Byelection juices flowing in Galway West and Dublin Central
Cost of living looks set to dominate campaign; and HSE’s financial position has ‘significantly worsened’
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Doubts over ‘left awakening’ as voter frustration palpable in Galway West
Mixed day of canvassing for Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich of the Social Democrats and Labour’s Helen Ogbu
President and relatives of Rising leaders gather to ‘remember those who died for Ireland’
Senior politicians attend 102nd State commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising at Arbour Hill cemetery
King Charles likely to visit Ireland next year
Expectations building ahead of official trip to Britain by President Catherine Connolly later this month
Michael D Higgins criticises foreign affairs staff over alleged leaks
Former president says it ‘wouldn’t have been on my agenda’ to meet Donald Trump at Doonbeg
The International Protection Act does the precise opposite of what it says on the tin
Rite & Reason: Democracies need to stand up for international law, not collude in its dismemberment
Glacial pace of byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s former Dáil seat
More than 190 days will have elapsed between President’s inauguration and Galway West poll
Martin Fraser bags Ambassador of the Year award, making him the diplomats’ diplomat
Outgoing Ambassador to the UK receives gong just before taking up new post as Ireland’s Ambassador to the UN
Seven Irish activists on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel released in Greece
Seven Irish citizens are being held by Israel after boats from the flotilla were intercepted in international waters off of Greece
Seven Irish citizens held by Israel after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted in international waters
President’s sister, Margaret Connolly, among 22 Irish on vessels taking part in attempt to break Israeli blockade of Palestinian territory
Irish flag ‘hijacked’ in world with ‘very toxic form of nationalism’, says former WHO executive
Mike Ryan, President Catherine Connolly and outgoing Glamour Magazine editor Samantha Barry among those in attendance at Global Irish Civic Forum
Catherine Connolly’s sister part of Gaza aid flotilla ‘intercepted’ by Israel
Global Sumud Flotilla organisers decry capture of boats in international waters off Crete as an ‘escalation of Israel’s impunity’
A third of Irish abroad intend to come home but cost of living is ‘a big issue’
New strategy commits to fulfilling ‘duty of care’ to diaspora by supporting Irish emigrants and those hoping to return
Israel begins intercepting Gaza aid flotilla Catherine Connolly’s sister is part of
Margaret Connolly, one of President’s 13 siblings, is a GP and activist based in Co Sligo
Free Legal Advice Centres welcome President’s ‘timely’ comments on ‘unmet legal needs’
Civil legal aid system is ‘in crisis’ says Flac
Catherine Connolly’s sister joins flotilla bound for Gaza
Margaret Connolly describes organisation as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians
How will Catherine Connolly represent those beyond her own ideological orbit?
Already, people of faith are unsure whether the ‘all voices’ the President said she would listen to include theirs
Catholic Bishops condemn International Protection Act as ‘anti-family’ and ‘neither fair, nor just’
Migrants’ council chair says it is deeply regrettable that Act provides for detention of children, even if as a last resort
Could Independent Ireland grow on back of fuel price protests?
Party with four TDs, an MEP and 24 councillors draws support from conservative, traditionalist and right-leaning voters, polling indicates
Is there real pressure on Sinn Féin to win at least one seat in upcoming byelections?
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The Irish Times view on the Council of State: what’s the point?
President Catherine Connolly’s decision to convene the council only underlined the limitations of the process
Fine Gael defends ‘political’ block on nominating Independent candidates for presidency
Supreme Court ruling on appeal over FG instruction could impact future presidential election campaigns
‘Get the posters up’: Dublin Central, Galway West byelections to be held on May 22nd
Writs moved in Dáil as Electoral Commission appeals to public to act now to ensure they are registered to vote
Here come the posters, but there’s lots to look forward to in Dublin and Galway byelections
Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West to be set this morning for May 22nd
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law
President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme Court
Any battle between Catherine Connolly and the Government will be purely symbolic
President can exercise her power by referring International Protection Bill to Supreme Court to test its constitutionality
Government messaging on economic forecast a twin-track operation
Inside Politics: Connolly to make call on referring Bill after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
World leaders ‘too submissive’ over attacks on international law, says Amnesty International
Report by human rights group highlights Ireland’s failure to enact law banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements
President’s decision on International Protection Bill due after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
Catherine Connolly convened advisory council on Monday to discuss controversial legislation
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections expected to be called this week
Once polling day has been set, nominations for candidates will be opened
What is the Council of State and why is it meeting today at Áras an Uachtaráin?
