Giving more money to Tusla might not lead to better outcomes for vulnerable children
Child and Family Agency yet to demonstrate it spends existing resources effectively
European Union
Domestic violence victims can live ‘beautiful life’ after abuse, former garda abused by ex-partner says
Margaret Loftus says numbers contacting Women’s Aid are ‘tip of the iceberg’, with some people staying silent to survive
African and Caribbean nations push to put slave-trade reparations firmly on global agenda
Global Briefing: Conference in Ghana calls for a formal apology from countries that benefited, financial compensation, debt relief and the return of looted artefacts
Andy Burnham will have to be brave if he wants to get Britain’s economy growing again
But UK politics is hostile to making tough and necessary choices
Security during EU presidency ‘taken extremely seriously’, Tánaiste says
Harris says right to protest does not extend to blockading critical infrastructure
Europe’s top scientists arrive in Ireland to bolster research funding
‘We need to be more competitive against the US and China’
Security gaps leave Ireland vulnerable to foreign intelligence. The State is underprepared
Day-to-day custodianship of national security is not just an operational matter. It must be a constant strategic priority for the Government
Road deaths are not inevitable. Stop referring to them as ‘accidents’
We should be furious that road safety campaigns focus on high-vis clothing while our streets become increasingly dangerous
‘It was all lies’: Brexit remorse in Northern Ireland
For many, leaving the EU has not strengthened their place in the UK, but weakened it by creating a border in the Irish Sea
‘Thank you, dear Keir’: European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit postponed
Outgoing British PM helped boost security for Continent, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission approves €15m aid for Irish fishing and aquaculture companies
Scheme is aimed at counteracting increased fuel prices against backdrop of conflict in Middle East
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Ireland can secure an EU capital markets deal this year
Ireland has in the past objected to proposal for centralised regulation for fear of losing control over its key financial sector
Watchdog warns of new scam messages targeting shoppers on non-EU websites
Items shipped from outside EU to incur €3 fee under new rules targeting deliveries worth less than €150
An underfunded Tusla will not be able to meet surging demand, ombudsman warns
EU council presidency offers Ireland opportunity to demonstrate leadership on children’s rights, Niall Muldoon says
Warning of reputational risk if Government departments don’t pull weight during EU presidency
French authorities ‘open’ to sending police officers to assist gardaí in security arrangements
How will Ireland try to make its mark during its stint with the EU presidency?
Irish Ministers and diplomats will chair EU-level discussions and broker compromises between the other 26 countries from July 1st until the end of this year
António Costa should represent EU in future Ukraine peace talks, Martin says
Necessary for EU to open a ‘direct’ line of contact to Kremlin, European Council president says
Andy Burnham has ‘particular interest in Ireland’, Micheál Martin says
Taoiseach congratulates former mayor of Manchester on success in Makerfield byelection
Failure to land European budget deal would leave EU in ‘limbo’, Taoiseach says
Current €1.2tn budget covers farm subsidies and regional development grants among funding schemes
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia
Long-range drone attack leaves oil refinery on fire and forces evacuation of Russia’s biggest airport
EU leaders gather for talks set to cover Ukraine, Israel and China
Agenda for two-day summit in Brussels offers pointers on key matters that will also dominate Ireland’s EU presidency
Plan to advise charities overseas how to avoid inadvertently financing terrorists
National group to tackle sanctions evasion efforts
We have to manage the AI revolution
There must be a global agreement on how the technology is controlled
Racism being ‘promoted by people in serious leadership positions’ around the world, McAleese says
Former president compares AI to the ‘garbage’ people were fed by Church and State at the time she was growing up
Dublin’s Silk Road Cafe granted injunction to stop landlord from closing it during EU presidency
Landlord sought to close cafe in Dublin Castle for six months due to security reasons
State has fifth worst paternity leave supports in EU, says Movember report
Seven in 10 men who take paternity leave experience financial strain
Resolving the Ukraine war
Europe has been open to discussion with Russia, but Putin has been unwilling to agree a framework
With the UK set to ban social media for under-16s, what is next for Ireland?
Proposal will see children’s access to platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X restricted
Western Europeans won the lottery of life. But this is changing, culturally and economically
Europe, one of the most impressive cultural enterprises of the past few hundred years, is at a crossroads
Bord Bia review finds chairman gives ‘clear leadership’ in wake of Brazil beef protests
IFA had called on Larry Murrin to resign over imports at his company, Dawn Farms
A ‘big bang’ reversal of Brexit is unrealistic and unnecessary
Switzerland provides an alternative model for the UK
Ireland’s asylum system is flawed, but a factory for fast decisions is not the answer
As the Migration Pact passes into law, the right to asylum must be safeguarded
Green motives are great, but climate agenda must also appeal to broader constituency
‘Utility-based mentality’ can get previously reluctant industries on board, says Elina Bardram
Online safety for children and boosting security among Ireland’s EU presidency priorities
Republic will ‘work with others to make sure that Europe’s children are safe online’, says Taoiseach
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