![The negotiations could cover areas such as pay, economic and taxation policy and issues such as housing and childcare. Photograph: iStock The negotiations could cover areas such as pay, economic and taxation policy and issues such as housing and childcare. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4884969.1653122578!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 21, 2022, 03:00
Such an agreement could trade pay restraint from unions for tax cuts and better services
![UK foreign secretary Liz Truss says the aim is not to scrap the protocol completely. Photograph: Marco Bertorello / AFP via Getty UK foreign secretary Liz Truss says the aim is not to scrap the protocol completely. Photograph: Marco Bertorello / AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4884103.1653070381!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 21, 2022, 01:00
Within Belfast, Brussels, London and Dublin, politicians get to grips with the protocol problem
![Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis currently has sole responsibility for calling a Border poll. File photograph: Neil Hall/EPA Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis currently has sole responsibility for calling a Border poll. File photograph: Neil Hall/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4884040.1653063998!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- May 21, 2022, 01:00
Such a move should be part of a general re-examination of Belfast Agreement
![The British ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston said the British Government wanted a version of the protocol that was ‘more sustainable’. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times The British ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston said the British Government wanted a version of the protocol that was ‘more sustainable’. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4884049.1653139418!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 20, 2022, 17:35
‘The world itself has changed’ since deal was signed, says ambassador in Ireland
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to the media at the Grand Central Hotel, during his visit to Belfast Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to the media at the Grand Central Hotel, during his visit to Belfast Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4884209.1653076430!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 20, 2022, 09:52
DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI protocol, Donaldson tells Martin in Belfast
![The Stormont building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. File photograph: Mark Marlow/EPA The Stormont building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. File photograph: Mark Marlow/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4883391.1653000531!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 20, 2022, 03:00
UK government breaching agreement would ‘put everybody in a bad space’, Coveney says
![Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond told an Ireland’s Future event at Westminister that a Border poll could conceivably be held in the next decade. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond told an Ireland’s Future event at Westminister that a Border poll could conceivably be held in the next decade. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4882218.1652903470!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 20:51
Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill demands clarity on criteria for calling poll on unification
![In the Dáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was highly critical of the British move to depart from the Stormont House agreement on dealing with the legacy of the Troubles. Photograph: Collins In the Dáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was highly critical of the British move to depart from the Stormont House agreement on dealing with the legacy of the Troubles. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4881363.1652822282!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 18, 2022, 01:00
Taoiseach accuses Johnson of abandoning agreements to pursue domestic political goals
![“We don’t want to nix it, we want to fix it and we will work with our EU partners to do it,” Boris Johnson said. Photograph: Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP “We don’t want to nix it, we want to fix it and we will work with our EU partners to do it,” Boris Johnson said. Photograph: Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4881190.1652821878!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- May 17, 2022, 13:27
EU has ‘significant concerns’ about UK’s intention to change the protocol. Sefcovic says
![British prime minister Boris Johnson: ‘To have the insurance we need, we need to proceed with a legislative solution at the same time.’ Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire British prime minister Boris Johnson: ‘To have the insurance we need, we need to proceed with a legislative solution at the same time.’ Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4880136.1652735012!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 17, 2022, 01:00
Johnson insists post-Brexit deal will not be scrapped but ‘fixed’ after visit to North
![Sinn Féin Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill, President of the partyŽin the Republic Mary Lou McDonald and Conor Murphy speak to the media after meeting Boris Johnson at Hillsborough Castle. Photograph: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press Sinn Féin Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill, President of the partyŽin the Republic Mary Lou McDonald and Conor Murphy speak to the media after meeting Boris Johnson at Hillsborough Castle. Photograph: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press](/polopoly_fs/1.4880012.1652738376!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 16, 2022, 11:43
Nbody satisfied with Northern Ireland protocol and it must change, says British PM
