![Malcolm Macarthur arrives at the Four Courts charged with the murders of Bridie Gargan and Dónal Dunne. Photograph: The Irish Times Malcolm Macarthur arrives at the Four Courts charged with the murders of Bridie Gargan and Dónal Dunne. Photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4878873.1652625294!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- June 4, 2022, 06:00
Malcolm Macarthur’s crimes in 1982 almost toppled Charles Haughey’s government
![A report by the committee on urban regeneration estimated there could be 137,000 vacant units in the State. Photograph: iStock A report by the committee on urban regeneration estimated there could be 137,000 vacant units in the State. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4887074.1653400211!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 14:36
Government figures, including Taoiseach, have queried the extent of vacancy in the State
![Mark Rutte is the closest thing Dutch politics has to a Bertie Ahern figure. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Mark Rutte is the closest thing Dutch politics has to a Bertie Ahern figure. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4886818.1653371463!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 24, 2022, 06:53
Inside Politics: Dutch prime minister and senior US democrat arrive in Ireland
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin hosted the Mark Rutte at Farmleigh House on Monday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin hosted the Mark Rutte at Farmleigh House on Monday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4886456.1653342473!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 23, 2022, 22:47
Martin says unilateralist position adopted by UK government ‘simply does not work’
![The committee’s report will recommend that Revenue be asked to collect the money raised from the derelict site levy and the vacant site tax as only a small fraction of that owed is being collected. File photograph: Getty The committee’s report will recommend that Revenue be asked to collect the money raised from the derelict site levy and the vacant site tax as only a small fraction of that owed is being collected. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4886211.1653324657!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 23, 2022, 17:51
Committee indicates tax could be applied to as many as 137,000 properties countrywide
![Green Party leader Eamon Ryan. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Green Party leader Eamon Ryan. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4883320.1652990484!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 20, 2022, 03:00
Green Party is divided on issue, which could lead to members voting against Government
![Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said “They have strong views and they are entitled to that, but we manage it in our way”. File photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said “They have strong views and they are entitled to that, but we manage it in our way”. File photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4882892.1652981669!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 19, 2022, 12:11
Minister plays down suggestions the Government had been weakened
![There was recognition in the party that the National Maternity Hospital issue is particularly sensitive for Neasa Hourigan and Patrick Costello. File photograph: PA There was recognition in the party that the National Maternity Hospital issue is particularly sensitive for Neasa Hourigan and Patrick Costello. File photograph: PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4882109.1652893579!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 18:15
Neither Hourigan nor Costello in favour of Coalition that was formed in summer 2020
![Capel Street, Dublin: The law was introduced last year when Garda said temporary outdoor areas for eating and drinking were not covered by the licensing laws. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Capel Street, Dublin: The law was introduced last year when Garda said temporary outdoor areas for eating and drinking were not covered by the licensing laws. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4880041.1652735349!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 02:00
McEntee seeks extension to help support the hospitality sector recover from pandemic
![Figures published by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday show the annual rate of inflation rose to 7 per cent in April as a result of price hikes in the energy, fuel and grocery sectors. Photograph: iStocl Figures published by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday show the annual rate of inflation rose to 7 per cent in April as a result of price hikes in the energy, fuel and grocery sectors. Photograph: iStocl](/polopoly_fs/1.4878012.1652481971!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 14, 2022, 08:00
Talks to take place to progress Ictu’s claims for higher pay in response to inflation
![Boris Johnson speaks with Team England track and field team leader Kelly Sotherton during a visit to the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Boris Johnson speaks with Team England track and field team leader Kelly Sotherton during a visit to the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Pool/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4877030.1652386913!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 12, 2022, 21:22
Martin says ‘unilateralism flies in face’ of approach that delivered peace process
![Taoiseach Michál Martin: ‘The DUP were straight up. They said that they wanted the protocol resolved before they went into the Executive.’ File photograph: Collins Taoiseach Michál Martin: ‘The DUP were straight up. They said that they wanted the protocol resolved before they went into the Executive.’ File photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4876884.1652371438!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 12, 2022, 17:04
Donaldson not ‘resisting naming ministers’ for Executive because O’Neill to have top post
![A model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins A model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4873289.1652088798!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 9, 2022, 10:31
Two Cabinet members who raised concerns defended project over the weekend
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘The balance between the nationalist vote and the unionist vote hasn’t changed hugely.’ Photograph: Colin Keegan Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘The balance between the nationalist vote and the unionist vote hasn’t changed hugely.’ Photograph: Colin Keegan](/polopoly_fs/1.4872856.1652038635!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 9, 2022, 01:00
