Helen McEntee

Jack Chambers ‘hopeful’ of ‘way forward’ to prevent further public sector strike

Stoppage next week ‘absolutely’ still on as things stand, union leader Kevin Callinan says

Ministers must not be spared blame when taxpayers money is wasted

Ministers set the policies that civil servant implement

‘It’s like going back in time’ – after 28 years, communities stand off on Garvaghy Road

Politicians defiant as tensions expected to continue for days over planned Orange Order march

Inside Budget 2027: ‘The meeting was brutal’ - the tensions on the road to new spending package

In 10 days Simon Harris and Jack Chambers will present their budget – in Government back rooms the horse-trading with fellow Ministers is in full swing

Ireland signs order with France to acquire €500m long-range military radar

Technology will ‘very significantly enhance Ireland’s ability to protect our skies’, Minister for Defence says

Dark mutterings in the Dáil: things move very fast around here

Dáil Sketch: At Leaders’ Questions, recriminations over RTÉ Investigates programme reach full volume

Helen McEntee accused of acting ‘without legal authority’ in Garda whistleblower case

Dail leaders questions

Bills on ending ‘triple lock’, e-scooters and citizenship will come before Dáil this term

The axing of the triple lock has become a clear demarcation line between the Government and Opposition parties

Torches and battery-operated radios: New guidelines for a national emergency are in the post

A three-week nationwide distribution programme will see approximately 2.2 million households ‘Be Emergency Ready’

A realistic emergency preparedness booklet would say ‘prepare for a slow decline’

Climate change for most of us will be a slow, banal deterioration in our quality of life - and we’re the lucky ones

We need leaders with the courage of a Kennedy or a de Gaulle

Contrast their bravery with the behaviour of the Irish Government, which has refused visas to 97 Palestinian students, makes excuses about Aughinish and will today welcome a convicted felon

Relying on neighbours: foreign defenders step in to protect State in dangerous times

The need for French and British ships to provide cover during high-level events in Ireland is politically delicate, given Irish military neutrality

The Irish Times view on hybrid attacks in Europe: a new security order

These developments demand a full and frank public debate rather than decisions arrived at by drift

World facing biggest security challenges since 1970s, says Helen McEntee

Minister says disinformation ‘spread like wildfire’ during Northern Ireland immigration riots earlier this year

Russian ambassador not in position to ‘lecture’ Ireland over Ukraine war stance, says Taoiseach

State accused of ‘copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories’ after Yury Filatov summoned to meeting in wake of drone attack at German airport

Honest assessment is needed of Ireland’s military neutrality

Government policies are at odds with stated position

‘That has changed’: Helen McEntee says Ireland now takes defence spending seriously

EU foreign affairs chief told Wicklow meeting Ireland has ‘much better neighbours’ than other European countries

Ed Miliband to join EU foreign ministers meeting in Wicklow this week

Helen McEntee to bring Meath twist to foreign ministers' dinner in Druids Glen

Emergency advice booklets to be distributed to households

The booklet provides tips on being prepared for extreme weather, prolonged power outage and other emergencies

Strong ties with Dublin ‘essential’ to future of Andy Burnham’s government – NI Secretary

UK and Irish governments must ‘step up’ on Troubles Bill, says Chris Bryant on first Dublin visit

Israeli settlement proposal demands ‘robust’ response, says Helen McEntee

Minister’s remarks come after publication of tender to build 1,200 housing units in Palestine

Balancing act continues as Leaving Cert grades drop back by an average of just over 1%

Timelines for fully removing pandemic-related post-marking adjustment will continue to be informed by the 2026 experience

The Curragh is full of natural treasures. It needs safeguarding

The need for conservation measures on the Co Kildare plains has been recognised for 30 years

State paid more than €500k to private firm for air traffic control at Dublin Air Corps base

Flying operations had been restricted at Casement Aerodrome for period last year due to shortage of qualified military personnel

Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn

Move hailed by Coalition as ‘significant milestone’ in strengthening international defence engagement

Ireland’s first long-range military radar systems to be in place next year

France was selected months ago as Ireland’s preferred partner to deliver the programme

Families of those who died in Creeslough disaster to meet Taoiseach today

‘We’re going into four years, there’s no answers whatsoever,’ says mother of 14-year-old Leona Harper, who died in the explosion

US warns Government not to push Occupied Territories Bill type action in Europe

Embassy cites risk to hundreds of thousands of Irish jobs with US companies from ‘symbolic measures’

Government’s Occupied Territories Bill signed into law by President

Legislation recently passed following failed Opposition attempts to include services such as technology in the Bill

NI groups tackling violence against women and girls to share €10m peacebuilding fund

Money will also be allocated to groups countering disinformation and supporting displaced families

Minister seeks to include Defence Forces in EU victims’ rights directive

Helen McEntee seeks ‘greater accountability’ following woman’s claims of abuse by officer and lack of information

Who is Chris Bryant, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?

Welsh-born politician says a Border poll on Irish reunification is ‘not on my list of priorities at the moment’

New Occupied Territories Bill including trade in services to be introduced in September

Frances Black, who initiated legislation banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, will ‘keep up the pressure’

Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin

Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe

Brexit regrets for Ireland’s favourite Frenchman Michel Barnier

Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says there is ‘nothing to celebrate’ 10 years after the UK voted to leave the EU

Aughinish Alumina workers will be consulted on its future ‘once we have the facts’, says McEntee

Report on whether plant’s products are ending up in Russian military equipment is due to be published shortly

EU accused of stalling the ball on trade ban with illegal Israeli settlements

Foreign ministers remain divided on proposed EU-wide restrictions targeting trade coming from illegal Israeli settlements

Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will ‘work with’ European Commission if sanctions proposed, McEntee says

Significant pressure expected on the commission to ban exports of alumina to Russia

McEntee travels to Saudi Arabia as part of Gulf states visit

Trip follows Monday’s meeting with Qatari prime minister

Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far

Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine

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