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Taoiseach wants expansion of Cabinet to more than 15 seats
Taoiseach wants expansion of Cabinet to more than 15 seats
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that an expansion of the number of Cabinet seats might be needed beyond the constitutionally mandated maximum of 15. The move would necessitate a constitutional referendum.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Public servants must honour contracts amid maternity care row, says Simon Harris
Over 68% of consultants have signed up to a public-only contract, latest HSE figures show

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to Government
Tánaiste praises former junior minister's work while expressing sympathy over the public family dispute

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Electric car purchase incentives
New €5,000 EV scrappage scheme to launch for owners of older petrol and diesel cars
The pilot scheme is designed to encourage motorists to replace older vehicles with new electric models

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Irish Budget 2016
Childcare fees to be capped from September, but minister admits lack of data on parents’ costs
Government pledges further childcare fee reductions despite gaps in data on what families currently pay

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Arsenal WFC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Women's Champions League Final
Ireland will bid to host Women's Champions League final
With the increased popularity of women's and girls’ football in Ireland, the FAI views the Irish bid as standing a good chance of being successful

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister
‘Team Healy-Rae’ still together, says Danny after Michael blames him for Government exit
Danny Healy-Rae rejects suggestions of a family split after Michael accused him of costing Kerry a ministry

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Occupied Territories Bill to be debated in the Dáil next week
Occupied Territories Bill to be debated in the Dáil next week
Will ban trade between Ireland and Israel’s illegal settlements in the West Bank

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Who are the Healy-Raes? The family tree of Kerry's multi-generational political dynasty
S Who are the Healy-Raes? The family tree of Kerry's multi-generational political dynasty
The multi-generational political dynasty continues its influence, with members on Kerry County Council and in Dáil Éireann

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister
Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister
Former minister says his brother’s public criticism of Government leaders undermined their political influence

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
'I lean on disruptors': Transport minister admits to having 'a lot of regard' for Ryanair boss
Darragh O'Brien also said he is now looking at introducing grants to allow households to install batteries to store excess energy generated by renewables

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Malcolm Byrne was stopped by gardaí in Dublin City centre at around 5am on Thursday morning, where he was asked to take a breathalyser test

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

People are holding banner signs while they are going to a demonstration against climate change
Climate change ranks behind housing, healthcare, and cost of living for voters – poll
Irish Examiner Ipsos B&A poll suggests we prioritise living costs, healthcare, and housing ahead of climate issues at elections

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

€7,700 Rolex watch given to ceann comhairle in 2018 is still in storage
€7,700 Rolex watch given to ceann comhairle in 2018 is still in storage
Seán Ó Fearghaíl received the gift from the president of UAE's parliament but handed it over to the Department of the Taoiseach with a request it be auctioned for the Trócaire charity

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Ireland v Israel soccer: 'Six points versus genocide... a bit of perspective'
Sinn Féin and Social Democrats hit out at Government 'hiding behind' FAI in its stance on the controversial fixture between the Republic of Ireland and Israel in October

Sun, 31 May, 2026

HOLLY CAIRNS
Opinion poll: Holly Cairns is most popular party leader 
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald is the second most popular leader with an approval rating of 46, but her party has dropped four points to 21%.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Property
Cork among worst performers as social housing inspections fall far behind Government targets
Just 15,317 social homes have been surveyed nationwide despite ambitious plans to inspect every property

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Justice minister urged to quash speeding fines issued near 'wholly inadequate' signage
Justice minister urged to quash speeding fines issued near 'wholly inadequate' signage
In total, there were 30,599 motorists caught speeding on the N25 in Glenmore, Kilkenny, in one year

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns
Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns
Government insists sanctions on the Limerick alumina plant could have significant economic consequences across the EU

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Domestic violence victims
Four counties have no domestic violence accommodation, new figures reveal
New figures reveal major regional gaps in domestic violence refuge and Safe Home accommodation across Ireland

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Education Feature
Department reopens summer support applications after schools complain about eight-day window
'The real-life consequences of all this is that children with additional needs are now locked out of vital education support this summer,' Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty told the Dáil

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle
Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle
The Fianna Fáil TD will oversee youth justice and law reform following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Thu, 28 May, 2026

By-election candidates faced 'racist, xenophobic and misogynistic' abuse online
By-election candidates faced 'racist, xenophobic and misogynistic' abuse online
Harassment and disinformation were circulated across social media platforms including X, Facebook, and YouTube in the lead-up to polling in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Seanad row erupts over claim Brazilian beef used in school meals
Seanad row erupts over claim Brazilian beef used in school meals
Senators accuse Ciaran Mullooly of 'scaremongering' and demand he withdraw his remarks

