Micheál Martin

Government must consider response to potential protests during EU presidency, Neale Richmond says

€1bn ‘contingency reserve’ provided in budget for unforeseen spending requirements already used up

Artificial intelligence will bring significant changes in the world of work, and soon present very considerable political challenges

Outgoing Ambassador to the UK receives gong just before taking up new post as Ireland’s Ambassador to the UN

Average household’s annual electricity bill will rise by €168 and gas by €171

With three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?

Special Leave Scheme which kept the staff, mainly nurses, on full pay had been discontinued at end of last year

Mary-Lou McDonald brings a new naughty word into the chamber, possibly inspired by Father Ted

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accuses Government of prioritising proposals that would ‘have renters living in sheds’

Sinn Féin leader tells Dáil number of households affected ‘has shot up again’, with 316,838 behind in February

Labour claims Government playing ‘whack-a-mole’ with ad hoc measures in response to political pressure

Social Democrats say ‘cooling off period’ lacks scientific basis

National Economic Social Council recommends new AI office and campaigns to encourage business adoption of technology

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris praise broadcaster’s contribution to journalism and Irish language

Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax

Many politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttons

Continuing war in Ukraine a reminder that struggle for safety is far from over, Micheál Martin says in Cork

Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy

Micheál Martin’s comments come as Meta cuts 10% of global staff, about 8,000 workers

‘If there’s a row like that going on in Kilgarvan, someone better tell me,’ says Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae

European governments, lacking sway in Washington, now fret about surging fuel costs and energy bills

Tech research centre unveils five-year strategy to boost commercial and social impact

Ireland not immune to global economic slowdown caused by the conflict, warns Taoiseach

More than 3,000 US troops passed through airport during March after Iran conflict started

Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin

Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West to be set this morning for May 22nd

Richard O’Donoghue challenges Taoiseach to a bout of street debate, while Roderic O’Gorman stings like a bee

The threshold at which politicians seek to overthrow their leader should be much, much higher than this (I am looking at you too, Fianna Fáil)

Failure to report flights cannot credibly be dismissed as an oversight

Call comes following comments by Jack Chambers on Tuesday that budget ‘didn’t give workers a break’

Ivana Bacik says RTÉ documentary ‘highlights shocking State failing’

Homeowners will also be able to avail of tax exemptions for rental income

‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow

Kerry TD appeals in Dáil to be allowed remain on Agriculture Committee

Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review

Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewables

Official figure of American flights through Irish airspace was 248 short

Council of State to consider the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026

Inside Politics: Government braces for economic fallout as energy costs rise and international negotiations falter

Economy in good shape despite ‘fluid and volatile’ global situation, says Minister for Finance