Communities in Tallaght, Glasnevin and beyond will soon hear the distinctive buzz overhead if planning applications are successful

Binyamin Netanyahu’s willingness to escalate should concern the international community

The stand-off shows how supply chains can be weaponised in trade disputes, often with a more painful impact than the imposition of tariffs

Budget policy needs to return to a more traditional approach and away from expensive emergency measures

The talks hinge on whether Iran can continue its nuclear enrichment programme or must close it down

AI is not just a technological leap. It is a societal transformation.

The ESRI concludes that, of all the policy options available, a second, means-tested child benefit payment would be the most cost-effective way to achieve substantial reductions

Doing nothing was not an option, but to increase supply the Government has more work to do

The latest report from the budget watchdog calls for greater control of spending, with uncertainties lying ahead

The wealthy state’s capacity to fight back has yet to be tested - it will be an important marker

Ireland needs to reconsider its whole system of care for vulnerable older adults in need of longer-term care

Every effort must be made to build up the domestic economy through longer-term investment

A poll this week showed support for the country in western Europe at its lowest ever level

The idea is a good one if executed well, offering greater flexibility for families

This is a multi-faceted problem and there is no single, or easy, solution

The plan poses challenges at a time when the government faces problems balancing its budget

The country’s new president promises a pragmatic foreign p

The rapid fall in ECB interest rates since they peaked at 4 per cent also means there may not be much further to go

The exam needs ongoing reform if Ireland is to deliver education to the highest international standards

The Netherlands, like much of Europe, faces a fracturing political landscape