For the Social Democrats, the upcoming local elections are equivalent to the difficult second album, writes Elaine Loughlin

The world has received graphic and disturbing snippets from Palestinian journalists in Gaza, who have risked and lost their lives. But there is so much that we simply do not know

As former taoiseach John Bruton is laid to rest today, he leaves behind the legacy of a star-studded Rainbow government that created a rule book on how to run a coalition.

As a general election comes into sharper focus, Leo Varadkar’s party is realising that the seat of power is lot more comfortable than the cold hard benches of opposition.

The Independent TD's more unorthodox leanings may have been met with an eye-roll and a snigger, but observers of the rise of the far right realise he can no longer be dismissed, writes Elaine Loughlin

“We’re sorry for your loss,” said the Government to 14,000 women and their partners who will face the grief of miscarriage this year.

The presence of women in positions of leadership is directly related to increased levels of security and stability and greatly reduces the likelihood of violent conflict emerging

With more than two billion people heading to the polls, 2024 is set to be a record-breaking year, why wouldn't Leo Varadkar want to add a general election into the mix?Starting off in Bangladesh on January 7, the world will see votes held in more ...

Education Minister Norma Foley remains somewhat of an unknown entity to the wider public, who have little sense of the person behind the ministry

The Mahon Tribunal, we hope, cleaned up the dirty practice of developers operating in a cosy relationship with political elites, but this week it came as no surprise to the housing minister that 'bribery' is still at play in our planning system