Tributes paid to TG4 journalist Barraí Mescall following death in Cork
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris praise broadcaster’s contribution to journalism and Irish language
Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader
Energy crisis: Simon Harris floats one-off payments for heat pumps and efficient cars
Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax
OPW spends €375,000 on politicians’ security in three years on Garda advice
Many politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttons
Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘resilience’ of Chernobyl survivors on anniversary
Continuing war in Ukraine a reminder that struggle for safety is far from over, Micheál Martin says in Cork
Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for convicted child abuser
Daniel Ramamoorthy, a one-time government department advisor, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a teenage boy
AI boom threatens to cause ‘significant upheaval’ for Irish tech jobs
Micheál Martin’s comments come as Meta cuts 10% of global staff, about 8,000 workers
Healy-Rae family downplay rift but tensions in Kerry were simmering even before fuel blockades
‘If there’s a row like that going on in Kilgarvan, someone better tell me,’ says Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae
‘We are not counting on Europe’: Rift with US is looking more and more like a chasm
European governments, lacking sway in Washington, now fret about surging fuel costs and energy bills
Tyndall National Institute targets 10 new spin-outs by 2030
Tech research centre unveils five-year strategy to boost commercial and social impact
Europe leaders ‘pessimistic’ on Iran war’s long-term impact on energy prices, says Micheál Martin
Ireland not immune to global economic slowdown caused by the conflict, warns Taoiseach
US troop numbers passing through Shannon soar 80%
More than 3,000 US troops passed through airport during March after Iran conflict started
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Here come the posters, but there’s lots to look forward to in Dublin and Galway byelections
Polling day for Dublin Central and Galway West to be set this morning for May 22nd
Dear political parties. Now is really not the time to talk about deposing your leader
The threshold at which politicians seek to overthrow their leader should be much, much higher than this (I am looking at you too, Fianna Fáil)
Gloves off as Dáil deputies square up for a slot on Katie Taylor’s Croke Park barney
Richard O’Donoghue challenges Taoiseach to a bout of street debate, while Roderic O’Gorman stings like a bee
What US military flights over Shannon say about Micheál Martin and Irish neutrality
Failure to report flights cannot credibly be dismissed as an oversight
Sinn Féin calls on Taoiseach to admit Budget 2026 left workers ‘high and dry’
Call comes following comments by Jack Chambers on Tuesday that budget ‘didn’t give workers a break’
Use of fake character references for children’s care home staff ‘extremely disturbing’, says Taoiseach
Ivana Bacik says RTÉ documentary ‘highlights shocking State failing’
Back-garden modular homes set to be exempt from planning rules
Homeowners will also be able to avail of tax exemptions for rental income
Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases
‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow
Danny Healy-Rae loses committee seat after vote against Government confidence motion
Kerry TD appeals in Dáil to be allowed remain on Agriculture Committee
Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concerns
Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review
Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewables
Taoiseach says department’s failure to report US military overflights is ‘not normal’
Official figure of American flights through Irish airspace was 248 short
What is the Council of State and why is it meeting today at Áras an Uachtaráin?
Council of State to consider the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026
Taoiseach under pressure as Fianna Fáil unity tested and international crises escalate
Inside Politics: Government braces for economic fallout as energy costs rise and international negotiations falter
Simon Harris to include ‘worst case’ circumstance in economic forecast
Economy in good shape despite ‘fluid and volatile’ global situation, says Minister for Finance
Martin to carry on as FF leader into next elections and ‘fulfil my mandate’
Fuel support package ‘not permanent answer’, Martin says of energy crisis at annual 1916 commemoration event
Electricity bills could increase by up to 9% with gas even higher, Minister says
Minister for Energy says no concerns among airlines of flight cancellations because no disruption foreseen in jet fuel supplies
Micheál Martin ‘acutely aware’ of ‘real pain and fear’ caused by rising fuel prices
Following criticism of his leadership, Taoiseach insists Government is ‘relentlessly focused’ on action
Saying no is not Simon Harris’s favourite part of the job
The decent people who protested last week have a choice to make next time they’re on the streets
Micheál Martin survives week of internal Fianna Fáil dissent, but is a bigger heave on the way?
The Government’s response to the fuel protests exposed a fissure within the party, ‘loss of connectivity’ with grassroots supporters, and accusations of top-down leadership
The Irish Times view on the Government’s week: a palpable sense of unease
The damage runs deeper than one-day news events
Unions threaten industrial action as they accuse Government of prioritising business
Workers’ living standards squeezed, Ictu chief says, with Coalition listening to ‘those who shout the loudest’
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