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Russian ambassador says McEntee proposal to board sanctioned vessels is ‘piracy’
Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters
As rain teems down, it’s revealed councillors tried to zone flood-prone sites for development
Inside Politics: Government accused of prioritising tourism over housing
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
Gerry Hutch acts as script consultant for show about ‘alleged crimes’
Plus: Fianna Fáil hits the road, Ireland at the cleaner end of corruption index, and ‘startling’ number of passports stolen
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Europe’s wary leaders to meet Trump officials at Munich Security Conference
Despite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representatives
Army chaplain who forgave attacker awarded distinguished service medal
Three Defence Forces members also awarded for rapid response and bravery during attack on Father Paul Murphy
Naval Service to outsource ship maintenance due to technician shortage
Civilians from naval firm, most likely from outside State, will carry out almost all repairs and upkeep
Michael Healy-Rae’s win leaves questions about Government’s zeal for ending homelessness
Inside Politics: preferred pronouns in schools, and incentives for immigrants to join the Defence Forces
‘How does education need to evolve to support children?’: Convention invites public to speak up
Public invited to have their say into how education system needs to evolve
Citizenship for military personnel could be fast-tracked
Proposals under consideration similar to system operating in the United States
Several Irish citizens detained by Ice in US sought official help, says Government
Taoiseach says he will raise concerns about treatment of undocumented Irish with Donald Trump in Washington
Eight Defence Force members under investigation or went to court accused of sexual offences
Another six faced accusations of sexual assault within the military in 2025
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere
‘I was so terrified’: How domestic abuse victims are becoming homeless
The housing crisis, underreporting of numbers and confusion over local authority housing rules mean those fleeing violence risk homelessness
Trade talks and visas could be used as leverage by US in EU tech regulation row
Helen McEntee says she told Trump administration EU legislation is aimed at protecting consumers
McEntee signals openness to US military equipment as part of Ireland’s defence agenda
Minister stresses importance of resolving bilateral differences during Washington trip
Civilian courts have convicted 27 serving members of Defence Forces
There are 23 cases of current Defence Force members appearing before the civil courts
Deportations of Irish citizens from US rose 330%, Dáil hears
Labour’s Duncan Smith says US homeland security should be asked for details of all Irish held by Ice
Schools to tell parents how much is collected in voluntary contributions and how money is spent
Minister to bring to Cabinet proposals for new statutory charter to strengthen accountability in schools
Tech giants are victims of ‘harassment’ by Irish and EU regulators, US Congress panel claims
European Commission describes claims as ‘pure nonsense’ as Trump administration campaigns against social media regulation
McEntee ‘doesn’t see’ Ireland joining Donald Trump’s Board of Peace
Micheál Martin did not rule out possibility of Ireland’s involvement in the body last week
Plan to take part in €90bn EU loan to Ukraine a ‘move away’ from neutrality, Dáil hears
Pearse Doherty says majority of proposed funding is clearly intended ‘for military purposes’
St Patrick’s Day trips: See which countries Ministers are visiting this year
Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump
Secondary students to learn more about ‘brutal reality’ of Holocaust
Government to provide €100,000 to the Auschwitz Birkenau Foundation to support its education programme
Dyslexia in the classroom: ‘It was like asking a fish to climb a tree’
An advocate says teaching in a way more suited to dyslexic students would have broad benefits for others as well
Cabinet to approve plans for abolition of the triple lock
The ‘triple lock’ requires UN approval to send Irish troops on peacekeeping missions
Trump’s Board of Peace a ‘complete oxymoron’ due to Putin presence, says Harris
Simon Harris does not see any scenario in which Ireland would join Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace
Global trade developments to shape Government’s St Patrick’s Day schedule
‘We must focus on what is within our control,’ Minister says before Government Trade Forum meeting
Minister intervenes in Spanish cancer patient’s European case amid concerns over impact on Irish medical negligence cases
Involvement comes due to concern court judgment could cause an increase in Irish medical negligence cases
Peace in our time? With Trump you never know
The US president has climbed down over Greenland, for now, but the spat has exposed fundamental weakness in the EU
Say what you like about Helen McEntee, but she’s no Trump – she hasn’t lost the plot
TDs brave a leaky Dáil roof for a chance to comment on the Codswalloper-in-Chief
Address by President Catherine Connolly cancelled after husband falls ill
In speech circulated to diplomats, President warns against policy of ‘might is right’ in global affairs
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