Here come the posters, but there’s lots to look forward to in Dublin and Galway byelections Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West to be set this morning for May 22ndThu Apr 23 2026 - 10:45
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme CourtWed Apr 22 2026 - 16:18
Welcome to the tricky politics of the surplus as pressure grows on Government spendingMinisters warn windfall driven by corporation tax may not last as calls grow to extend fuel supports and energy creditsWed Apr 22 2026 - 08:08
Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to growTue Apr 21 2026 - 18:52
Government messaging on economic forecast a twin-track operationInside Politics: Connolly to make call on referring Bill after ‘intense’ Council of State meetingTue Apr 21 2026 - 07:36
Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concernsDespite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review Tue Apr 21 2026 - 06:00
President’s decision on International Protection Bill due after ‘intense’ Council of State meetingCatherine Connolly convened advisory council on Monday to discuss controversial legislation Mon Apr 20 2026 - 21:26
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections expected to be called this weekOnce polling day has been set, nominations for candidates will be openedMon Apr 20 2026 - 17:44
Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirmsTaoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewablesMon Apr 20 2026 - 15:59
What is the Council of State and why is it meeting today at Áras an Uachtaráin?Council of State to consider the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026Mon Apr 20 2026 - 12:18
Saying no is not Simon Harris’s favourite part of the jobThe decent people who protested last week have a choice to make next time they’re on the streetsSat Apr 18 2026 - 06:00
Micheál Martin has enough support to resist FF leadership challenge, survey suggestsMinisters and TDs rally behind Taoiseach, but 25, mostly rural, TDs did not respond to Irish Times poll Fri Apr 17 2026 - 06:00
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
No ‘irreparable damage’ to US-Ireland relations, says US ambassador to EU‘You don’t have to agree with President Trump on everything,’ says Andrew Puzder Wed Apr 15 2026 - 18:25
Coalition suffers first major defection as Michael Healy-Rae resignsKerry TD charged the Government with having ‘let the people down’ and `losing its way, not listening'Wed Apr 15 2026 - 06:00
Analysis: Michael Healy-Rae resignation leaves Coalition looking more brittleThe prospect of tougher times ahead for the Government is not unlikely as it looks weaker and more brittleTue Apr 14 2026 - 19:54
Left-right divide clearer after fuel protests: What to watch for in Dáil confidence debateTensions not exclusive to the Coalition as Sinn Féin and Social Democrats find themselves walking a tightropeTue Apr 14 2026 - 13:43
Mounting concern within Department of Finance that budget numbers now ‘meaningless’ Mounting concern within Department of Finance that budget numbers now ‘meaningless’Tue Apr 14 2026 - 06:00
Fuel protests: Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deteriorationDemonstrators’ blockades only lifted after Garda action and €500m of Government supportsMon Apr 13 2026 - 06:00
Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support packageCoalition denies latest measures a direct response to blockades, but faces further headachesSun Apr 12 2026 - 21:44
Could we be looking at the future of protests in Ireland?Every political problem faced by recent governments has been solved – to a greater or lesser extent – by finding money to throw at it. What happens if that dries up?Sun Apr 12 2026 - 06:00
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solutionFri Apr 10 2026 - 22:36
Government open to talks with fuel protesters but blockades must end first, Taoiseach saysFurther relief measures possible, but only through established channelsFri Apr 10 2026 - 06:00
The three reasons why the Government refuses to meet the fuel protestersOpposition parties called for engagement with demonstrators but there is distrust of them within CabinetThu Apr 09 2026 - 19:04
Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third dayMinisters insist they will only speak to organisations such as Irish Road Hauliers Association and Irish Farmers AssociationWed Apr 08 2026 - 20:48
New critical infrastructure laws will block climate-based legal challengesGreen Party says move is ‘death’ of climate actWed Apr 08 2026 - 19:19
