politics

Healy-Rae firm linked to election fraud case, Kerry senator claims in Seanad
Healy-Rae firm linked to election fraud case, Kerry senator claims in Seanad
Fine Gael’s Mike Kennelly calls for full investigation into voter impersonation and other electoral irregularities in Kerry

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Israel US Iran Mideast Wars
Taoiseach hits back after US envoy says Ireland ‘fell into a vat of Guinness’ over Gaza bill
Micheál Martin rebuffs US envoy’s ‘Guinness’ jibe and says Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘defy any moral compass'

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Catherine Connolly enters presidential race, calling it a 'critical moment' for Ireland's future
Catherine Connolly enters presidential race, calling it a 'critical moment' for Ireland's future
Independent TD says decision to run was difficult but necessary, with a focus on climate, war, and homelessness

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Housing and planning measures
Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald clash over inflation pressures on families
McDonald accused the Government of preparing to throw families “under the bus” in the upcoming budget, while Mr Martin said the Sinn Féin leader was “oblivious” to the economic climate

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

O'Donovan denies leak as An Post CEO slams 'irresponsible' reports on financial health
O'Donovan denies leak as An Post CEO slams 'irresponsible' reports on financial health
Revenue hits €1bn for the first time, but falling mail volumes fuel Cabinet tensions over An Post’s future

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Occupied Territories Bill
Alan Shatter criticised for comparing Occupied Territories Bill to 'Father Ted' 
Alan Shatter also claimed the Occupied Territories Bill is 'a thing of complete irrelevance' to peace

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election
Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election
The former MEP was the only name put forward as Fine Gael nominations closed 

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Focus on wine bottle shelf
Introduction of health labelling on alcoholic drinks to be delayed until 2029
Warning labelling was due to come into effect from 2026, but will instead be delayed by three years

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Tipping The Scales of Justice
Ireland’s new defamation law ‘falls short of EU SLAPP directive’
RTÉ, NUJ, and ICCL are among groups saying the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 is a 'missed opportunity to protect the freedom of expression'

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

US tariffs
Simon Harris warns of major job losses if US imposes 30% EU trade tariffs
Simon Harris will warn Cabinet that a US-EU trade war could cause major job losses and hit Ireland’s economy if talks fail before August

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Mairead McGuinness to get Fine Gael nod for presidential election
Mairead McGuinness to get Fine Gael nod for presidential election
Former MEP and European Commissioner is expected to be the only runner left as Fine Gael closes its nominations on Tuesday

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

British Irish Council summit
EU-US trade: Simon Harris holds constructive meeting with new US ambassador
The meeting also saw the issue of the pharmaceutical sector raised with Mr Harris emphasising that it is an area of significant concern for Ireland

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Labour bill seeks to ban Central Bank from approving Israeli war bond sales
Labour bill seeks to ban Central Bank from approving Israeli war bond sales
Labour bill would block the Central Bank from approving Israeli bond sales and protect workers who reject settlement goods

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Netherlands NATO Summit
EU leaders prepare response to Trump’s 30% tariff threat as trade war fears grow
EU delays €21bn in retaliatory tariffs as leaders seek deal with US ahead of Trump’s August 1 trade deadline

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

James Browne TD
New housing law could see people lose emergency accommodation if offers are repeatedly refused
Proposed housing laws will let councils refuse emergency accommodation and require migrants to prove long-term residency plans

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

British Irish Council summit
US tariff announcement is deeply regrettable, Simon Harris says
Tánaiste Simon Harris has described an announcement from Donald Trump that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% tariff on imports to the US from August as “deeply regrettable”.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Race for the Áras: Catherine Connolly to run in presidential election
Race for the Áras: Catherine Connolly to run in presidential election
The Galway West TD confirmed she would launch her campaign next week.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Sinn Fein launch alternative health budget
Opposition give a guarded welcome to Taoiseach's pledge to restore local councils
'There’s no point restoring them if they don’t have powers and resources': Sinn Féin and Social Democrats respond to Micheál Martin's interview in the 'Irish Examiner'

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Fianna Fáil MEPs to meet Ursula von der Leyen to outline views on Gaza
Fianna Fáil MEPs to meet Ursula von der Leyen to outline views on Gaza
The EU Commission president survived a far-right-led motion of censure in the European Parliament on Thursday morning

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Presidential election: Sean Kelly rules himself out of race 
Presidential election: Sean Kelly rules himself out of race 
Former European commissioner Mairead McGuinness is now considered to have a clear run at the Fine Gael nomination

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Taoiseach hits back at 'false' Sinn Féin idea he flew home from Japan early for hurling semi-final
Micheál Martin accuses SF of 'political you-know-what' and says officials swapped his itinerary through Dubai for one via Toronto following Iranian strikes on Bahrain

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Launch of the Luas Cork Emerging Preferred Route Public Consultation
Taoiseach wants town councils re-established in three years
Micheál Martin cited Midleton floods and people in the town lamenting the lack of an urban council as a 'first point of response'

