Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention for Galway West seat – pollIrish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel ThomasThu May 07 2026 - 19:00
Migration concerns reduce Irish voters’ support for the EUMore than 30% indicate bloc moving in wrong direction, with respondents citing ‘immigration control issues’ Wed May 06 2026 - 00:01
King Charles likely to visit Ireland next yearExpectations building ahead of official trip to Britain by President Catherine Connolly later this month Tue May 05 2026 - 06:00
Government prepares to ratify Canada trade deal before summerLegislation to clear path for ratification goes to Seanad on WednesdayMon May 04 2026 - 18:14
Unions set to seek hefty increases in looming pay talks as spending pressures mount€1bn ‘contingency reserve’ provided in budget for unforeseen spending requirements already used up Mon May 04 2026 - 06:00
Michael D Higgins criticises foreign affairs staff over alleged leaks Former president says it ‘wouldn’t have been on my agenda’ to meet Donald Trump at Doonbeg Sun May 03 2026 - 17:38
Deepfake Simon Harris is only the start of the Government’s AI problemArtificial intelligence will bring significant changes in the world of work, and soon present very considerable political challengesSun May 03 2026 - 06:10
‘Danger for party leaders’ in Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: seven things to watchWith three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?Fri May 01 2026 - 11:00
Voting rights in presidential elections unlikely to be extended to people living in NorthGovernment will not oppose Bill, but proposal not expected to become lawTue Apr 28 2026 - 22:04
New AI office is agreed by CabinetNational Economic Social Council recommends new AI office and campaigns to encourage business adoption of technologyTue Apr 28 2026 - 13:23
Is Sinn Féin really any closer to achieving its goals than it was half a decade ago?Sinn Féin has been working hard at showing the world that it has recovered its mojoSun Apr 26 2026 - 08:59
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 22ndThu Apr 23 2026 - 10:45
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme CourtWed Apr 22 2026 - 16:18
Welcome to the tricky politics of the surplus as pressure grows on Government spendingMinisters warn windfall driven by corporation tax may not last as calls grow to extend fuel supports and energy creditsWed Apr 22 2026 - 08:08
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 growTue Apr 21 2026 - 18:52
Government messaging on economic forecast a twin-track operationInside Politics: Connolly to make call on referring Bill after ‘intense’ Council of State meetingTue Apr 21 2026 - 07:36
Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concernsDespite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review Tue Apr 21 2026 - 06:00
President’s decision on International Protection Bill due after ‘intense’ Council of State meetingCatherine Connolly convened advisory council on Monday to discuss controversial legislation Mon Apr 20 2026 - 21:26
Dublin Central and Galway West byelections expected to be called this weekOnce polling day has been set, nominations for candidates will be openedMon Apr 20 2026 - 17:44
Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirmsTaoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewablesMon Apr 20 2026 - 15:59
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 2026Mon Apr 20 2026 - 12:18
Saying no is not Simon Harris’s favourite part of the jobThe decent people who protested last week have a choice to make next time they’re on the streetsSat Apr 18 2026 - 06:00
Micheál Martin has enough support to resist FF leadership challenge, survey suggestsMinisters and TDs rally behind Taoiseach, but 25, mostly rural, TDs did not respond to Irish Times poll Fri Apr 17 2026 - 06:00
Fianna Fáil TDs rally behind Micheál Martin as prospect of leadership heave fadesJim O’Callaghan ally John Lahart joins other party figures in backing FF leader a day after the party’s three youngest TDs voice criticismThu Apr 16 2026 - 16:29
No ‘irreparable damage’ to US-Ireland relations, says US ambassador to EU‘You don’t have to agree with President Trump on everything,’ says Andrew Puzder Wed Apr 15 2026 - 18:25
Coalition suffers first major defection as Michael Healy-Rae resignsKerry TD charged the Government with having ‘let the people down’ and `losing its way, not listening'Wed Apr 15 2026 - 06:00
Analysis: Michael Healy-Rae resignation leaves Coalition looking more brittleThe prospect of tougher times ahead for the Government is not unlikely as it looks weaker and more brittleTue Apr 14 2026 - 19:54