Minister counters Sinn Féin claims election result brings Border poll much closer
![Heather Humphreys: she said the current location of the NMH at Holles Street had gone past its sell-by-date, and it was important to ‘move this on now as quickly as we can’. Photograph: Getty Images Heather Humphreys: she said the current location of the NMH at Holles Street had gone past its sell-by-date, and it was important to ‘move this on now as quickly as we can’. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4872874.1652041103!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 8, 2022, 21:12
Naughton says there will be ‘clear protections’ to ensure new NMH has complete operational and clinical independence
![Minister Heather Humphreys, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Anne-Marie Feighery from Feighery Farm’s Beetroot Juice at the Fine Gael agricultural and rural development conference in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Photograph: Douglas O’Connor Minister Heather Humphreys, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Anne-Marie Feighery from Feighery Farm’s Beetroot Juice at the Fine Gael agricultural and rural development conference in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Photograph: Douglas O’Connor](/polopoly_fs/1.4872809.1652034450!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 8, 2022, 19:27
Tánaiste tells conference it is incumbent on society to make sure we have farmers with better and more stable incomes
![A model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins A model of the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent’s campus. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4872474.1651945690!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 7, 2022, 18:48
Minister for Social Protection was one of the Ministers who expressed concern with plan
![Dr Peter Boylan. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dr Peter Boylan. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4870755.1651784388!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 6, 2022, 00:02
Possible extra Oireachtas committee meeting on Thursday may feature Peter Boylan
![The Minister insisted that there were no hidden agendas or motives behind St Vincent’s Hospital’s decision to grant a long-term lease rather than outright ownership of the land to the State. Photograph: Alan Betson The Minister insisted that there were no hidden agendas or motives behind St Vincent’s Hospital’s decision to grant a long-term lease rather than outright ownership of the land to the State. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4870278.1651753818!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 5, 2022, 13:30
‘No guarantee’ that CPO would succeed with 300 year lease, says Donnelly
![The Taoiseach told Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators that ‘the Vatican would be nowhere near’ the new National Maternity Hospital when it moves to a site on the St Vincent’s Hospital campus at Elm Park in Dublin 4. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw The Taoiseach told Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators that ‘the Vatican would be nowhere near’ the new National Maternity Hospital when it moves to a site on the St Vincent’s Hospital campus at Elm Park in Dublin 4. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4869603.1651695597!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 4, 2022, 20:54
Amid concern over Catholic ethos at hospital, Minister says nuns now ‘off the pitch’
![Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4868750.1651611580!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 4, 2022, 01:00
Student contributions, currently capped at €3,000 per year, set to be gradually reduced
![The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has been invoked in a Russian broadcast simulating attacks on the ‘British Isles’. Photograph: Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service via AP The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has been invoked in a Russian broadcast simulating attacks on the ‘British Isles’. Photograph: Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service via AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4868520.1651649634!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 18:17
‘I think it reflects a mindset that is worrying and not in touch with reality,’ says Martin
![The National Maternity Hospital is due to relocate to the St Vincent’s hospital campus. The National Maternity Hospital is due to relocate to the St Vincent’s hospital campus.](/polopoly_fs/1.4868183.1651612098!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 12:08
Minister for Health indicates best course of action to allow all to see details of arrangements
![‘It is really overstating it saying it (the number of annual deaths) is 3,000,” says Dr Colm Byrne. Photograph: Getty Images ‘It is really overstating it saying it (the number of annual deaths) is 3,000,” says Dr Colm Byrne. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4864754.1651173787!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 28, 2022, 20:23
Issue a concern but ‘we need to have accuracy about the figures,” said Dr Colm Byrne
![In a letter to an Oireachtas committee this month, the Minister for Housing disclosed that a proposed Bill to make it more difficult to take judicial review cases in the High Court was not now proceeding but would be subsumed into the wider review being conducted by the Attorney General In a letter to an Oireachtas committee this month, the Minister for Housing disclosed that a proposed Bill to make it more difficult to take judicial review cases in the High Court was not now proceeding but would be subsumed into the wider review being conducted by the Attorney General](/polopoly_fs/1.4864733.1651179211!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 28, 2022, 19:50
Move part of wider reform of legal aspect of planning process being led by AG
![Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, at the Global Ireland Summit: His plans to ban the sale of turf are proving controversial. Photograph: Alan Betson Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, at the Global Ireland Summit: His plans to ban the sale of turf are proving controversial. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4863700.1651096593!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 22:46
Opposition proposal also sought to reduce the cost of home heating fuels
![Nobody knows exactly how much turf is extracted on Irish bogs every year and where it goes. Photograph: iStock Nobody knows exactly how much turf is extracted on Irish bogs every year and where it goes. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4863478.1651080465!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 17:48
Nobody in Coalition parties is under any illusion that Ryan’s proposals a dealbreaker
