Fianna Fáil responsible for many ‘significant developments’ over 100 years, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin claims party will remain a signifiant presence in Irish politics despite a more fragmented landscape
European Union
Europe - A New History by Roderick Beaton: Skilful charting of political upheaval and issues of division and unity
In a vitally timely book, author asks whether citizens can come together in a ‘collective identity for Europe’
Full list of all the Blue Flag beaches across Ireland revealed
Duncannon, Co Wexford and Bunmahon, Co Waterford regained flags for first time in 19 years and 14 years respectively
Government urged to impose sanctions on Israel in same way De Valera did on Italy in 1935
Richard Boyd Barrett introduces Bill to sanction Israel, break off ‘all economic trade, financial relations’
Push is on to save LIFE as EU looks to scrap nature funding scheme
LIFE programme vital to efforts to bring Ireland’s corncrakes back from the brink
Law to slash fees in environmental court cases comes into effect next week
But legal challenges are expected to new fee scale, which is opposed by lawyers
Europe must shape its post-Ukraine war destiny as difficult choices loom
The EU should consider its approach to lifting economic sanctions against Russia, and a future security architecture for the Continent
Mark Carney tells Irish business leaders of Canada’s desire for closer trade links
Mark Carney met with some 150 Irish business leaders in Ottawa
Keir Starmer clings on as Labour ministers call on him to resign
Several cabinet members were understood to have called for him to set out a timetable for his departure as UK prime minister
Why is the US conspiracy theorist who championed ‘pizzagate’ so interested in Ireland?
American conspiracy theorists and figures in the alt-right media ecosystem were paying close attention during the recent fuel protests
Keir Starmer makes pitch to deepen EU-UK ties as he fights for his job
Labour leader and UK prime minister facing backbench revolt over elections disaster
Irish failure to recognise Armenian genocide creates awkward moment for Martin in Yerevan
Inconsistency between Government reluctance to formally acknowledge Armenian genocide and clear stance on Gaza
Russia breaches three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskiy
US-mediated truce between Kyiv and Moscow appears under serious strain on its second day
Vladimir Putin says he believes Ukraine war will end soon
President’s comments come as Moscow holds scaled-back Victory Day parade amid beginning of ceasefire with Kyiv
Ireland sending plane to evacuate citizens from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak
Cruise ship hit by outbreak is due to anchor near Tenerife in the Canary Islands early on Sunday morning
Officials questioned how nominating Phil Hogan for key UN post would ‘benefit’ the State
Role based in Rome carries $265,000 annual salary plus extra $50,000 ‘representation’ allowance
Pressure grows on Government over Aughinish Alumina as dozens of MEPs demand export ban
Move follows Irish Times investigation revealing Co Limerick plant ships vast amounts of alumina to Russia
What does the digital euro mean for the average Irish person?
On The Money: EU consumers will be able to make instant payments and transfers to anyone in the euro zone
Ireland’s squeezed-out middle has had enough
Tectonic plates of national influence have shifted and those who once took theirs for granted are struggling to find their footing
Counting the cost of shingles
The shingles vaccine should be made available free to over-65s in Ireland, as it is in several EU countries
Ireland could fund renewable projects elsewhere as part of EU deal to meet climate targets
State is already on track to miss its own renewable energy goal by 2030
About 1.6m barrels from State oil reserve to be released on to market
National Oil Reserves Agency says move will leave it holding enough fuel to last 80 days rather than 90 at present
Decent Irish people have concerns about migration. If we don’t listen, populists will
Politicians are often reluctant to speak about migration for fear of being accused of racism. No such inhibitions trouble putative populist conservatism
We are now experiencing the terrible cost of the feedback loops of climate change
A super-hot El Niño climate phenomenon in the Pacific suggests worse climate news this year
An article about the big issue Irish people have stopped caring about
As Irish generosity to Ukrainians wanes, remember that rising costs are another result of war
Failings in Katie Simpson murder investigation, Irish support for EU membership, and local UK elections
Plus: New mothers advised to seek help with mental health ‘sooner rather than later’ if they are struggling
Does Panda’s 97c monthly fuel surcharge add up?
Lack of transparency and regulation makes it impossible to assess value in household bins collection market
Smart-watch makers seek exemption from battery rules
Brussels regulations may delay new products being rolled out to Europe, tech industry association warns
Migration concerns reduce Irish voters’ support for the EU
More than 30% indicate bloc moving in wrong direction, with respondents citing ‘immigration control issues’
Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
Toppling of prime minister Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet leaves country facing period of uncertainty
‘The goal is to know our enemy’: why a Ukrainian university now offers Russian studies
Recent evening at PEN Ukraine was dedicated to identity of people from occupied Donetsk
Canada contribution and Iran backdrop give Armenia summit feeling of Trump-therapy session
Decision to host eighth European Political Community meeting in Yerevan a notable statement and red rag to Moscow
Minimum-wage workers in Ireland face rents among highest in Europe
Workers on lowest wages would have to find extra €306 a month to meet average Dublin rents, research shows
‘We got it in neck over price-gouging’: Iran war another woe for Border filling stations
Taxes, competition from North, higher costs and red tape are pushing sector to the brink
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