Ireland saw record number of asylum applicants in 2024
New fast-tracking measures introduced in mid-year for applicants from Nigeria and Jordan significantly reduced numbers applying from those countries
Further Dáil clash over Lowry group speaking time looms
There are disputed accounts also as to whether Independent TD Michael Lowry and Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn shook hands over a claimed ‘deal’
Four new portfolios to feature in record 23 Junior Minister roles
New briefs will be immigration, marine, older people and energy
Storm Éowyn: ‘Humanitarian hubs’ established as 100,000 to be without power until February
New emergency response ‘hubs’ to be set up to assist vulnerable communities and individuals
Cabinet appointments criticised as only three women become Ministers
Dáil approves Micheál Martin's new Cabinet by a margin of 97 votes to 72
Gender split in new Cabinet draws criticism as Micheál Martin starts second term as Taoiseach
Simon Harris becomes Minister for Foreign Affairs as Jim O'Callaghan takes justice portfolio
Was Dáil chaos a pre-planned sabotage or spontaneous outpouring of frustration?
Once more into the breach but is there a resolution in sight?
Chaos in the Dáil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of ‘incredible arrogance’ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demands
What was essentially a pro forma day has descended into a fiasco
And so it begins...New government to be appointed as Murphy’s Law already rankles opposition
It took two months to hammer together but shape of the coalition has been obvious since weekend of general election
Ministers to be unveiled today as almost all departments set to change
Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler and Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon are among TDs tipped for promotion
No precedent to allow Regional Independent TDs become part of an ‘opposition’ group in Dáil
Government-supporting Independents to speak from Dáil opposition benches during election of taoiseach
Opposition parties to challenge Ceann Comhairle’s view on technical group membership
Controversy continues over bid by Independent TDs to boost Dáil speaking time by joining technical group
Irish rowers, racing in memory of teen who died last year, finish third in ‘world’s toughest row’
John O’Driscoll put together team of five to raise funds for children’s charities after death of daughter Saoirse (13)
Saoirse O’Driscoll: Irish crew nears completion of 5,000km transatlantic row in honour of girl who died of heart condition
Feat of endurance carried out in memory of daughter of crew member with aim of raising €500,000 for children’s heart charities
Intensive government coalition talks to get under way today
Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successful