Lethal Katie Hannon dismantles the budget and dismisses Jack Chambers
Radio: RTÉ host’s precision-guided dismantling of Government’s thinly spread profligacy is arguably more lethal than the brickbats of Opposition TDs
Michael Healy-Rae
Man accused of ‘totally unprovoked’ attack on Michael Healy-Rae granted bail
Anthony Foley (51), of Rosary Road, Dublin 8, must abide by bail conditions, including a curfew and a complete exclusion from Dublin 2
When two in five Irish people would ‘let it burn’, we’ve got a problem
We have been ignoring the signs of a growing disillusionment and anger
Irish politicians under attack: ‘We have cut hedges down, put in gates and put in CCTV’
The assault on Michael Healy-Rae highlights rising abuse of politicians in Ireland and their vulnerability to verbal and physical attack. What is being done to protect them?
The Irish Times view on politicians’ safety: a threat to democracy
They are experiencing rising levels of personal abuse, harassment and threats of violence
Michael Healy-Rae incident a sign of curdling political culture
Inside Politics: Threats abundant for politicians, with participation in parliamentary democracy alone seen as treachery by a vocal minority
Man (51) refused bail after ‘violent and unprovoked attack’ on Michael Healy-Rae
Accused was spotted in same clothes, walking the same dog with same harness in area next day, court told
What is driving the abuse and intimidation of politicians here?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Michael Healy-Rae assault suspect identified quickly due to distinctive dog
Suspect known to gardaí, with history of offending and links to man jailed over Kinahan-Hutch feud role
Street attack on Michael Healy-Rae a worrying development for our democracy
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Assault on Michael Healy-Rae increases fears over TD safety
No arrests have been made but gardaí are searching for ‘lone male’ suspect
The Oireachtas farmers: who are the largest landowners in Leinster House?
One in seven Oireachtas members have an interest in farming with some owning large landholdings
The Healy-Raes review: Riveting portrait feels like a soap opera moulded out of muck and cunning
Michael’s falling out with brother Danny adds familial tension, while the lasting impression is of politicians who are perfectly aware of the divisive figures they cut
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August 16th-21st highlights: including Ludwig, The Healy-Raes: Blood Sweat & Tears, and The Rose of Tralee
Danny Healy-Rae says he had ‘nothing to do’ with brother’s resignation as junior minister
Newly released correspondence shows Kerry politicians’ contacts with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the time of fuel protests
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
Burning questions left as Dáil rises for summer break
The first half of 2026 raised plenty of questions; will there be answers in the second half?
Sinn Féin TDs get lost in translation over their own amendment
Big Jim O’Callaghan hears voices, Zelenskiy’s joke opens the Euro Lingo Bingo, laptop Lawless comes down on data centres
Miriam Lord’s Week: Let he who is without Sim cast the first phone
Taoiseach’s cranky inner teacher comes out as he sees TDs not paying attention in class
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Television: If nothing else, this two-parter achieves the remarkable feat of making you grateful for parish-pump Irish politics
The Healy-Raes were seen as great gas. But there is little funny about their politics
When 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
The Irish Times view on the Healy-Rae split: a kingdom divided
Reports suggest famed electoral machine has been running on bad fuel for some time
‘I hate to see brothers fight’: Healy-Rae loyalists on tensions within Kerry stronghold
Whether Micheal’s hand was forced in quitting his ministerial office is a matter of local opinion
Who are the Healy-Raes? A guide to Ireland’s biggest political dynasty
Since the time of their patriarch, Jackie Healy-Rae snr, the family has strengthened its grip on county politics
A Kingdom divided: Michael Healy-Rae’s explosive interview shows split in Kerry dynasty
Differences between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae, and their children, threaten the unity of one of Ireland’s most prominent political families
Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny’s interview effectively sacked him as minister of state
Kerry TD, who resigned as junior minister following fuel protests, says Danny’s interview effectively sacked him and ‘damaged Team Healy-Rae'
Fianna Fáil’s Catherine Ardagh promoted in wake of Michael Healy-Rae departure
Dublin South-Central TD to become Minister of State following resignation of Kerry TD
Michael Healy-Rae has received €370,000 from Kerry County Council since 2020 for providing social housing
Limerick City and County Council refuses to provide details of sums paid to landlord and Independent TD under HAP scheme
Owners of back-garden modular homes face second local property tax charge, says Revenue
Even garages converted to dwellings will be liable to separate LPT charge, tax authority warns
Planned short-term letting register delayed by six months
Plans have been the subject of much internal Government debate
Further fuel protests expected before the autumn Budget, spokesmen say
One, James Geoghegan, says Government package of supports will be running out by July
Mary Lou McDonald channels Father Ted with new naughty word in Dáil
Mary-Lou McDonald brings a new naughty word into the chamber, possibly inspired by Father Ted
New legislation regulating Airbnb rentals bogged down over planning permission issues
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accuses Government of prioritising proposals that would ‘have renters living in sheds’
Split opinions on Sitka spruce’s biodiversity value
Are such plantations ‘alive to all forms of native flora and fauna’ or do they ‘limit biodersity almost completely’?
