Such an agreement could trade pay restraint from unions for tax cuts and better services

Within Belfast, Brussels, London and Dublin, politicians get to grips with the protocol problem

Such a move should be part of a general re-examination of Belfast Agreement

‘The world itself has changed’ since deal was signed, says ambassador in Ireland

DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI protocol, Donaldson tells Martin in Belfast

UK government breaching agreement would ‘put everybody in a bad space’, Coveney says

Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill demands clarity on criteria for calling poll on unification

Taoiseach accuses Johnson of abandoning agreements to pursue domestic political goals

EU has ‘significant concerns’ about UK’s intention to change the protocol. Sefcovic says

Johnson insists post-Brexit deal will not be scrapped but ‘fixed’ after visit to North

Nbody satisfied with Northern Ireland protocol and it must change, says British PM

Evidence is growing of beneficial impact of Northern Ireland protocol, says Micheál Martin

British PM and Taoiseach to try break logjam while EU angry over London protocol threat

Boris Johnson trying to exploit North’s peace process for his own political purposes

The goal of two Sinn Féiners leading two governments on the island now seems closer

Britain over-riding NI protocol would be ‘anti-democratic’, Simon Coveney says

Martin says ‘unilateralism flies in face’ of approach that delivered peace process

Individuals will have to co-operate with commission for reconciliation and information

Boris Johnson spoke to Taoiseach in advance of the speech in a call that featured disagreements

With elections done, negotiations are set to crank up, but there is little trust in Johnson

Sinn Féin leader warns UK against using North as bargaining chip in talks with EU

The big changeover in the Taoiseach’s office later this year may bring more uncertainty

View from Dublin: Period of wound-licking might occur before DUP re-enters Executive

Downing Street claims Northern Ireland protocol is damaging Belfast Agreement

Ministers intend to use two-week delay to reassure concerned TDs, sources say

Donegal TD indicates intention to retire from politics when current Dáil is dissolved

Martin says Belfast Agreement might have to be reworked ‘in fullness of time’

Ministers to be asked to approve €55m scheme for farmers who grow silage

Micheál Martin also criticises Sinn Féin for sloganeering and ‘lack of substance’

Proposal for extra third level funding and fee cuts to be considered by Cabinet

‘Betrayed’ healthcare staff forced to share equipment such as goggles

Refurbished council homes will be given to people already waiting on social housing lists

Conference on the Future of Europe’s 325 recommendations will now go to EU leaders

Political system only beginning to grasp scale of changes decarbonising economy and society entail

Inside Politics: Turf continues to dominate exchanges in Leinster House

NUJ secretary says defamation action could have ‘chilling effect on press freedom’

Former Brexit negotiator for UK says Belfast Agreement under threat as a result

Minister to discuss NI protocol after British signals of law to shelve parts of mechanism

Inside Politics: Inevitable that Government will water down proposals – but won’t set aside completely

Political opponents and many in media perceive an attempt to muzzle criticism of party

Action part of growing trend by Sinn Féin to use courts against claims they say are false

Inside Politics: Government must assess whether it is making progress on key issues

If no DPP decision by end summer then Varadkar issue will become live political matter

Vast majority say they are affected by rising costs, Irish Times/Ipsos poll finds

Pandemic has changed working habits permanently, Irish Times/Ipsos poll indicates

Irish Times/Ipsos poll finds 80% of voters believe Government handled pandemic well

If Macron loses French presidency, the effect on the bloc and Ireland will be catastrophe

Majority of public wants to remain neutral despite wide support for Ukraine, poll shows

Two-thirds of voters do not want to see any change, Irish Times/Ipsos poll finds

Minister for Foreign Affairs arrives in Ukraine in UN Security Council first

Extended period of decline for FG in polls since formation of Coalition has abated

Analysis: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will be encouraged by slip in support for high-flying Sinn Féin

Additional measures on inflation set to be approved by Cabinet

‘There should have been more transparency about this from the outset,’ Martin says

Large halls with camp beds may have to be used as hotel and B&B space dries up

Senior civil servant’s report expected to say Donnelly was aware of proposed secondment

Martin says State should work with other countries to ensure its security

Micheál Martin says he has full confidence in Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt

Ireland needs to decide whether it will play a greater role in the defence of Europe

Unclear whether talks will focus on new pact or extension to current deal

Ministers fear fresh package of supports would soon be overtaken by price increases

Diplomacy, decency and fairness will help Fraser replacement tackle challenges ahead

Ministers told average of 580 people a day fleeing to Ireland daily due to Russian invasion

The dual role makes him the most powerful civil servant in the country

Inflation puts unions and members under pressure as conference season looms

As costs escalate, political pressure is building on a beleaguered Government

Government scrambles to alleviate impact of fuel prices and rampant inflation

Plans were discussed by Minister for Media Catherine Martin and Fianna Fáil senators

Proposals around time-of-day-pricing, fuel allowance and ‘helping families with children’

Minister for Culture and Media discusses proposal with Fianna Fáil senators

Taoiseach signals ‘targeted approach’ to increasing vaccine take-up among refugees

Bill for refugee accommodation, health and education may hit €1.7bn for 2022

Cost is expected to ‘ramp up significantly’ this year as more arrivals follow the initial cohort of 10,000 refugees

Simon Coveney championed the bid for the most high-profile yachting race in the world

McDonald and co are presenting a united Ireland as imminent despite the evidence

Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba says ‘Ireland is at the forefront within the EU’

Journalists return to vast atrium of Lipsius building for first time in over two years

Move by Ireland on international crimes is welcomed Ukrainian minister

Calls from Kyiv for intervention rebuffed but West vows more aid for Ukrainian resistance

Martin says Ireland open to further sanctions as he criticises India’s stance

Tánaiste says he expcts 5th package of sanctions against Russia

Health advice unchanged but calls for public to consider behaviour with regard to masks

Taoiseach has two successive negative Covid tests ahead of departure from the US

ESRI says price squeeze will see real incomes fall and lower than expected growth

Current supply of accommodation for those fleeing Russian invasion may soon run short

Micheál Martin remains in Washington after his positive Covid test last week, and is said to be ‘symptom-free and feeling well’

Officials evaluating potential sites and facilities throughout the country

Cabinet backs Irish and UK effort to host event but costs and benefits will be evalutated

Government identifies 500 buildings to house those fleeing the war

No Oval Office meeting, but Martin used trip to clearly position Ireland with the West

Micheál Martin had been having the week of his life until disaster struck

Leaders speak of Ukraine and North during St Patrick’s Day event held virtually

Call for foreign fighters to assist in war against Russia taken up by 20 Irish men

Martin was due to meet Biden in Oval Office for traditional Shamrock ceremony

Donohoe warns wage demands in pay talks could add to inflationary pressures

More than 4,000 healthcare workers off due to Covid amid unprecedented hospital demand

‘There is a capacity point,’ says one Minister, noting growing concern about what to do next