Fianna Fáil TDs rally behind Micheál Martin as prospect of leadership heave fadesJim O’Callaghan ally John Lahart joins other party figures in backing FF leader a day after the party’s three youngest TDs voice criticismThu Apr 16 2026 - 16:29
Taoiseach to discuss energy-price crisis during visit to German leader in BerlinMeeting with Friedrich Merz part of preparatory work for Ireland’s EU presidencyThu Apr 16 2026 - 00:01
Fírinne shóisialta an Chogaidh idir SAM agus an IaráinTá sos cogaidh ann anois, ach is deacair spriocanna an chogaidh a thuiscint ón gcéad láTue Apr 14 2026 - 12:00
Simmering Government tensions over O’Callaghan’s request for Army help with fuel blockadesHelen McEntee twice declines to confirm if Minister for Justice consulted her before Defence Forces announcementMon Apr 13 2026 - 21:17
An Ghaeilge agus iarrthóirí Ghaillimh ThiarRól na Gaeilge do na hIarrthóirí i nDáilcheantar Ghaillimh Thiar agus an fo-thoghchán ag teannadh linn Tue Apr 07 2026 - 19:00
Believe it or not, few EU countries are offering more relief on energy costs than IrelandThe Government announced a €250m package to lower fuel costs and extend fuel allowance payments for four weeksMon Apr 06 2026 - 06:09
Big field in Galway West makes byelection outcome unpredictableFinal showdown will likely be between candidate of the left and of centre-right with transfer pacts being keyMon Apr 06 2026 - 06:00
Infrastructure Bill to fast-track big projects could be enacted by summerMinister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet that all public bodies will be required to identify suitable projects Wed Apr 01 2026 - 06:00
Ukraine ‘to be among priorities of Ireland’s EU presidency’Helen McEntee to visit Kyiv on Wednesday for first time since taking officeWed Apr 01 2026 - 00:01
Tithíocht sa Ghaeltacht – Cur Chuige Nua ag TeastáilTá gá le hathmhúnlú ar na dlíthe pleanála sna ceantair GhaeltachtaTue Mar 31 2026 - 19:00
Ending of EU nature funding will be ‘deeply regressive’ for Irish conservationOireachtas committee challenges EU plan to end scheme through which Ireland has secured over €200m in investmentTue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
Deputy Lord Mayor Stephens selected by Fianna Fáil for Dublin Central byelectionFianna Fáil has not had a TD representing Dublin Central since former taoiseach Bertie AhernMon Mar 30 2026 - 22:01
‘I believe in the power of compassion’: Senator forgives man jailed for threatening to kill himTiglin founder Aubrey McCarthy says death threats ‘shook our sense of security’ but he holds no bitterness towards former resident of addiction charityThu Mar 26 2026 - 21:20
Three councillors to contest Fianna Fáil nomination for Galway West byelection Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard to stand in May election as Independent candidate Thu Mar 26 2026 - 20:48
No large Irish town is likely to achieve city status in the foreseeable future, Minister saysPopulation of towns seeking city status would have to greatly increase, Minister suggests Thu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
Lemass did not want to keep old divisions alive, Taoiseach says at launch of new bookSean Lemass, The Lost Memoir by Irish Times journalist Ronan McGreevy is based on a trove of private recordings not made public for 50 yearsWed Mar 25 2026 - 22:13
State’s failure to provide homes for Irish speakers ‘threatening future of language’Young adults cannot remain in Gaeltacht areas because of high prices, holiday homes and planning rules, Oireachtas committee toldWed Mar 25 2026 - 09:00
Béal binn an Taoisigh i dTeach Bán TrumpBhí an Taoiseach cúramach ciúin i láthair an Uachtaráin, ach an bhfuil Éire ró-spleách ar na Stáit Aontaithe?Tue Mar 24 2026 - 10:00
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measuresTax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expectedMon Mar 23 2026 - 21:28
Fine Gael nominates Lord Mayor Ray McAdam as Dublin Central byelection candidateMcAdam is seeking to succeed former minister Paschal Donohoe who took senior role at World Bank last yearMon Mar 23 2026 - 21:00
Taoiseach’s White House visit invokes the right to be forgottenInside Politics: Martin treads cautiously as tensions rise over Iran and energy prices surgeFri Mar 20 2026 - 19:33
Expect Government to reduce petrol pump prices next week, but no one-off payments plannedWholesale gas prices also climbing following military attacks on Iranian and Qatari gasfields this weekThu Mar 19 2026 - 19:00
Ardú na gcostas, idir bhreosla agus daonnaTá tionchar diúltach le brath i measc an phobail sna Stáit Aontaithe agus níos mó Meiriceánach in aghaidh an chogaidh ná mar atá ar a shonTue Mar 17 2026 - 15:00
Government has not published risk assessment since 2024 despite rising global tensionsMost recent risk assessment was published in September 2024 ‘and remains valid today’, says TaoiseachMon Mar 16 2026 - 09:00
Michael Lowry may resubmit request for Dáil response to Pearse Doherty allegationsCeann Comhairle did not permit statement responding to claims by Sinn Féin finance spokesman alleging documents burned, says Tipperary TD Mon Mar 16 2026 - 06:00
