Fianna Fáil decision on presidential candidate a long time coming
Several potential contenders covet the nomination, but sources say with certainty that none have captured Micheál Martin’s imagination
The Ministerial phones are off and the bags are packed. You couldn’t begrudge them the holiday
It has been a peculiar, frazzled political term since the Coalition was formed – and there’s much more to come
Government likely to delay VAT reduction for hospitality sector until mid-2026
Potential for lower rate of 9% to be extended only to hospitality and not accommodation
EU moves towards accepting 15% tariff as price of deal
Brussels could agree to deal that would avoid 30% tariffs threatened by Donald Trump
Budget plan for €9.4bn public spending boost will be reconsidered if tariffs hit
Coalition leaders vow to protect infrastructure spending
National Development Plan shows the Government is about to bet big on capital expenditure
Investment surge pledged by Coalition, especially in the areas of water, energy infrastructure and housing
Why has immigration fizzled out as an issue?
Dramatic decline in numbers seeking asylum will be seen by some as evidence that Ireland has become less welcoming. But that’s what the Government wanted
Irish presidency poll reveals just how tuned out of the process people are
18% of respondents indicated none of the candidates appeal to them, with 20% unsure who to vote for
Occupied Territories Bill: Irish voters grow more cautious, poll shows
The Bill, which would ban trade in goods with the occupied Palestinian territories, is due before the Dáil in the autumn
Occupied Territories Bill: Poll finds many voters now want economic implications examined
Proposed legislation has started to command significant international attention
Seán Gallagher says he will not be entering presidential election race
Businessman, who finished second in 2011 campaign, had recently been seen speaking to Independent TDs in Leinster House
Ireland’s dissatisfied voters are moving, but not towards the left
Coalition’s chief rivals, Sinn Féin, slip back significantly and Independents make gains
Irish Times poll: Support for Government parties holds steady as Sinn Féin slumps
Despite gathering economic worries and concern about multinational sector, Government parties show little movement in support since April
Ireland’s economic plans threatened amid ‘sobering’ outlook
Public finances vulnerable to several threats even if trade deal struck, Ministers warned
Delay on health labelling on alcohol comes amid uncertain trading environment
Decision to postpone is testament to fierce lobbying by drinks industry, insiders say