![Officials said last night that Taoiseach Micheál Martin would visit Northern Ireland next Friday for meetings with the party leaders, including Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of the DUP. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision Officials said last night that Taoiseach Micheál Martin would visit Northern Ireland next Friday for meetings with the party leaders, including Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of the DUP. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision](/polopoly_fs/1.4877950.1652470003!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 14, 2022, 01:01
Evidence is growing of beneficial impact of Northern Ireland protocol, says Micheál Martin
![Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has accused the DUP of ‘punishing the public’ and ‘holding society to ransom’: ‘The DUP have failed on day one.’ Photograph: Paul Faith Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has accused the DUP of ‘punishing the public’ and ‘holding society to ransom’: ‘The DUP have failed on day one.’ Photograph: Paul Faith](/polopoly_fs/1.4877991.1652474320!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 14, 2022, 01:00
British PM and Taoiseach to try break logjam while EU angry over London protocol threat
![Boris Johnson says he might scrap the protocol to preserve the Belfast Agreement; the truth is that nobody in Dublin believes he cares a fig for the agreement. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/PA Wire Boris Johnson says he might scrap the protocol to preserve the Belfast Agreement; the truth is that nobody in Dublin believes he cares a fig for the agreement. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4877795.1652458157!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- May 14, 2022, 01:00
Boris Johnson trying to exploit North’s peace process for his own political purposes
![Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald during a Sinn Féin press conference at Parliament Buildings in Belfast after Sinn Féin became the largest party at Stormont. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald during a Sinn Féin press conference at Parliament Buildings in Belfast after Sinn Féin became the largest party at Stormont. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4877657.1652451367!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 13, 2022, 22:30
The goal of two Sinn Féiners leading two governments on the island now seems closer
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘Don’t forget this treaty was designed and ratified and agreed by the British government under this prime minister.’ Photograph: Rebecca Black/PA Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney: ‘Don’t forget this treaty was designed and ratified and agreed by the British government under this prime minister.’ Photograph: Rebecca Black/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4877413.1652434998!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 13, 2022, 10:43
Britain over-riding NI protocol would be ‘anti-democratic’, Simon Coveney says
![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
![British prime minister Boris Johnson speaking during the first day of a debate on the queen’s speech, in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Photograph: Jessica Taylor/AFP via Getty Images British prime minister Boris Johnson speaking during the first day of a debate on the queen’s speech, in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Photograph: Jessica Taylor/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4875047.1652246102!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 11, 2022, 01:00
Individuals will have to co-operate with commission for reconciliation and information
![Prince Charles delivered the queen’s speech on Tuesday because Queen Elizabeth was experiencing ‘episodic mobility problems’. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Prince Charles delivered the queen’s speech on Tuesday because Queen Elizabeth was experiencing ‘episodic mobility problems’. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Pool/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4874671.1652187267!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- May 10, 2022, 11:55
Boris Johnson spoke to Taoiseach in advance of the speech in a call that featured disagreements
![DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson holds a press conference following talks with NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis at Stormont on Monday. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson holds a press conference following talks with NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis at Stormont on Monday. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4873869.1652119645!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 10, 2022, 01:00
With elections done, negotiations are set to crank up, but there is little trust in Johnson
![The North’s first minister in waiting Michelle O’Neill arrives at Stormont buildings with her Sinn Féin party members on Monday. Photograph: Mark Marlow/EPA The North’s first minister in waiting Michelle O’Neill arrives at Stormont buildings with her Sinn Féin party members on Monday. Photograph: Mark Marlow/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4873968.1652182949!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 10, 2022, 01:00
Sinn Féin leader warns UK against using North as bargaining chip in talks with EU
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the transition as ‘an important moment to demonstrate that in a fragmented political system we can have continuity in Government’. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the transition as ‘an important moment to demonstrate that in a fragmented political system we can have continuity in Government’. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4871414.1651851038!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- May 7, 2022, 01:00
The big changeover in the Taoiseach’s office later this year may bring more uncertainty
![DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson speaks to the media after being elected for the Lagan Valley constituency. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson speaks to the media after being elected for the Lagan Valley constituency. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4871563.1651862727!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 6, 2022, 19:47