Normalisation of war unacceptable, says Connolly in St Patrick’s Day message‘Peace is not merely the absence of war but also the presence of justice’Mon Mar 16 2026 - 00:01
Government preparing cost-of-living interventions to meet Middle East fallout Simon Harris underscores support for hospitality VAT cut following comments from Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins Sun Mar 15 2026 - 18:41
Bigger extensions, dormers, subdivided homes, bike sheds: What planning changes are coming?Proposals being made to shelve, or ease, requirements for a range of minor worksSun Mar 15 2026 - 18:09
Anticipation and trepidation in advance of Micheál Martin’s visit to the White House Keir Starmer’s Cork trip marks a step forward for Ireland-UK relationsFri Mar 13 2026 - 17:44
Government has ‘no immediate concerns’ about disruption to oil suppliesMinister of State Michael Healy-Rae calls for measures to reduce fuel pricesFri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
Met Éireann issues snow-ice warning for 11 counties as some flights diverted from Dublin AirportMinister for Transport’s flight from Paris diverted, with wind and rain warnings in place as temperatures set to drop as low as 4 degreesThu Mar 12 2026 - 12:18
No criminal case against Michael Lowry over Moriarty tribunal findingsPolitician’s statement criticises ‘flawed report’ for depriving him of ability to defend attacks on reputationTue Mar 10 2026 - 21:28
Domhan na láimhe láidreTá taithí againn anois ar Trump agus tá a fhios ag an domhan mór nach féidir brath ar aon rud a thagann as a bhéal. Tue Mar 10 2026 - 15:00
Power to set foreign policy does not lie with President Connolly, says GovernmentStatement likely intended as riposte to President’s condemnation of ‘violations of international law’ in GulfMon Mar 09 2026 - 20:09
Micheál Martin must strike right balance on nerve-racking Washington assignmentIn the presence of a congenitally thin-skinned president, the Taoiseach needs to articulate Ireland’s position with caution Sun Mar 08 2026 - 06:01
Revision of remote working code recommended to provide greater clarityMinister says report shows where workers engage, the system works but Ictu describes findings as ‘out of touch with reality’Thu Mar 05 2026 - 18:49
First trickle of stranded Irish arrive home from Gulf states as war continues to spread Inside Politics: Prices of heating oil soar amid allegations of gougingThu Mar 05 2026 - 08:07
As war widens to Gulf states, Irish Government plans its largest evacuation operation everDonald Trump and senior US administration figures give contradictory accounts of why the US attacked IranWed Mar 04 2026 - 08:08
Iran sends drones and missiles across the Gulf as up to 2,000 Irish seek route homeGovernment working to finalise charter flight from Oman while confusion over Trump’s strategy continuesTue Mar 03 2026 - 23:35
As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEnteeMinister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meetingTue Mar 03 2026 - 18:13
Cúram agus soiléire ag teastáilLe coicís anuas, tá cur agus cúiteamh maidir leis an gcinneadh cúntóirí riachtanas speisialta a tharraingt ó 170 scoilTue Mar 03 2026 - 09:00
Inside Politics Newsletter: Fears conflict will prolong and spreadInside Politics Newsletter: The Irish Government is working on a contingency plan for worsening scenarios facing Irish citizens in the Middle EastTue Mar 03 2026 - 08:32
Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restrictedSenior officials and Ministers met in Dublin earlier to discuss the escalating crisis in Middle East and Gulf regionMon Mar 02 2026 - 21:55
Ban on social media companies using algorithms aimed at under-18s to be proposed in DáilPeople Before Profit private member’s Bill opposes any ban on under-16s having access to platformsMon Mar 02 2026 - 19:42
‘Greens can win everywhere’: Success in UK can inspire byelection victories here, O’Gorman saysRoderic O’Gorman tells Green Party national convention that party can win upcoming byelectionsSat Feb 28 2026 - 18:57
Does the Green Party have a future? Members say climate has slipped down political agendaRoderic O’Gorman believes the Greens can return to government or influence it as soon as 2029Sat Feb 28 2026 - 06:00
Dáil sounded like a Formula 1 grand prix this week but was really a slow bicycle raceInside Politics: Changes to rent regulations prompt high-decibel bad-tempered exchangesFri Feb 27 2026 - 18:24
Six Irish sport stars will become sporting diplomats for countryFailure to play Israel Nations League fixture would primarily disadvantage Ireland, says Minister for SportTue Feb 24 2026 - 22:02
Fianna Fáil gets ready to mark its centenary as it faces uncertain futureParty launches programme to mark its centenary year which will culminate with a special ardfheis in the summerTue Feb 24 2026 - 21:35
An dá thaobh de scéal na méaraí tofaIs ceannródaí í cathair agus contae Luimnigh do choincheap an mhéara tofa in Éirinn.Tue Feb 24 2026 - 14:00
