Can the president criticise the government?
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
Russia's actions towards Ukraine 'harks back to a different century', says Taoiseach
Can the president veto a law?
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
Can the president introduce new policies?
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
Does the president need permission to leave the State?
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
Can anyone run for president?
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
The president's greatest power has never been used
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
Is the president apolitical?
Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison
Israel begins to release Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel begins to release Palestinian prisoners, with buses arriving in Ramallah, as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Video: Reuters
Trump tells Knesset 'long nightmare' over for Israelis and Palestinians
Trump has hailed an end to a “painful nightmare” after two years of Israel’s war in Gaza. Video: Reuters
Hamas releases all remaining Israeli hostages
Trump said the war "was over" as all the remaining 20 Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip have released by Hamas. (Reuters)