At a time of climate emergency, why is Minister Paschal Donohoenot stepping forward enthusiastically to provide insights into how this ongoing challenge is being addressed, asks Dr Catherine Conlon

Justice Minister wants to increase the maximum sentence for assaulting a garda from seven to 12 years

Speaking at an event in his constituency, Darragh O'Brien said that Fianna Fáil will look for measures to ensure that landlords remain in the rental market

New report makes recommendations on how the development of a domestic hydrogen ecosystem can facilitate the production of e-fuels for use in aviation and shipping

Analysis shows EU not on track to double rate by 2030, with construction materials in particular not being used again in the 'circular economy'

It comes as the climate minister previously told the Irish Examiner that future generations will be horrified by fast-fashion

There is that moment when your beloved niece or nephew turns around and offers to buy you a drink at the bar, and you realise the child you still dote on has actually come of age.

As Minister Simon Coveney heralds 'vote of confidence' for Ireland, Government support for the Chinese-based firm is labelled 'tone-deaf' over accusations of worker mistreatment and use of cheap and hazardous materials

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney made his comments at an Oireachtas committee where he was asked about the future of foreign direct investment into Cork as well as other matters

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is to bring forward a comparative analysis study which has found construction costs are higher in Dublin than in other locations 

The Government has been criticised for missing its affordable housing targets last year and has been accused of not “doing the bare minimum” by spending its budget.

The latest monthly consumer survey for Credit Unions showed that sentiment was holding up much better than could have been expected a year ago

Ireland has immense natural resources but has been overtaken by countries such as Scotland and Portugal, says the minister

As the Dáil grows and the world around us changes, it is reasonable to ask if the bare 15 is really sustainable

Ireland’s acute housing shortage is adding to problems faced by larger firms as they try to lure talent from abroad, according to the head of the country’s state agency for business. “It’s a big pinch point,” Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy said.

Latest figures from LEO showed 2022 was the third highest year of job creation by the LEOs since their inception in 2014

Briefing to Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney highlights 'key competitiveness issues' in securing new investment into Ireland

Cork looks to have lost out on getting the navy’s former flagship as a floating museum as the Department of Defence has said it is in talks with Dublin Port which wants the vessel for the same purpose.

Minister said he assumes 'there will be some impact' on the company's Irish operations

Many of the 5,000 staff at Amazon’s operations in Ireland include software and network engineers in addition to warehouse workers in the company’s fulfilment centre in Dublin.

Private Shane Kearney, from Killeagh, Co Cork, who was seriously injured in the incident remains in a serious condition in hospital

Micheál Martin is expected to be appointed to the ministry of Foreign Affairs on becoming Tánaiste.

Spokespeople for ministers Helen McEntee, Simon Harris, and Heather Humphreys confirm they will stand for re-election

President Higgins said private Rooney lost his life 'serving the people of Ireland, serving the United Nations, and serving all those wishing for peace in our shared world'

Coveney admits Ireland 'fortunate' not to have faced the same challenge as other EU countries in rise of far-right movements

One insider says there would be no Fianna Fáil ministerial input into the North unless Martin takes the Foreign Affairs brief

While far-right movements in Ireland might not escalate to levels seen globally, one expert says it’s time to take it seriously, writes Neil Michael

The issue has also been raised at a number of parliamentary party meetings in recent weeks

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'

Discussions on December's Cabinet reshuffle — which will see Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar switch positions — are due to get underway in the coming days

Only way increase can be achieved is by creating proper retention policies which have been lacking for years, Raco warns

Number of allegations ranging from sexual assault to inappropriate behaviour rises to 18 

Our military forces are near an all-time low strength and “not fit-for-purpose” at a time when global political turmoil is probably at its most dangerous since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

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

I would like to respond to Leo Varadkar’s comments about the housing crisis and youth emigration. Specifically: “You’re not going to find that rents are lower in New York, or that it’s easier to buy a house in Sydney.

Government to make more people eligible for social housing after housing minister comes under fire for failing to act on a year-old report on eligibility

In an interview with the 'Irish Examiner', Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney talked about the Zappone controversy, Russian diplomats, and a 'fight for the soul of Irish politics', writes Ciara Phelan

'We should not be neutral. We should call out Russia for the illegality of what they're doing, the brutality of what they're doing'

As Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has played the key role in seeking to 'reset' the Anglo-Irish relations so badly damaged by now-departed British prime ministers Boris Johnson and then Liz Truss

Foreign affairs minister said Ireland's role is to hold Russia accountable for the atrocities committed in Ukraine

Sacking and demoting people the week before Christmas will be a trying task for both Varadkar and Martin.

Fianna Fáil has stepped up its demands to take over the Foreign Affairs brief and the Department of Justice

Amid economic uncertainty and rising inequality, democracy has come under sustained assault, and we must fight for it, as the people of Ukraine are doing today

Micheál Martin will be representing Ireland at the World Leaders Summit, where he will deliver Ireland’s National Statement, setting out Ireland’s climate ambition