View from Dublin: Period of wound-licking might occur before DUP re-enters Executive
![Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis: ‘The protocol is causing problems in civic society, it’s causing problems with the Good Friday [Belfast] Agreement. Our duty to the people of Northern Ireland is to resolve those issues.’ Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis: ‘The protocol is causing problems in civic society, it’s causing problems with the Good Friday [Belfast] Agreement. Our duty to the people of Northern Ireland is to resolve those issues.’](/polopoly_fs/1.4870672.1651776675!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 5, 2022, 19:51
Downing Street claims Northern Ireland protocol is damaging Belfast Agreement
![New National Maternity Hospital planned for the St Vincent’s hospital campus, at Elm Park. Photograph: Dave Meehan New National Maternity Hospital planned for the St Vincent’s hospital campus, at Elm Park. Photograph: Dave Meehan](/polopoly_fs/1.4869613.1651697476!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 5, 2022, 03:21
Ministers intend to use two-week delay to reassure concerned TDs, sources say
![Donegal TD Joe McHugh has announced he will retire when the current Dáil is dissolved. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Donegal TD Joe McHugh has announced he will retire when the current Dáil is dissolved. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4869182.1651690805!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 4, 2022, 11:27
Donegal TD indicates intention to retire from politics when current Dáil is dissolved
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4867645.1651512666!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 03:00
Martin says Belfast Agreement might have to be reworked ‘in fullness of time’
![Cost of fertiliser has rocketed as a result of the war in Ukraine. Photograph: Alan Betson Cost of fertiliser has rocketed as a result of the war in Ukraine. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4867670.1651515313!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 3, 2022, 01:00
Ministers to be asked to approve €55m scheme for farmers who grow silage
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: said that there is ‘an emerging generation that wants politics to work for them’ in Northern Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson Taoiseach Micheál Martin: said that there is ‘an emerging generation that wants politics to work for them’ in Northern Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4867739.1651521141!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- May 3, 2022, 00:00
Micheál Martin also criticises Sinn Féin for sloganeering and ‘lack of substance’
![The creation of more than 5,000 new higher education places in the past two years led to a drop of about 30 per cent in the number of school-leavers opting for PLC courses. Photograph: iStock The creation of more than 5,000 new higher education places in the past two years led to a drop of about 30 per cent in the number of school-leavers opting for PLC courses. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4867689.1651561373!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- May 3, 2022, 00:00
Proposal for extra third level funding and fee cuts to be considered by Cabinet
![One respondent said ‘if Covid-positive patients did not want to move to the Covid ward they were left in their own rooms on non-Covid wards’. Photograph: Getty Images One respondent said ‘if Covid-positive patients did not want to move to the Covid ward they were left in their own rooms on non-Covid wards’. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4866990.1651468877!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- May 2, 2022, 00:00
‘Betrayed’ healthcare staff forced to share equipment such as goggles
![The Citgywest Hotel and conference centre. It is already being used as a reception centre. File photograph: The Irish Times The Citgywest Hotel and conference centre. It is already being used as a reception centre. File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4866961.1651435254!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 1, 2022, 21:00
Refurbished council homes will be given to people already waiting on social housing lists
![Guy Verhofstadt said MEPs must ‘fight hard’ to ensure that the proposals be turned into the ‘reforms that the EU needs’. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Guy Verhofstadt said MEPs must ‘fight hard’ to ensure that the proposals be turned into the ‘reforms that the EU needs’. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4866965.1651429628!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 1, 2022, 19:27
Conference on the Future of Europe’s 325 recommendations will now go to EU leaders
![‘The days of burning turf – in significant quantities at least – are numbered; everyone knows it.’ Photograph: Alan Betson ‘The days of burning turf – in significant quantities at least – are numbered; everyone knows it.’ Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4865638.1651248006!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- April 30, 2022, 01:00
Political system only beginning to grasp scale of changes decarbonising economy and society entail
![Green Party leader Eamon Ryan fronts up for the Government today, with turf again expected to take centre stage at Leaders’ Questions. Photograph: Alan Betson Green Party leader Eamon Ryan fronts up for the Government today, with turf again expected to take centre stage at Leaders’ Questions. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4864197.1651130630!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 28, 2022, 08:24
Inside Politics: Turf continues to dominate exchanges in Leinster House
![Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4863602.1651095326!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 20:44
NUJ secretary says defamation action could have ‘chilling effect on press freedom’
![David Frost said he was surprised the EU was resisting British demands to thoroughly renegotiate the protocol. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty David Frost said he was surprised the EU was resisting British demands to thoroughly renegotiate the protocol. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4863553.1651084721!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 19:39
