For Fianna Fáil senator Teresa Costello, early diagnosis of her breast cancer may have been ‘the difference between life and death’

Instead of action, Ministers can take refuge in process. But public patience is wearing thin

Most are ascribed to shortfalls in Government planning, policies, action and communications

Public also gives views on triple lock, a visit by Donald Trump and social media regulation

Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere

Calls for fast-tracking of Clontarf Road flood defences in Dublin, due for completion in 2033

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Inside Politics: Busy week sees new opinion poll and the President in Northern Ireland

There is some relief this morning for Taoiseach Micheál Martin in our first Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll

Forming behind the party is an orderly queue of alternatives, all aware that the electorate is frustrated

Fianna Fáil leader gets overwhelming backing of his party’s voters

Leader Roderic O’Gorman says ‘we are in this to win’ after party’s near-wipeout in general election

Several mentions of protected Vertigo angustior snail included in submissions to Clare council, with many locals backing proposed development

Whether the left can see a candidate home will define the race and possibly the future of Irish politics

Several resources worth checking, although no convenient one-stop location for this valuable data

In a changing world, Taoiseach looks to an era of expanded military capacity but with a grip on neutrality

Producer and director credited with pulling broadcaster’s current affairs programming out of doldrums

Dáil hearings useful in holding sporting bodies’ feet to the fire, but they do not get to the nitty-gritty

The Louth woman was a formidable businesswoman who advocated for more women in politics and cross-Border causes

Given the anticipated global St Patrick’s Day ministerial airlift, concerns have sprouted on what to do in case of emergency at home