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ieExplains: What has caused the standoff between the Rotunda hospital and health minister?
ieExplains: What has caused the standoff between the Rotunda hospital and health minister?
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has given a Monday evening deadline for the Rotunda to explain why publicly contracted doctors are offering private maternity services

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Irish migration
ieExplains: What is the EU Migration Pact, and can Ireland opt out?
Ireland officially opted into the pact in June 2024 and, in the intervening two years, the Government has been adopting legislation to enact the pact. But what is it?

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Beauty in solarium.
ieExplains: Why sunbeds are under scrutiny — and could face a total ban
As the Government considers restricting commercial sunbeds, health experts are pushing for a full ban as a Category 1 carcinogen

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Spring weather May 25th 2026
ieExplains: What is a heat dome? The phenomenon breaking temperature records across Europe
Meteorologists warn prolonged extreme heat could pose serious health risks across Ireland and large parts of Europe

Tue, 26 May, 2026

ieExplains: Why signing up to Irish Examiner newsletters is a good idea
ieExplains: Why signing up to Irish Examiner newsletters is a good idea
If you want the best of the Irish Examiner across a range of topics delivered straight to your inbox at a time that suits you then read on.

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

Ireland to vote
ieExplains: Everything you need to know about the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
Voters in two constituencies will head to the polls this week to elect new TDs to the Dáil

Thu, 21 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations
RTÉ: What is the financial scandal facing the broadcaster? 
Senior RTÉ executives face a fresh grilling by the Oireachtas media committee today after their meeting with the media minister yesterday. Here's why

Wed, 20 May, 2026

US Trump China Pomp
ieExplains: Trump and Xi meeting in China — five key issues on the table
It is nearly 10 years since the US president made a state visit to China, and Iran, Taiwan, trade, AI and drugs look set to dominate

Wed, 13 May, 2026

The Navigator Thames Oil Storage Depot As Oil Prices Dive
Explainer: What is Opec, and what happens now that UAE has left
The UAE’s exit on May 1 after six decades of membership is the culmination of years of tension with Opec leader Saudi Arabia, both over oil output policy and competition for regional political influence

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?
ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?
Below are some of the measures deployed so ‌far by European Union governments since the disruption caused by the Middle Eastern conflict

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: Building and renting out modular cabins
ieExplains: Building and renting out modular cabins
Government pressing ahead with plans to allow people to build modular cabins in their back gardens without planning permission

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: What is a no-confidence motion and how does it work? 
ieExplains: What is a no-confidence motion and how does it work? 
While no-confidence motions are common political tools, they virtually never succeed in bringing down a government in the Dáil

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel
ieExplains: Why is the US threatening to block Iranian ports and how would it work?
Threat has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?
ieExplains: What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?
With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

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ieExplains: Would a new assessment process cut waiting lists for dermatology treatment?
Health watchdog Hiqa last week published advice for a national system connecting GP patients with hospitals to assess patients with skin conditions

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

NASA Artemis Moonshot Countdown
ieExplains: How Nasa's Artemis II moon mission will unfold
Artemis ‌II is designed to pave the way for future missions aimed at returning astronauts to the lunar surface later this decade

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Donald Trump
ieExplains: Trump’s order to limit mail-in voting — does he have the authority?
Critics say ‘election integrity’ plan to compile national voter list is unconstitutional and will be blocked by the courts

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

When are the clocks going forward?
When are the clocks going forward?
Brighter days are coming 

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Stryker cyberattack Q&A: Who is responsible and why was the Cork-based company targeted?
Stryker cyberattack Q&A: Who is responsible and why was the Cork-based company targeted?
The Stryker cyber attack could be seen as a logical continuation of Iranian reprisals, causing havoc with an important American multinational

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Use of mobile payment apps rising
ieExplains: Irish banks launch Revolut rival — What is Zippay and how do I get it?
The new mobile payments app was launched by Bank of Ireland, AIB, and PTSB on Monday 

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
ieExplains: Why has Britain's former prince Andrew been arrested – and what happens now?
Mountbatten-Windsor, who was a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, is in custody as police search addresses

