Dublin Central: Gary Gannon (SD)Social Democrat holds seat he first won in 2020Sun Dec 01 2024 - 12:08
Dublin Central: Mary Lou McDonald (SF) Sinn Féin leader holds seat comfortablySat Nov 30 2024 - 20:35
Irish Rail signal fault an ‘isolated issue’, says company as it faces wider questions on punctualityNew train control centre and traffic management system to be phased in from autumn 2025Fri Nov 29 2024 - 17:53
‘I’m sort of bracing myself for the days of counting ahead’: Foreign journalists’ views on the general electionGeneral election: International media ‘always fascinated’ by Sinn Féin’s performance with housing and economy also a focusFri Nov 29 2024 - 12:00
Explainer: How does Ireland’s PRSTV electoral system work?Voters give their vote in order of preference, with lower preferences coming into play only when higher ones are either elected or eliminatedFri Nov 29 2024 - 06:00
Housing and cost of living dominated public debate in election campaignIrish electorate give their views on the important issues ahead of polling dayFri Nov 29 2024 - 06:00
Canvassing with Sinn Féin in Dublin Mid-West: ‘Would you not be better off going independent?’Sinn Féin is hoping to return its two TDs as the constituency covering working-class areas in Tallaght and Clondalkin moves from to a five-seaterThu Nov 28 2024 - 20:02
Greens warn of spectre of ‘Mattie McGrath as environment minister’Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says there is ‘very real possibility’ of right-wing Independents forming part of next governmentWed Nov 27 2024 - 20:12
Dublin riots: 90 persons of interest identified after Garda photo appealRemaining images removed from website as team continues to rule people out of investigationWed Nov 27 2024 - 10:21
‘I’m hearing there will be so many Independents and I’m worried’: Hairdresser clients undecided Kilmainham salon faces rising energy bills and wage costs while housing and health are forefront concernsWed Nov 27 2024 - 06:00
Election canvassers getting used to talking to Ring doorbells and ‘apathy bordering on anger’Developments such as the rise of social media and Ring doorbells have changed the landscape for election campaign canvassersSun Nov 24 2024 - 18:47
Only 319 of 1,500 employment permits for coach drivers are issuedDepartment says four permits refused and seven withdrawn, while more than 1,100 remainSun Nov 24 2024 - 12:54
New Irish election candidates: ‘Seeing the challenges facing migrants and people just accepting it influenced me’Monica Oikeh and Helen Ogbu are among 11 candidates from migrant backgrounds. What prompted them to stand and what has their experience of campaigning been?Sun Nov 24 2024 - 06:00
Storm Bert: Met Éireann issues red and orange warnings with severe flooding possibleRed warning for two counties while orange warning in place for six countiesFri Nov 22 2024 - 21:18
Dart extension to Kildare gets Bord Pleanála approval Range of Dart+ plans set to revolutionise commuting in greater Dublin areaFri Nov 22 2024 - 17:58
Actor Cillian Murphy and artist wife Yvonne McGuinness buy historic Dingle cinemaCouple say they will reopen Phoenix cinema where actor went to see films as a young boy while on holiday in Co KerryFri Nov 22 2024 - 15:50
Some 2,000 trees planted in grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin in event hosted by President and his wife ‘Mini-forest’ was planted as part of a volunteer project that aims to plant 100m native variety trees throughout Ireland over the next decadeFri Nov 22 2024 - 15:17
‘Not far right, not anti-immigration’: Independent candidates Gavin Pepper and Philip Sutcliffe seek to clarify what they stand for in DublinAs one runs in Dublin North-West and the other in Dublin South-Central, the general election candidates reject ‘far right’ and ‘anti-immigration’ labels and say why they are asking people to vote for themThu Nov 21 2024 - 15:00
On the canvass with People Before Profit: ‘I have two kids who are working in the civil service and they can’t afford to buy a house’Housing, funding for special education and transport preoccupy voters in `The People’s Republic of Dublin South Central’Wed Nov 20 2024 - 06:00
Ireland weather: Multiple low temperature warnings issued by Met Éireann with chance of snowHazardous conditions from ice on roads and paths may cause travel disruption, says Met ÉireannTue Nov 19 2024 - 21:30
Getting rid of housing subsidy schemes a high-priority election issue for Social DemocratsDeputy leader Cian O’Callaghan says rather than having subsidies that ‘inflate’ house prices, resources would be better directed at affordable-purchase housingFri Nov 15 2024 - 13:51
‘I want someone to take an actual stand on immigration’: How will TCD student debaters vote? Election 2024: Members of ‘Phil’ debating society give some parties’ social media efforts vote of confidenceFri Nov 15 2024 - 06:00
‘Deep concern’ over families evicted from direct provision despite gaining status - OmbudsmanLetter to ministers Darragh O’Brien and Roderic O’Gorman warned movements are having ‘devastating impact’ on children’s rightsWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
Opposition rounds on ‘arrogant’ Coalition duo Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Sinn Féin leader calls for administration beyond a ‘century of those two parties’ running governmentTue Nov 12 2024 - 19:33
