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

Donnelly, despite his billions, cannot spend his way out of the many issues he will be confronted with in the coming months

Catherine Martin will be dragged into the RTÉ debacle whether she likes it or not, writes Elaine Loughlin

Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe may be working together on an overall package of €6.4bn, but this year both men will be acutely aware that they must set themselves apart

The Sinn Féin leader has bounced back, and has spoken frankly about her hysterectomy. But she is also the latest TD whose health issues were the subject of ugly chatter

It was all sunshine and smiles as ministers took a trip to Co Wicklow this week. But it’s set to be a rocky road all the way to Christmas once members of Government get back to their offices in Dublin.