![A community hub for refugees in south Dublin. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien brought a memo to Cabinet outlining plans to provide longer-term accommodation of refugees from Ukraine. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times A community hub for refugees in south Dublin. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien brought a memo to Cabinet outlining plans to provide longer-term accommodation of refugees from Ukraine. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4862728.1651013745!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- April 27, 2022, 02:00
Each council could be mandated to develop a significant housing centre in their area
![Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien brought a memo to Cabinet outlining plans to provide longer-term accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien brought a memo to Cabinet outlining plans to provide longer-term accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4862702.1651007183!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 01:00
Government plans response to ‘unprecedented demographic crisis’
![Dr Oliver Kinnane told the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment and Climate Action that the actual performance of some of the retrofits did not live up to the NZEB rating. Photograph: iStock Dr Oliver Kinnane told the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment and Climate Action that the actual performance of some of the retrofits did not live up to the NZEB rating. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4862428.1650983295!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 15:29
Findings could mean homes would have to be retrofitted again after 10 years, researchers say
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to protect people’s rights in rural Ireland when it came to turf. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to protect people’s rights in rural Ireland when it came to turf.](/polopoly_fs/1.4862296.1651004369!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 10:59
Robust meeting with Green Party leader calms risk of Coalition rift
![‘He has shown real leadership on Covid and on Ukraine. He is not afraid of the tough and long-term decisions and won’t go down the populist route.’ Photograph: Getty Images ‘He has shown real leadership on Covid and on Ukraine. He is not afraid of the tough and long-term decisions and won’t go down the populist route.’ Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4855963.1650308824!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 19, 2022, 01:00
Views divided on whether Martin would lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election
![Eamon Ryan indicated that those with turbary rights (the right to cut their own banks of turf for domestic use but not to sell it) would be unaffected, but all commercial sales of turf would be banned. Photograph: Getty Images Eamon Ryan indicated that those with turbary rights (the right to cut their own banks of turf for domestic use but not to sell it) would be unaffected, but all commercial sales of turf would be banned. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4855981.1650310650!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 19, 2022, 01:00
Some TDs in constituencies with significant tracts of bog say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns and complaints
![Joe McKeown, president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is applauded by central executive members and delegates at the union’s annual congress in Killarney. Photograph Moya Nolan Joe McKeown, president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is applauded by central executive members and delegates at the union’s annual congress in Killarney. Photograph Moya Nolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4855920.1650306350!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 18, 2022, 19:16
INTO seeks ‘substantial pay uplifts’ as it warns of need to ensure ‘industrial harmony’
![Stephen Donnelly: he said there were costs associated with delays and additional costs in relation to the integration and transfer of the services of three children’s hospitals to the new sites. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Stephen Donnelly: he said there were costs associated with delays and additional costs in relation to the integration and transfer of the services of three children’s hospitals to the new sites. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4855221.1650220911!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 17, 2022, 19:41
War in Ukraine, Brexit, the pandemic and disruption to the global supply chain could all be factors in pushing up costs
![Robert Watt told TCD’s Linda Doyle the €2 million per annum funding would be administered through the Health Research Board. Since the controversy came to light, the board has said it knew nothing about this arrangement. Photograph: Colin Keegan Robert Watt told TCD’s Linda Doyle the €2 million per annum funding would be administered through the Health Research Board. Since the controversy came to light, the board has said it knew nothing about this arrangement. Photograph: Colin Keegan](/polopoly_fs/1.4853961.1650047941!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 16, 2022, 04:00
Serious questions cloud secretary general’s unusual decision to spend lots of State money
![Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: It is hard to make sense of his claim around ‘competitive funding’ or any notion of competition, given he already promised TCD €2 million each year. Photograph: Collins Photos Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: It is hard to make sense of his claim around ‘competitive funding’ or any notion of competition, given he already promised TCD €2 million each year. Photograph: Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4852819.1649947231!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Family
- April 15, 2022, 18:00
Secretary general Robert Watt “ring-fenced” €2 million per annum to TCD to support Holohan’s new role
![The row over Eamon Ryan’s decision to ban the commercial sale of turf runs along the same division lines as just about every other dispute the Greens have been involved in over the past 20 years. Photograph: Getty Images The row over Eamon Ryan’s decision to ban the commercial sale of turf runs along the same division lines as just about every other dispute the Greens have been involved in over the past 20 years. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4853183.1650013611!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 15, 2022, 01:00
Decision to ban the commercial sale of turf is portrayed as an attack on rural Ireland and its way of life by middle-class city ty(...)