Council of State to consider the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026
Catherine Connolly aligns with global left on first overseas trip
President’s attendance at Barcelona gathering indicates she plans to shape her own political programme
Kylemore Abbey ‘honours legacy’ of estate labourers with restored bothy and tool shed
Benedictine nuns help to reclaim history of Connemara site built in ‘country still reeling’ from Famine
‘Issues’ over international protection Bill, says Connolly on first visit overseas
President strongly defends UN and warns democracy is under threat while attending Barcelona gathering of left-leaning leaders
Government and civil servants uneasy over President’s choice of first overseas trip
Catherine Connolly will meet Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, but not her counterpart, the king of Spain
New law will undo hundreds of historic gay sex convictions
Dáil debate hears of horrific penal system and climate of fear in which gay men lived or left Ireland to escape
President calls meeting to consider constitutionality of International Protection Bill
Catherine Connolly will meet her Council of State on Monday to discuss controversial immigration legislation passed by Dáil
Poet Gabriel Rosenstock remembered at moving bilingual funeral Mass
‘Restless’ poet and translator was ‘constantly exploring’ cultures and languages, service hears
‘Russia is a threat to everyone’: Moldovan president on election interference and EU aspirations
Maia Sandu met Taoiseach and President during visit to Dublin on Wednesday
Big field in Galway West makes byelection outcome unpredictable
Final showdown will likely be between candidate of the left and of centre-right with transfer pacts being key
‘Respectful’ and ‘moving’: Relatives of 1916 Rising participants honour contribution at GPO
Members of Army, Naval Service and Air Corps participate in ceremony attended by President, Taoiseach and Minister for Defence
Hundreds of adults face long delays in being discharged as wards of court
High Court extends discharge deadline for hundreds of wards after President Catherine Connolly signs amending laws
The Irish Times view on Council of State appointments: measured and careful
The selections are consistent with the messaging of her election campaign
Human rights and Irish language activists among President’s Council of State appointments
Academics added to advisory committee alongside former taoisigh and chief justices
Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Homeless figures and struggles of Defence Forces veterans a ‘sad reflection’, says President
Catherine Connolly told anniversary gathering there was a ‘complete lack of awareness of the issues facing veterans’
Woman canvassing for Catherine Connolly ‘punched in the face’, court told
Daniel Soave (39) accused of assault causing harm to woman and public order offences in Dublin last October
‘Heaven can forget about quiet nights’: funeral service honours late singer Dolores Keane
Large crowd gathers at service in Caherlistrane, including President and former president, to bid farewell to Galway musician
‘A display of polite pushback’: How world’s media covered Micheál Martin’s meeting with Trump
Martin’s defence of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s gender mix-up over Irish President drew comment and comedic response
Trump takes aim at Nato, Keir Starmer and Europe in meeting with Taoiseach
Micheál Martin intervened repeatedly to defend Starmer and insisted that Europe was ‘a good place to live’
‘A voice like hers does not leave us’: President pays tribute to late folk singer Dolores Keane
Founder member of De Dannan died peacefully at her home in Co Galway aged 72
Catherine Connolly hails Jessie Buckley’s Oscar win as ‘historic moment’
‘We are very lucky to have so many talented people contributing at every level to the Irish film industry,’ says President
There’s something missing from Ireland’s debates on foreign policy: our interests
Bollocking the president of the United States on St Patrick’s Day is probably not what the people want their political leader to do
President Connolly’s St Patrick’s Day card invokes UN charter on ‘scourge of war’
Move follows recent comments criticising ‘violations of international law’ and Government response
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