Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín lays blame for housing crisis with Government during ardfheisParty’s leader accuses Coalition of ‘disastrous’ immigration policy claiming it ‘refused to work with communities’
‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle EastWith Irish citizens stranded, skyrocketing energy bills and an upcoming St Patrick’s day one-to-one with Trump, the Coalition has much to deal with
Senior Apple leaders ‘alarmed’ by Jim O’Callaghan’s comments on data securityTech giant told officials data privacy and security are ‘core values for the company’
Claims of fraud and blackmail at State fisheries body brings infighting into the publicClaims of fraud and blackmail surfaced at an employment dispute this week bringing infighting at Inland Fisheries Ireland into public
Miriam Lord’s week: An ‘outrageous’ gender oversight and turmoil for St Patrick’s Day plansIt’s not just stranded tourists and discommoded influencers who have been repatriated, Eoin Hayes has returned to the Dáil
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteeringFuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’
Government learning the perils of setting precedents in unprecedented times the hard wayWhat used to be a once in a generation event tends to come around a lot more often these days
How could Donald Trump have thought war with Iran was a good idea?Inside Politics podcast with Hugh LinehanListen | 54:01
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comebackFormer minister and European commissioner nominated by Government following independent selection process
Foreign investment and infrastructure should by run by cross-Border body, argues SDLP Report calls for mutual recognition of qualifications and skills and integration of rail services across the island
Ireland is not powerless or voiceless on the world stagePerhaps we have forgotten, or now take for granted, the tortuous route to peace on this island
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in TroublesSaying sorry may not be on the agenda, but some serious reflection about State’s behaviour is warranted
Sinn Féin have forgotten a chapter in Irish history while calling for reduced Ukrainian supportsThe party needs to develop grown up, logical and consistent positions on foreign policy to become a government alternative
Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international lawHelen McEntee highlights military action has no UN mandate but stops short of saying this breaches international law
Iran war adds to delays in disposal of MV Matthew Revenue Commissioners chair told PAC, ‘We are very hopeful that we are getting closer to the end game’
Medical Council ‘actively engaging’ in case of UCD student, Dáil hearsRuth Coppinger calls for intervention by Minister for Health to ensure student finishes medical degree without further delay
Teacher suffered five broken teeth trying to keep child safe in classroom that was refused extra SNANational Council for Special Education apologises for ‘any and all upset and uncertainty’ caused by review of SNA allocations
Almost half who spoiled vote in presidential election did not like any candidates – study Electoral Commission said number of invalid votes ‘significantly higher’ than anything before
First trickle of stranded Irish arrive home from Gulf states as war continues to spread Inside Politics: Prices of heating oil soar amid allegations of gouging
Simon Harris downplays conflict of interest risk from private staff during EU presidencyHarris says any one who comes to work in public service ‘will obviously be bound by the likes of the Official Secrets Act’
Ireland must avoid using same definition as UK in legislation to ban single-use vapes, says TDSocial Democrats TD warns against using UK definition as industry has exploited loophole in British law
Scrambler ban regulations delayed due to ‘competing’ interestsData released under Freedom of Information law show matter consistently raised between 2023 and earlier this year
Home heating oil and petrol price gougers combust like rocket fuel for the DáilWhat Opposition TD wouldn’t loathe the money-hungry gannets or love a chance to castigate the Government for not cracking down on them?