![Secretary general at the Department of Health Robert Watt: Senior Government sources say his decision to offer €2 million a year to TCD without reference to others, plus the fact the HRB was not informed, would be a focus of the review. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Secretary general at the Department of Health Robert Watt: Senior Government sources say his decision to offer €2 million a year to TCD without reference to others, plus the fact the HRB was not informed, would be a focus of the review. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4853158.1649969278!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 14, 2022, 21:49
Deal linked to Tony Holohan’s secondment leaves serious questions, Pearse Doherty says
![Michael McGrath: ‘The HRA hours have been in place for almost nine years now, and the Government is appreciative of the contributions made by all public servants throughout this time.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Michael McGrath: ‘The HRA hours have been in place for almost nine years now, and the Government is appreciative of the contributions made by all public servants throughout this time.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4853121.1649965616!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 14, 2022, 20:38
Public service workers in certain grades will no longer have to work extra hours stipulated by the Haddington Road Agreement
![Robert Watt makes no apology for his part in the Holohan TCD secondment process. File photograph: Collins Robert Watt makes no apology for his part in the Holohan TCD secondment process. File photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4852119.1649887727!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 22:49
Mandarin defends decision not to tell Minister that Holohan would retain €187,000 salary
![aoiseach Micheal Martin after a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Photograph: Alan Betson aoiseach Micheal Martin after a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4852025.1649875561!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 19:46
Most Ukrainians will go to dormitory-style facilities as other options exhausted, Taoiseach tells colleagues
![It is estimated that some 8,000 homes are currently in Fair Deal. Photograph: iStock It is estimated that some 8,000 homes are currently in Fair Deal. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4852020.1649877756!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 19:34
Nursing home residents to pay State 40% of income from renting out home instead of 80%
![Dáil chamber: change constitutes an increase of a minimum of nine seats on the current Dáil which has 160 TDs. Photograph: Alan Betson Dáil chamber: change constitutes an increase of a minimum of nine seats on the current Dáil which has 160 TDs. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4851933.1649869008!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 17:56
Proposal approved for seat range between 169 and 179 to reflect population growth
![Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan set out a robust defence of his decision to ban the sale of turf from next September. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan set out a robust defence of his decision to ban the sale of turf from next September. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4851873.1649864026!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 16:29
Policy change provokes strong opposition in the west and midlands
![Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe after a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe after a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4851801.1649860481!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 15:34
Reduction of 4.5% in VAT will offset scheduled increase in carbon tax, Donohoe says
![The NESC report has called for increased investment in infrastructure, including the all-island energy network. Photograph: Getty Images The NESC report has called for increased investment in infrastructure, including the all-island energy network. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4851203.1649791243!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 12, 2022, 20:20
NESC finds there is significant support for an all-island approach to the big economic, social, environmental and wellbeing questi(...)
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar told reporters on Tuesday that any move to alleviate cost increases based on borrowing now might require additional taxation in the future. File photograph: Dominic McGrath/PA Wire Tánaiste Leo Varadkar told reporters on Tuesday that any move to alleviate cost increases based on borrowing now might require additional taxation in the future. File photograph: Dominic McGrath/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4851143.1649791873!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 12, 2022, 19:15
Additional measures on inflation set to be approved by Cabinet
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured at the launch of a new report from the National Economic and Social Council - Shared Island: Shared Opportunity – at Dublin Castle on Tuesday. Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured at the launch of a new report from the National Economic and Social Council - Shared Island: Shared Opportunity – at Dublin Castle on Tuesday.](/polopoly_fs/1.4851013.1649778163!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 12, 2022, 16:42
‘There can be no connection between advertising sponsorship and editorial control’ he says
![Leo Varadkar: ‘What we want to avoid is the fool’s paradise of using borrowed money to help people with the cost of living.’ Photograph: Damien Storan/PA Wire Leo Varadkar: ‘What we want to avoid is the fool’s paradise of using borrowed money to help people with the cost of living.’ Photograph: Damien Storan/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4850886.1649769659!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 12, 2022, 14:21
Temporary VAT reduction planned on gas and electricity but not on car fuel or heating oil
![‘ I find the entire situation that we are in regrettable,’ Taoiseach Micheal Martin said. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos ‘ I find the entire situation that we are in regrettable,’ Taoiseach Micheal Martin said. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4850843.1649793849!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 12, 2022, 13:30
‘There should have been more transparency about this from the outset,’ Martin says
