Drowning of two men near Doonbeg described as ‘huge tragedy’
Bodies of anglers recovered from sea by Aran Island Lifeboat following co-ordinated operation on Tuesday
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Rory O’Hanlon, former minister and ceann comhairle, dies aged 92
Taoiseach Micheál Martin praises former Cavan-Monaghan TD’s ‘real commitment to public service’
Deputy Lord Mayor Stephens selected by Fianna Fáil for Dublin Central byelection
Fianna Fáil has not had a TD representing Dublin Central since former taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Price rises part of bleak backdrop to talk of ending US-Israeli war on Iran
Inside Politics: Sinn Féin says Government response made up of ‘half measures’
Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Miriam Lord’s Easter awards: ‘Air raid’ O’Donovan a clear winner of the Sulky Bunny gong
Mammy and Ammi Burke land the Best Easter Egg Hunt prize for their elusive turn
Three councillors to contest Fianna Fáil nomination for Galway West byelection
Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard to stand in May election as Independent candidate
Lemass did not want to keep old divisions alive, Taoiseach says at launch of new book
Sean Lemass, The Lost Memoir by Irish Times journalist Ronan McGreevy is based on a trove of private recordings not made public for 50 years
‘Big ticket’ promises for children ‘yet to materialise’ almost 18 months after election
Children’s Rights Alliance report gives Government a ‘D grade’ on social housing among other issues
Micheál Martin, master of platitudes, steps into Trump’s Oval Office bear pit
Immigration, tariffs, the Irish-US trade imbalance and State’s reputation as pro-Palestinian could derail diplomatic setpiece
Lobbying after politics: The former TDs now working for outside interests
Former politicians involved in such advocacy can exploit vast experience of how Government and politics operate
Government preparing cost-of-living interventions to meet Middle East fallout
Simon Harris underscores support for hospitality VAT cut following comments from Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins
Bigger extensions, dormers, subdivided homes, bike sheds: What planning changes are coming?
Proposals being made to shelve, or ease, requirements for a range of minor works
‘Even if the US president is an idiot ...’ Six lessons from Seán Lemass for today’s politicians
The former Taoiseach recorded a memoir in the 1960s in which he spoke of the lessons he learned from five decades in politics
Michael Healy-Rae: What does ‘Ireland’s wealthiest TD’ own and what is it worth?
Dáil register of members’ interest has drawn attention to Kerry junior minister’s huge property portfolio and State contract to accommodate Ukrainians
Two sections of planned south Dublin greenway dropped
Public consultation shows 48% of people against the project linking Cornelscourt to Cherrywood
After the deluge: How two months of rain affected motorists, flyers, sports clubs and cows
‘It’s been the worst experience we have had weather-wise in the last 30-odd years’
Government open to providing new cost-of-living supports as prices rise, Minister says
Thomas Byrne says Coalition ‘open to examining’ help for households and warns cost of food supplies could also increase
Some gardaí working until age 64 for the first time in history of force
Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, sergeants and inspectors previously 57 years but increased to 62 in 2024
An ‘outrageous’ gender oversight and turmoil for St Patrick’s Day plans
It’s not just stranded tourists and discommoded influencers who have been repatriated, Eoin Hayes has returned to the Dáil
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles
Saying sorry may not be on the agenda, but some serious reflection about State’s behaviour is warranted
Claims electricity grid being opened for privatisation are ‘nonsense’, Oireachtas committee told
Wind and solar groups say 13% and 16% of energy produced in their respective sectors was wasted last year due to grid ‘challenges and congestion’
‘Parents haven’t a clue’: Ireland urged to get young people off ‘toxic’ social media
People Before Profit Bill aims to ban recommender algorithms suggesting content for under 18s
Taoiseach’s Operation Septic Turkey prompts epic levels of fury on Opposition benches
But Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins emerges as unlikely star in Fianna Fáil’s leader’s two hours of need
Ireland has spent the last 70 years unsuccessfully trying to dethrone King Cattle
Mind-blowing documentary on RTÉ shows the parallel planet of Ireland’s cattle monarchy continues to exist
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead
Coalition leaders will not relish Dublin Central and Galway West contests. Just ask Keir Starmer
Nine TDs declared travel to Taiwan in 2025
Trips among declarations by 21 TDs with other destinations including Qatar, the United States and Ukraine
James Ryan: the most influential minister not to have become taoiseach
Michael Loughman’s James Ryan and the Development of Independent Ireland, 1892-1970 is an eminently readable biography of an unjustly neglected politician
Minister for Housing expects rents to fall after recent reform of rules
James Browne said driving supply is ‘only way’ to make renting more affordable
Fianna Fáil’s founding aims haven’t aged well for the party
Unity, a social system offering equal opportunities and fair distribution of land were among them
Sinn Féin councillor Janice Boylan selected to contest Dublin Central byelection
Gillian Sherratt, who gained national prominence as a campaigner for her son, Harvey, was also being considered as a candidate
Ministers clash over funding of League of Ireland astro pitches
McConalogue not in favour of ‘collectively punishing all clubs for criminal behaviour of a few hooligans’
Fianna Fáil gets ready to mark its centenary as it faces uncertain future
Party launches programme to mark its centenary year which will culminate with a special ardfheis in the summer
Palestinians need unified leadership, say Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams
Former leaders questioned in Oireachtas on Irish peace talks and conflict resolution in Middle East
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