Who’s the president of Europe? Sinn Féin TD can’t seem to grasp the EU presidency conceptCathy Bennett rendered the Oireachtas foreign affairs committee speechless with her knowledge of Europe
Catherine Connolly’s first 100 days as President: ‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’Expectations that she would enter into open conflict with Government Buildings have not transpired, though some observers believe she is feeling her way into the role
President’s first overseas trip to be to UK before summerTrip will not be a full State visit but is likely to be structured around events with Irish communities
Social Democrats apologise to former justice minister over false Epstein files accusation Alan Shatter says Gary Gannon’s post led to a ‘tsunami of invective and antisemitic abuse’
From rent reform rows to short-term lets: Housing remains biggest issue in Irish politicsInside Politics: Sinn Féin under fire for opposing €90bn loan to Ukraine; Taoiseach stages landmark moment in the Dáil
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Taoiseach says Ireland against Israel football fixtures should proceed ‘Sport can be challenging when it crosses into the realm of politics,’ Martin says
Flood defence funding may have to be cut to pay for children’s science centre, OPW warns Building for national facility, which could cost up to €70m, must be provided by end of 2029 under arbitrator’s finding
Sinn Féin calls for boycott of Ireland’s Israel fixture as Uefa faces criticismSporting and political figures call on ‘superpowers’ to relieve team of difficult decision
Wait time for refugee family reunification to be altered to two years, says MinisterJim O’Callaghan tells Dáil International Protection Bill will be amended following comments by TDs
People with information on Epstein Ireland allegations should go to gardaí, Harris saysSimon Harris said he would discuss claims with Taoiseach and Minister for Justice
‘Shannon was bursting out in tears with fear’: Boyd-Barrett tells Dáil of couple and children facing evictionCouple and children with special needs face living in hostel due to impending ‘no fault’ eviction, Dáil told
Ireland has ‘nothing to fear’ over push on EU financial reforms, says Martin Taoiseach ‘watching out’ for European shifts that could undermine Ireland’s position as a financial services hub
Scoliosis advocacy group calls for immediate publication of orthopaedic reportFirst phase of review into paediatric orthopaedic services that examined work of a consultant has been completed
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch says he plans to contest Dublin byelection Hutch narrowly lost out on a Dublin Central seat in the 2024 general election
Martin looks to shatter silence over Freddie ScappaticciTaoiseach’s Dáil naming of Freddie Scappaticci as infamous M15 agent Stakeknife will pressure British government to follow course
‘Fighting for our place in new global economy’: EU leaders meet to revive bloc’s economySmaller coalition could go it alone on EU capital market reforms, says Ursula von der Leyen
Global computer shortage could affect civil service, hospitals and gardaí Supercomputers used to train AI models are disrupting technology supply chains all over the world
Group behind planned children’s science centre says it would raise €25m for fit-outReport last year suggested it could cost €70m to develop the long-planned facility beside Dublin’s National Concert Hall
Tens of thousands face rent rises, say Sinn Féin, after Tenancies Bill passes Dáil voteGovernment-supporting TD Danny-Healy Rae votes against rent reform legislation amid protests
Jim O’Callaghan hails balance of rights, protections as Defamation Bill passes OireachtasAbolition of juries in High Court defamation cases is most significant change in decades
Search for new Department of Health chief begins as Robert Watt’s term set to expireSuccessor will earn lower salary than higher rate granted to Covid-era appointment
Margaret Loftus says 13 years before Garda husband was convicted almost broke herMargaret Loftus says she was intimidated and punished by her Garda colleagues after reporting her husband for assault
Taoiseach’s naming of Stakeknife puts pressure on British government to do the sameNI Secretary Hilary Benn urged to drop ‘neither confirm nor deny’ policy and formally identify agent in House of Commons
More than 50 unfinished houses in Tipperary are to be demolished, Dáil hearsWork halted in 2007 when council said homes were not in compliance with planning permission
Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci in the Dáil as former British agent Stakeknife Micheál Martin says identity of spy was ‘clear to everybody here’ and that he should be officially named by the UK government