![Robert Watt’s report to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is due to be considered by the Government. File photograph: The Irish Times Robert Watt’s report to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is due to be considered by the Government. File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4850124.1649711662!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 11, 2022, 17:26
State chief medical officer would have continued to get department salary of €187,000
![‘Research undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency also demonstrates that the contribution of peat to air pollution levels is significant,’ said the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Eamon Ryan. File photograph: Getty ‘Research undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency also demonstrates that the contribution of peat to air pollution levels is significant,’ said the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Eamon Ryan. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4850092.1649706710!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 11, 2022, 17:04
Opposition TD claims move by Ryan will hit families producing non-commercially
![Prof Holohan’s salary will be in excess of regular pay scales for academic professors at the university. File photograph: Julien Behal Prof Holohan’s salary will be in excess of regular pay scales for academic professors at the university. File photograph: Julien Behal](/polopoly_fs/1.4847554.1649366032!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 22:01
CMO also reveals own role in development of his new academic job
![Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s address to a joint sitting of the Oireachtas was the first given by the leader of a country under attack by another country, with parts of its territory under occupation. Photograph: Oireachtas TV/PA Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s address to a joint sitting of the Oireachtas was the first given by the leader of a country under attack by another country, with parts of its territory under occupation. Photograph: Oireachtas TV/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4846983.1649314461!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 7, 2022, 08:00
Inside Politics: Ukrainian leader’s speech to Oireachtas was unadorned and powerful
![Dr Tony Holohan: ‘It is important that my successor feels fully empowered and enabled to undertake the role as they see fit.’ Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Dr Tony Holohan: ‘It is important that my successor feels fully empowered and enabled to undertake the role as they see fit.’ Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4847071.1649329241!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 7, 2022, 06:00
Donnelly was only made aware on Tuesday that Holohan’s TCD post was a secondment
![Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses Australian federal parliament via video link on March 31st, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Photograph: Martin Ollman/Getty Images Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses Australian federal parliament via video link on March 31st, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Photograph: Martin Ollman/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4845959.1649229112!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 6, 2022, 08:12
Inside Politics: Ukrainian president will be 22nd person to address joint sitting of Houses
![Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney attended a commissioning ceremony of the 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers Class at Collins Barracks in Dublin on Tuesday. Photograph: Tom Honan Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney attended a commissioning ceremony of the 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers Class at Collins Barracks in Dublin on Tuesday. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4845478.1649183558!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 18:55
Minister says he would like to have seen latest sanctions mooted for Russia go further
![Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks via a video link to the Romanian parliament in Bucharest on Monday. The Ukrainian president is due to address the Joint Houses of the Oireachtas on Wednesday. Photograph: EPA Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks via a video link to the Romanian parliament in Bucharest on Monday. The Ukrainian president is due to address the Joint Houses of the Oireachtas on Wednesday. Photograph: EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4845050.1649142083!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 08:01
Inside Politics: Modest proposal to increase carbon tax cuts little ice with Opposition or public
![A spokeswoman for Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan pointed out on Monday that the carbon tax increases due at the end of April on home heating would amount to rises of no more than €1.40 a month on a gas bill and €1.50 a month on home heating oil. Photograph: iStockPhoto A spokeswoman for Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan pointed out on Monday that the carbon tax increases due at the end of April on home heating would amount to rises of no more than €1.40 a month on a gas bill and €1.50 a month on home heating oil. Photograph: iStockPhoto](/polopoly_fs/1.4844642.1649109476!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 04:45
Political fallout from move could be very damaging to Coalition, say senior figures
![The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has responsibility for the new €8 billion package announced in February to improve insulation standards in Irish homes. Photograph: Alan Betson The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has responsibility for the new €8 billion package announced in February to improve insulation standards in Irish homes. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4844608.1649104723!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 04:05
SEAI to outline challenge of getting half million Irish homes to B2 standard by 2030
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ‘Every conceivable pressure’ has to be put on Russia to stop the war. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ‘Every conceivable pressure’ has to be put on Russia to stop the war. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4844545.1649103891!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 01:00
Government to back fifth EU sanctions package as Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes –
![Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy (centre) in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv: ‘We know thousands of people have been killed and tortured with extremities cut off, women raped, children murdered.’ Photograph: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy (centre) in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv: ‘We know thousands of people have been killed and tortured with extremities cut off, women raped, children murdered.’ Photograph: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4844578.1649105245!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- April 5, 2022, 01:00
Russia denies atrocities and accuses Kyiv of staging images of dead civilians
![Russian ambassador Yuriy Filatov was invited to attend Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s address to the joint Houses of the Oireachtas Russian ambassador Yuriy Filatov was invited to attend Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s address to the joint Houses of the Oireachtas](/polopoly_fs/1.4844582.1649103665!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 4, 2022, 21:09
Yuriy Filatov was invited to Oireachtas sitting on Wednesday morning
![An independent community law centre and charity, developed this series of simple infographics, tailored for schools and community organisations. Illustration: Eoin Whelehan An independent community law centre and charity, developed this series of simple infographics, tailored for schools and community organisations. Illustration: Eoin Whelehan](/polopoly_fs/1.4842095.1648819228!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- April 2, 2022, 06:00
Research project finds marginalised groups are being ignored and seeks to engage them
![Ivana Bacik’s mother Rina Bacik congratulates her daughter after she was confirmed as new Labour Party leader. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Ivana Bacik’s mother Rina Bacik congratulates her daughter after she was confirmed as new Labour Party leader. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4835165.1648131021!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 24, 2022, 13:20
New party leader’s challenge is formidable and winning more seats will be her acid test, writes Harry McGee
![Micheál Martin will attend the summit having completed Covid isolation in Washtington. Photograph: Alan Betson Micheál Martin will attend the summit having completed Covid isolation in Washtington. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4835032.1648106048!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 24, 2022, 07:14
Leaders gather to discuss next steps in response to ongoing war in Ukraine
![Climate risks such as flooding have the potential to pose uneven impacts, a new report has found. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Climate risks such as flooding have the potential to pose uneven impacts, a new report has found. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4834573.1648119132!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 24, 2022, 01:30
Landmark study says such groups tend to be excluded from debates despite bearing brunt of impacts
![Minister for the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers has approved €400,000 each year over the next three years for the initiative. Photograph: iStock Minister for the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers has approved €400,000 each year over the next three years for the initiative. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4835047.1648108872!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 24, 2022, 01:00
Initiative will allow disadvantaged students to experience Gaeltacht life
![Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressing members of Congress virtually at the US Capitol in Washington DC last week. Photograph: Sarah Silbiger/Reuters/Bloomberg Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressing members of Congress virtually at the US Capitol in Washington DC last week. Photograph: Sarah Silbiger/Reuters/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4834460.1648066686!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 18:35
Agreement reached between Irish and Ukrainian officials for proposed date, sources say
![A net fall in income could materialise in the region of 2 per cent, or €1,300 per annum for a household. Photograph: iStock A net fall in income could materialise in the region of 2 per cent, or €1,300 per annum for a household. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4833999.1648019920!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 07:04
Inside Politics: Inflation in Irish economy expected to surge to 8.5%, highest since 1980s
![Eirgrid’s chief executive told an Oireachtas committee that wind farms on the east and southeast coast were already being developed or were in the planning phase. Photograph: iStock Eirgrid’s chief executive told an Oireachtas committee that wind farms on the east and southeast coast were already being developed or were in the planning phase. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4833538.1647977428!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 19:30
Target would bring State close to 80% renewables mark contained in action plan
![Senator Regina Doherty was one of a number of Fine Gael TDs and Senators who posted comments on social media following a heated exchange between Pearse Doherty and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Dáil on February 1st. Photograph Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times Senator Regina Doherty was one of a number of Fine Gael TDs and Senators who posted comments on social media following a heated exchange between Pearse Doherty and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Dáil on February 1st. Photograph Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4833377.1647967087!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 16:38
Regina Doherty said she was retracting claim that Pearse Doherty encouraged others to break the law
![Even the Taoiseach’s detractors would feel sorry for him, with Martin appearing at the White House only as an image on a television screen. Photograph: Al Drago/Bloomberg Even the Taoiseach’s detractors would feel sorry for him, with Martin appearing at the White House only as an image on a television screen. Photograph: Al Drago/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4833058.1647935268!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 06:53
Inside Politics: When it looked like sunshine was breaking through, another crisis hit
![Roderic O’Gorman supplied figures that show there were 6,273 asylum seekers in the system last month, a 4.5 per cent increase over the total (6,004) at the end of 2020. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Roderic O’Gorman supplied figures that show there were 6,273 asylum seekers in the system last month, a 4.5 per cent increase over the total (6,004) at the end of 2020. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4832471.1647886269!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 21, 2022, 18:11
