President signs Bill relating to Defence Forces after convening Council of State
Michael D Higgins convened the Council of State on the constitutionality of the bill
Thirty large sites identified for use as asylum-seeker accommodation centres
Majority of the 30 large buildings sourced by the Government to house asylum seekers expected to be large former commercial or office units
Leo Varadkar confirms he will not contest next general election
Former taoiseach says time has come to ‘explore new options and opportunities’
Forensic accountants investigating allegations of ‘significant fraud’ by some hotels housing asylum seekers
State has been winding up contracts with a range of accommodation providers on foot of a decline in the number of Ukrainians seeking protection here
Tighter regulation of English language schools on way to sideline ‘rogue’ operators
Annual fees and contributions mandated to ‘learner protection fund’ to provide for students if schools fail
Senator Róisín Garvey elected as Green Party’s new deputy leader
Rebel backbencher Neasa Hourigan loses out on position in narrow vote
Five Fine Gael politicians compete for shot at Dáil seat vacated by Coveney
Unsuccessful European Election candidate John Mullins pledges to move home to Cork South Central constituency if he is selected to run for the party
Dublin’s public transport links can act as ‘corridors of crime’, FF TDs say
Call for dedicated gardaí for public transport and a zero-tolerance approach to drug dealing and antisocial behaviour in public
Top housing official to step down early in blow to Government plan
Bob Jordan, chief executive of The Housing Agency, had a five year deal but will step down in September
Humphreys to seek budget funding for roll-out of hot meals to all primary schools
Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe reject criticism from fiscal watchdog of Coalition’s plan for €8.3bn package of extra spending and tax measures
Simon Coveney stepping aside is part of a major changing of the guard in Irish politics
Former tánaiste’s move adds to the challenge facing Simon Harris ahead of the next general election
Simon Harris ‘happy’ for John McGahon to seek Fine Gael nomination despite court fine for assault and battery
Taoiseach spoke as he marked the appointment of Nikki Bradley to the Seanad in place of Regina Doherty
Simon Coveney confirms he will not contest next general election
Former tánaiste announces decision to leave politics after more than 25 years
No shortage of loose ends for Coalition as summer break beckons
For Bills that do not make it over the line before the election, Opposition will target Government for not fulfilling commitments
Ivana Bacik tells Keir Starmer time to prepare for Irish unity referendum
Republic’s Labour leader also calls on British prime minister to follow Irish lead and recognise Palestinian statehood