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

Omar, a “sweet little boy with gentle, gentle eyes” is nine years old. But he keeps those eyes closed for long periods now, willing the images of his mother, father, and twin brother to come into sharp focus in his mind.

Lengthy list of sitting TDs all rumoured to be interested in Europe

In 2021 Irish politicians from across the political spectrum united to become the first EU nation to pass a motion declaring Israel’s actions as “de facto annexation” of Palestinian land.

It will be a slow and difficult task to reach a point where both sides in the conflict can see one another as human again

This constant cultivating and minding of relationships by our Foreign Affairs Minister, it is hoped, will continue to prove successful in protecting Irish citizens trapped in war

Shifts in SF's stance on Palestine, and grassroots protests about them, is among the issues Mary Lou McDonald must manage

Getting the balance right will define the next Dáil, but ultimately that will be decided by the electorate

Michael D Higgins said the EU Commission president 'wasn't speaking for Ireland' when she expressed unqualified support for Israel