Claims electricity grid being opened for privatisation are ‘nonsense’, Oireachtas committee toldWind and solar groups say 13% and 16% of energy produced in their respective sectors was wasted last year due to grid ‘challenges and congestion’
‘Parents haven’t a clue’: Ireland urged to get young people off ‘toxic’ social mediaPeople Before Profit Bill aims to ban recommender algorithms suggesting content for under 18s
Cost of living interventions not under consideration at the moment, says ChambersMinister says intervention at this stage ‘highly unlikely’, arguing that last year’s budget measures were ‘permanent, affordable and sustainable’
Consultant in Middle East providing online psychiatric care to young people in KerryHealth committee told seven consultant psychiatrists, none of whom are permanent, covering 3.7 whole-time equivalent roles in county
Researcher to be paid €270k to write history of justice department and its achievementsResearcher to produce comprehensive written history of the department’s first 50 years
As war widens to Gulf states, Irish Government plans its largest evacuation operation everDonald Trump and senior US administration figures give contradictory accounts of why the US attacked Iran
Campaign for UN job will test Phil Hogan’s reputation as back room dealmaker Hogan will first need to lock in support of other European governments in race to head UN food agency
Inquiry into spinal care for children closer after barrister appointed to scoping exercisePlanned statutory public inquiry comes after several controversies at Children’s Health Ireland
As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEnteeMinister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meeting
Phil Hogan nominated by Government to contest race for senior UN job Hogan secures backing to participate in election to be body’s next Food and Agriculture Organisation director general
Minister calls for ‘swift and clean’ review of Bord BiaLarry Murrin to temporarily step aside from meetings during independent review, while remaining chair of the board
Inside Politics Newsletter: Fears conflict will prolong and spreadInside Politics Newsletter: The Irish Government is working on a contingency plan for worsening scenarios facing Irish citizens in the Middle East
Government to deploy defence attaches to embassies to boost military co-operationOfficers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces
Ministers from North and UK may be invited to some events during Ireland’s EU presidencyHosting of EU presidency among several items to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday by Government Ministers
Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restrictedSenior officials and Ministers met in Dublin earlier to discuss the escalating crisis in Middle East and Gulf region
Ban on social media companies using algorithms aimed at under-18s to be proposed in DáilPeople Before Profit private member’s Bill opposes any ban on under-16s having access to platforms
Is regime change in Iran a realistic possibility? Inside Politics podcast with Hugh LinehanListen | 32:44
Iran conflict sharpens debate about Ireland’s role in global securityInside Politics: The tumult in the Middle East will again drive discussion about the ‘triple lock’ and moving closer to Nato
US stops funding peacebuilding project for island of Ireland after 40 yearsProgramme to prevent young people being recruited by paramilitaries among scheme’s initiatives
Phil Hogan cleared by department for UN agency role Government yet to decide whether to back former EU commissioner’s bid for prestigious role
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 Starmer
Nine TDs declared travel to Taiwan in 2025Trips among declarations by 21 TDs with other destinations including Qatar, the United States and Ukraine
Martin Heydon complains to Garda after protest against Bord Bia chairmanSigns alleged to have been ripped from door after against protest Larry Murrin
Coalition asked to clarify if Rotunda maternity hospital will remain in Dublin city centreQuestion comes as part of Labour plan to encourage planning body to reconsider appeal against new critical care unit
President Connolly calls for immediate diplomacy following strikes in Middle EastIrish citizens should not undertake travel to Iran, Minister says
‘Greens can win everywhere’: Success in UK can inspire byelection victories here, O’Gorman saysRoderic O’Gorman tells Green Party national convention that party can win upcoming byelections
Patrick O’Donovan won’t be spending his First Holy Communion money on fixing Oriel ParkMinister was incandescent at the ‘tuggery’ and flare damage to the astro pitch during the Dundalk-Drogheda derby
Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín lays blame for housing crisis with Government during ardfheisBy Cormac McQuinnSat Mar 07 2026 - 21:02
Inside Politics PodcastHow could Donald Trump have thought war with Iran was a good idea?Listen | 54:01
‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle EastBy Jack Horgan-Jones
Claims of fraud and blackmail at State fisheries body brings infighting into the publicBy Martin Wall
Miriam Lord’s week: An ‘outrageous’ gender oversight and turmoil for St Patrick’s Day plansBy Miriam Lord
Maria Steen: ‘If you are in the centre and everybody else moves left, all of a sudden you look right wing’Listen | 61:32
Medical Council ‘actively engaging’ in case of UCD student, Dáil hearsRuth Coppinger calls for intervention by Minister for Health to ensure student finishes medical degree without further delayBy Marie O’HalloranThu Mar 05 2026 - 15:49