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

ieExplains: What are the new drone flight restrictions in Cork and why are they coming into effect?
ieExplains: What are the new drone flight restrictions in Cork and why are they coming into effect?
Beginning this week, the majority of drone operators will have to apply to Cork air traffic control two days before they intend to fly a drone over Cork City

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

ieExplains: What was said at the HSE's World Cancer Day webinar?
ieExplains: What was said at the HSE's World Cancer Day webinar?
Exercise or physical activity can help reduce cancer risks, and every single move counts, a free HSE webinar marking World Cancer Day has heard.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein
ieExplains: What have we learned from the newly released Epstein files?
Latest documents indicate high-profile figures continued friendships with financier after child sex abuse convictions

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

ieExplains: What is the triple lock — and why the Government wants to abolish it
ieExplains: What is the triple lock — and why the Government wants to abolish it
The Government plans to remove UN approval from overseas troop deployments, reshaping Ireland’s long-standing defence and neutrality framework

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?
ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?
Here is everything you need to know about why storms are named, how a name is chosen, and who we share names with

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why Elon Musk can’t buy Ryanair despite his online jibes
ieExplains: Why Elon Musk can’t buy Ryanair despite his online jibes
Despite online bravado, strict EU ownership rules mean Elon Musk cannot buy or control Europe’s largest airline

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved
ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved
Vote on the key trade agreement comes down to the wire

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why has US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuela’s president?
ieExplains: Why has US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuela’s president?
Trump’s unprecedented capture of Nicolás Maduro follows months of military campaign and years of strained relationship

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: What do employers need to know about pension auto-enrolment as registration opens? 
ieExplains: What do employers need to know about pension auto-enrolment as registration opens? 
Businesses across the country being asked to register in advance of January 1, 2026

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

ieExplains: What to do if you find yourself in a Revolut fraud
ieExplains: What to do if you find yourself in a Revolut fraud
The banking app warns customers to never share their password, passcode, PIN, selfie, or one-time passcode (OTP) with anyone else, even if they claim to be from Revolut or another financial institution

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

ieExplains: Access to cash is guaranteed under new laws
ieExplains: Access to cash is guaranteed under new laws
In September, the value of total cash withdrawals from Irish ATMs stood at €1.09bn. The average withdrawal stood at €150.49.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Detail of cow muzzle.
ieExplains: What is bluetongue and should farmers be worried? 
Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, goats deer, llamas and alpacas.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

ieExplains: Breaking down the promises in Government's new housing plan
ieExplains: Breaking down the promises in Government's new housing plan
The Government has now decided to move away from the yearly figures, with opposition parties accusing it of attempting to dodge accountability if it had ended up underperforming

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Air traffic control delays
ieExplains: Ryanair's boarding pass rules are changing. Here's what you need to know
From Wednesday, November 12, Ryanair is getting rid of paper and moving to a 100% digital boarding pass model

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Looking back on the way out
ieExplains: What does a housing order for poultry mean?
All owners of poultry and captive birds are to adhere to a compulsory housing order which will be implement from Monday, November 10, as directed by the Department of Agriculture

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Fintechs Illustrations
ieExplains: What is Raisin Bank and is it safe?
Is Raisin Bank's new starter account offering 3.1% interest too good to be true?

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

ieExplains: What the potential PTSB sale means for you and your mortgage
ieExplains: What the potential PTSB sale means for you and your mortgage
The State is the majority owner of the bank

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

ieExplains: What Fastway receivership means for its workers and parcels
ieExplains: What Fastway receivership means for its workers and parcels
The company has 50,000 packages and parcels awaiting delivery

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

ieExplains: When do the clocks change and why must I still do this every year?
ieExplains: When do the clocks change and why must I still do this every year?
Here's what you need to know about when and why the clocks are going to change

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
ieExplains: What happens if Jim Gavin wins the presidency after dropping out?
Jim Gavin’s withdrawal came too late to remove his name from the ballot, meaning he could still legally win

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Irish Budget 2026
What Budget 2026 means for you — welfare boosts, new housing funds, and tax changes 
Budget 2026 delivers major spending boosts for welfare, housing, and health, alongside new taxes on fuel, vapes, and cigarettes

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
ieExplains: Will Jim Gavin's name stay on the presidential election ballot paper?
The former Dublin football manager dropped out of contention late on Sunday night

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

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