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Charity leaders call for Irish EU presidency to focus on sanctions for Israel
Charity leaders call for Irish EU presidency to focus on sanctions for Israel
'The time for turning a blind eye to Israel's heinous crimes is long over', committee told

Wed, 27 May, 2026

'There’s always help and there’s always a solution':  Minister opens up about mental health struggles
'There’s always help and there’s always a solution':  Minister opens up about mental health struggles
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran said he travelled the 'length and breadth' of the country to meet with people who have dealt with depression

Wed, 27 May, 2026

IRISH US
Left-wing parties explore joint candidate for Seanad by-election
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has written to Social Democrats and Green Party chiefs seeking support for an agreed 'left/green woman candidate' following Seán Kyne’s election to Dáil

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Enterprise Roundtable
Suspected social welfare fraud payments hit €29m in 2025, new figures reveal
New figures show the value of suspected social welfare overpayments increased significantly despite a drop in cases

Wed, 27 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Government cannot keep ‘plugging the hole’ in RTÉ funding, says media minister
Media minister Patrick O’Donovan said difficult decisions lie ahead over the future funding and structure of RTÉ

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader clash over Cost of Disability payments
Mary Lou McDonald claimed the Government had made a “cruel decision” in October’s budget that left disabled people €1,400 'worse off'

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Twice as many gardaí as deportees on Government-chartered deportation flight to South Africa
Twice as many gardaí as deportees on Government-chartered deportation flight to South Africa
Eight deportation flights last year cost a total of €2.41m and one of them had twice as many gardaí as deportees on board

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Cabinet meeting
Critical lack of expertise is holding back construction, ministers warned
National Skills Roundtable will provide 'direct insight from employers'

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD Visit Schools in Youghal, Co. Cork.
Fianna Fáil backs bill to remove ban on nuclear energy
Parliamentary party hears that a conversation on nuclear energy was urgent due to the significant energy costs faced by households and businesses

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Government to oppose ban on ads for zero-alcohol drinks
Government to oppose ban on ads for zero-alcohol drinks
Social Democrats want to include 0.0 and low-alcohol brands in curbs on alcohol advertising

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Free accommodation for Ukrainians to be withdrawn by March 2027
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians living in Ireland will be withdrawn by March 2027 and payments will be available to those who return home, the Justice Minister has said.

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Ivana Bacik interview
Tech firms accused of showing ‘contempt’ for Irish workers amid AI-driven job cuts
Ivana Bacik warned thousands of tech workers face uncertainty as companies announce major redundancies across the sector

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Government accused of reneging on State apology to mother and baby home survivors
Government accused of reneging on State apology to mother and baby home survivors
Called for redress schemes to be extended to people who were boarded out and who were in mother and baby homes for less than 180 days

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Israel Palestinians
Government accused of 'dangerous cop-out' in 'hollowed-out' Occupied Territories Bill
Excluding services form the bill 'deeply disappointing' 

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Sean Kyne and Daniel Ennis take seats in Dáil after by-election victories
Fine Gael and Social Democrats celebrate by-election wins as the Dáil returns to its full 174-member complement

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Occupied Territories Bill 'to be in place before July'
Occupied Territories Bill 'to be in place before July'
Helen McEntee will bring the bill prohibiting the importation of goods — but not services — from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Aindrias Moynihan tipped to be new junior agriculture minister
Aindrias Moynihan tipped to be new junior agriculture minister
Cork North-West TD is considered a leading contender for the role left vacant by the shock departure of Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Parties declare almost €300,000 spend on Dublin-Central and Galway-West by-elections
Last week's elections were the in Ireland under new EU rules, which require real-time declaration of spending

Mon, 25 May, 2026

ieExplains: What is the Occupied Territories Bill and why is it in the news?
ieExplains: What is the Occupied Territories Bill and why is it in the news?
The Occupied Territories Bill was first introduced in 2018, but the Government is set to bring it back for debate to the Dáil in the coming weeks

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Galway West by-election
'Selfish' Micheál Martin damaged Fianna Fáil with 'victory lap', TDs claim
It follows abysmal by-election results for Fianna Fáil in the Dublin Central and Galway West competitions, which saw the party failing to reach double-digit first preference votes in either race

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Fine Gael's Seán Kyne comes out on top in perfect political storm
Fine Gael's Seán Kyne comes out on top in perfect political storm
It was a close-run race until the end, with Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas consistently increasing his vote count after count  until the elimination of Fianna Fáil’s Cillian Keane helped Mr Kyne close the gap

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Who is Sean Kyne? All you need to know about Galway's newest TD
Who is Sean Kyne? All you need to know about Galway's newest TD
Now, nearly 18 months to the day after announcing his intention to leave politics, Sean Kyne has regained his Dáil seat and is a TD once again.

Sun, 24 May, 2026

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