Mary Robinson transformed what it meant to be president – and former president
Áras an Uachtaráin has never been a retirement home, and it now no longer backs on to one
Dáil Éireann
Is the Irish economy really Trump-proof? We’d better hope so
As the Taoiseach eyes the exit and the unity debate gets louder, the current calm in Irish politics may not last
Government’s Occupied Territories Bill signed into law by President
Legislation recently passed following failed Opposition attempts to include services such as technology in the Bill
New Occupied Territories Bill including trade in services to be introduced in September
Frances Black, who initiated legislation banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, will ‘keep up the pressure’
Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
Dáil summer recess begins with TD urging Mayo to end ‘75-year famine’ in football final
Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th
‘Michael Collins would be pleased’: Sinn Féin praises Harris for Ireland unification presentation
Tánaiste says question is ‘not simply what a united Ireland would cost, but what a united Ireland could create’
Drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia must be approved ‘urgently’, Dáil hears
Tánaiste rejects claims one committee is ‘passing the buck’ to another about access to drug
E-scooter use at a ‘tipping point’ with number of children suffering brain injuries up 50%
At least one child admitted to hospital each day this summer, some with life-changing injuries, says Children’s Health Ireland
Michael Shine abuse: The system let the victims down before – it cannot happen again
Report finds ‘severe’ damage dealt to abused men ‘was plain and still visible even following the passage of time’
Taoiseach bids Dáil farewell for summer recess
Inside Politics: Occupied Territories Bill set to be signed into law following Seanad vote
Jennie’s Law legislation passed by Dáil to create new domestic violence register
Minister pays tribute to family of Jennifer Poole, the eponymous mother murdered in 2021
Budget 2027 to include ‘tax package for families’ and ‘groundbreaking’ disability payment
Micheál Martin tells Dáil the Government aims to offset inflationary challenges of Middle East war
A sombre Dáil sets divisions aside for apology to Bill Kenneally victims
Inside Politics: Micheál Martin addressed the men abused as boys in the 1980s, saying two former Fianna Fáil TDs failed in their duty to protect them
Low turnout for State apology to Bill Kenneally’s victims reflects poorly on our politicians
Mary Lou McDonald told the families of the six men in the Distinguished Visitors’ Gallery ‘your dad won’
Garda chief backs calls to ban e-scooters, saying society would be ‘better off’ without them
Taoiseach ‘leaning towards’ restriction as doctors and victims’ parents call for action
Mary Lou McDonald declines to withdraw Dáil remark about Taoiseach being a ‘tosser’
Sinn Féin leader overheard using slur last week during questions about costings for MetroLink project
Homelessness ‘risk’ for hundreds of refugee families sparks exchange between Ministers
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan downplayed concerns of a Cabinet colleague and said refugees were moving to Dublin because of a ‘desire to live in this region’
What can we expect before Dáil summer recess?
Inside Politics: Aughinish Alumina is one of the issues hanging in the balance before the break
Emergency department chronic shortcomings contrast sharply with vision of State’s founders
Descendant of long-serving ceann comhairle confronted by trolley crisis when his wife needed urgent care
‘It’s part of the dance’: State and union sides posture over new public-service pay deal
Industrial action threats mounting since accord expired in June, but Coalition will want to know exposure before Budget 2027
‘Jesus. He really is a tosser,’ Mary Lou said in a loud stage whisper
Micheál and Mary Lou are never going to be best buddies – but even by their fractious standards, the Sinn Féin leader surpassed herself
Nigel Farage’s main byelection rival: Count Binface
Inside Politics: At home, the big set piece this week was Sinn Féin’s bid to ramp up preparations for a united Ireland
‘An enormous challenge’: Aontú leader becomes emotional discussing relative with Alzheimer’s
Peadar Tóibín unable to continue his Dáil speech while describing homecare as ‘backbone of dementia support’
The Irish Times view on the hare coursing Bill: a free vote would be better
Strict whipping limits the space for vigorous and well-informed debate
MetroLink makes its biggest property purchase yet
Inside Politics: State acquisition of O’Connell Street site for Dublin transport project part of €725m pre-construction spend
Bill to ban hare coursing overwhelmingly defeated by 125 votes to 24
All Government TDs voted against PBP legislation in line with whip, with Sinn Féin opposition guaranteeing defeat
Paul Murphy hunts mysterious hare coursing report as Taoiseach defends status quo
Paul Murphy questions ‘elusive’ pro-coursing report, held forth by Government yet ‘shyer than the hare itself’
Former Christian Brother’s 1970 abuse confession letter concealed for decades, Dáil hears
Mary Lou McDonald said survivors, forced to fight until 2021 for compensation, were ‘faced down so viciously by State’
McDonald charm offensive fails to win support for Sinn Féin Bill on united Ireland plans
McDonald argued the Bill that would have committed the Government to drafting a Green Paper on reunification within 18 months was ‘not a Sinn Féin thing’
Jack Chambers of Commerce stands tall in the Dáil for Big Jim as legal aid row rumbles on
There was a miserable turnout for Leaders’ Questions amid the desperate crawl to the summer recess
Ten of 12 rape trials adjourned in solicitors’ fees row, Social Democrats leader claims
Two went ahead only because defendants were minors, with legal services not withdrawn for children
Occupied Territories Bill banning trade in goods but not services passed by Dáil without vote
Paul Murphy accuses Coalition of trying to ‘absolutely gut’ legislation as he objected to debate being restricted to 90 minutes
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
The GlossOpens in new window
Read the digital edition of The Gloss magazine now
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices