Inside Politics: Threats abundant for politicians, with participation in parliamentary democracy alone seen as treachery by a vocal minority

Move designed to send political signal to Canada and Trump administration

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says he would be happy to work with Independent Ireland ‘on any number of issues’

Dublin West TD Ruth Coppinger paid tribute to Irish acts sho showed ‘small acts of solidarity’

Minister for Transport to seek Cabinet approval for Dublin rail project to be put out to tender

YMCA, Thriller and The Undertaker’s WWE theme tune soundtrack an odd morning in ambassador’s residence

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said there had been ‘extraordinarily high’ recruitment in the HSE

US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’

Tánaiste said it was appropriate online posts had been deleted since, and added he had not been aware of them

Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax

Social media company says it is now in a position to accept committee invitation following discussions with gardaí and regulator

Government has taken measures to put brakes on outgoings following €577m deficit to the end of July

‘Growing and ageing population requires realistic budget ... to deliver timely and appropriate care,’ says Irish Medical Organisation

Tánaiste promises cohort will see ‘significant impact’ from planned income tax package

Organisations want guarantees around protection and promotion of women’s sports, says minister