‘This is not how we wanted to recognise Palestine’: how Irish back-channel diplomacy built to a symbolic momentMonths of co-ordination led to what is seen by participants as an imperfect attempt to revive moribund Middle Eastern peace hopesSat May 25 2024 - 06:12
Israel to ‘review’ operation of Irish NGOs in Palestine as Martin says treatment of Ireland’s ambassador in Jerusalem ‘wrong’Tánaiste criticises the manner in which Ireland’s ambassador to Israel was reprimanded in Jerusalem before Israeli mediaFri May 24 2024 - 06:25
Irish recognition of Palestinian state widely welcomed as Israel warns it is reward for HamasForeign minister Yisrael Katz describes move, done alongside Norway and Spain, as ‘parade of stupidity’ and warns of ‘dire consequences’Wed May 22 2024 - 20:26
Why Ireland is recognising the state of Palestine, how it happened and what it means for Irish-Israeli relationsIreland’s move does not recognise a specific government in the area and is based on various UN resolutionsWed May 22 2024 - 16:17
Palestinian whose family fled Gaza to Ireland says it is ‘a historic moment full of emotions’Protester at announcement describes recognition of Palestine as ‘giving a reward to a terrorist organisation’Wed May 22 2024 - 15:44
Recognition of Palestine is a significant moment and a bold foreign policy move for IrelandInside Politics: There was no shortage of edginess in Government Buildings over other countries’ apparent waning enthusiasmWed May 22 2024 - 07:38
Taoiseach hits back at housing criticism, citing progress - but will voters agree?Coalition will argue it has acted on many recommendations of the Housing Commission report but it needs to show resultsWed May 22 2024 - 06:00
From Dublin’s urban sprawl to the costs of inaction: 12 things we learned from the Housing Commission reportKey points from the report, from social housing to Shannon water and urban sprawl to idle land in townsWed May 22 2024 - 06:00
Housing Commission: Details of all rents should be publicly available and pressure zones replaced, report saysLeaked document highly critical of Ireland’s housing market, sharpening focus on issue ahead of electionsWed May 22 2024 - 06:00
Plan to extend Dart services to Drogheda within three years Dart+ Coastal North will see electrified line connect commuter stations such as Donabate, Balbriggan and SkerriesTue May 21 2024 - 06:00
Revenue raises concerns over rule change allowing people to sink up to €2m tax free into pension pots‘Massive loophole’ emerged after the removal of a benefit-in-kind charge on employer pension contributionsSun May 19 2024 - 11:00
Refugees remaining in direct provision after being allowed stay in Ireland could be charged rentSome in Government cautious about whether a charge would encourage people to leave or embed them further in State accommodationSat May 18 2024 - 05:00
Thornton Hall ‘super prison’ site set to be used for asylum seeker accommodationOfficial Ireland turned an effective blind eye to tents on Mount Street, says Simon HarrisThu May 16 2024 - 13:53
Inside Politics: Irish Times poll offers fillip for Fine GaelSinn Féin staring at two-year polling decline but it’s harder than ever to predict make-up of next DáilThu May 16 2024 - 07:48
Simon Harris briefs king of Jordan on Palestinian state-recognition effort by Ireland and SpainIreland is set to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of the month, says MartinWed May 15 2024 - 13:56
Restrictions on benefits to refugees could place people in ‘vulnerable scenarios’, warns Irish Red CrossIrish Red Cross is concerned that a ‘lowering of the bar’ could force people to make difficult decisionsWed May 15 2024 - 13:04
E-scooters will be legal to use on Irish public roads from next weekRegulations will set a speed limit for e-scooters of 20km/h and ban carrying a passenger or goodsWed May 15 2024 - 09:52
Cabinet takes a step into the unknown with plan to cut benefits for UkrainiansInside Politics: The explanation for the cuts is simple, but their aftermath is unlikely to be so straightforwardWed May 15 2024 - 08:50
IHREC fretted about perceived ‘politicisation’ after Sinéad Gibney stepped down to run for EuropeSinéad Gibney says she ‘worked effectively with colleagues to mitigate any such risk or perception of risk’Tue May 14 2024 - 19:49
All supports for refugees and asylum seekers to be reviewed, Taoiseach saysHarris says ‘many, many, many’ people who have been through immigration system still live in ‘free State accommodation without making a contribution’Tue May 14 2024 - 18:50
GAAGo clash with Government looks like it might become an annual fixtureClaim by GAA president Jarlath Burns of Ministerial electioneering gets to the heart of a broader truth for the CoalitionTue May 14 2024 - 07:57
Rent increase restrictions to be extended until after next general election Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to seek Cabinet approval for extension of Rent Pressure Zone rules until December 2025Tue May 14 2024 - 06:00
RTÉ funding options a source of conflict with no clear resolution in sight Detailed reports may frame broadcaster’s dysfunction, scandal and flawed board but do not map way ahead for a Coalition divided over financing directly by exchequer, household levies, taxation or some hybridSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Days of asylum seekers living in encampments on Dublin streets for weeks are over, says HarrisSocial Democrats TD tells Dáil tents appearing in Ringsend and East Wall just hours after Grand Canal stretch clearedThu May 09 2024 - 18:48