Arrival of Ukrainian refugees could affect State’s plan to end accommodation system
![Sinn Féin’s Claire Kerrane: ‘We are now in a very, very, very different situation in relation to the conflict that’s there in Ukraine.’ Photograph: Dara MacDónaill/The Irish Times Sinn Féin’s Claire Kerrane: ‘We are now in a very, very, very different situation in relation to the conflict that’s there in Ukraine.’ Photograph: Dara MacDónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4827485.1647370308!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 15, 2022, 12:59
Martin alleges party deleted material from website to avoid review of position on Russia
![Raising of Ukrainian flag at Fingal County Hall Mayor watched by Ivan and Maria Matvichuk who arrived from Nikolaev, Ukraine on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times. Raising of Ukrainian flag at Fingal County Hall Mayor watched by Ivan and Maria Matvichuk who arrived from Nikolaev, Ukraine on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.4827607.1647365638!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 15, 2022, 07:06
One third of new arrivals are being accommodated in hotels
![People from Ukraine wait to board buses that will take them to nearby Przemysl shortly after their arrival in Poland at the Medyka border crossing on March 4th. Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty People from Ukraine wait to board buses that will take them to nearby Przemysl shortly after their arrival in Poland at the Medyka border crossing on March 4th. Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4826292.1647253765!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 14, 2022, 09:52
Need for a constant but small ‘speedy presence there on the ground’, says Cathal Berry
![Petrol pump politics have returned as a central feature in domestic political discourse over the past 18 months as energy prices have risen. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Petrol pump politics have returned as a central feature in domestic political discourse over the past 18 months as energy prices have risen. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4824501.1647015889!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 12, 2022, 04:00
A relatively modern phenomenon in Ireland – petrol pump politics – has kicked in
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said EU countries close to Russia are concerned about where Russian president Vladimir Putin might go after Ukraine. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said EU countries close to Russia are concerned about where Russian president Vladimir Putin might go after Ukraine.](/polopoly_fs/1.4824704.1647029045!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 11, 2022, 20:05
Leaders likely to discuss additional security co-operation at formal summit in Brussels
![Micheal Martin at the Palace of Versailles where he acknowledged that there is no end in sight to a war that is having a profound impact on the wider continent. Photograph: Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty Images Micheal Martin at the Palace of Versailles where he acknowledged that there is no end in sight to a war that is having a profound impact on the wider continent. Photograph: Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4824695.1647028309!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 11, 2022, 19:51
Bloc must act at time that world is becoming more polarised, argues Taoiseach in France
![Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4824386.1647012139!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 11, 2022, 13:35
Minister for Finance says pace of growth will slow following outbreak of war in Ukraine
![France’s President Emmanuel Macron greets Micheál Martin at the Palace of Versailles on Thursday. Photograph: Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty Images France’s President Emmanuel Macron greets Micheál Martin at the Palace of Versailles on Thursday. Photograph: Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4823860.1646943657!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 10, 2022, 20:20
‘Ukrainian crisis has really changed the world order’ says Micheál Martin at summit
![Fuel prices displayed at a Circle K service station on Glasnevin Avenue in Dublin. A cut in the excise duty on fuel has been announced by the Government. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Fuel prices displayed at a Circle K service station on Glasnevin Avenue in Dublin. A cut in the excise duty on fuel has been announced by the Government. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4822888.1646863259!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 9, 2022, 22:01
Dáil votes for excise duty cut but Opposition TDs say reductions are not enough
![Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the bombing by Russia of a maternity hospital was shocking. Photograp: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the bombing by Russia of a maternity hospital was shocking. Photograp: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4822859.1646862038!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 9, 2022, 21:09
Martin says Government wished to cut fuel prices more but was constrained by EU laws
![Angus Robertson is cabinet secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture and was formerly leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) group of MPs in Westminster. File photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Angus Robertson is cabinet secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture and was formerly leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) group of MPs in Westminster. File photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4822807.1646856345!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 9, 2022, 20:05
Angus Robertson says independent Scotland would remain a member of Nato after departing UK
![Minister for Justice Helen McEntee secured approval from Cabinet colleagues on Tuesday to seek the necessary backing from the Oireachtas to extend the list of EU crimes to include hate crime and hate speech. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Justice Helen McEntee secured approval from Cabinet colleagues on Tuesday to seek the necessary backing from the Oireachtas to extend the list of EU crimes to include hate crime and hate speech. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4821795.1646775134!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 9, 2022, 00:00
