Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the Fine Gael junior ministers who wrote an opinion piece advocating for tax cuts in the autumn budget.

The Late Late Show will be in “great hands” with new presenter Patrick Kielty, departing host Ryan Tubridy has said. The in-studio audience were on their feet and cheering as Tubridy entered to host his final instalment of the show.

The Scott Medal is the highest award the Garda Commissioner can bestow.

Rebecca Browne, from Galliagh, Co Derry, was on a night-out in Buncrana when the collision occurred early on Sunday morning

Approximately one in three prisoners is on a waiting list for mental health services, according to a new report by the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT).

Fianna Fáil Minister Dara Calleary has refused to confirm that he will back party leader Micheal Martin into the next general election.

Leo Varadkar said the government would examine the proposal, but that other extensions of the scheme would be prioritised

Delays in implementing reforms to Ireland’s abortion laws will trigger the return of major pro-choice campaigning and rallies, a leading activist has warned.

The “inspirational” 109-year-old still does the crossword regularly, loves birdwatching and “does everything you’re supposed to do to keep well”

Rebecca Browne, 21, from the Galliagh area of Derry, was killed in the collision at the weekend at Ludden, near Buncrana

The Dublin-based carrier’s profit haul for the 12 months to March 31 compares with a net loss of €355m the previous year

The law will apply from May 22, 2026

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has called on the British and Irish governments to deliver a plan to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions.

At the end of the count Sinn Féin emerged with 144 seats, an increase of 39 from the last council election in 2019

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has hailed a “momentous” election result with her party becoming the largest in councils in Northern Ireland.

As the count stretched into a second day, the republican party had 122 elected councillors at lunchtime, with gains achieved across the region

As the count stretched into a second day Sinn Féin remained on course to become the largest party in local government with 93 councillors elected

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party’s success in Northern Ireland’s local government elections is a message from the people that Stormont must return.

Approximately 480 asylum seekers have been left without accommodation due to a severe lack of housing supply in Ireland, resulting in some people sleeping in tents

Scrum-half Gibson-Park concedes the disappointment of the dramatic climax at Stade Velodrome was a bitter pill to swallow.

The junior minister for integration has said that communicating with locals ahead of time is difficult when hundreds of asylum seekers are sleeping on the streets.

People in rural Ireland may benefit more than those in urban settings from using electric vehicles, Minister for Transport, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has suggested.

Last week, Mr Harris met with the families of the Disappeared, including Oliver McVeigh, the brother of missing 19-year-old Columba McVeigh

Former Irish rugby captain Rory Best said he “feels great” as he embarked on a 330km 10-day journey across the country in a bid to raise two million euro for child cancer services.

Gardaí are facing a recruitment and retention crisis that is unprecedented in scale, a representative body has warned.

Tents were dismantled and later set on fire at one of the sites in the city centre on Friday night

Dublin firefighters have been praised after helping a seriously injured man who had come off his motorbike on a Spanish motorway.

Members had the opportunity to meet and talk with staff and service users

Mr Martin had criticised Mr Cosgrave, who is chief executive of Web Summit, during Leaders’ Questions on April 27 over a junior minister’s role in the sale of council land in 2008.

Pubs face a “huge battle” to stay afloat and will need key State supports – including the special 9% VAT rate for hospitality to be retained and insurance reform.

On Saturday, protesters marched from the Customs House, where there was a rally against hate speech legislation currently before the Oireachtas

A man wanted by gardaí has been arrested at Belfast International Airport while trying to take a flight to Spain. The 28-year-old man is wanted in Ireland on suspicion of hijacking and possession of an offensive weapon.

The tender between the HSE and private operators is reportedly due to expire at the end of the month and is currently being renegotiated.

The US president used his visit to the island to say that he believed that the UK should be working more closely with the administration in Dublin to support Northern Ireland

The CRU’s chair Jim Gannon told TDs and Senators that the CRU “remains very concerned” at high energy prices.

Ireland has participated in Eurovision more than 50 times and has a record seven wins but has failed to qualify for the final since 2018

It comes after Wexford hurling star Lee Chin suffered racial abuse at a charity match last month, in an incident that was widely condemned.

Mr Martin said that his speech was “a very measured and balanced presentation”.

“Seán’s incredible talent as a fiddle player brought so much joy to so many and was enjoyed and admired by audiences all over the world."

Retail Minister Neale Richmond said the Government had the power to introduce price caps on products, but did not want to have to do that

Franciscan Brothers are to auction off more than 800 ecclesiastical lots valued at €200,000 to help refurbish accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.

The body of Angela Canavan, 50s, was discovered at a house in Sligo town shortly after 8.30pm on Monday

Ireland must win that 3-0 to keep alive hopes of automatic World Cup qualification and Little’s arrival will boost their chances considerably, but it is now clear that limited-overs cricket will continue to be a priority.

Josh Little missed Ireland’s last three Test matches to take part in the tournament but is putting his country first as they take on Bangladesh in three ODIs to be hosted by Essex next week.