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Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Airport operator DAA has repeatedly called for the 32m passenger annual cap to be lifted, arguing that growing Dublin Airport to 40m passengers a year is 'in line with national aviation policy'

Calculating Company Business Expense Invoice And Budgeting

Options 'on the table' to change student capitation grant, cutting annual college fees in budget

Pittsburgh Steelers Mandatory Minicamp

'No complaint' made to gardaí about alleged assault and robbery of NFL player in Dublin

Fianna Fail think-in

Taoiseach says there will be no border poll before 2030

US import tariffs

'Bad budget' could impact outcome of presidential election

Independent presidential nominee Catherine Connolly will 'sail through' if public expenditure minister Jack Chambers doesn't loosen purse strings

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'

Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'

Born in Monaghan, her father was a member of the Orange Order but Ms Humphreys became 'a proud Irish republican'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly highlights need for ‘courageous and independent voice’

The left-wing independent spoke at a Sinn Féin event in Dublin, alongside the party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Large Tourist Bus Travels Fast In The City

Budget 2026: Public transport fare hikes or service cuts on cards

Government may raid National Development Plan funds to plug €250m gap in 'public service obligation' transport

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Royal Canal Greenway opening

Government keen for efficiency in immigration system, says Donohoe

Increasing allowances for asylum seekers who leave the country voluntarily could be a way to make the immigration system more efficient, Paschal Donohoe has said.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys crisscross Kerry as voters lament limited presidential choice

Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys crisscross Kerry as voters lament limited presidential choice

As Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys canvassed in Kerry, voters voiced frustration at a presidential race seen as lacking choice

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

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Ireland must go 'all out' against vaping, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said he continues to believe that vaping is the 'second coming of the tobacco industry'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

If elected, Humphreys pledges to continue to call out genocide as Michael D has done

If elected, Humphreys pledges to continue to call out genocide as Michael D has done

Fine Gael candidate said her presidency would more resemble that of Mary McAleese, on whose work she wants to build

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

UN General Assembly

Taoiseach says he doesn't know how Netanyahu 'sleeps at night' after UN address

After UN General Assembly address, Micheál Martin said: 'There can be no continuation of the collective punishment... There's no moral justification for the continuation of this war whatsoever'

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

'A true Irish republican': Martin Mansergh, former Fianna Fáil TD and advisor, dies aged 78

'A true Irish republican': Martin Mansergh, former Fianna Fáil TD and advisor, dies aged 78

Martin Mansergh took on a key role during the peace process alongside Bertie Ahern, being involved in getting an IRA ceasefire over the line and in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

'Get offshore wind farms over the line' to meet AI energy demands, says Taoiseach

'Get offshore wind farms over the line' to meet AI energy demands, says Taoiseach

Data centres continued to consume a greater share of Ireland’s energy last year, with their electricity consumption rising by 10% in 2024

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

'War is a stain on humanity': Catherine Connolly says Ireland 'must call out the abuse of power'

The Independent presidential candidate doubled down on her criticism of the military industrial complex, which originally came up in a debate at UCD on Wednesday

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Jim Gavin starts his presidential election campaign by outlining issues that will define Government

Mr Gavin, who served in the Defence Forces for 20 years, had to be asked three times if he saw any evidence of bullying or sexism in the force

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach Martin Visit to Ottawa

Taoiseach's visit to Great White North represents 'a complete reset' of relations with Canada

Micheál Martin said that he had invited prime minister Mark Carney to visit Ireland officially, an invite which had been accepted, and the pair had agreed a scholarship in the name of General John de Chastelain

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Enda Kenny visits US - day 5

Trump welcomes Irish embassy relocation with pledge to 'strengthen time-honoured relationship'

Ireland is now the fifth largest source of foreign direct investment in America and Irish companies have created more than 200,000 American jobs, Tánaiste Simon Harris said

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Call for plain packaging for vapes

Government confirms new vape tax from November 1 as crackdown on youth use intensifies

From November, vape liquids will face new taxes and restrictions as Ireland ramps up public health measures on vaping.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Loading platform made of scaffold system on housing development construction site

First Homes scheme will not cover second-hand houses in Budget 2026, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin says October’s budget will prioritise boosting new housing supply, ruling out extending the First Homes scheme to second-hand properties

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Government press conference

Paschal Donohoe signals shift on developer tax breaks ahead of Budget 2026

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has softened his opposition to developer tax breaks as housing pressures mount ahead of Budget 2026

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Ireland seeks EU vote on package of economic sanctions on Israel

Ireland seeks EU vote on package of economic sanctions on Israel

The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, so the tariffs could have far-reaching effects on Israel’s economy

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election

Race for the Áras: Candidates grilled on vision for presidency as contest begins in earnest

The election will take place on October 24

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Independent hopeful Maria Steen fell two signatures short of the 20 needed, leaving just three candidates on the presidential ballot

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly vows to serve only one term if elected president

Galway TD says she would give her all for seven years before moving on, while balancing Dáil duties and campaigning