Next government will need ‘new deal’ to support farmers as sector faces ‘huge challenge’, says IFAThe Irish Farmers’ Association said that analysis it conducted showed that farming incomes were down 34 per cent over the last six yearsTue Nov 12 2024 - 18:05
Horrific crimes of ‘catfish’ Alexander McCartney exposed by bravery of 12-year-old girlBBC documentary features interviews with three of McCartney’s victimsMon Nov 11 2024 - 16:38
Robbie Williams to perform in Croke Park next summerFormer Take That member will play Dublin on Saturday, August 23rd as part of European tourMon Nov 11 2024 - 10:25
Ryanair boss remarks about teachers put Fine Gael on the defensive Election race steps up a gear as Michael O’Leary’s controversial comments spark criticism from across political spectrumMon Nov 11 2024 - 02:00
Man arrested after death of boy (16) in hit-and-run in Co KildareCrash occurred on R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown as gardaí appeal for witnessesSun Nov 10 2024 - 16:39
Taoiseach shuns talk of future coalition pact as Fine Gael TD bemoans ‘left-wing’ influenceFianna Fáil and Social Democrats among parties outlining plans on urban developmentSun Nov 10 2024 - 16:34
Irish unity to be at centre of a Sinn Féin-led government programme, party pledgesFirst time a senior Sinn Féin figure has taken part in such an event in Northern IrelandSun Nov 10 2024 - 16:02
‘Anybody can run’: Mary Lou McDonald unfazed by Gerry Hutch’s election bidDublin criminal, released on bail from Spanish prison, says he will run in Dublin Central in the hope of unseating Sinn Féin leaderSun Nov 10 2024 - 14:50
Alan Shatter and Kate O’Connell go it alone in south DublinTwo former Fine Gael TDs standing as Independents in a traditionally FG strongholdSat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
‘New lines of inquiry’ in Jo Jo Dullard case 29 years after disappearanceCase classified as murder inquiry in 2020 with gardaí concluding victim ‘met her death through violent means’Sat Nov 09 2024 - 00:01
Sausage batch recalled due to presence of salmonellaO’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company products are subject of FSAI orderThu Nov 07 2024 - 15:28
Election 2024: How do I register to vote ahead of today's deadline?How to check if you’re eligible to vote for the upcoming general election, what to do if you’ve changed address and how to registerThu Nov 07 2024 - 11:34
Government will ‘keep an open mind’ on extra powers for Covid-19 committee, says HarrisTaoiseach says he will ‘move swiftly’ to provide clarity on general election once Finance Bill is passedThu Oct 31 2024 - 15:35
Almost 50% of Dublin companies believe working from home makes no difference to productivityBusinesses flag traffic congestion and housing as key issues, with focus on Greater Dublin areaThu Oct 31 2024 - 06:00
Mortgage to rent scheme extended to include higher priced homesFrom Friday, homes worth €515,000, up from €450,000, will now be eligible for the initiative, as well as apartments or town houses worth €385,000Wed Oct 30 2024 - 19:47
Paschal Donohoe criticises toll road price increasesMinister for Public Expenditure ‘reluctant’ to see anything that adds to the cost of living as TII announces 10 cent increase on M50 tolls for unregistered vehiclesWed Oct 30 2024 - 17:51
Kyran Durnin was ‘lost in the system’, says Education Minister Norma Foley Fianna Fáil TD expecting a report from Tusla over the coming days into the troubling case of the child’s disappearance in 2022Wed Oct 30 2024 - 16:55
‘Constant conflict’ within Government over ambitious approaches to climate action, Roderic O’Gorman saysGreen Party leader Roderic O’Gorman said he assumed the General Election date would be November 29thTue Oct 29 2024 - 19:00
Colin Farrell among participants as 22,000 run in Dublin MarathonFarrell (48) crossed the finish line in just over four hours, pushing his friend Emma Fogarty (40), who suffers from a rare skin conditionSun Oct 27 2024 - 10:59
Blood being imported to Ireland from the UK to address shortageBlood Transfusion Service confirms supply of foreign blood required for the first time since 2022Sat Oct 26 2024 - 11:21
M50 toll to rise in new year for some drivers, while Dublin Port Tunnel fee to rise during rush hourMinister Darragh O’Brien called on operators ‘not to proceed’ with increasesThu Oct 24 2024 - 15:41
Home of Gerry Hutch raided by gardaí as part of Spanish investigation into organised crime groupJoint operation between gardaí and Spanish police targets group believed to be involved in money launderingWed Oct 23 2024 - 12:32
Minister concedes Government’s new housing targets not yet set Fianna Fáil TD says keeping Help to Buy and the First Home schemes would be red line issues for party in any coalition talksWed Oct 23 2024 - 12:21
Dublin’s next Luas line has been approved, we asked those who’ll be served by it what they thinkCabinet has approved Dublin’s next Luas line, which could bring trams to Finglas by 2031. About 60,000 people would be served by it. We asked some what they thinkTue Oct 22 2024 - 16:03
Number of homeless deaths in Dublin reaches 40 so far this year, records showHRB analysis shows those who died while homeless were much younger than the Irish average at the time of their deathTue Oct 22 2024 - 06:00
George Galloway’s legal team to ask X to file defamation defence in High CourtFormer British MP took action against the social media platform two years ago after it labelled his account ‘Russian state-affiliated media’Mon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
