Aughinish Alumina complained to EU about ‘lack of access to public funds’Co Limerick plant told European Commission officials last year half of its alumina was exported to Russia, minutes show
Boycotting Israel match would mean not taking part in 2028 Olympics, Minister claims Accepting Opposition motion would rule Ireland out of any event in which Israel was competing, says Charlie McConalogue
Malcolm Byrne replaced as AI committee chair after arrest Fianna Fáil TD introduces Bill to outlaw malicious use of people’s identity via AI technology
Irish ‘head-in-the-sand’ alumina approach contrasts with Australia’s, say Social DemocratsTrade in contentious product not restricted by European Union sanctions against Russia
Leaked CHI report states consultants ‘prioritising private over public’ child patientsOne child waited seven years for routine urology surgery, TD tells Dáil
Focus on Border as entry point for asylum seekers after second night of riots in BelfastMicheál Martin defends Common Travel Area but says issues need to be addressed
Ireland could require digital ID to access porn websitesState agency suggests stricter age verification for online porn, similar to a law enacted in the UK in 2025
Removing private practice in public hospitals under new contracts ‘inadequately monitored’ Rostering of consultants to work Saturdays or evenings via latest arrangements remains low, HSE auditors say
Online safety for children and boosting security among Ireland’s EU presidency prioritiesRepublic will ‘work with others to make sure that Europe’s children are safe online’, says Taoiseach
No finding of cover-up, conspiracy or collusion in Kenneally report, Taoiseach tells DáilMicheál Martin acknowledges report’s finding of ‘gross dereliction of duty’ as Ivana Bacik calls for criminal offence of misconduct in public office
Senior Government figures defend Common Travel Area following Belfast knife attackCommon Travel Area ‘works for citizens in the United Kingdom and for Irish citizens as a benefit’, Taoiseach says
US congressman renews call for Occupied Territories Bill to be withdrawnAs Bill debated in Dáil, Josh Gottheimer claims legislation is ‘a one-sided measure that singles out Israel while ignoring territorial disputes everywhere else in the world’
Office ‘inundated’ with older people who are homeless, says Senator Oireachtas committee hears that woman who visited representative’s office has since died by suicide
Ireland should not play against ‘genocidal regime’, says TD and former League of Ireland playerDaniel Ennis says ‘sport more than a game but only works when grounded in respect’
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Another State apology for era when politicians, priests and gardaí looked the other way Serial paedophile Bill Kenneally was able to prey on his young victims in plain sight
Eight women under private care by public-only consultants at Rotunda to switch doctorsState’s busiest maternity hospital backed down in dispute over private care
State blindness to abuse outlined by Bill Kenneally reportFormer basketball coach and serial child sex abuser was given ‘favourable treatment’ when crimes came to light
Tens of thousands of homes expected to follow new public infrastructure projectsThe Oireachtas housing committee heard 138 applications were made for funding aimed at unlocking zoned land
Government to insist it has no role in sports fixtures in response to calls to stop Ireland-Israel gamesTaoiseach rejects calls for intervention in upcoming matches
Irish Government fights rearguard action in EU amid push for Aughinish Alumina sanctionsIrish officials say sanctions would disrupt supply of raw material to European industry
New law to scrap triple lock for deploying Defence Forces overseas set to be enacted this yearCabinet approves text of Bill that will remove need for UN Security Council approval to send troops overseas in numbers
New AI weather model is ‘1,000 times more efficient’ at forecasts, committee hearsSeparate ‘good AI’ from ‘bad AI’ in deciding data centre policy, TDs urged
Rotunda master defends decision to allow public-only consultants carry out private workSeán Daly says hospital allowing public-only consultants to do private work was on basis of legal advice, and says ‘so much misinformation’ over issue
EU foreign policy chief says European Commission trusts Irish investigation of Aughinish Alumina Kaja Kallas in Dublin for talks ahead of Irish European Union presidency
Russia sanctions having an impact, top Irish diplomat says amid Aughinish Alumina pressureEstonian foreign minister has called for a ban on alumina exports, like those from Limerick, to be included in next round of EU sanctions
Carroll MacNeill the big political winner after Rotunda board backs downStand-off arose it emerged consultants on public-only contracts were allowed to treat private patients at the hospital despite a direction not to do so
