This week, we heard Michael Healy-Rae's explosive Radio Kerry interview — but we also heard Claire Byrne's Newstalk show where new TD Daniel Ennis brought hope and positivity beyond dynasties

In its watered-down bill, the Government has shown economics trumps humanity when it comes to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank

The Department of Social Protection has acknowledged change to the jobseeker's allowance and other payments is needed but it will be years before a new system to benefit families is introduced

Both the Government and opposition seem to be blinded by short-term thinking and solutions, writes Elaine Loughlin

Instead of spending an afternoon highlighting the dedication of our nurses, our politicians could do the job they are elected to carry out

Midleton residents are already warning of delays to flood barriers, while melting roads in Cork have caused consternation. So why is climate change so far down the Dáil's agenda?

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael had long been eyeing each other with growing distrust, long before Simon Harris and James Lawless blew up the discord over student fees

Trump’s administration is using visa policy as a political weapon — and Irish students may be the next casualties

Warnings about catastrophic infrastructure failures are now impossible to ignore — even the quietest experts are raising their voices

With no clear frontrunner and all parties hesitating, the presidential race risks becoming a political last-minute scramble