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<p>Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said she believed Bessborough is an issue 'as much about now as then'. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

munster

Sinn Féin urges Taoiseach to ringfence funding to purchase Bessborough

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald: 'This cannot become a game of passing responsibility, passing liability, between central Government and Cork County Council'

<p>Donna Harper, who lost her 14-year-old daughter Leona in the Creeslough explosion, said a lack of public inquiry was "absolutely devastating." Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos </p>

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Creeslough families to meet Micheál Martin amid calls for explosion inquiry

<p>German chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to members of the media at Farmleigh House as Micheál Martin looks on with what seems to be a quizzical air — as well he might, as the Taoiseach's translation headset had failed. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

politics

Lost without translation: 300 extra civil servants hired but Taoiseach left with failing headset

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

news

Taoiseach to express solidarity with victims of Berlin Pride attack during meeting with chancellor

Labour leadership

comment-analysis

Changing faces: Maintaining Ireland's relationship with Britain's prime minister

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

spotlight

'Hopefully this will end at some point': Taoiseach sees a miracle amid the war in Ukraine

Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

Politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link

Taoiseach announces additional €125m in support for Ukraine as discussions focus on sanctions and the Aughinish Alumina investigation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Budget 2027: €1.5bn in tax cuts, and ministers must 'prioritise' if they seek to increase spending

Budget 2027: €1.5bn in tax cuts, and ministers must 'prioritise' if they seek to increase spending

Jack Chambers tells departments 'real trade-offs and prioritisation will be required' as 'there’s less available across Government next year than there was last year'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support

Visit to Ukraine includes meetings with political leaders, humanitarian organisations and the Irish community during Ireland's EU Presidency

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Spring Economic Statement

Government set to agree to €8.5bn package for Budget 2027

Tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers are due to unveil the summer economic statement on Wednesday

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

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Government raises e-scooter age limit to 18 but delays decision on full ban

New measures include mandatory helmets, high-visibility clothing and future licensing requirements as ministers consider a possible nationwide ban.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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Government leaders to meet over future of e-scooters

Discussions to take place as a number of retailers recently moved to delist non-compliant models from storefronts

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on

After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on

Mary Donovan says Government intervention offers hope, but families still need answers about missing children from Bessborough

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Government willing to support State purchase of Cork's Bessborough site, says Taoiseach

Government willing to support State purchase of Cork's Bessborough site, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said the historically significant site should be treated with respect and all future options carefully considered

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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E-scooter ban: What are the current rules and what could change in Ireland?

The Government is weighing an outright ban as concerns grow over child injuries, enforcement and the effectiveness of current regulations

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

'We were a great trio one time,' Micheál Martin tells Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan

With speculation always rife around his next steps, perhaps the Taoiseach might be considering an ambassador of Cork role

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Cross-party Cork politicians call on Government to acquire former Bessborough mother and baby home lands

Cross-party Cork politicians call on Government to acquire former Bessborough mother and baby home lands

Cross-party representatives want the former institution preserved as a site of national conscience following approval for a housing development

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Louise Burne: Bill Kenneally victims deserve more than words from the State

Louise Burne: Bill Kenneally victims deserve more than words from the State

Bill Kenneally, from a powerful family with deep Fianna Fáil roots, abused his position of power as a basketball coach

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

DENIS SCANNELL

Taoiseach says Bessborough CPO is 'not a straightforward' option

Taoiseach and Holly Cairns clash in the Dáil over plans to develop apartments on the former Bessborough site

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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Taoiseach says he is 'leaning towards' e-scooter ban amid safety concerns

Government is examining tighter regulations after concerns over public safety, criminal activity and serious injuries involving e-scooters

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

'Societal response' required to fight epidemic of violence against women, says Taoiseach

'Societal response' required to fight epidemic of violence against women, says Taoiseach

The murder of US-born mother-of-one Jamey Carney in Killarney brings the number of women who died violently in 2026 to eight

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Irish Examiner view: International speeches are only one measure of leadership

Irish Examiner view: International speeches are only one measure of leadership

Ireland has earned international respect because it has often been willing to articulate uncomfortable truths. That should not be taken for granted

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach to co-ordinate 'essential' Fermoy weir repair project

Taoiseach to co-ordinate 'essential' Fermoy weir repair project

Micheál Martin has warned that the project may go over a projected cost of €6m

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street

High amount of children's injuries prompts call from Taoiseach for 'fundamental review' of e-scooters

The Oireachtas Transport Committee heard that helmet use should be made compulsory but that children should not be on e-scooters

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald

Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin leader hits out at Micheál Martin amid Government opposition to her party's bill on preparing for Irish unity

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Rare shout of 'Mayo for Sam' in European Parliament as Taoiseach reminded of Cork defeat

Rare shout of 'Mayo for Sam' in European Parliament as Taoiseach reminded of Cork defeat