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave
Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave
Sinn Féin senator Nicole Ryan condemned the push-back of her bill as she and other senators shared their experience of miscarriage

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Summit On The Future Of Energy Security- Day One
Three Fianna Fáil MEPs to vote against motion to censure Ursula von der Leyen
The motion, proposed by a group of mainly far-right lawmakers in the European Parliament, is destined to fall far short of the two-thirds majority needed to force out the European Commission President's commission

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Watch: Power cut leads to lights going out in Dáil 
Watch: Power cut leads to lights going out in Dáil 
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore was on the floor talking about supermarket pricing when the lights went out

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

'Embarrassing moment' for Government as livid students gather at Leinster House
'Embarrassing moment' for Government as livid students gather at Leinster House
There was raw anger at the protest, with the students gathered furiously criticising the Government for rowing back on its direct commitments to cut fees

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Independent Ireland TD under fire for 'fuelling racism' with comments on 'protecting' Irish culture 
Independent Ireland TD under fire for 'fuelling racism' with comments on 'protecting' Irish culture 
'Under no circumstances am I a racist. I'm actually the opposite', Richard O'Donoghue said

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Government is 'very committed' to reducing the cost of living, Taoiseach insists 
Government is 'very committed' to reducing the cost of living, Taoiseach insists 
Micheál Martin was responding to criticism from members of the opposition 

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Housing minister confirms legal action taken regarding delivery of 486 social homes
Housing minister confirms legal action taken regarding delivery of 486 social homes
The housing minister has confirmed that legal actions have been taken in relating to cancelled social housing projects.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
Irish Government rules out one-off supports for businesses in Budget 2026 despite warnings about trade uncertainty

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out of running for president 
Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out of running for president 
The Sinn Féin leader said: 'We’re in this process, and we’re not ruling anything in or anything out'

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon
TD who served with Unifil warns end of UN Lebanon mandate would be 'catastrophic' 
Catherine Callaghan's plea comes amid concern that the UN peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon may not have its mandate renewed next month

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Government seeks to beef up Ireland's competitiveness
Government seeks to beef up Ireland's competitiveness
New powers for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission planned as Micheál Martin hosts competitiveness summit 

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

European and local elections
Fine Gael opens nominations for presidential election 
Mairead McGuinness is regarded as the frontrunner for a Fine Gael tilt at the Áras — but Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly has not ruled out putting his name forward

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

James Browne TD
Major changes planned for apartment building with aim of reducing costs
Housing minister James Browne is to bring 'viability' measures to Cabinet this week which will also remove requirements around the mix of apartments in private developments

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach told 'we must break the cycle of hate' as he lays wreath at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park
Taoiseach told 'we must break the cycle of hate' as he lays wreath at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park
There was some levity during the visit as an excited group of Japanese schoolchildren were left star struck after they waved to the Taoiseach

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Welfare row: Taoiseach moves to dismiss proposals for two-tier system
Welfare row: Taoiseach moves to dismiss proposals for two-tier system
It comes after Tánaiste Simon Harris said there is 'merit' in unemployment benefit not rising at the same rate as other social welfare payments, such as pensioners

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

New virtual prison tour launched alongside major prison service recruitment campaign
New virtual prison tour launched alongside major prison service recruitment campaign
Web-based experience offers 360° view of daily prison life and aims to attract 300 new recruits

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

US Ambassador to Ireland hosts 4th July celebrations
Harris says Ireland and US should work 'every hour' on tariff deal
On the eve of US Independence Day on Friday, new ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh hosted Fourth of July celebrations on the lawn of the Deerfield Residence in Phoenix Park

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Dail returns after break
Government urged to ‘get its act together’ over third-level fees plan
The student contribution fee has been temporarily reduced for the past three years as part of cost-of-living packages accompanying the budget

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

JAPAN-IRELAND-DIPLOMACY
Ban on services from occupied territories has to 'factor in' US anti-boycott laws, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said: 'The object of the exercise here is to put pressure on Israel, not to disadvantage Ireland unduly.'

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Dublin airport passenger cap
Two ministers refuse to confirm cost of student fees amid rising tensions
In the Dáil, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Jack Chambers of 'dodging and refusing to give a straight answer' after she asked if students will be charged €2,000 or €3,000

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

No use crying over spilt stout: Taoiseach rallies after faux pas in Tokyo
No use crying over spilt stout: Taoiseach rallies after faux pas in Tokyo
Micheál Martin’s Japan visit balanced humour and diplomacy as he launched Ireland House — Guinness, gaffes and green tea included

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Cocaine stock
Taoiseach warns of cocaine 'epidemic' as drug use surges across Ireland
Micheál Martin cites health risks and rising prevalence among youth, following €31m cocaine seizure in Cork

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach urges fiscal caution as EU rules tighten and trade tensions grow
Taoiseach urges fiscal caution as EU rules tighten and trade tensions grow
Micheál Martin warns of unsustainable spending, prioritises housing and child poverty amid new EU and global pressures

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister
Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is seen as a key broker behind a potential ceasefire

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

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