Johnson tells Varadkar Brexit will not alter Common Travel AreaTwo leaders speak by telephone for an hour, both condemn Fermanagh bomb attackMon Aug 19 2019 - 16:26
Varadkar says no-deal Brexit could break up UKDUP describes as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘aggressive’ Taoiseach’s comments on stability of unionSat Jul 27 2019 - 14:30
Pat Leahy: Johnson’s objective is a majority in the CommonsThe prime minister is not talking to Dublin, he is not talking to Brussels. He is talking to the British electorateSat Jul 27 2019 - 06:00
Taoiseach raises prospect of changes to rules on mortgage lendingVaradkar says he hopes Central Bank will look at moves to help people escape ‘rent trap’Fri Jul 26 2019 - 20:48
Brexit: Pelosi warns UK not to jeopardise Belfast AgreementUS congress ‘will not endorse trade deal’ with Britain if peace agreement is weakenedFri Jul 26 2019 - 06:43
Varadkar parries question of whether he trusts Boris JohnsonTaoiseach expresses desire to meet new PM soon and reiterates position on backstopThu Jul 25 2019 - 20:37
State will spend €50m preparing for and promoting 2026 Ryder CupVaradkar stresses the tourism and economic benefits the massive golfing event will bring when it takes place in Adare Manor in Co LimerickThu Jul 25 2019 - 17:22
Johnson’s first hours as PM closely watched in Dublin: what it means for IrelandVaradkar quick to dismiss Johnson’s request for new Brexit deal as ‘not going to happen’Thu Jul 25 2019 - 01:54
Boris Johnson is the next British prime minister. So what happens now?Will Boris the prime minister strike a different note from Boris the candidate?Wed Jul 24 2019 - 02:32
Varadkar congratulates Johnson and looks forward to early talksJohnson as prime minister ‘raises enormous fears’ for Anglo-Irish relations – MartinTue Jul 23 2019 - 21:40
Coveney sends sharp message to Johnson over backstopTánaiste plays down Varadkar’s suggestion backstop could apply to North onlySun Jul 21 2019 - 18:36
Pat Leahy: Varadkar must prepare to deal with either BorisIt would be in Johnson’s interest to try to tweak the backstop, exit the EU and call an electionSat Jul 20 2019 - 06:00
What sort of Boris can Ireland expect?Johnson’s personal and political unpredictability makes upcoming premiership very uncertainSat Jul 20 2019 - 05:00
‘This folly’: Boris Johnson on the border issuePolitician has argued managing Border would be no harder than handling London congestion chargeSat Jul 20 2019 - 05:00
EU ready to work with next British PM on Brexit, Coveney saysTánaiste stresses withdrawal agreement ‘not up for renegotiation’Sat Jul 20 2019 - 01:00
Political dangers to HSE break-up process many and variedThe dismantling of the bureaucratic apparatus will call for redundancies in managementThu Jul 18 2019 - 01:46
Health spending overruns must be reined in, warns GovernmentContent of Budget 2020 will stay the same regardless of Brexit outcome, says reportWed Jul 17 2019 - 18:59
Cost of nurses’ pay deal running millions ahead of estimateMinisters accept it will be impossible to avoid another bailout for health serviceTue Jul 16 2019 - 03:57
Pat Leahy: Greens well-positioned for the next electionPublic concern about climate change turbo-charged the Greens politicallySun Jul 14 2019 - 09:14
UK facing decades of economic decline, Varadkar warnsNew British PM, be it Johnson or Hunt, will have ‘reality check’ on taking officeSat Jul 13 2019 - 06:36
Government defeated in Dáil vote on Mercosur trade dealFianna Fáil backs Sinn Féin motion rejecting agreement as a ‘bad deal for Ireland and the planet’Thu Jul 11 2019 - 18:32
Coveney criticises Tory candidates as Dáil heads for summer recessInside Politics: Last sitting of summer term until House rises at 2pm on September 17thThu Jul 11 2019 - 08:45
Coveney criticises Johnson and Hunt's ‘disingenuous’ Brexit debateMinister for Foreign Affairs tells private gathering duo ‘should know better’ – sourcesThu Jul 11 2019 - 06:27
Reality intrudes on the Government’s Brexit game planTuesday’s planning document is one of the most alarming ever publishedWed Jul 10 2019 - 08:18
Need for checks on imports under no-deal Brexit admittedCoveney refers to non-Border ‘action’ on goods from North as pessimism growsWed Jul 10 2019 - 01:05
