Irish and British politicians voice opposition to ‘hard Border’British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly debates implications of BrexitMon Jul 04 2016 - 14:33
Console controversy: Every crisis can damage all charitiesCharities Act 2009 is strong but many of its provisions long-fingered despite scandalsMon Jul 04 2016 - 01:00
Charities Act to give regulator new powers by SeptemberConsole controversy latest in series of scandals caused by ineffective legislationSat Jul 02 2016 - 01:00
Sinn Féin denies receiving money from Donald TrumpGerry Adams made a specific reference to the billionaire at a fundraising dinnerFri Jul 01 2016 - 20:40
INM changes did not reduce media ‘plurality’ – reportDenis O’Brien’s decision to increase stake in INM did not lead to ‘material reduction in plurality’Fri Jul 01 2016 - 06:45
Harry McGee: rent supplement rise signals change in policyVaradkar defends move on basis that more people had been made homeless since reviewWed Jun 29 2016 - 01:00
Brexit: Leavers reap referendum whirlwindInside Politics: The prevailing mood seems to be: Lord make me leave, but not yetMon Jun 27 2016 - 09:32
Foyle returns UK’s second-highest vote to stay in EULargely nationalist constituency bordering Donegal has benefited from EU fundingSat Jun 25 2016 - 01:00
Brexit is a ‘tragedy for both islands’ says Brendan HowlinResult highlights 'fundamental disconnect' between people and political parties in UKFri Jun 24 2016 - 11:45
Ireland’s role in Brexit referendumIreland was always going to be more than an interested spectator in the Brexit debateFri Jun 24 2016 - 08:47
Brexit: Voters decide the future of Britain, Europe and the worldInside Politics: Gordon Brown and Sadiq Khan breathed new life into the Remain campaignThu Jun 23 2016 - 11:13
The Government is beginning to look like has-binsInside politics: There will be an existential crisis for the Government every second weekWed Jun 22 2016 - 09:29
Bin charges to be frozen for 12 monthsFianna Fáil backs deal to put a stay on introducing a pay-by-weight pricing structureWed Jun 22 2016 - 01:04
Most Irish political parties take active role in Brexit debateKey figures including Taoiseach, FF and Labour leaders visit Britain to voice concernsWed Jun 22 2016 - 01:00
New climate group advises raising cost of carbon creditsClimate Change Advisory Council says EU trading scheme not working effectivelyTue Jun 21 2016 - 01:00
Government may set up regulator for waste industrySimon Coveney to bring proposal to Cabinet with aim of capping bin charges at current levelMon Jun 20 2016 - 23:21
Regina Doherty: ‘When people start calling me a fat cow, I will respond’In wake of Jo Cox murder, Government Chief Whip no longer willing to stay silentMon Jun 20 2016 - 11:54
Waste management firms meet over plan to freeze chargesScheme would mean deferring pay-by-weight collection initiative across State from July 1stMon Jun 20 2016 - 01:00
Ireland won’t ‘throw towel in’ on climate targets, says NaughtenTransport and agriculture pose huge challenges in meeting EU limits, says MinisterMon Jun 20 2016 - 01:00
Anti-EU feeling widespread in loyalist areas of BelfastFew who support the idea of staying in European Union can be found on the streetsThu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
Plans set to be revived for directly elected mayorsCoveney signals intention to rekindle proposals for office holders in big urban centresMon Jun 13 2016 - 01:00
Coveney determined water charge freeze to last just nine monthsMinister hopes commission will take ‘political heat’ out of contentious issueSat Jun 11 2016 - 13:51
Enda Kenny and David Cameron to meet over Brexit voteTaoiseach to appear at press conference in Manchester alongside prime ministerSat Jun 11 2016 - 07:14
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil resist calls for abortion referendumEnda Kenny and Micheál Martin committed to consultative process before any decisionSat Jun 11 2016 - 01:00
Children to get second free year of preschool from SeptemberGovernment publishes programme of key priorities for its first year of its termSat Jun 11 2016 - 01:00
