After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents

Ceann Comhairle calls for increased participation of women in politics

Extensive study on 19,000 children will play key role in influencing future State policies

The trailblazing women who breached the male-dominated world of Irish politics encountered sexism and prejudice – from both sexes, writes Martina Fitzgerald, in this edited extract from her new book

Single parents hopeful shift in opinion evidenced by Yes vote will bring positive change

Public servant was completely committed to locating remains of Disappeared, Mass told

Review began after Paul Murphy wrote to Ceann Comhairle about ‘thuggery’ comment

Katherine Zappone says yes to the dress as Mattie McGrath plays the self-blame game

Former Minister to stand in old constituency despite losing at selection convention

Top psychiatrist to train TDs and Senators to help constituents with mental health issues

Former OCI president struck fear in politicians who in turn sought to avoid conflict

Oireachtas committee hears Hickey did not disclose 2026 contract in April meeting

Extraordinary political career was driven by concern for weakest in society

Former Quinnsworth supremo takes the chair of the industry’s lobby group with a stark Brexit message for Government: act now or lose Ireland’s most vibrant sector

‘Nationalist to her fingertips’ was proud of legacy of late father, former taoiseach Séan Lemass

Responsibility for facility due to transfer from Department of Transport to authority

Former Goal chief previously held Dún Laoghaire seat for party

Minister for Jobs has opportunity to silence doubters when she jets off to Silicon Valley

Increased uptake in optional Irish oral raises questions for union members

Subjects featuring non-written components likely to yield higher grades

Senators maintain collective amnesia over ‘stand-up row’ in the Leinster House pub

A longtime ASTI ban means many schools have not provided oral exams, but this is changing

Biding its time won the race for the party and solidified its leader’s position, for now

Minister for Transport fighting to retain seat in Dublin Central, which is now three-seater

Spoof websites keep the electorate guessing

Unlike five years ago, Fianna Fáil canvassers getting polite reception in Dublin

Fianna Fáil members react angrily to leaking of comments made on private Facebook page

O’Dea says a deal would leave Sinn Féin in ‘pole position’ to lead a future government

Denis O’Brien among the pallbearers at service for former Fianna Fáil strategist

Former Stillorgan swimming spot is in the process of being filled in

Former minister lost out narrowly to Cormac Devlin in party selection convention

Former minister Mary Hanafin thought to have backing from majority of long-serving activists

National Constituencies Committee mulls directive to choose woman in Dún Laoghaire

Gender quota rules applied in Galway East and Louth constituencies

Former Fianna Fáil leader Bertie Ahern describes gender quotas system as ‘zany’

Party says it is confident it will meet the 30 per cent gender quota for upcoming election

Séan Haughey to be added in Dublin Bay North, Mary Hanafin in Dún Laoghaire

‘A troika-imposed measure means children with special educational needs receive only 85 per cent of recommended resource teaching hours’

More students took higher level papers, especially in Stem subjects

Funeral of Irish Times columnist told he was ‘inspirational’ in final lecture