Nine month stay sought on SF Bill on sums collected by schools in voluntary contributions
![Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said about 2,200 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland so, about two-thirds of whom are living with relatives or family members. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said about 2,200 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland so, about two-thirds of whom are living with relatives or family members. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4821727.1646768533!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 8, 2022, 19:42
State obliged to accommodate at least 40,000 as some two million have now fled Ukraine
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s comments come ahead of a meeting of European leaders next week. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s comments come ahead of a meeting of European leaders next week. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4818775.1646424284!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 5, 2022, 01:41
Micheál Martin says discussions around Ireland and Nato are ‘for another day’
![People fleeing Ukraine to Poland by train on Friday. If the war continues, Ireland will be expected to host 2 per cent of those forced to leave the country. Photograph: Martin Divisek/EPA People fleeing Ukraine to Poland by train on Friday. If the war continues, Ireland will be expected to host 2 per cent of those forced to leave the country. Photograph: Martin Divisek/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4818684.1646417072!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 4, 2022, 18:04
Those who have arrived to date have generally had family or other connections here
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Mya and Zara Akinsowon, both aged 8 from Baldoyle, Co Dublin, at Government Buildings where details of the Census on April 3rd were revealed. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Mya and Zara Akinsowon, both aged 8 from Baldoyle, Co Dublin, at Government Buildings where details of the Census on April 3rd were revealed. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4817522.1646340707!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 3, 2022, 13:51
Two million forms will be distributed to Irish households to be filled out on April 3rd
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin expects ‘high numbers’ of refugees from Ukraine to come to Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Taoiseach Micheál Martin expects ‘high numbers’ of refugees from Ukraine to come to Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4817476.1646309830!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 3, 2022, 12:17
Taoiseach says the ‘continuing barbaric attack’ on people of Ukraine is ‘shocking’
![Alan Kelly resigning his position as Labour Party leader at Leinster House on Wednesday evening. Photograph: Alan Betson Alan Kelly resigning his position as Labour Party leader at Leinster House on Wednesday evening. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4816816.1646253448!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 2, 2022, 20:37
Leader nicknamed ‘AK-47’ took no prisoners and bristled with unconcealed ambition
![Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has promised to legislate for the review’s major findings by the end of 2022. File photo. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has promised to legislate for the review’s major findings by the end of 2022. File photo.](/polopoly_fs/1.4815412.1646159642!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 1, 2022, 17:00
Cabinet approves 300-page review brought to Government by Minister for Justice
![Minister for Justice Helen McEntee received Cabinet approval for the report into Ireland’s defamation laws on Tuesday. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for Justice Helen McEntee received Cabinet approval for the report into Ireland’s defamation laws on Tuesday. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4815511.1646158972!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 1, 2022, 17:00
Stratospheric sums in damages have been awarded in Irish courts
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ‘I can understand the anger of people, and of our public representatives towards Russia and towards Russian representatives in Ireland.’ Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ‘I can understand the anger of people, and of our public representatives towards Russia and towards Russian representatives in Ireland.’ Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4814174.1646078995!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- February 28, 2022, 09:26
Cutting diplomatic ties ‘always the last resort’ in conflict situations, says Martin
![Ukrainian tanks moving towards the front line with Russian forces in the Lugansk region of Ukraine. Photograph: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian tanks moving towards the front line with Russian forces in the Lugansk region of Ukraine. Photograph: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4812118.1645807111!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- February 26, 2022, 01:00
Saying you are always opposed to a military response in all circumstances is a difficult argument to make
![People take shelter in Vokzalna metro station in Kyiv on the morning of February 24th, 2022. Photograph: Daniel Leal/ AFP via Getty Images People take shelter in Vokzalna metro station in Kyiv on the morning of February 24th, 2022. Photograph: Daniel Leal/ AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4810981.1645738953!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 24, 2022, 08:40
Russia’s attack on Ukraine ‘immoral and outrageous’, says Taoiseach
![The independence monument on Maidan Square and Hotel Ukraine in Kyiv. Photograph: Pierre Crom/Getty The independence monument on Maidan Square and Hotel Ukraine in Kyiv. Photograph: Pierre Crom/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4810964.1645688696!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- February 24, 2022, 07:50
Inside Politics: Widespread condemnation of Russian aggression in Dáil exchanges
![Of 60,000 votes cast, a little over 1,000 were postal votes, an increase of about 300 compared to the previous general poll in 2016. Of 60,000 votes cast, a little over 1,000 were postal votes, an increase of about 300 compared to the previous general poll in 2016.](/polopoly_fs/1.4810326.1645642481!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- February 23, 2022, 18:55
Investigation revolves around postal votes cast in constituency at 2020 general election