Kenny to gauge ‘consensus for change’ on abortionTaoiseach says time important to assess issue, repeats support for citizens’ assemblyFri Jun 10 2016 - 15:34
Independent Senators sponsor Seanad reform BillRepresentatives propose major changes to Upper House on first day of the 25th SeanadWed Jun 08 2016 - 20:16
Fine Gael TD criticises Enda Kenny for creating ‘jobs for the boys’Kate O’Connell ‘deeply suspicious’ of increase in ministers of stateWed Jun 08 2016 - 20:02
Ireland better prepare for eventuality of BrexitInside Politics: Britain leaving would begin a debate about our role in the EUWed Jun 08 2016 - 10:38
Governments plan high-level meeting after Brexit voteMary Mitchell O’Connor says talks on July 1st will focus on outcome of EU referendumWed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00
In Dublin’s north inner city people do not choose to become addictsEmergency reaction to recent drug-gang deaths in Dublin is not enoughMon Jun 06 2016 - 02:00
Response to gang killings high on optics, low on substancePutting more gardaí on the streets ignores the causes of crime, say expertsWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Gardaí faced with crisis on two frontsForce under scrutiny as additional resources sought in fight against organised crimeTue May 31 2016 - 17:01
Senator Billy Lawless can net nearly €30,000 in expensesChicago-based appointee denies cronyism concerning internship for Kenny’s daughterTue May 31 2016 - 01:00
John Paul Phelan set to become chair of new Budget committeeKilkenny Fine Gael TD will chair group scrutinising key decisions underlying budgetTue May 31 2016 - 01:00
Analysis: Labour in need of fresh blood and united frontBrendan Howlin must bring the party back to its core and reclaim working-class votesSat May 21 2016 - 01:01
First six months crucial for Brendan Howlin to prove himselfAnalysis: In the end it was a coronation for the new Labour leader, writes Harry McGeeFri May 20 2016 - 20:16
Enda’s jobs for the boys shows pork barrel politics is backThere is no rationale for 15 FG Ministers of State other than keeping ambitious TDs sweetThu May 19 2016 - 20:11
Dáil reform enables six Opposition parties and groupingsReducing requirement for speaking rights among key recommendations for 32nd DáilThu May 19 2016 - 17:05
Ministers of State will come down to geographyAnalysis: Enda Kenny must play a careful game with his ministerial appointmentsThu May 19 2016 - 01:00
Reformed Dáil may not be fully functioning until autumnDelay in forming government means new legislation unlikely to be enacted before JulyWed May 18 2016 - 01:00
Labour to support Fianna Fáil Bill on mortgage interest ratesMichael Noonan says proposal ‘seriously flawed’ and Central Bank doesn’t want new powersTue May 17 2016 - 17:39
Abnormal Dáil service resumesInside Politics: The Government will lose more votes than it wins in the new HouseTue May 17 2016 - 09:53
Alan Kelly’s Labour hopes fade as TDs rally to Brendan HowlinDeputy chief has no backers for leadership as other six party TDs join behind HowlinTue May 17 2016 - 08:46
Government facing defeat on mortgage interest rates BillSinn Féin likely to support Fianna Fáil legislation giving Central Bank new powersTue May 17 2016 - 08:22
How the mobile phone changed KenyaIn a country with limited banking and few landlines, cell phones are used to transfer funds by text, to send hungry people money instead of food, and to plan for emergenciesSat May 14 2016 - 05:45
Denis Naughten says wind energy part of climate-change solutionMinister clarifies position after Saturday’s comments in favour of local consultationMon May 09 2016 - 01:00
Government to replace HSE with health commissionProgramme includes special provision of €50m to cut waiting times at hospitalsMon May 09 2016 - 01:00
Fine Gael backbenchers prepare for junior ministry jobsOnly five outgoing ministers are in the frame including Damien English and Michael RingMon May 09 2016 - 01:00
Two prodigal sons of Fine Gael return to fold as MinistersDenis Naughten mends ties with Kenny while Shane Ross brings five of his Alliance homeSat May 07 2016 - 01:00