Former Brexit negotiator for UK says Belfast Agreement under threat as a result
![A spokesman for Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said ‘the EU remains fully committed to working with the UK . . . following the chaos caused by Brexit.’ A spokesman for Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said ‘the EU remains fully committed to working with the UK . . . following the chaos caused by Brexit.’](/polopoly_fs/1.4863508.1651080646!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 18:31
Minister to discuss NI protocol after British signals of law to shelve parts of mechanism
![Eamon Ryan met with angry backbenchers from both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Eamon Ryan met with angry backbenchers from both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4863039.1651042044!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 07:47
Inside Politics: Inevitable that Government will water down proposals – but won’t set aside completely
![Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4862666.1651003113!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 27, 2022, 05:00
Political opponents and many in media perceive an attempt to muzzle criticism of party
![Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has taken legal action against RTÉ. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has taken legal action against RTÉ. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4862313.1650987543!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 26, 2022, 11:59
Action part of growing trend by Sinn Féin to use courts against claims they say are false
![The Dáil resumes today for the long summer term, which will see TDs at Leinster House until mid-to-late July. Photograph: Alan Betson The Dáil resumes today for the long summer term, which will see TDs at Leinster House until mid-to-late July. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4862236.1650958746!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 26, 2022, 08:39
Inside Politics: Government must assess whether it is making progress on key issues
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar: it is one thing for him to be disqualified from office as a result of being charged with a criminal offence; it would be quite another for him to be disqualified because the DPP cannot deliver a decision in time. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Tánaiste Leo Varadkar: it is one thing for him to be disqualified from office as a result of being charged with a criminal offence; it would be quite another for him to be disqualified because the DPP cannot deliver a decision in time. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4861658.1650910781!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 25, 2022, 19:27
If no DPP decision by end summer then Varadkar issue will become live political matter
![Asked if they agreed that the Government ‘should further cut taxes on electricity and fuel to help people deal with cost-of-living increases’, 93 per cent said they agreed Asked if they agreed that the Government ‘should further cut taxes on electricity and fuel to help people deal with cost-of-living increases’, 93 per cent said they agreed](/polopoly_fs/1.4854050.1650093725!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 16, 2022, 01:00
Vast majority say they are affected by rising costs, Irish Times/Ipsos poll finds
![Among workers currently working remotely some or all of the time, most expect to continue to work from home some of the time, the poll found. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA Wire Among workers currently working remotely some or all of the time, most expect to continue to work from home some of the time, the poll found. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4853893.1650041310!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 16, 2022, 01:00
Pandemic has changed working habits permanently, Irish Times/Ipsos poll indicates
![Younger voters are much more likely to oppose restrictions, older voters are more likely to be worried about Covid. Photograph: Patrick Bolger/Bloomberg Younger voters are much more likely to oppose restrictions, older voters are more likely to be worried about Covid. Photograph: Patrick Bolger/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4853879.1650041150!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 16, 2022, 01:00
Irish Times/Ipsos poll finds 80% of voters believe Government handled pandemic well
![French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen: Her victory would shatter brittle western unity on Ukraine, and put an ally and admirer of Vladimir Putin at the head of a nuclear power and key member of Nato. Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen: Her victory would shatter brittle western unity on Ukraine, and put an ally and admirer of Vladimir Putin at the head of a nuclear power and key member of Nato. Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4853781.1650129986!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- April 16, 2022, 01:00
If Macron loses French presidency, the effect on the bloc and Ireland will be catastrophe
![The Government will almost certainly argue that upgrading Ireland’s military defences, especially naval and air defences, is about self-defence, not taking part in a military alliance. Photograph: Getty Images The Government will almost certainly argue that upgrading Ireland’s military defences, especially naval and air defences, is about self-defence, not taking part in a military alliance. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4853137.1649966955!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 15, 2022, 00:00
Majority of public wants to remain neutral despite wide support for Ukraine, poll shows
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba walking with Ukranian special forces and Garda ERU to lay flowers at a memorial wall in Kyiv on Thursday. Photograph: Department of Foreign Affairs Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba walking with Ukranian special forces and Garda ERU to lay flowers at a memorial wall in Kyiv on Thursday. Photograph: Department of Foreign Affairs](/polopoly_fs/1.4853171.1649970791!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 15, 2022, 00:00