Fuel protests: Ministers refuse to budge on energy supports despite day of protestsNext decision on financial aid not expected until expiry of measures brought in a fortnight agoWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Pat Leahy: The contents of my inbox say a lot about Irish politicsThis is the way our politics works now – a constant stream of demand and responseSat Mar 28 2026 - 06:00
Other departments to pay for €600m overspend in EducationThe cost of the overspend will have to be met from reducing spending increases elsewhere – a development likely to infuriate MinistersFri Mar 27 2026 - 06:00
Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price riseThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
Significant variations at petrol and diesel pumps across Ireland after excise duty cuts According to the AA, pre-war average prices of a litre of petrol and diesel were €1.72 and €1.73 respectively Wed Mar 25 2026 - 18:29
Trump is stuck and looking for options – an Irish former US adviser warns this is riskyTom Wright, who worked in the Biden administration, believes the president is in ‘a real bind’ in IranSat Mar 21 2026 - 06:00
Micheál Martin the Trumpologist: European leaders will look for lessons from Taoiseach’s Oval Office approachDonald Trump can be unpredictable, vindictive and rude. How to deal with him is a central question preoccupying governments the world overFri Mar 20 2026 - 11:00
New Australia-EU trade deal may be sealed by next weekGovernment opposition to Mercosur pact with South American companies not to be repeated with Australian proposal Fri Mar 20 2026 - 06:00
Trump takes aim at Nato, Keir Starmer and Europe in meeting with TaoiseachMicheál Martin intervened repeatedly to defend Starmer and insisted that Europe was ‘a good place to live’Tue Mar 17 2026 - 21:22
Taoiseach manages Trump visit successfully with firm interjects and no clashesMicheál Martin was a mute observer for large parts of the press conference but he made a series of firm interjectionsTue Mar 17 2026 - 20:24
Trump’s envoy warned Ireland was losing US businessTaoiseach rules out any Irish involvement in Iran conflict as he prepares to meet US president on TuesdayTue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Taoiseach says any supports to ease energy costs will be ‘targeted’Tánaiste says Ireland does not back Trump call for western militaries to escort oil tankers through Strait of HormuzMon Mar 16 2026 - 15:38
Micheál Martin praises ‘enduring bond’ between Ireland and US at Washington receptionHundreds attend event at Irish Ambassador’s residenceMon Mar 16 2026 - 07:16
There’s something missing from Ireland’s debates on foreign policy: our interestsBollocking the president of the United States on St Patrick’s Day is probably not what the people want their political leader to doMon Mar 16 2026 - 06:00
Shannon Airport not being used to assist US war in Iran, says TaoiseachTaoiseach concedes difficulty with intervening in, or investigating, any ‘transgressions’ of rules prohibiting such activity by US militarySun Mar 15 2026 - 17:38
Taoiseach declines to rule out cost-of-living supports as Iran war pushes up oil pricesMicheál Martin says he will ‘articulate need for peace’ during St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump on TuesdaySat Mar 14 2026 - 16:36
Trade deal with Australia set to open EU markets to notable amount of agricultural produceAgreement expected to alarm farmers in wake of strong opposition to Mercosur pact with South American countriesSat Mar 14 2026 - 06:00
Fuel prices top €2 a litre as annual extra cost to households from war could hit €1,000Irish consumers could face hikes in domestic energy, food and mortgages if conflict drags onMon Mar 09 2026 - 21:56
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
Phil Hogan cleared by department for UN agency role Government yet to decide whether to back former EU commissioner’s bid for prestigious roleMon Mar 02 2026 - 07:00
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months aheadCoalition leaders will not relish Dublin Central and Galway West contests. Just ask Keir StarmerMon Mar 02 2026 - 06:22
Departments ask to borrow corporate firms’ staff for Civil Service during EU presidencySenior officials warned to not let extra workload during EU presidency pull focus from domestic agendaSat Feb 28 2026 - 06:00
Minister for Sport and Taoiseach give mixed messages on restoring astro pitch fundingMicheál Martin says he expects funding will be restored despite pause announced by FG Minister over Dundalk pitch damage from flaresThu Feb 26 2026 - 10:03
Starmer faces crucial byelection as Martin issues fresh State apologyInside Politics: Sinn Féin selects Janice Boylan for Dublin Central byelectionThu Feb 26 2026 - 08:43
