How green is the programme for government?
Absence of climate ambition, continuity rather than scaled-up targets and vague language stand out
Absence of climate ambition, continuity rather than scaled-up targets and vague language stand out
Roderic O’Gorman’s comments came as 300 Green Party delegates attended event in Dublin
The Green Party faces a challenge in pushing policies to tackle climate change with just one TD
A year of change heralds a future of more of the same
A political year of shocks and surprises somehow ended up as it began: with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in cahoots. The politician of the year may have had something to do with it
Government report shows school absenteeism more than doubled at primary level
The Independent Wexford TD says she will carry out the role ‘without fear or favour’
Roderic O’Gorman’s plan for site to rear of direct provision centre in Lissywollen to be considered an ‘unauthorised development’
Incoming Independent TD for Longford-Westmeath Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran among group of local representatives backing challenge
The Green Party leader says progressive policies rely on government parties taking a risk
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael sent out clear messages that their preference was for coalition with Labour. The only interpretation is that they think Labour might be slightly less demanding partners
Final count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now complete
Close-fought races and the tantalising prospect of power brought relief for the victorious but crushing lows for those rejected by the electorate
Election 2024: Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly should be returned, but it might be a big ask for the party to take two seats
Leaders’ debate fails to change dynamic of uncertain election campaign
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Asylum seekers and refugees continue to arrive, protests have become common, and the State’s immigration system continues to flounder
Election 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before election
Friends of the Earth rated parties on their pledges in areas of leadership, homes, energy, transport and food
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
‘Squeezed middle’ is real and ‘global economic environment is volatile’, Fine Gael leader says
General Election: As he seeks re-election, the Green Party leader has been trying to make his case to voters in his Dublin West constituency, where some people assure him of their support and others are less welcoming
Roderic O’Gorman said his party ‘with 12 TDs has been able to deliver more’ than Labour with 37
Jordanian-Palestinian man approached by church who told him he would be given a certificate that would help with his refugee status
Letter to ministers Darragh O’Brien and Roderic O’Gorman warned movements are having ‘devastating impact’ on children’s rights
Election 2024: Serving with tormentors; buses for bingo and pints; political deal-breakers and ... baby on the way
‘You just don’t know who’s going to open that door to you’: canvassers are wary of growing hostility when they knock at houses
Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other
The Garda and Coimisiún na Meán information pack for candidates comes against a backdrop of an increasingly hostile online environment for politicians
Election 2024: Roderic O'Gorman makes pitch to voters on eve of general election being called
US election: ‘Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations’ - Harris
Court challenge has stalled plans to house 1,000 asylum seekers at State-owned north Dublin site
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman earlier said victory for Donald Trump would be ‘disaster’
Taoiseach confirms intention to to seek the dissolution of the Dáil this week
Minister for Children said to be ‘shaken’ by the alleged incident which occurred while going door-to-door in Dublin
No information to be released that could potentially interfere with ongoing Garda investigation
Remarks come after Green Party sought to bring latest traffic strategy to Cabinet for approval before general election
Gardaí believe Kyran Durnin is deceased and he may have died over two years ago
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman said he assumed the General Election date would be November 29th
Two years ago about 375 Syrians were interviewed in Lebanon by Irish officials and told they would be resettled in Ireland before 2024. They’re still waiting - amid bombs, deprivation and discrimination. Sally Hayden spoke to some of those people, who feel trapped, scared and forgotten
Thirty-one of those missing are separated children seeking asylum, while six went missing from residential settings, figures show
So we know we’re going to the polls this year, possibly on a Friday. The big question is, will the election clash with the Late Late Toy Show?
Strategies, slogans and manifestos are being finalised behind the scenes as polling day looms
When election candidates coming knocking at your door, will you speak for the children so badly let down by the State?
Site was scene of violence and unrest over plans to develop it into accommodation
As with an extra 1,000 gardaí proposed by the Dublin City Taskforce, many solutions offered for the capital are in the realm of magical thinking
Five months and a lot of fanfare later, we’re back to where we started
Taoiseach indicates his preference for a Friday election date with November 29th mooted as possibility
Minister says there will be ‘consequences’ for any State body found wanting in case of boy (8) who gardaí believe was killed two years ago
Taoiseach to engage with Coalition leaders next week to consider dates for dissolution of Dáil and holding of election
When the official campaign begins, it will focus minds on questions that offer profitable lines of attack for the Opposition
Radio: The former RTÉ presenter joins Anton Savage on Newstalk. Sinn Féin is under fire everywhere
Decks nearly clear of key legislation party leaders have insisted must be seen through
Organisations or individuals holding ‘relevant records’ must preserve them under fast-tracked legislation
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