Two-thirds of voters do not want to see any change, Irish Times/Ipsos poll finds
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney will discuss support for tougher EU sanctions against Russia with the Ukrainian government. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney will discuss support for tougher EU sanctions against Russia with the Ukrainian government. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4852081.1649879712!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- April 14, 2022, 06:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs arrives in Ukraine in UN Security Council first
![The State of the Parties: Sinn Féin, 33 per cent (down two); Fianna Fáil, 23 per cent (up three); Fine Gael, 22 per cent (up two); Green Party, 3 per cent (down two); Labour, 4 per cent (no change); and Independents/others, 15 per cent (no change). The State of the Parties: Sinn Féin, 33 per cent (down two); Fianna Fáil, 23 per cent (up three); Fine Gael, 22 per cent (up two); Green Party, 3 per cent (down two); Labour, 4 per cent (no change); and Independents/others, 15 per cent (no change).](/polopoly_fs/1.4852013.1649874477!/image/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.png)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 20:00
Extended period of decline for FG in polls since formation of Coalition has abated
![As well as seeing Fianna Fáil gain by three points to 23 per cent, Taoiseach Micheál Martin enjoys an eight-point jump in his satisfaction ratings to 51 per cent. As well as seeing Fianna Fáil gain by three points to 23 per cent, Taoiseach Micheál Martin enjoys an eight-point jump in his satisfaction ratings to 51 per cent.](/polopoly_fs/1.4852015.1649874745!/image/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.png)
- Politics
- April 13, 2022, 20:00
Analysis: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will be encouraged by slip in support for high-flying Sinn Féin
![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
![‘ 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
![A child arrives on a train from Odesa in Ukraine in Przemysl, Poland. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty A child arrives on a train from Odesa in Ukraine in Przemysl, Poland. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4849487.1649631809!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 11, 2022, 04:30
Large halls with camp beds may have to be used as hotel and B&B space dries up
![Secretary general of the Department of Health Robert Watt is due to present his report to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly on Monday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Secretary general of the Department of Health Robert Watt is due to present his report to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly on Monday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4849473.1649621061!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 11, 2022, 03:55
Senior civil servant’s report expected to say Donnelly was aware of proposed secondment
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin after placing a wreath at the graves of the executed leaders at the Fianna Fáil Easter Rising 1916 Commemoration, at Arbour Hill, on Sunday. Photograph: Damien Eagers Taoiseach Micheál Martin after placing a wreath at the graves of the executed leaders at the Fianna Fáil Easter Rising 1916 Commemoration, at Arbour Hill, on Sunday. Photograph: Damien Eagers](/polopoly_fs/1.4849476.1649624768!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 10, 2022, 21:32
Martin says State should work with other countries to ensure its security
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks at The annual Fianna Fáil Easter Rising 1916 Commemoration will take place at Arbour Hill. Photograph: Damien Eagers Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks at The annual Fianna Fáil Easter Rising 1916 Commemoration will take place at Arbour Hill. Photograph: Damien Eagers](/polopoly_fs/1.4849319.1649605141!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 10, 2022, 15:48
Micheál Martin says he has full confidence in Department of Health secretary general Robert Watt
![Prime minister of Finland Sanna Marin and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Photograph: Kimmo Brandt/EPA Prime minister of Finland Sanna Marin and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Photograph: Kimmo Brandt/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4848303.1649437593!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- April 9, 2022, 01:00
Ireland needs to decide whether it will play a greater role in the defence of Europe
![The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, and the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, during a press conference on the publication of exchequer returns this week at the Department of Finance. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, and the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, during a press conference on the publication of exchequer returns this week at the Department of Finance. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.4848123.1649427150!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 8, 2022, 15:12
Unclear whether talks will focus on new pact or extension to current deal
![Food prices are rising more slowly, but there is concern these increases will continue for some time. File photograph: Getty Food prices are rising more slowly, but there is concern these increases will continue for some time. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4847493.1649358782!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 8, 2022, 01:45
Ministers fear fresh package of supports would soon be overtaken by price increases
![John Callinan faces huge challenges in the international environment, unrest in the North, Dublin’s relationship with London and the legacy of Covid, along with domestic housing and health. John Callinan faces huge challenges in the international environment, unrest in the North, Dublin’s relationship with London and the legacy of Covid, along with domestic housing and health.](/polopoly_fs/1.4845509.1649187154!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 20:33
