Here’s an idea. Convert the GPO offices into owner-occupied apartments
Do not treat it as a Ireland’s ‘good room’. We need people to live on O’Connell Street
Labour Party
Who is Catherine Connolly? The outspoken left-wing campaigner running for president
A critic of ‘warmongering’ and a Gaeilgeoir, Independent TD was not in the mix during Coalition talks
Could Mary Lou McDonald be about to enter the presidential race?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Fianna Fáil MEPs will not support censure of Ursula von der Leyen
Vote of no-confidence in European Commission president had been tabled by far-right and populist parties
Student fees: Government intends to reduce third-level levy over its lifetime, Minister says
Labour and Social Democrats urge Government to tackle ‘price gouging by big retail chains
Left-wing Opposition parties to meet to consider joint candidate for presidency
Some people find idea of Mary Lou McDonald candidacy ‘very exciting’, Pearse Doherty says
Siptu spent just €15,000 from €1.3m political donations fund, accounts show
Only one candidate received the union’s financial backing for the 2024 European elections
Presidential election: Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out as a potential candidate
SF leader says discussions ongoing around the option of selecting a joint candidate supported by left parties to succeed Michael D Higgins
Guests sang Donald Trump’s signature tune at the US ambassador’s bash until embarrassment got the better of them
Michael Flatley toots a flute for Irish-US relations; Micheál Martin gets plonked in front of a harp in Japan
AG would be obliged to share advice on proposed legislation with public under new Bill
Bill also proposes new duty for Attorney General to public when State is involved in litigation with citizens
From India to Ireland: ‘The first day I came to Dublin, I felt like I’m home, like I belong’
Sumyrah Khan moved from Chennai in India in 2021
Opposition parties cooling on possibility of joint left candidate for presidential race
All parties struggling to find candidates of sufficient stature to replace President Michael D Higgins
New sheriff Jim O’Callaghan took Leaders’ Questions. Expectations were modest…
Some people might have been thinking Jim O’Callaghan was chosen to answer questions precisely because of the topic
2025 Irish presidential election must be the last to exclude voters in North, Dáil hears
Sinn Féin leader says November poll must be last where franchise not all-Ireland
‘I couldn’t think of anything worse to attend’: Some Opposition TDs snub invite to US Independence Day celebration
Others Opposition TDs are considering attending event in ambassador’s residence due to ties between Ireland and US
Rathmines locals protest over An Post move to sell ‘cultural icon’ later this year
Crowd gathered outside Rathmines post office to protest against its relocation and planned sale
If our Geraldine can thrive in Trump’s Washington, she might be a worthy winner of the race for the Áras
Plus: tragic fox news, a Rose county by any other name and AK-47 reloads and opens fire
‘A roof over your head is seen as a luxury’: Hundreds attend housing protest outside Dáil
Among Raise the Roof demonstrators were couple in ‘very secure jobs’ but ‘still not able to afford property in Dublin’
No ‘special exemptions’ for students under latest Rent Pressure Zone system, James Browne says
Minister defends pace of Government moves after claims landlords in areas not covered by RPZs raising rents before the law extended
Irish neutrality protest: Hundreds march through Dublin city demanding triple-lock safeguard
Sinn Féin leader says Government should seek UN reform over ‘sidestepping’ organisation
Former TD Colm Keaveney’s drug-driving case adjourned for 11th time
Charges of alleged driving while under the influence of cocaine and without insurance to be heard in September
Fears over Russia being used to make ‘insincere’ argument against triple lock, Opposition group says
Left-wing and Independent politicians claim number of Oireachtas members are uncomfortable with plans to relax triple lock
Opposition tables second motion to ban Central Bank role in approving Israeli bonds
The Social Democrats motion is similar to a Sinn Féin motion defeated in the Dáil at the end of May
‘Like living near a helicopter’: Residents fed up with takeaway delivery drones buzzing over their homes
The noisy remote-controlled aerial devices are flying over as often as 12 times an hour, householders say
Woman who suffered six miscarriages says employers’ response ranged from empathy to pressure to return to work
Labour Party criticises delay to proposals to introduce leave for pregnancy loss
Tina Satchwell case: Questions raised by politicians over original Garda investigation
Labour TD wonders why it took gardaí ‘so long’ to act on red flags in the case
The first cracks in the Coalition: ‘Some Independents you would not bring lion-hunting with you’
Sense of fatalism among Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ministers about future Independent defections
Renewed political pressure to expand opposition to Israeli assault on Gaza
Tánaiste Simon Harris secures Cabinet approval to begin drafting legislation
Hecklers ejected from Dublin event as Bernie Sanders refuses to call Israel’s actions genocide
US Senator says actions in Gaza are ‘horrific’ events unfolding and does not want discussion of Israel ‘bogged down’ by word
Sinn Féin failed to build required bridges with left parties before last election, McDonald says
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney says parties ‘ruling out coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would be a good start’ to forming alliance
Ireland’s centrist dads (and mums) continue to be the dominant force in our politics
There’s a lot to celebrate about the state of democracy in Ireland, but given current global challenges, it must be carefully minded
Labour Party moves marriage equality event due to far-right threats
Notices about the intention to stage a protest at the event had circulated on social media
Oireachtas health committee must hear from HSE on Portiuncula maternity services, says Opposition
‘Questions need to be asked now about what exactly is going on here,’ says Labour health spokesperson as 10 reviews ongoing
Dr Mike Ryan targeted by political parties for potential presidential run
It is understood that the Labour Party has discussed the possibility of approaching Mr Ryan
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