Miriam Lord: Sinn Féin’s ard fheis to see Kneecap workshop - and what’s with new Dáil seating plan?
A three-hour short programme sharpened Shinner appetites for Saturday’s packed agenda
Healy-Rae family downplay rift but tensions in Kerry were simmering even before fuel blockades
‘If there’s a row like that going on in Kilgarvan, someone better tell me,’ says Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae
Healy-Rae brothers under strain as Kingdom detente is broken
Inside Politics: Danny Healy-Rae denies feud as speculation mounts over Independent Kerry TDs’ political strategy
No ‘bitter row’ between the Healy-Raes following Michael’s resignation, Danny says
Reports of a rift between brothers following vote against confidence motion have been denied
Wildlife experts call for ‘misleading’ timber industry book to be removed from schools
Foreword by Michael Healy-Rae champions virtues of commercial Sitka spruce without referencing environmental harms
Two-for-one deal comes back to bite Healy-Raes
Cries of ‘Justice for the Kilgarvan One’ in the Dáil as TD mounts his doomed defence
Danny Healy-Rae loses committee seat after vote against Government confidence motion
Kerry TD appeals in Dáil to be allowed remain on Agriculture Committee
Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewables
The Irish Times view on the Government’s week: a palpable sense of unease
The damage runs deeper than one-day news events
Will Jim O’Callaghan’s Army threat against fuel protesters come back to haunt Fianna Fáil?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Pace of events in Irish politics over the past chaotic week has been dizzying to say the least
Elsewhere in the world, a summer of travel disruption may be looming if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war
The Kingdom divided: mixed views in Kerry on Michael Healy-Rae leaving Government
In the heartland of the Healy-Rae political dynasty, opinions differ on whether the Independent TD was right to quit his junior ministry
Fundamental shift in political landscape
There is a troubling disconnect between the Taoiseach and voters. Micheál Martin must reconnect with the people or stand down
David McCullagh is a drawler whose sensitivity training needs a tweak, but it works
Radio: Oliver Callan indicates listeners are not the only ones discombobulated by the sonic makeover at RTÉ Radio 1
Taoiseach under pressure from Fianna Fáil backbenchers as Healy-Rae fallout continues
Three Fianna Fáil TDs issue statement strongly criticising direction of party
Grim warning on gas prices, Taoiseach under pressure, and broke Floyd Mayweather
Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan: Why does Ireland have the most expensive electricity prices?
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs believe both parties left damaged after tumultuous 10 days
Renewed questions over Taoiseach’s future while need to reconnect with core voters identified within Fine Gael
Micheál Martin probably wasn’t anticipating a second surprise attack from within
Opposition politicians watch on as cracks in the Government’s resolve deepen
Healy-Rae resignation: Foley expresses surprise, says no one in Government knew in advance
Healy-Rae put out video 24 hours earlier endorsing Government’s supports package, says Minister for Children
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