Asylum seekers in tents in the Grand Canal area to be movedSignificant concern in Government over ‘record levels’ of new arrivals as State struggles to find extra spaceThu May 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland moving forward with plans to recognise Palestinian state in coming weeks, says TánaisteIrish officials expect vote on full Palestinian UN membership at General Assembly to be carried by significant margin, says Micheál MartinWed May 08 2024 - 22:07
RTÉ funding by hybrid model may be ‘worst of both worlds’, Catherine Martin saysThree reports outline litany of operational and management flaws at MontroseTue May 07 2024 - 22:12
‘No valid basis’ for several transactions paid through RTÉ barter accountPolitical failures to fill board vacancies and provide RTÉ with a sustainable funding model core to crisis, separate review findsTue May 07 2024 - 22:00
Analysis: Three new RTÉ reports make for sorry readingFindings of three reports point to a troubling culture, and it will be up to RTÉ to regain the trust of Government and the publicTue May 07 2024 - 21:12
UK accepted return of 201 migrants from Ireland under current deal but none were sentBritain says it has no legal obligation to accept returns under post-Brexit arrangement, but requests have been accepted by bothSat May 04 2024 - 05:00
Seven days that shook the Government on immigrationTensions between Dublin and London over immigration are a reminder that politics between Britain and Ireland is more terse and fragile nowFri May 03 2024 - 16:00
British prime minister Rishi Sunak ‘not interested’ in deal with Ireland to return asylum seekers to UKHelen McEntee pulls out of British-Irish conference after meeting with UK minister was postponedMon Apr 29 2024 - 14:51
Voters largely unmoved by resignation of Varadkar and elevation of HarrisMajority make negative comments about changeover in Taoiseach’s office, with just 35% positiveMon Apr 29 2024 - 06:00
Ireland will not ‘provide loophole’ for any other country’s migration challenges, says HarrisBritish prime minister Rishi Sunak says large numbers seeking asylum in the State after crossing from Northern Ireland suggests his country’s Rwanda policy is workingSun Apr 28 2024 - 16:55
Belfast has received no contact from Dublin over asylum seekers crossing Border into Republic, O’Neill saysMichelle O’Neill says lack of contact from Taoiseach, Tánaiste or McEntee highlights disorganisation of GovernmentSun Apr 28 2024 - 14:22
The Border ‘back door’: why are so many migrants crossing into the State from Northern Ireland?The perception of a leaky border comes against a backdrop of simmering tensions and mounting political pressure on migrationSat Apr 27 2024 - 06:00
Visa-free travel from South Africa may end under immigration planMove comes less than three years after requirement for visas for travel from South Africa was abolishedThu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
Churches asked to hand over building and land for asylum seekers under new planMinister of State Joe O’Brien seeks help amid pressure to house 1,600 unaccommodated malesThu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
RTÉ being ‘held to ransom’ for taxpayer funding, Oireachtas committee hearsBroadcaster ‘starved of necessary funding for decades’, union representative tells politiciansWed Apr 24 2024 - 16:27
Coalition nervous about getting approval for EU migration pactExpectation is Dáil and Seanad will vote in favour of opting into pact, but volatility of views on immigration issues means outcome is far from certainWed Apr 24 2024 - 06:00
More than 80% of asylum applicants now coming from UK via Northern Ireland, says McEnteeMinister for Justice described ‘challenge’ due to Common Travel Area, which Government has worked to protectTue Apr 23 2024 - 19:06
Leo Varadkar did not push hard enough for beds for asylum seekers, says Green Party MinisterInternational protection applications from Nigeria to be subjected to accelerated process from TuesdayTue Apr 23 2024 - 06:00
Radio broadcaster Niall Boylan to run for Independent Ireland in European electionsClassic Hits FM late night talkshow host opposes Coalition immigration policy, hate speech legislation and electric carsMon Apr 22 2024 - 17:43
Palestinian people ‘being forced to live in an apartheid regime’, says Eamon RyanGreen Party leader warns against ‘easy, false promises’ in run-in to year of elections at annual conferenceSat Apr 20 2024 - 19:26
Row over plans to opt in to EU pact on migration breaks out at Oireachtas justice committeeIndependent Senator Michael McDowell said he was ‘most anxious’ that the ‘very serious constitutional consequences’ of the pact be investigatedSat Apr 20 2024 - 10:56
Eamon Ryan admits stage is set for a ‘trickier, tenser period in government’ as elections loomAs elections loom, Green Party leader admits the stage is probably set for a ‘trickier, tenser period in government’Sat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Stardust families say State apology ‘must address systemic abuse’Families to meet Taoiseach Simon Harris ahead of expected apology in the Dáil on TuesdaySat Apr 20 2024 - 05:00
Stardust inquests: Taoiseach to meet families ahead of planned State apology in DáilSimon Harris said he was keen speak to families of victims this weekend ahead of expected statement on TuesdayFri Apr 19 2024 - 21:00
Will the Greens take their opportunity to seize the political agenda this weekend?Party’s brand sails on unperturbed by the polls and is still centred around a chirpy, slightly mossy and fogeyish charmThu Apr 18 2024 - 07:51
Long Covid services are ‘pot luck’ for sufferers, TDs toldEstimated 350,000 patients believed to have long Covid, representative group saysWed Apr 17 2024 - 10:03
