Michael Ring: ‘Uncontrolled social media is a problem ... God help young children today’
One of 15 Fine Gael TDs retiring from Leinster House, the Mayo veteran reflects on the good and bad sides of modern politics
One of 15 Fine Gael TDs retiring from Leinster House, the Mayo veteran reflects on the good and bad sides of modern politics
It might be to the party’s advantage to present a fresh slate of younger candidates, many coming off strong performances in June’s local election
Pressure building in wake of better than anticipated Local Election results for main Coalition parties and poor performance by Sinn Féin
Civil War parties still vying to be largest in local government as counting continues
Local election results count: The diamond, believed to have fallen from a voter’s ring while casting her ballot, was still missing at the time of going to print
Seán Fleming’s withdrawal was a mealy-mouthed effort
Perceived competition for housing has always driven anti-immigrant sentiment. The reality is we have had repeated housing crises for the last 100 years, long before recent immigration increases
Opposition accuse Fine Gael leader of ‘no show’ in Dáil amid preparations for first foreign trip in office
The presumptive taoiseach used a familiar quote when introducing himself as leader, but whose line was it anyway?
Charlie Flanagan says he would advise new Fine Gael leader Simon Harris to concentrate on housing, health and law and order
A decision on the permanent location for a recently-unveiled portrait of Senator David Norris is also on hold pending further discussion by the working group
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to come under pressure when Fine Gael politicians lay out Budget 2024 demands
Call from Independent TD Marc MacSharry comes ahead of summer review of boundaries by Electoral Commission
Air Force One landed an hour later into Ireland West Airport on Friday afternoon
Five of the eight board members resigned in the past year, prompting the Minister to remove the remaining three members and stand down the board
Businessman’s resignation from inner city project sparks concern that others in private sector will ‘run a mile’ from public service
Tánaiste tells Fine Gael TDs and Senators that NMH paused helped to reassure people
In contrast to bright lights of Madison Square Garden, Bray Boxing Club is in darkness
Government parties remain broadly united despite a relentlessly bleak environment
Tánaiste assures dairy farmers new carbon budgets won’t put limits on milk production
Government is staring down the barrel of yet another problem as inflation sets the pace
Booster vaccine doses to be made available to people aged 40-49 from Sunday
Minister for Foreign Affairs acknowledges disruption but defends system against criticism
Taoiseach told FF ‘toxic’ and ‘irrelevant’ to young amid Dáil and sectoral criticism
Michael Ring criticises Government over plan to reopen tourism despite dining limits
The verdict on a Government that has to date faced unparalleled challenges
Rural TDs warn of crumbling support for parties unless mica redress issue dealt with
Micheál served up a nourishing number soup and we lapped it up with palpable relief
The lack of recognition for the cleaners of this (very big) building is about to be rectified
Michael Ring says he is prepared to lose party whip as he cannot support ‘cruel’ 5km limit
The fact that sport has been decoupled from transport could allow a little more light to shine in
Regional imbalance rectified with appointments from constituencies along west coast
Party leaders yet to finalise list of ministers of State, but there will be disappointments
Richard Bruton, Eoghan Murphy, Charlie Flanagan, Joe McHugh among those left out
Eamon Ryan set to head up new department responsible for climate and transport
Greens set to have four TDs at cabinet table if they enter coalition
Michael Ring also urges Bank of Ireland to reopen branches closed in pandemic immediately
Government appears to be looking for cover from Dr Tony Holohan
Labour source says tax pledge in FF-FG framework document is ‘unbelievably stupid’
Wexford County Council to close car park at Curracloe Beach; NPHET urges public to stay at home
Community Call aims to marshal volunteering energy to help elderly and isolated
Minister ‘really worried’ about psychological impact of isolation and job losses
Funding granted to walking trails, cycleways and canoeing outdoor facilities
Green Party’s rising star Saoirse McHugh was knocked out after the fifth count
The regulars at Guiry’s Bar in Foxford are tired of the ‘same old’ politics
Coveney made comments after FF leader opposed State plans for rural broadband
Michael Ring says movement ‘is a good thing for community life in Ireland’
Funding announced for sensory play equipment, toys and assistive technologies
Surviving a no-confidence motion was one thing. Tougher challenges – and a general election – await in the new year
Changes unlikely to be passed through the Oireachtas before next year’s general election
Plans for ‘Norman Wexford’ attraction and ‘one of great gardens of the world’ in Waterford
Over 70% of overseas visitors spend nights in just five counties
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices