Presidential election: How much does it cost to run for the Áras?
Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness and Independent Catherine Connolly are on the start line, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin continue to prevaricate
TD calls for referendum on joining EU patent court to be held before next summer
Unified patent system would ‘make life easier’ for Irish inventors and small businesses, says Malcolm Byrne
How many TDs and Senators live in rented homes?
A survey by The Irish Times suggests landlords outnumber renters by some distance among the politicians in Leinster House
Intel warns senior Government figures that high energy costs could threaten Ireland’s competitiveness
Taoiseach among Ministers lobbied by tech giant that employs almost 5,000 people in Ireland
Moves to revive referendum on joining EU patent court as business groups contacted on timing
Vote was deferred last year after defeat of proposed family and care constitutional amendments
Economist calls for budget ‘prudence’, as Central Bank governor suggests rethink is needed
Government says €9.4 billion tax and spending package will form foundation of upcoming budget
Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000
Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also in line for same increased level of refunds
Labour Party backs Catherine Connolly’s bid for Áras
Independent TD has so far raised about €28,500 in her presidential election campaign
Aontú wants backing of councillors to increase number of presidential election candidates
Party pushing for ‘nominating caucus’ at Fingal County Council and plans to make similar requests at five other local authorities
Justin Kelly named as new Garda Commissioner to succeed Drew Harris
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan recommends successful candidate to Government
Minister for Justice to tell Cabinet preferred candidate for next Garda Commissioner
Current commissioner Drew Harris to remain in role until September 1st
‘Clear understanding’ 15% tariff max will be applied by US to pharma exports
Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors accounted for the bulk of Ireland’s exports to the US in 2024
Local authorities told to zone more land for housing, as national target more than doubles
Councils to be asked to collectively zone enough land to hold 83,000 new homes per year
President Michael D Higgins’s engagements decrease over second term, Áras diary shows
Michael D Higgins, who turned 84 in April, has visited the Vatican twice this year
Michael Flatley intends to make presidential bid, his barrister confirms
Dancer to move back to Ireland shortly and plans to run in presidential election this autumn