Thatcher told FitzGerald to take all Northern nationalists southState papers 1986: Documents outline talks between taoiseach and British leaderFri Dec 30 2016 - 11:43
John Bruton objected to sending Queen Victoria statue to SydneyEx-finance minister said figure outside Leinster House was ‘part of our heritage’ in 1986Fri Dec 30 2016 - 00:01
‘To leave Sinn Féin is to leave the IRA,’ Adams told ardfheisState papers 1986: Delegates voted to end policy of abstentionism, leading to walk-out by dissidentsFri Dec 30 2016 - 00:01
Some 40% of Irish people plan to see pope during 2018 visitOlder people, Fianna Fáil voters most likely to attend, with young less enthusiasticMon Dec 12 2016 - 05:00
‘Irish Times’ poll: Majority think Trump presidency is bad for IrelandTwo-thirds of voters believe the Taoiseach should visit White House on St Patrick’s DayMon Dec 12 2016 - 05:00
Voters say protection of trade with UK should be priorityTrading relationship seen as more important than preservation of common travel area or keeping relations with North unchangedMon Dec 12 2016 - 05:00
Stephen Collins: Higgins risks damaging the presidencyAs the representative of the Irish people the President has a duty to put his opinions aside and represent the whole nationSat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00
‘Irish Times’ poll: Fianna Fáil pulls ahead of Fine Gael to become most popular partyEnda Kenny satisfaction rating up seven points as minority Government’s rating also risesThu Dec 08 2016 - 05:00
Leaders pay tribute to TK Whitaker on 100th birthdayEnda Kenny sends best wishes and congratulates retired ‘paragon of public service’Thu Dec 08 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Refund of water charges vital for FG and FFSolving public sector pay issue for short-term political gain would be a mistakeSat Dec 03 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Shane Ross is Government’s Achilles’ heelIndependent Minister has behaved as if he is still a controversial columnistSat Nov 26 2016 - 05:00
Government TDs to oppose Sinn Féin Bill on Irish neutralityFine Gael and Independent Alliance reach agreement on wording of amendmentWed Nov 23 2016 - 19:46
Shamrock reprise: Trump will meet Kenny at White HouseAnnual St Patrick’s Day tradition of presenting bowl of shamrock to continue in 2017Wed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
‘The Quiet Man’: embassy in US feared a false view of Ireland‘We may have protests’, said Washington counsellor when film premiered in 1952Wed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
The truth about Liam Cosgrave’s alleged gaffe at the UNAnecdote about General Assembly address is one of most enduring in political historyWed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: some home truths about public sector pay claimsIt has not registered that pay rises for public servants mean cuts in services or tax increasesSat Nov 19 2016 - 00:50
Ireland has no equivalent to out-of-touch Washington elitesBut Irish party system has lessons to learn from Donald Trump’s US victorySat Nov 12 2016 - 01:00
Questions remain over Alan Shatter’s departure from officeFormidable deputy was one of the the State’s most reforming ministers for justiceThu Nov 10 2016 - 16:34
What impact will Trump’s presidency have on Northern Ireland?Analysis: Clinton had a keen interest in North and met leading politicians from the regionWed Nov 09 2016 - 12:02
Cabinet accepts pay rise recommendation for GardaPaschal Donohoe says €40m for Garda will come from existing funds not further taxesTue Nov 08 2016 - 19:25
Schools close indefinitely for 200,000 studentsDisruption comes as tensions mount in Government over Garda pay increasesMon Nov 07 2016 - 01:00
Major row likely at Cabinet over Garda pay increasesSeveral Ministers say they will resist any cuts to spending programmes agreed for 2017Mon Nov 07 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Collins: Garda deal could bring down the GovernmentEconomic recovery could quickly evaporate in a scramble for advantage by unionsSat Nov 05 2016 - 01:00
State in position to benefit from Brexit folly, says AIB chairmanLeave campaign was massive lie led by chancers and opportunists, says Richard PymFri Nov 04 2016 - 18:36
Brexit negotiations likely to be vicious, Kenny tells forumUK unaware of hurt and anger towards it across EU, All-Island Civic Dialogue hearsThu Nov 03 2016 - 01:00