Left-right divide clearer after fuel protests: What to watch for in Dáil confidence debateTensions not exclusive to the Coalition as Sinn Féin and Social Democrats find themselves walking a tightropeTue Apr 14 2026 - 13:43
Mounting concern within Department of Finance that budget numbers now ‘meaningless’ Mounting concern within Department of Finance that budget numbers now ‘meaningless’Tue Apr 14 2026 - 06:00
Fuel protests: Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deteriorationDemonstrators’ blockades only lifted after Garda action and €500m of Government supportsMon Apr 13 2026 - 06:00
Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support packageCoalition denies latest measures a direct response to blockades, but faces further headachesSun Apr 12 2026 - 21:44
Could we be looking at the future of protests in Ireland?Every political problem faced by recent governments has been solved – to a greater or lesser extent – by finding money to throw at it. What happens if that dries up?Sun Apr 12 2026 - 06:00
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solutionFri Apr 10 2026 - 22:36
Government open to talks with fuel protesters but blockades must end first, Taoiseach saysFurther relief measures possible, but only through established channelsFri Apr 10 2026 - 06:00
The three reasons why the Government refuses to meet the fuel protestersOpposition parties called for engagement with demonstrators but there is distrust of them within CabinetThu Apr 09 2026 - 19:04
Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third dayMinisters insist they will only speak to organisations such as Irish Road Hauliers Association and Irish Farmers AssociationWed Apr 08 2026 - 20:48
New critical infrastructure laws will block climate-based legal challengesGreen Party says move is ‘death’ of climate actWed Apr 08 2026 - 19:19
Fuel protests: Ministers refuse to budge on energy supports despite day of protestsNext decision on financial aid not expected until expiry of measures brought in a fortnight agoWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Pat Leahy: The contents of my inbox say a lot about Irish politicsThis is the way our politics works now – a constant stream of demand and responseSat Mar 28 2026 - 06:00
Other departments to pay for €600m overspend in EducationThe cost of the overspend will have to be met from reducing spending increases elsewhere – a development likely to infuriate MinistersFri Mar 27 2026 - 06:00
Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price riseThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
Significant variations at petrol and diesel pumps across Ireland after excise duty cuts According to the AA, pre-war average prices of a litre of petrol and diesel were €1.72 and €1.73 respectively Wed Mar 25 2026 - 18:29
Trump is stuck and looking for options – an Irish former US adviser warns this is riskyTom Wright, who worked in the Biden administration, believes the president is in ‘a real bind’ in IranSat Mar 21 2026 - 06:00
Micheál Martin the Trumpologist: European leaders will look for lessons from Taoiseach’s Oval Office approachDonald Trump can be unpredictable, vindictive and rude. How to deal with him is a central question preoccupying governments the world overFri Mar 20 2026 - 11:00
New Australia-EU trade deal may be sealed by next weekGovernment opposition to Mercosur pact with South American companies not to be repeated with Australian proposal Fri Mar 20 2026 - 06:00
Trump takes aim at Nato, Keir Starmer and Europe in meeting with TaoiseachMicheál Martin intervened repeatedly to defend Starmer and insisted that Europe was ‘a good place to live’Tue Mar 17 2026 - 21:22
Taoiseach manages Trump visit successfully with firm interjects and no clashesMicheál Martin was a mute observer for large parts of the press conference but he made a series of firm interjectionsTue Mar 17 2026 - 20:24
Trump’s envoy warned Ireland was losing US businessTaoiseach rules out any Irish involvement in Iran conflict as he prepares to meet US president on TuesdayTue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Taoiseach says any supports to ease energy costs will be ‘targeted’Tánaiste says Ireland does not back Trump call for western militaries to escort oil tankers through Strait of HormuzMon Mar 16 2026 - 15:38
Micheál Martin praises ‘enduring bond’ between Ireland and US at Washington receptionHundreds attend event at Irish Ambassador’s residenceMon Mar 16 2026 - 07:16
