The Culture Minister believes the proposed changes to the divorce laws aren't that radical.

A number of new initiatives have been announced today to protect Ireland’s biodiversity.

A meeting between a group of representative artists and management from the Abbey Theatre in Dublin has been described as "a positive and productive first step".

The venue for a speech by Culture Minister Josepha Madigan has had to be moved because of alleged intimidation and the threat of a major protest by pro-life campaigners.

The function of a politician is to represent constituents.

Following the recent spat between Culture Minister Josepha Madigan and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin a few points are worth reflecting on.

Why on earth would a sensible man like Diarmuid Martin try to convince anybody that there isn't a shortage, asks Terry Prone. 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has added his support to the ordination of women as Catholic priests but said he "strongly believes" in the separation of state and church.

Update - 6.38pm: The Culture Minister says there was no cause for the attack on her by the Archbishop of Dublin.

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has responded to comments made by Culture Minister Josepha Madigan that the church needs to embrace change.

The Government’s proposed 12-week access abortion law that it wants to introduce if the Eighth Amendment is removed could be changed to take account of new medical breakthroughs in years to come, an expert has said.

Fine Gael’s referendum campaign will not use official party funds to pay for its pro-choice platform amid concerns from pro-life officials over their membership fees being targeted.

A Government minister has insisted new laws to curb the threat of social media to criminal cases are immediately introduced in the wake of the Belfast rape trial.

Newly appointed Arts Minister Josepha Madigan has contradicted GSOC's controversial decision not to pursue gardai who illegally scrapped penalty points, saying there must be accountability on the issue, writes Political Correspondent, Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.