The IVF scheme is due to come into force this year when the Assisted Reproduction Bill is passed, but there are amendments arising out of international surrogacy law

The policy will see parental orders used to transfer parentage from the surrogate mother to the intended parents

A letter to Foreign Affairs Minister says reopening would be 'completely inappropriate' and 'in conflict with our stated objectives on our support for international human rights, women's rights, and the rule of law'

A growing number of Fine Gael members are extremely uneasy with the move, claiming it gives credibility to a brutal regime in Iran.

The very existence of child poverty can only mean we’ve got our priorities all wrong

An Oireachtas committee was warned that Ireland cannot rely on tech giants to fight such misinformation.

It's clear that the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attempted to improve the gender balance of their Seanad showing, with Fianna Fáil electing three women, and Fine Gael electing four.