Ireland v Israel match: Harris urges FAI to ‘bring clarity’ to neutral venue row Football Association of Ireland board discussing whether to play home game at a neutral venue
Rotunda Hospital board agrees to Minister’s demands over public-only consultantsBoard has backed down following stand-off with Government and will comply with terms of public-only consultant contract
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval todayRemoval of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Data centre electricity demand could exceed entire power usage of RepublicOireachtas committee on artificial intelligence to hear of challenges of data centre expansion
Hospital employee flagged that €30,000 Aramark payment to CHI could be reviewed by watchdogPAC to consider emails about payment from company that ran restaurant service at Crumlin
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for swift conclusion to Irish Aughinish Alumina investigationKaja Kallas visits Dublin on Tuesday for talks in advance of Ireland’s EU presidency
Rotunda backs down in standoff over consultants taking private workMaternity hospital’s board to ‘bring its arrangements into line with Government policy’
Malcolm Byrne says he will ‘face the consequences’ after arrest on suspicion of drink-drivingFianna Fáil politician says he will ‘face up to whatever happens’ in investigation
Push to boycott Ireland-Israel games kicks off in the DáilInside Politics: Two motions will be tabled this week calling for the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League matches with Israel to be called off
Why has Ireland’s populist right not yet risen? Inside Politics podcast with Hugh LinehanListen to Why has Ireland’s populist right not yet risen? Listen | 69:56
Irish Rail inability to source key train-control system parts heightens ‘risk of disruption’Just two spare central processing units remain for system that was meant to be replaced in 2024
Independent Ireland TD defends high number of PQs submitted as concerns raised over use of AIIssue of politicians allegedly using AI was raised at the Dáil business committee last month
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to visit Ireland next weekCarney will make trip to Co Mayo to see grandparents’ home place
Jeremy Corbyn: ‘The disillusionment with Labour is huge’Former UK Labour leader tells The Irish Times Keir Starmer’s 2024 election victory was ‘loveless landslide’
Ministers to ‘study closely’ Dáil motions on controversial football matches against Israel Taoiseach Micheál Martin says European Union ‘needs to do more’ on Israel
The Healy-Raes were seen as great gas. But there is little funny about their politicsWhen Jackie Healy-Rae first emerged, a sophisticate in FF remarked he’d never get elected, not least because he looked like he combed his hair with a pork chop
Prominent MP tells Dublin event UK Labour Party faces ‘chaos’ if Andy Burnham fails to win byelectionJohn McDonnell says Keir Starmer has lost public confidence and no other candidate has the support to replace him
Hard decisions, not more ministers, are neededReader argues Cabinet restructuring, not constitutional change, is the answer to strengthening maritime governance
From brain to drain: How was €50m wasted on a planned IT system for Ireland’s rail network?Oireachtas committees to begin investigations into cost overruns on project once called the ‘brain of the railway’ by a Government Minister
Scrapped €50m Irish Rail IT project could lead to extra costs of up to €800,000 a monthInitial testing has ‘revealed problems’ with latest software delivered by contractor
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Prestige or patient choice? Inside the Rotunda’s private maternity care standoffDublin hospital picks public fight with HSE and Minister for Health with threat looming of State funding being withdrawn
Ireland wants no ‘hand’ in supplying material for weapons damaging Ukraine, says TaoiseachGovernment to discuss findings of Aughinish Alumina investigation with European Commission
Aughinish Alumina complained to EU about ‘lack of access to public funds’By Jack PowerFri Jun 12 2026 - 06:00
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Focus on Border as entry point for asylum seekers after second night of riots in BelfastBy Harry McGee
Football would usually have Government TDs belting into the Dáil chamber – not this timeBy Miriam Lord
Another State apology for era when politicians, priests and gardaí looked the other way By Harry McGee
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Leaked CHI report states consultants ‘prioritising private over public’ child patientsOne child waited seven years for routine urology surgery, TD tells DáilBy Marie O’HalloranThu Jun 11 2026 - 14:31