Next government must prepare for Irish unity, Jim O’Callaghan tells Belfast conference
Minister for Justice emphasises support for Taoiseach’s Shared Island project which will see €2bn spent on cross-Border co-operation
Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader
TDs seek extra scrutiny of Bill removing three-day wait for abortion over fear of backlash
Some Government TDs argue at Oireachtas health committee that pushing Bill through rapidly could cause divisions
‘Celtic’ parliaments should face London together, says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth said Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland shared ‘core asks’ for ‘equality of treatment’
Martin tells Fianna Fáil meeting triple-lock Bill will be deferred until autumn
As Fianna Fáil TDs criticise scrapping of long-standing policy, Taoiseach says Bill will not be debated before summer recess
Keir Starmer made bad choices. Micheál Martin avoids choices altogether
Andy Burnham, his likely successor as UK prime minister, won’t have any such luxury
One woman’s recollection of abuse in Cork school cuts through the talk
Leaders’ Questions dominated by ordeal of women abused as children by principal and predator Leo Hickey
Covid inquiry to conclude work before the end of the year, Cabinet told
The panel is examining pandemic responses across hospitals, the community and nursing homes, along with wider economic and societal impacts
‘Remarkable bravery’: Northern Ireland’s politicians praise Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims
Both sides of North’s political divide unite in condemnation of former DUP leader who was convicted of 18 child sex offence charges
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends plan to scrap triple lock before facing Fianna Fáil TDs
Backbench group led by Willie O’Dea issued letter raising concern about change
Taoiseach promises engagement with victims of abuse in Co Cork school
Nineteen women are planning to legal action against State over its failure to pay them redress for abuse suffered
Taoiseach praises Starmer’s role in improving British-Irish relations
Officials expect close relationship between Dublin and London to continue under Andy Burnham government
British political stability a thing of the past as Keir Starmer says he will step down
More rumblings in Fianna Fáil over triple lock, and more work for civil servants when Ireland takes up EU presidency
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
Dublin-based firms are also part of the military complex
There’s been strangely little talk of the fact that Dublin is the European home of several increasingly militarised technologies
Funding to cut train Dublin-Belfast journey time to under two hours
Track upgrade north of Malahide and at Clongriffin, electrification of 37km of network from Malahide to Drogheda planned
Plans to scrap triple lock constitute ‘fundamental change’ to Fianna Fáil policy, party told
Backbenchers critical of how Taoiseach has handled the debate
Whatever Simon Harris says, we are far from a ‘blueprint’ for a united Ireland
A blueprint is a detailed plan which can be followed to build something. Harris is promising it by the time of the Fine Gael ardfheis in November. It’s not going to happen
Miriam Lord’s Week: Let he who is without Sim cast the first phone
Taoiseach’s cranky inner teacher comes out as he sees TDs not paying attention in class
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
Ireland gears up for EU presidency and Andy Burnham sweeps Makerfield byelection
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Andy Burnham has ‘particular interest in Ireland’, Micheál Martin says
Taoiseach congratulates former mayor of Manchester on success in Makerfield byelection
Why has Simon Harris changed his tune on a united Ireland?
Analysis: The speed of the Fine Gael leader’s shift in attitude has taken even his own party by surprise
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?
Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period
EU’s failure to act on Israel undermines its credibility, Taoiseach says in Brussels
European Commission expected to bring forward options on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements
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
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
When it comes to pregnant women in crisis, the aul’ fellas think they know better
Dispiriting familiarity to parade of TDs coming out to say they would vote against Bill allowing women make their own choice
Sinn Féin Bill on abortion services passes crucial Dáil vote with help of Ministers
Proposal will abolish compulsory three-day wait for access
Some of those who added the three-day wait to Irish abortion law look set to abandon it
Little explanation of Coalition support for Opposition’s bid to remove key clause from draft law Harris said ‘has to count for something’
Taoiseach preaches compliance as Dáil hears latest on private practice stork at Rotunda
‘Breach’ deliveries of bonuses also occurring at other hospitals, Social Democrats TD reveals
Minister for Justice meets Bill Kenneally victims and promises formal State apology
Jim O’Callaghan pledges formal State apology for victims will be approved by Cabinet before Dáil’s summer recess
Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Health to back SF Bill ending mandatory three-day abortion wait
Micheál Martin says Bill should go to committee stage; Government TDs will have free vote as a ‘matter of conscience’
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