Let’s talk about immigration, logically and dispassionately
Tánaiste Simon Harris is trying to have it both ways on the festering immigration debate
Simon Harris
Simon Harris defends comments that migration numbers in Ireland are too high
Politicians of the centre cannot ‘put fingers in ears’ on migration, says Tanaiste
Taoiseach and Donohoe back Tánaiste’s remarks that numbers migrating to Ireland are ‘too high’
Simon Harris accused of ‘going down the Nigel Farage route’ over immigration comments
John Collison is only half right. Ireland’s problem isn’t just process, it’s psychology
We have money, talent and trust, but to cross threshold into action demands something rarer: courage
Why I spoiled my vote: ‘I feel invisible to the Irish political classes’
Absence of choice proves to be overwhelming motivation behind record number of protest votes
Seán Kelly says he was ‘shafted’ by Fine Gael over presidential nomination
MEP says there is feeling of ‘utter depression’ within party after underwhelming performance
If Micheál Martin survives this, his achievement will almost rival Catherine Connolly’s
Taoiseach’s position is weakened among parliamentary party members after presidential election debacle
Maria Steen ‘grateful and humbled’ over people who wrote her name on presidential ballot
Barrister says she was not part of ‘spoil the vote’ campaign and did not rule out running in future elections
Presidential election: Which constituencies had the highest - and lowest - turnout?
Heather Humphreys’ home constituency Cavan-Monaghan had highest turnout while Donegal had lowest
Catherine Connolly rises serenely as brutal presidential election has uplifting end
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris tried to put brave faces on their parties’ sorry performances, while the parties of the united left sought to outdo each other in claiming credit
Presidential election result was as expected and yet remarkable
The fallout from this result will reverberate for a considerable time, particularly for the losers, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
In pictures: Catherine Connolly elected country’s 10th president
Alan Betson and Dan Dennison were behind the lenses to capture Saturday’s presidential election results
The winners and losers of the presidential election
It had turned into a very bad day for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil by the time Catherine Connolly arrived at Dublin Castle
Live: Polls close with final voter turnout for presidential election below 40% in many areas
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly overwhelming favourite to become Ireland’s next president
Catherine Connolly overwhelming favourite to win presidential election as country goes to polls
Fine Gael’s Humphreys and independent Connolly urge members of public to exercise right to vote amid fears of low turnout
Live: Catherine Connolly 19 points ahead of Heather Humphreys, according to new poll
Connolly supporters accused by FG of negative campaign against Heather Humphreys over her religion and family
Several councils not using powers to buy vacant housing
Ministers to be briefed at Cabinet on plans to overhaul rules and guidance on State spending
Responsibility for Bray-Greystones cliff walk may be taken off council, meeting hears
Traders and locals concerned at continued closure of renowned walking trail between towns
High Court rejects challenge to Fine Gael’s direction to councillors in presidential race
Businessman alleged instruction not to nominate independents was unconstitutional
The four most important issues in the next president’s in-tray
Identifying a theme, forging a relationship with the Government, unity and foreign trips will be pressing issues for the first 100 days
Support for Fianna Fáil slumps while Martin’s rating falls significantly, new poll shows
Snapshot of party backing comes in at Fianna Fáil on 17% (down five), Sinn Féin on 27%(up five) and Fine Gael on 18% (up one)
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are not doomed. Yet
After an unremarkable budget and disastrous presidential election campaigns, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are in a dangerous place
Ukrainian teen Vadym Davydenko killed in Dublin had only just arrived in Ireland
Two others injured in violent incident at shared accommodation in Donaghmede
Aontú will think ‘long and hard’ on further no-confidence motion against Harris, says Tóibín
Peadar Tóibín proposed move over Tánaiste’s ‘failed promise’ in 2017 that no child would wait more than four months for scoliosis surgery
Taoiseach signals Occupied Territories Bill unlikely to include services
The proposed Bill already includes a ban on trade in goods
Confidence vote in Harris to be pushed through to avoid presidential race disruption
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys trade blows as they enter final 10 days of campaign
New UK legislation moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees
UK supreme court previously ruled internees who were detained without trial during conflict were held unlawfully
Cadets should enlist as Privates first to boost earnings, says Defence Forces organisation
Nearly 200 cadets in Defence Forces are paid below minimum wage, says Raco
Military officers to call for increased pay for cadets
Minister for Defence will be told pay is a serious barrier to recruitment
Ireland set to commit tens of millions in additional Gaza aid in coming months
Tánaiste Simon Harris to brief Cabinet on peace plan, while Ministers also to mull legislation for rental-sector changes
Questions about Ireland’s neutrality on the ballot in this election
Voters will not just be choosing between two candidates; they will opt for one of two divergent positions on foreign policy and defence
Budget 2026: What’s another year to a hungry two-year-old?
