ever had issues with tenants, says Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil presidential candidate’s move leaves Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly in race for Áras
‘Attack on democracy’: Viable explosive device found outside Sinn Féin office
Office is used by Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes and Stormont minister Liz Kimmins
Scrums at Dublin city centre canvass as party leaders turn out for Connolly’s campaign
‘Catherine abú’ says Sinn Féin leader as TDs, councillors and party members surround candidate for Spire photocall
Backing Catherine Connolly is a smart political move by Sinn Féin
Paradoxically, though, the success of Sinn Féin in taking control of the left could prove to be the Achilles heel of the Opposition
Budget 2026: Public-transport fares set to remain at reduced level next year
DPER understood to be pushing back against indefinite freeze but full reversal to highest level of fares is not likely
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
Sinn Féin alternative Budget 2026 includes €450 energy credit and cuts to USC and college fees
Social Democrats propose €15 increase to weekly welfare payments while Labour would extend free public transport to all under-18s
What’s behind Northern Ireland’s fake greenways controversy?
The Republic has built 91km of greenways in the past two years; Northern Ireland has built 4km, while claiming to have built many more
Presidential election: Irish unity a ‘foregone conclusion’, says Catherine Connolly
Independent candidate addresses meeting of Sinn Féin members, while Heather Humphreys says Ireland ‘must have a united people’
Miriam Lord’s Week: McDowell turns a page as Steen seethes
Senator relaxes at book launch as failed presidential hopeful vents in blame game
Gaza flotilla’s attempt to break Israeli blockade tests uncharted waters of conflict
Unclear what Israel might do to stop the 50 boats from reaching besieged Palestinian enclave
Presidential race: Gavin and Humphreys head for Kerry, Connolly highlights her ‘súil eile’
Áras candidates bring roadshows to the public, tackling everything from geopolitics to local affairs
Drone attacks: Gaza aid flotilla comes under fire
In the News podcast: Spain and Italy send warships to offer protection to flotilla
If Northerners had a vote, Catherine Connolly would be our next president
Northerners have a vested interest in an election portrayed as seminal for the abolition of partition. But they don’t have a vote
Gaza flotilla on way to deliver aid expecting more ‘violent attacks’ at sea shortly
Irish passengers describe explosions, also say boat communications ‘jammed’ with Abba songs
Spanish warship to protect Gaza flotilla carrying Irish and international activists
Global Sumud Flotilla is targeted by Israeli drone attacks
RTÉ postpones Moriarty tribunal programme because of election
Postponement of Scannal followed due diligence to comply with election guidelines, RTÉ says
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