Government backs Cork Event Centre despite 10 years of inaction, Taoiseach says
Derelict site branded ‘biggest white elephant’ in Cork City by Social Democrats
Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader
Taoiseach gave Trump personalised golf set during last year’s St Patrick’s Day visit
JD Vance presented with silver cufflinks while his wife Usha received Meab Enamels silk scarf
History no longer casts such a shadow over Irish politics but we can’t gloss over the past
Gerry Hutch, who plans to run in a byelection, has been a central figure in organised crime in Dublin
Gerry Hutch acts as script consultant for show about ‘alleged crimes’
Plus: Fianna Fáil hits the road, Ireland at the cleaner end of corruption index, and ‘startling’ number of passports stolen
Ireland should apologise for ‘unjustifiable conduct’ during Troubles, says new UUP leader
Jon Burrows criticises ‘double standard on legacy’, but stresses respect and good relationships
Minister disagrees with Taoiseach over football matches against Israel
Independent Minister of State Marian Harkin says she is ‘at odds on a personal view’
Government open to banning vapes in cars with children, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says he is worried vapes came to market ‘without any proper health assessment’
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner club
We can’t afford to be seen as also-rans, but there were worrying signs this week
Washington’s bulldozer diplomacy has nudged Europe closer to China
EU governments weigh question of pursuing closer ties with Beijing and sticking to their values
Catherine Connolly’s first 100 days as President: ‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’
Expectations that she would enter into open conflict with Government Buildings have not transpired, though some observers believe she is feeling her way into the role
‘Buy European’, reforms, trade deals: How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy
EU leaders met this week to talk about reversing a trend that spells trouble for the union
Taoiseach says Ireland against Israel football fixtures should proceed
‘Sport can be challenging when it crosses into the realm of politics,’ Martin says
Europe’s wary leaders to meet Trump officials at Munich Security Conference
Despite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representatives
Ireland has ‘nothing to fear’ over push on EU financial reforms, says Martin
Taoiseach ‘watching out’ for European shifts that could undermine Ireland’s position as a financial services hub
Ireland may miss chance to lead AI ‘revolution’, Microsoft tells Government
Tech giant warned in a 36-page paper that there must be accelerated action on power, connectivity and skills
‘Fighting for our place in new global economy’: EU leaders meet to revive bloc’s economy
Smaller coalition could go it alone on EU capital market reforms, says Ursula von der Leyen
Banks urge Government to set up household saving accounts to help firms needing capital
Savers should be offered ‘straightforward and tax-efficient’ way to invest over long term
Micheál Martin’s musings on European getaway are interrupted by bus stops and prisons
Taoiseach had one foot on plane to informal EU summit as TDs railed on grassroots issues
Tens of thousands face rent rises, say Sinn Féin, after Tenancies Bill passes Dáil vote
Government-supporting TD Danny-Healy Rae votes against rent reform legislation amid protests
Taoiseach’s naming of Stakeknife puts pressure on British government to do the same
NI Secretary Hilary Benn urged to drop ‘neither confirm nor deny’ policy and formally identify agent in House of Commons
Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci in the Dáil as former British agent Stakeknife
Micheál Martin says identity of spy was ‘clear to everybody here’ and that he should be officially named by the UK government
Government throwing ‘renters to wolves’ with new rental market laws, Sinn Féin claims
Taoiseach accuses Mary Lou McDonald of being ‘interested in chaos’ and says she ‘couldn’t care less if we provide more houses’
Gardaí not investigating allegations of Epstein sex trafficking in Ireland for ‘politicians and notable men’
Unidentified woman alleges she was brought into country as a 13-year-old for sexual exploitation
Pay rises for heads of semi-State companies come under fire from FF parliamentary party
Government defended pay increases on the basis that they are needed to compete for top-level talent
Short-term letting owners without planning permission may be given more time to comply
New rules agreed by Cabinet will mean effective ban on such lets in areas with population of more than 20,000
Several Irish citizens detained by Ice in US sought official help, says Government
Taoiseach says he will raise concerns about treatment of undocumented Irish with Donald Trump in Washington
Ice detention camp, where Irishman is held, under scrutiny for unexplained deaths
Seamus Culleton has been at Camp East Montana, a detention centre in Texas, for nearly five months
Epstein files fallout could affect Ireland through Keir Starmer and in a more opaque way
Micheál Martin urged to raise issue of Irishman held for in US by Ice for five months despite having valid work permit
Taoiseach’s White House visit is ‘political pantomime’
Idea that Trump has any interest in listening to the Irish point of view on any issue is delusional
Irishman detained by Ice appeals to Taoiseach to raise case with Trump amid ‘torture’
Seamus Culleton from Kilkenny has been in Texas Ice facility for nearly five months despite holding valid work permit
Department of Health a ‘stumbling block’ to full opening of ‘life-saving’ homeless centre
One quarter of beds at Dublin facility still closed 18 months after first patients admitted, says Simon Community chief
Irish adviser’s resignation may not be enough to save Keir Starmer
Democrats in US are getting worked up about what Donald Trump might do in advance of November’s midterm elections
Holly Cairns urges Taoiseach not to ‘bow to bullies’ when visiting Trump in Oval Office
Social Democrats leader tells party conference that Government should put its plans to scrap the triple lock to a national vote
Cork man who served under George Washington honoured with new plaque
Stephen Moylan, originally from Blarney Street, said to be first person to use term ‘United States of America’ in written form
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