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‘Equal-opportunities satirist’ Paul Howard takes aim at reunification
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Donald Trump to meet Catherine Connolly and Micheál Martin in Phoenix Park
Doubts over separate stop by US president to turn sod at new US embassy complex in Ballsbridge
Department withholds notes of discussions between Aughinish Alumina and top civil servant
Department of Enterprise secretary general held several discussions with Limerick refinery director while revi…
Canada looks to Europe as Trump escalates trade war but EU membership ‘not on front burner’
Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand attending meeting of EU foreign ministers in Co Wicklow
Irish Government to summon Russian ambassador following Leipzig attack
EU’s high representative on foreign affairs signals sanctions on up to 1,600 Russian individuals and entities
From being laughed out of boxing gyms to Croke Park: How Katie Taylor changed the game
Katie Taylor will face Flora Pili at Croke Park this Saturday for her farewell fight
E-scooter owners could be prosecuted if children use them on public roads
New laws will classify e-scooters in the same category as motorcycles and cars.
Russian attempt to divide EU ‘moving further from battlefield’, McEntee says
The Foreign Affairs Minister said Europe will ‘remain united’ in its pledge to back Ukraine.
‘Due process should apply’ in Malcolm Byrne drink-driving probe – Taoiseach
It was reported over the weekend that the Fianna Fil TD is suspected of being almost two-and-a-half times over…
Irish minister says there ‘will be a border poll’ on united Ireland in future
Helen McEntee made her remarks after Prime Minister Andy Burnham was criticised for stating that a referendum …
Irish motorists face staggering increase in fines as tougher littering laws now in place
Motorists are being reminded that responsibility extends to all occupants of the vehicle
VAT differential on island of Ireland ‘putting NI businesses under pressure’
A hotel owner said the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland is in ‘survival mode’.
HSE fined over €600k after records left covered in mould and animal droppings
The Data Protection Commission inspected various sites after two personal data breaches.
Some airlines will ‘struggle to survive’ if oil prices stay high, warns Ryanair
Ryanair also cut its air traffic target for next year on the back of efforts to use less unhedged fuel over th…
ALERT! Irish consumers warned as 'electric shock' risk issued for over 1,700 heat pumps
The CCPC has said the figure ‘may increase’ as investigations continue
Holly Cairns repays €8,500 in expenses mistakenly paid by Oireachtas during maternity leave
Social Democrats leader contacted Oireachtas about the error after she noticed failure to halt the allowance
Impact of levy to cover education spending overrun bemoaned by Department of Enterprise
Jack Chambers, who is imposing the levy, said his department would suppress roles and cut spending on consulta…
Words matter in the reunification debate
Andy Burnham’s comments on Irish unity prompt a question of terms
Government priorities
It seems the most serious issues facing the Republic are the least urgent for this Government
Chinese embassy tried to block Falun Gong members from taking part in St Patrick’s Day parade
Members of the meditative movement marched in the Galway city event despite the efforts of Beijing’s represent…
Agency behind Grangegorman redevelopment to be given powers for other infrastructure projects
Under proposal the Government would not have to rely as much on external consultants to develop higher educati…
Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran pulls no punches as he talks about his struggles with dyslexia
Minister nicknamed ‘Boxer’ from school days because ‘I could avoid the problem by creating a row’
People growing up with better public transport ‘rely less on cars in later life’
Research suggsts that people living in areas with better public transport tend to learn to drive at older ages…
Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams welcome new baby boy
The reality TV stars, who are already parents to sons Theodore and Otto and daughter Gigi, announced the birth…
Ireland ‘absolutely’ backing EU mission in Lebanon, minister says
The operational mandate for the Unifil mission is currently scheduled to end on New Year’s Eve.
‘That has changed’: Helen McEntee says Ireland now takes defence spending seriously
EU foreign affairs chief told Wicklow meeting Ireland has ‘much better neighbours’ than other European countri…
An Garda Síochána now recruiting for role that could fetch starting salary of over €133,000
The role is based in Dublin
Fórsa members vote in favour of industrial action
General secretary Kevin Callinan said the union remained ‘willing to negotiate’.
Plan for high-level group of senior EU political and military leaders unveiled
EU defence ministers met in Co Wicklow to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine as well as maritime and space sec…
Man injured in violent disturbance in Dublin has died – gardaí
Three men have previously appeared before court in relation to the incident on Saturday.
Bench warrant issued as Irish Reality TV star flees Australia before court case
Donegal native Nathan Gallagher failed to appear in court on charges of assault
10,000 patients admitted to hospital in August without a bed, union says
The INMO union said that the figures were a ‘direct result’ of Government decisions to cap and restrict recrui…
British warship and ‘sub hunter’ helicopter deployed for EU meeting in Wicklow
Royal Navy ship was requested by Irish authorities to provide defence during the event
PAC chair criticises Oireachtas authorities over €13.5m TV coverage tender
John Brady says ‘blind eye’ turned to workers who rely on social welfare when parliament in recess
Stormont failure to agree budget is ‘catastrophic’ for public services, says think tank
Hospital emergency departments in the North are in ‘perma-crisis’ while about 40% of all planned social homes …
This year’s storm list unveiled as public opts for tribute to Shaun the Sheep
The Met Office has announced the list of storm names for the 2026/27 season.
RIP: 'Kind and gentle young man' - Tributes paid to teenage boy who has sadly died
Tributes pour in following the passing of a young teenage boy from Dublin who loved football
Men appear in court over multimillion-euro drug seizures
The court heard the value of cocaine had increased.
Man appears in court over 1.9 million euro drug seizure
The court heard the price of cocaine had gone up.
Man in court over large ‘violent disorder’ in Dublin
A ‘large scale disturbance’ took place in Leopardstown on Friday.