Diplomacy, decency and fairness will help Fraser replacement tackle challenges ahead
![Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has asked local authorities to identify sites that could be used for temporary or permanent housing as part of efforts to provide accommodation for potentially tens of thousands of people fleeing the Russian attack on Ukraine. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has asked local authorities to identify sites that could be used for temporary or permanent housing as part of efforts to provide accommodation for potentially tens of thousands of people fleeing the Russian attack on Ukraine. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/ Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4845430.1649184384!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 18:10
Ministers told average of 580 people a day fleeing to Ireland daily due to Russian invasion
![John Callinan photographed with then taoiseach Bertie Ahern in May 2008. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins John Callinan photographed with then taoiseach Bertie Ahern in May 2008. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4845173.1649186570!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 13:04
The dual role makes him the most powerful civil servant in the country
![Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath: Each additional 1 per cent on the public pay bill costs about €250 million in a full year. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath: Each additional 1 per cent on the public pay bill costs about €250 million in a full year. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4844547.1649100683!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 5, 2022, 05:00
Inflation puts unions and members under pressure as conference season looms
![Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath: their calls for caution may go unheeded as leaders throw more money at inflation. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath: their calls for caution may go unheeded as leaders throw more money at inflation. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4842197.1648858582!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- April 2, 2022, 01:00
As costs escalate, political pressure is building on a beleaguered Government
![Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan: Electricity companies may be required to offer their lowest rates to all customers. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan: Electricity companies may be required to offer their lowest rates to all customers. Photograph: Gareth Chaney](/polopoly_fs/1.4841570.1648756421!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- April 1, 2022, 00:40
Government scrambles to alleviate impact of fuel prices and rampant inflation
![Minister for Culture and Media Catherine Martin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Culture and Media Catherine Martin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4841513.1648768199!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 31, 2022, 19:51
Plans were discussed by Minister for Media Catherine Martin and Fianna Fáil senators
![Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan pictured at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS on Thursday. Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan pictured at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS on Thursday.](/polopoly_fs/1.4841388.1648751053!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 31, 2022, 17:00
Proposals around time-of-day-pricing, fuel allowance and ‘helping families with children’
![Minister for Culture and Media Catherine Martin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister for Culture and Media Catherine Martin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4840486.1648670129!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 31, 2022, 01:02
Minister for Culture and Media discusses proposal with Fianna Fáil senators
![Refugees fleeing Ukraine earlier in the month. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Refugees fleeing Ukraine earlier in the month. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4840476.1648669191!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 20:40
Taoiseach signals ‘targeted approach’ to increasing vaccine take-up among refugees
![People who have fled the war in Ukraine in Przemysl in Poland: Irish officials say 14,611 refugees had arrived by Tuesday, with three-quarters needing accommodation. Ireland could have 30,000 arrivals by the end of April. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty People who have fled the war in Ukraine in Przemysl in Poland: Irish officials say 14,611 refugees had arrived by Tuesday, with three-quarters needing accommodation. Ireland could have 30,000 arrivals by the end of April. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4839593.1648641496!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 30, 2022, 01:00
Bill for refugee accommodation, health and education may hit €1.7bn for 2022
![Ukrainian refugees on a bus after it crossed the Ukrainian border into Poland at the Medyka border crossing. Photograph: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP Ukrainian refugees on a bus after it crossed the Ukrainian border into Poland at the Medyka border crossing. Photograph: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4838595.1648498665!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 29, 2022, 04:30
Cost is expected to ‘ramp up significantly’ this year as more arrivals follow the initial cohort of 10,000 refugees
![Cork will lose out on hosting the America’s Cup, which is the most high-profile yachting race in the world. File photograph: iStock Cork will lose out on hosting the America’s Cup, which is the most high-profile yachting race in the world. File photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4838562.1648494370!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 28, 2022, 19:50
Simon Coveney championed the bid for the most high-profile yachting race in the world
![Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on St Patrick’s Day. Photograph: PA Wire Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on St Patrick’s Day. Photograph: PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4836156.1648221750!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- March 26, 2022, 01:00
McDonald and co are presenting a united Ireland as imminent despite the evidence
![Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, addresses lawmakers via video link at the Bundestag in Berlin. Photograph: Liesa Koppitz-Johanssen/Bloomberg Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, addresses lawmakers via video link at the Bundestag in Berlin. Photograph: Liesa Koppitz-Johanssen/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4836452.1648242610!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 25, 2022, 21:11
Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba says ‘Ireland is at the forefront within the EU’
![Us president Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, in Brussels. Photograph: Doug Mills/ The New York Times Us president Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, in Brussels. Photograph: Doug Mills/ The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4836183.1648225269!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 25, 2022, 16:21
Journalists return to vast atrium of Lipsius building for first time in over two years
![Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaking online at a meeting of the European Council. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaking online at a meeting of the European Council. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4835915.1648239560!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 25, 2022, 09:02
Move by Ireland on international crimes is welcomed Ukrainian minister
![US president Joe Biden, French president Emmanuel Macron and British prime minister Boris Johnson at Nato headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/POOL/AFP via Getty Images US president Joe Biden, French president Emmanuel Macron and British prime minister Boris Johnson at Nato headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/POOL/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4835589.1648190264!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 24, 2022, 22:25
Calls from Kyiv for intervention rebuffed but West vows more aid for Ukrainian resistance
![Taoiseach Michael Martin: ‘There can be no moral equivalence around this war. Certain countries need to get off the fence on that.’ Photograph: PA Wire Taoiseach Michael Martin: ‘There can be no moral equivalence around this war. Certain countries need to get off the fence on that.’ Photograph: PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4835521.1648152593!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 24, 2022, 20:09
Martin says Ireland open to further sanctions as he criticises India’s stance
![Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. File photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4835160.1648127403!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 24, 2022, 13:10
Tánaiste says he expcts 5th package of sanctions against Russia
![Hospitals have been advised to cancel elective procedures and focus on critical work, such as cancer care and emergency departments. Photograph: Alan Betson Hospitals have been advised to cancel elective procedures and focus on critical work, such as cancer care and emergency departments. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4835073.1648144403!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 24, 2022, 09:19
Health advice unchanged but calls for public to consider behaviour with regard to masks
![Screengrab from video issued by The White House of the meeting between Micheál Martin and US president Joe Biden, which took place via videolink last week after the Taoiseach tested positive for Covid. Photograph: The White House/PA Wire Screengrab from video issued by The White House of the meeting between Micheál Martin and US president Joe Biden, which took place via videolink last week after the Taoiseach tested positive for Covid. Photograph: The White House/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4834386.1648056219!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 17:11
Taoiseach has two successive negative Covid tests ahead of departure from the US
![Inflation in the Irish economy is expected to surge to 8.5% or even higher in the coming months. File photograph: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg Inflation in the Irish economy is expected to surge to 8.5% or even higher in the coming months. File photograph: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4833682.1647994036!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 23, 2022, 01:00
ESRI says price squeeze will see real incomes fall and lower than expected growth
![Ukrainian refugees Ivan and Maria Matvichuk who arrived from Nikolaev on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Honan Ukrainian refugees Ivan and Maria Matvichuk who arrived from Nikolaev on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4833636.1647984969!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 23, 2022, 01:00
Current supply of accommodation for those fleeing Russian invasion may soon run short
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: he participated in Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting remotely. Photograph: Getty Images Taoiseach Micheál Martin: he participated in Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting remotely. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4833566.1647980503!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 20:21
Micheál Martin remains in Washington after his positive Covid test last week, and is said to be ‘symptom-free and feeling well’
![A young Ukrainian refugee boy, who fled the Russian invasion, at the Dublin Airport reception facility. The centre will act as a one-stop shop with services such as the processing of social protection numbers and help with finding accommodation. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni A young Ukrainian refugee boy, who fled the Russian invasion, at the Dublin Airport reception facility. The centre will act as a one-stop shop with services such as the processing of social protection numbers and help with finding accommodation. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni](/polopoly_fs/1.4833551.1647985002!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 19:57