A Dutch MEP is backing Mayo after his country was paired with the western county during Ireland's EU Presidency

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Micheál Martin criticises EU for failing to pressure 'increasingly extreme' Israel government

Taoiseach addresses European Parliament on Tuesday amid criticism over presidency programme and for 'embracing the militarisation agenda'

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach travels to Strasbourg to outline Ireland's priorities for EU presidency

Taoiseach travels to Strasbourg to outline Ireland's priorities for EU presidency

It is expected that Micheál Martin will focus on Ireland's three priorities for its EU presidency: Competitiveness, values, and security

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Taoiseach suggests Cork's Tyndall Institute could help protect undersea cables

Speaking alongside European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Friday, Mr Martin said Ireland’s maritime security is 'extremely important'

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Von der Leyen says Israeli West Bank settlements are 'utterly unacceptable' during Cork visit

European Commission president says sanctions proposals remain on the table as Ireland begins its six-month EU Presidency

Listen | Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Nationalising Aughinish is not being discussed – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was speaking ahead of welcoming Ursula von der Leyen and the EU College of Commissioners to Cork — and in the wake of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Dublin yesterday

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency

Taoiseach pledges steadfast support for Ukraine during Ireland's EU Presidency

Taoiseach says Ireland will press for tougher sanctions on Russia and advance Ukraine's EU accession negotiations

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Government must make the case for increased defence spending, says Taoiseach

Government must make the case for increased defence spending, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says Irish people do not see defence spending in the same way as countries which border Russia

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine

Ukraine's EU bid can continue during war, Taoiseach says as Ireland begins European presidency

Taoiseach also says Ireland will push for an EU-wide age verification system and trade measures during its presidency

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

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Fuel excise duty cuts will stay in place for a further month

Due to expire on July 31, the cuts to excise duties on petrol and diesel will continue until the end of August

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach questioned by inquiry into handling of covid pandemic

Taoiseach questioned by inquiry into handling of covid pandemic

Inquiry into handling of covid pandemic will be concluded before end of 2026, says Micheál Martin

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Darragh O’Brien insists he has given Fianna Fáil leadership no thought

Darragh O’Brien insists he has given Fianna Fáil leadership no thought

Monday's 'Irish Examiner' revealed that a majority of the parliamentary party believe Micheál Martin should step down at the end of this year

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

'We like Micheál Martin, but he’s got to go': Why TDs want Fianna Fáil's leader to step down

'We like Micheál Martin, but he’s got to go': Why TDs want Fianna Fáil's leader to step down

That’s the conflicted feeling about the party leader expressed by many of the 51 Fianna Fáil TDs, MEPs, and senators who spoke to the ‘Irish Examiner’

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Who is in the running to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?

Who is in the running to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?

The Irish Examiner spoke to 51 of the 70 members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party and a majority want to see a change of leadership immediately after the EU presidency. But who could replace Micheál Martin as leader?

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

Micheál Martin should step down this year, say Fianna Fáil TDs, MEPs, and senators

A solid majority of parliamentary party members tell the 'Irish Examiner' Mr Martin should quit after Ireland's EU presidency — with Jim O’Callaghan and Dara Calleary frontrunners to take his place

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

Results of investigation into whether Limerick plant is contributing to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine awaited, Taoiseach says

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Financial scam: Taoiseach accent red flags missed as viewers watch video without sound

Financial scam: Taoiseach accent red flags missed as viewers watch video without sound

Taoiseach urges extra care online after he himself was used in the latest scam financial scam video

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach pushed on public inquiry into Creeslough explosion

Their families are meeting Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on Wednesday

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Frustration in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Martin and Harris set to back Sinn Féin abortion bill

The Dáil has debated Sinn Féin's bill which seeks to remove the three-day reflection period that a woman must wait between seeking an abortion and accessing the service

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Middle East conflict

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to back Sinn Féin bill removing three-day abortion waiting period

Free vote for Government TDs as legislation advances to remove mandatory delay before accessing abortion care.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

Canadian prime minister takes aim at Trump with impression during Mayo homecoming

Mr Carney and Mr Trump have repeatedly clashed since Mr Carney took office last year, with Trump threatening to make Canada America’s 51st state.

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

Carney calls for stronger Canada-Ireland partnership amid global uncertainty

The relationship between Ireland and the US is one which is well chronicled. From songs and stories to a guaranteed hooley in the White House every March, few doubt the depth of the cultural, economic and political links across the Atlantic.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Vatican City

Taoiseach: Bill Kenneally’s actions were reprehensible but report found no Fianna Fáil cover-up

Commission report examines failures in handling abuse allegations and raises questions about responses by State agencies

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing

Taoiseach tells Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson to ‘butt out’ of Belfast tensions

Taoiseach says online commentary from outside Ireland is fuelling tensions following days of unrest in Belfast

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026