Government throwing ‘renters to wolves’ with new rental market laws, Sinn Féin claimsTaoiseach accuses Mary Lou McDonald of being ‘interested in chaos’ and says she ‘couldn’t care less if we provide more houses’
Wicklow councillors vote to prevent media from attending committee meetingsDecision comes amid criticism of councillors over continued failure to reopen Bray to Greystones cliff walk
Michael Healy-Rae’s win leaves questions about Government’s zeal for ending homelessnessInside Politics: preferred pronouns in schools, and incentives for immigrants to join the Defence Forces
Key reports from child protection rapporteur delayedSenior officials had sought updates, saying reports were ‘key output associated with the position’
FG TD urges Government to reduce planned family reunification wait time to one yearInternational Protection Bill ‘a profound failure of political judgment’, Sinn Féin’s Darren O’Rourke tells Dáil
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for UkraineParty supports provision of humanitarian aid but says proposed loan is ‘primarily for military expenditure’
U-turn on regulating short-term lets: striking a balance or a sop to Michael Healy-Rae? With two rental properties and 300 Airbnbs, Killarney is a battleground for housing need versus tourism
Harris accused of ‘allowing vulture funds buy up family homes’ despite promise to end practiceBulk purchase of houses down to 293 last year from high of 675 in 2023, says Tánaiste
Pay rises for heads of semi-State companies come under fire from FF parliamentary party Government defended pay increases on the basis that they are needed to compete for top-level talent
Short-term letting owners without planning permission may be given more time to complyNew rules agreed by Cabinet will mean effective ban on such lets in areas with population of more than 20,000
Over 3,000 applications have been made to defective housing construction block schemeOireachtas committee hears combined total paid to five designated local authorities to date is about €264m
Citizenship for military personnel could be fast-tracked Proposals under consideration similar to system operating in the United States
Several Irish citizens detained by Ice in US sought official help, says GovernmentTaoiseach says he will raise concerns about treatment of undocumented Irish with Donald Trump in Washington
Ireland may enact age limits for social media even without EU agreement, says Simon HarrisNew digital wallet will represent ‘important first step’, says Tánaiste
Minister wants legislation for removing Dublin Airport passenger cap fast-trackedMinister will ask Oireachtas Committee on Transport to expedite pre-legislative scrutiny in effort to get Bill passed by end of year
Epstein files fallout could affect Ireland through Keir Starmer and in a more opaque way Micheál Martin urged to raise issue of Irishman held for in US by Ice for five months despite having valid work permit
Cabinet to approve lifting of Dublin Airport’s 32m passenger capMinister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers to present rule changes in attempt to shorten approval process for critical projects
Keir Starmer fights for political future as Scottish Labour leader urges resignation Irish Government sources indicate vastly improved relations with Britain will survive any leadership change
Department of Health a ‘stumbling block’ to full opening of ‘life-saving’ homeless centreOne quarter of beds at Dublin facility still closed 18 months after first patients admitted, says Simon Community chief
Irish adviser’s resignation may not be enough to save Keir StarmerDemocrats in US are getting worked up about what Donald Trump might do in advance of November’s midterm elections
Birth and death records of former taoisigh to be published online Additional year of birth, marriage and death entries added to genealogy website annually
Ireland’s contributions to Ukraine ‘well below’ aid given by smaller EU statesInternal correspondence from top official acknowledges State has provided comparatively less help to Ukraine than other EU allies
Tech firms lobby EU commissioner Michael McGrath in advance of law targeting addictive apps Proposal would include crackdown on design geared to encourage compulsive behaviour and ‘unfair personalisation’ in adverts
‘Shannon was bursting out in tears with fear’: Boyd-Barrett tells Dáil of couple and children facing eviction
Who’s the president of Europe? Sinn Féin TD can’t seem to grasp the EU presidency conceptBy Miriam Lord
Catherine Connolly’s first 100 days as President: ‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’By Pat Leahy
From rent reform rows to short-term lets: Housing remains biggest issue in Irish politicsBy Cormac McQuinn
‘Shannon was bursting out in tears with fear’: Boyd-Barrett tells Dáil of couple and children facing eviction