Nobody disagrees on the value of a second tier of child benefit. So why has it not been introduced? Lethargy
The Bass Player by Stephen Travers: No easy answers to aftermath of Miami Showband massacre
Book moves rather disconcertingly from reflections on author’s musical life to aftermath of murderous episode in 1975
Irish flotilla detainees deported by Israel amid claims of ‘violence’, aggressive treatment
Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews and artist Tadhg Hickey among group of 16 en route to Ireland via Greece
Minister in the dark on who wins from cut in VAT
Paschal Donohoe admits no research has been done on whether hospitality passed benefit to customers last time around, but Ifac casts doubt on it
US has handed trade advantage to China, Simon Harris says
Taoiseach and Tánaiste highlight ‘amplificaiton of geopolitical and trade risks’ at Dublin event
Video: Israel’s national security minister berates Gaza flotilla activists
Tánaiste confirms 16 Irish citizens have been detained in a facility in southern Israel
Deep division emerges amongst parties over Connolly’s hiring of convicted woman
Leaders of all parties supporting Independent candidate rowed in behind her decision to employ Ursula Ní Shionnain
County Council pours cold water on promising Bray-Greystones coastal path report
Popular 7km coastal route was closed in 2021 following rockfalls and erosion
Gaza aid flotilla: Irish citizens detained by Israel denied access to lawyers, Dáil hears
Organisers name 15 Irish on boats likely intercepted by Israeli forces during attempt to deliver aid to enclave
Gaza peace negotiations ‘at crucial stage,’ says Tánaiste
Social Democrats claim Government is denying family reunification for Palestinians, citing case of mother of four
Ireland should work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
Leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit
Heather Humphreys denies Simon Harris pressured her to drop disability reforms
Presidential election: Candidate says people did not understand what ‘durable relationship’ was in referendum on women in the home
Labour calls on Naval Service to send vessel as support for Gaza-bound flotilla
Labour TD says a number of countries have sent naval vessels to protect the 500-person strong flotilla carrying humanitarian aid
Gardaí and nurses among ‘key workers’ eligible to rent new low-cost Dublin city homes
Middle Abbey Street and North Frederick Street chosen for ‘bold urban-rejuvenation’ pilot scheme
Mother of boy (9) who died after waiting years for spinal surgery ‘cautiously optimistic’ on CHI inquiry
Gillian Sherratt says ‘priority and focus’ must be on helping those children still relying on the State, CHI and HSE
Tánaiste urges Hamas to accept Trump’s Gaza peace proposal
US president’s 20-point draft deal includes his plans to chair international board of peace
Garda unit dedicated to Troubles-era legacy issues to be operational by year-end
Darragh O’Brien to seek agreement to develop draft legislation allowing him to remove Dublin Airport’s passenger cap
Government commits to CHI inquiry after meeting Harvey Morrison Sherratt’s parents
Harvey, who died in July aged nine, waited years for surgery
Moldova election: Pro-EU ruling party defeats Russia-friendly rivals in election
Allegations of dirty tricks dominate vote in country wedged between Ukraine and EU states
Def Leppard frontman’s neighbour rocked by high decibels emanating from Stepaside home
Plus: the other Guinness book; Roddy Doyle’s struggles to read the Booker small print; and Paul Murphy’s worries about Irish military aggression
Taoiseach finds common ground with Canadian PM Mark Carney during Ottawa meeting
Prime minister notes link between countries ‘one of our strongest relationships ... with respect to shared values’
Spanish warship to protect Gaza flotilla carrying Irish and international activists
Global Sumud Flotilla is targeted by Israeli drone attacks
Simon Harris to meet US secretary of commerce for mooted ‘economic relationship’ talks
Tánaiste will also officially open Ireland’s new embassy to the United States in Washington DC
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