No-deal Brexit will see checks on UK imports but not at border, says GovermentCrash-out would see firms close and jobs lost in agri-food, fisheries and tourism sectorsTue Jul 09 2019 - 18:30
Phil Hogan nominated for second term as EU commissionerHogan has been tipped for a heavyweight post in the new commissionTue Jul 09 2019 - 15:15
No-deal Brexit would cause major disruption for Irish economy - CoveneyTánaiste issues stark warning to businesses and says political structures will be strainedTue Jul 09 2019 - 11:09
Cabinet to be told about ‘dire’ realities of no-deal BrexitCoveney to present contingency, ports and communication plan memos to MinistersTue Jul 09 2019 - 09:49
No-deal Brexit: 12 ways you could be affectedFrom wages to roaming charges, a no-deal will involve very significant disruptionMon Jul 08 2019 - 13:48
Government to ramp up no-deal Brexit preparationsTánaiste to brief Cabinet on contingency plans as no-deal now seen as likely outcomeMon Jul 08 2019 - 07:17
Squabbling Varadkar and Martin may have to work together againPat Leahy: sometimes the Taoiseach doesn’t work hard enough at being the TaoiseachSun Jul 07 2019 - 17:20
Hogan rejects ‘inaccurate’ criticism of EU-Mercosur dealEuropean commissioner’s position questioned amid row over Irish beef industryFri Jul 05 2019 - 01:00
Defence Forces pay boost will not be extended across public serviceTeachers seeking reversal of cuts made to their allowances on foot of deal with militaryFri Jul 05 2019 - 01:00
Pay review for Defence Forces following effective campaignPolitics digest: Boris Johnson – a modern day Sir Roderick Spode, leader of the black shortsThu Jul 04 2019 - 08:10
Stormont talks remain deadlocked as hopes fade for breakthroughParties continue efforts as minister says Westminster may reform North’s abortion lawThu Jul 04 2019 - 01:00
Government denies it is at odds with Michael Creed over beef dealMinister for Agriculture has vowed to ‘dismantle’ EU-Mercosur agreementThu Jul 04 2019 - 01:00
Change afoot for Ireland as EU looks to post-Brexit eraRecent indecision demonstrates shifting sands of power on European CouncilWed Jul 03 2019 - 09:19
EU summit deadlock broken by unexpected nominationGermany’s defence minister advanced as next European Commission president.Wed Jul 03 2019 - 09:19
Sinn Féin MEP raises plight of Catalans at first EU Parliament meetingMatt Carthy highlights exclusion of pro-independence Catalonia MEPs from the sittingTue Jul 02 2019 - 20:30
Varadkar dismisses EU role amid deadlock at ‘top jobs’ summitEU Council meeting to extend into unprecedented third day after efforts to broker dealTue Jul 02 2019 - 08:15
Allocating EU top jobs: the never-ending summitInside Politics: EU leaders gather again in Brussels to seek if they can agree a slate of appointmentsTue Jul 02 2019 - 08:14
No substance to rumour of Varadkar for top EU role, say FG sourcesTaoiseach’s exit for Europe would likely spark election and be crushing blow for partyMon Jul 01 2019 - 19:32
Horse-trading and deal-making in store as summit fails to fill top EU jobsMacron says there were ‘too many hidden agendas’Mon Jul 01 2019 - 13:49
Government kicks to touch as big decisions loomGood intentions in relation to key areas such as housing are no substitute for decisionsSat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00
Weary process of selecting EU institution leaders yields no fruitSummit Diary: Juncker notes wryly it appears he’s not that easy to replaceSat Jun 22 2019 - 01:00
Varadkar says EU open to Brexit talks with new British PMTaoiseach raises prospect of new discussions but rules out tampering with backstopFri Jun 21 2019 - 21:35
Dublin Airport gets €350m EIB loan for upgradeVaradkar says he will also use visit to EIB to discuss ‘future loan opportunities for housing projects and the national broadband plan’Fri Jun 21 2019 - 07:48
EU leaders set to clash with next UK prime minister on Brexit dealBloc insists there will be no changes to the backstop amid European Summit in BrusselsFri Jun 21 2019 - 01:50
EU has run out of patience with the UK over Brexit – VaradkarThere is ‘enormous hostility’ among EU leaders to extension of Brexit deadlineThu Jun 20 2019 - 15:11