North and South politicians to discuss BrexitTaoiseach to host opinion leaders from trade and politics at forum on effect of UK’s EU exitTue Nov 01 2016 - 21:50
Minister for Justice announces review of defamation lawFreedom of expression must be central to changes to Act, Press Council of Ireland saysTue Nov 01 2016 - 19:14
Older couples pay nearly €5,000 less tax on average incomeBig differences between income of over-65s and younger people due to tax, study findsTue Nov 01 2016 - 01:00
Dáil disgraced by stunts, self-interest and grandstandingMicheál Martin, Clare Daly and PAC have all contributed to bad political formSat Oct 29 2016 - 09:53
Minister hails passing of UN resolution on nuclear weaponsIrish push to eliminate last permitted WMD opposed by US, UK, Russia and othersFri Oct 28 2016 - 19:10
Enda Kenny tells Fine Gael he is staying put to aid stabilityTaoiseach says ‘a clear head and a steady hand on tiller’ is needed to deal with BrexitSun Oct 23 2016 - 09:50
Stephen Collins: We need to realise Tories will do Brexit the hard wayConservative Party conference justified ‘the stupid party’ tag coined in Victorian timesSat Oct 22 2016 - 06:00
Plain and simple: a hard border will be bad for businessGuinness chief in Ireland says border could add €100 to cost of truck journeyThu Oct 20 2016 - 16:34
Phil Hogan: Only ‘no Brexit’ gives us Irish Border as is nowAgriculture Commissioner spells out potential Brexit issues to Oireachtas committeeThu Oct 20 2016 - 15:32
Former Fine Gael minister Fergus O’Brien dies aged 86Politician held Dáil seat in Dublin South East for best part of two decades and served as Lord MayorWed Oct 19 2016 - 18:26
Extra funding for Irish Water agreed as shortfall hits €123mDepartment of Environment will provide €13m, with €110m from grant savingsTue Oct 18 2016 - 19:03
Kenny and McGuinness seek change in North’s EU status post-BrexitTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Deputy First Minister are united on the need for a dealMon Oct 17 2016 - 08:09
Ireland and Brexit: Kenny says Government ready for worst-case scenariosTaoiseach’s priorities are protection of the peace process and Irish-British tradeSun Oct 16 2016 - 18:00
Stephen Collins: Centre-ground of Irish politics more robust than expectedBut could it withstand a serious economic downturn post-Brexit?Sat Oct 15 2016 - 07:43
Minister raises prospect of State funding for print mediaNaughten says he would like committee to look at how quality journalism should be fundedFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Budget 2017: Financial package of €1.3bn to breach important European Union rules, warns watchdogHighlights include €5 welfare rises, USC reductions and help for first-time buyersTue Oct 11 2016 - 23:01
‘Irish Times’ poll: Majority support appeal of Apple rulingVoters favour Government’s decision to challenge European Commission findingsMon Oct 10 2016 - 05:00
Poll: Irish overwhelmingly in favour of Hillary Clinton’s bid to be US president82% of people express support for Democratic nominee, just 6% say they would like to see Donald Trump elected US presidentSun Oct 09 2016 - 18:28
Stephen Collins: Opinion poll a reality check for Fianna FáilParty must resist urge to woo electorate through popular spending policiesSat Oct 08 2016 - 01:00
‘Irish Times’ poll: Majority want repeal of Eighth AmendmentAlmost 75% of voters favour repeal of Eighth Amendment to allow abortion in limited circumstances, survey showsFri Oct 07 2016 - 05:00
‘Irish Times’ poll: Early election unlikely to lead to any big change in Dáil make-upAnalysis: Majority believe current minority arrangement is good for the countryThu Oct 06 2016 - 05:00
‘Irish Times’ poll: Fianna Fáil level with Fine Gael after seven-point drop in supportSinn Féin support rises to 19% and Micheál Martin remains most popular party leaderThu Oct 06 2016 - 05:00
Brexit: UK to insist on control over EU immigrationTheresa May indicates state prepared to exit single market for ‘full independence’Mon Oct 03 2016 - 08:28
Budget 2017: First-time buyers and pensioners set to benefitParents also among group to gain from variety of initiatives as finishing touches addedMon Oct 03 2016 - 01:00
Ministers told to engage with Northern colleagues on BrexitTrade implications and Border issues are main concernsMon Oct 03 2016 - 01:00