Officials evaluating potential sites and facilities throughout the country
![Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: ‘We’re not sure if the funding or the distraction of hosting Euro 2028 is really going to benefit grassroots football.’ Photograph: iStock Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: ‘We’re not sure if the funding or the distraction of hosting Euro 2028 is really going to benefit grassroots football.’ Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4833239.1647981409!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 13:59
Cabinet backs Irish and UK effort to host event but costs and benefits will be evalutated
![A woman reads a book to Ukrainian children in a playground at a summer camp, turned into a refugee center in the tiny resort town of Kiten, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Photograph: Nikolay Doychinov/AFP via Getty Images A woman reads a book to Ukrainian children in a playground at a summer camp, turned into a refugee center in the tiny resort town of Kiten, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Photograph: Nikolay Doychinov/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4833112.1647963405!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 22, 2022, 10:37
Government identifies 500 buildings to house those fleeing the war
![US president Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House on March 17th in Washington, DC. Photograph: Erin Scott-Pool/Getty US president Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House on March 17th in Washington, DC. Photograph: Erin Scott-Pool/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4830564.1647626816!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Letters
- March 19, 2022, 01:06
No Oval Office meeting, but Martin used trip to clearly position Ireland with the West
![Handout screengrab from video issued by The White House of the bilateral meeting between Taoiseach Micheal Martin and US President Joe Biden via videolink. Photograph: The White House/PA Wire Handout screengrab from video issued by The White House of the bilateral meeting between Taoiseach Micheal Martin and US President Joe Biden via videolink. Photograph: The White House/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4830407.1647616244!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 18, 2022, 15:01
Micheál Martin had been having the week of his life until disaster struck
![A large crowd gathered in Temple Bar in Dublin on Thursday following the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photograph: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie A large crowd gathered in Temple Bar in Dublin on Thursday following the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photograph: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.4829927.1647553308!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 18, 2022, 01:01
![US President Joe Biden meets virtually with Micheál Martin in the Oval Office on Thursday. Photograph: by Nicholas Kamm / AFP via Getty Images US President Joe Biden meets virtually with Micheál Martin in the Oval Office on Thursday. Photograph: by Nicholas Kamm / AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4829713.1647602048!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 17, 2022, 15:57
Leaders speak of Ukraine and North during St Patrick’s Day event held virtually
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: spoke to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy by telephone on Wednesday. Photograph: Oliver Contreras/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin: spoke to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy by telephone on Wednesday. Photograph: Oliver Contreras/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4828985.1647465313!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 17, 2022, 05:00
Call for foreign fighters to assist in war against Russia taken up by 20 Irish men
![US president Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House on March 17th, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photograph: Erin Scott-Pool/Getty US president Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House on March 17th, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photograph: Erin Scott-Pool/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4829029.1647526157!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 17, 2022, 00:47
Martin was due to meet Biden in Oval Office for traditional Shamrock ceremony
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at a press conference, during his visit to the US for St Patrick’s Day. Photograph: Oliver Contreras/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at a press conference, during his visit to the US for St Patrick’s Day. Photograph: Oliver Contreras/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4828823.1647464373!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 16, 2022, 17:18
Donohoe warns wage demands in pay talks could add to inflationary pressures
![There were 1,081 Covid-19 patients in hospital on Wednesday morning. File photograph: The Irish Times There were 1,081 Covid-19 patients in hospital on Wednesday morning. File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4828454.1647456804!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 16, 2022, 11:33
More than 4,000 healthcare workers off due to Covid amid unprecedented hospital demand
![Due to rising numbers of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland, ‘significant pressure on accommodation in the coming days’ is likely. File photograph: Due to rising numbers of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland, ‘significant pressure on accommodation in the coming days’ is likely. File photograph:](/polopoly_fs/1.4827941.1647379543!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 16, 2022, 05:55
‘There is a capacity point,’ says one Minister, noting growing concern about what to do next