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Activity Card to support children's participation in sport and culture

Justice minister condemns 'Israeli attack on lawful flotilla' with Irish citizens on board

The Dáil heard on Wednesday that Senator Chris Andrews is on board the Spectre boat that was 'struck four times' on Tuesday night

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election

Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys will contest the October 24 presidential election

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Maria Steen concedes presidential race, says political consensus 'detached from public’s wishes'

Independent candidate Maria Steen missed the presidential ballot by two signatures but said her campaign showed public hunger for alternatives

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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Posters on poles, but no certainty for Maria Steen as nomination race goes to the wire

As posters flood the streets, Maria Steen’s candidacy hangs in the balance with hours left to secure vital nominations

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Maria Steen secures 18th nomination as presidential ballot deadline nears

Maria Steen secures 18th nomination as presidential ballot deadline nears

Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy has given Maria Steen her 18th nomination but stopped short of endorsing her campaign

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Coronavirus - Tue May 25, 2021

Ireland to donate €3m to Pacific islands in fight against climate change

Ireland has also announced additional funding of €3m to support people in Sudan

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Maria Steen ‘very hopeful’ of reaching 20 nominations as presidential deadline looms

Maria Steen says she has 17 nominations and hopes to reach the required 20 ahead of Wednesday’s deadline at noon

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

UN General Assembly

Trump tells UN climate change is a 'con job' and Europe should be ashamed over Russian oil

In a combative UN speech, Donald Trump attacked Europe’s Russian oil purchases, dismissed climate science, and warned against immigration

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Simon Harris rules out coalition split over social welfare and pension increases

Tánaiste says government remains united on welfare increases, insisting child poverty must be prioritised in upcoming Budget talks

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

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Experts slam Trump's 'false and dangerous' claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism

Irish doctors, autism advocates and EU regulators unite to reject Donald Trump’s unfounded claim linking paracetamol to autism

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

More than 5,000 refugees 'abusing' State accommodation by refusing to leave, justice minister says

More than 5,000 refugees 'abusing' State accommodation by refusing to leave, justice minister says

Jim O'Callaghan to tell Dáil committee that working international protection applicants should pay towards their accommodation costs

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly defends Hamas remarks, insists both Israel and Hamas must be held to account

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly said both Israel and Hamas must disarm, while insisting Palestinians have the right to self-determination

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

'If we do not move now to protect the two-state solution, there may never be another opportunity,' warns Taoiseach

'If we do not move now to protect the two-state solution, there may never be another opportunity,' warns Taoiseach

Micheál Martin had described the raft of countries recognising Palestine as 'an important moment', but cautioned that he did not believe Israel was listening to pleas from allies

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

'Movement growing around' Catherine Connolly at presidential campaign launch

Ms Connolly is expected to lodge her nomination papers on Tuesday afternoon. Mary Lou McDonald, Holly Cairns, Paul Murphy, and Marie Sherlock all delivered speeches at the launch

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Taoiseach: Suspensions 'not the ideal way' of dealing with students in special schools

Speaking in New York, Micheál Martin told the 'Irish Examiner' that it was important that education and training boards become more involved in the provision of special education

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Presidential election: Jim Gavin hits out at 'malicious' online abuse against his family

Presidential election: Jim Gavin hits out at 'malicious' online abuse against his family

'Hard right' agitator with links to another political party believed to be behind abuse

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

'No regrets': Gareth Sheridan's presidential election bid over as he fails to get Offaly and Meath's backing

There had been a belief in Gareth Sheridan's camp that he had the Offaly County Council nomination secured

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

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'Outrageous' to hold conference on two-state solution without Palestinian Authority representatives

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas had hoped to attend the meeting but the United States revoked his visa last month

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Smartphone bans

Tánaiste: Social media companies are choosing not to clamp down on abuse

Simon Harris has been subject to a number of threats over the last few months

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Young woman 20s attempting to read and understand her electricity meter reading and energy bill

Budget 2026: 9% Vat rate on gas and electricity should remain – Jack Chambers

Public expenditure minister said the 9% rate should be retained to prevent further price hikes for consumers

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

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Presidential election: Gareth Sheridan's campaign receives potential hammer blow

Louth County Council told councillors Mr Sheridan had not submitted the required documentation in time for Monday's meeting

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Sinn Féin backs independent Catherine Connolly for the presidency

The Sinn Féin leader announced her party’s backing for Catherine Connolly, pledging a strong campaign to secure the presidency

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Government warns departments on runaway spending ahead of Budget 2026

Government warns departments on runaway spending ahead of Budget 2026

Cabinet warned runaway overspending across health, housing, and education could limit new policies in Budget 2026 without major savings

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

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Gareth Sheridan suffers setback as Carlow rejects nomination bid in presidential race

Carlow County Council’s rejection leaves Gareth Sheridan scrambling for fresh support, while Kieran McCarthy and Maria Steen gain momentum in the presidential race

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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