Film-maker refuses to let Motor Neuron Disease stop him

Five years ago Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Despite being completely paralysed and only able to communicate with his eyes, he is still directing his first feature film My Name is Emily. Video: Ronan McGreevy

100 days of the Government

Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy, reviews the beginning of Micheál Martin‘s second term as Taoiseach. Video: Dan Dennison


US and Ukraine sign minerals deal

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal on X, saying it “signals the Trump Administration’s commitment to a free, sovereign, prosperous Ukraine."