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Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2026
Mary Lou McDonald rejects claims of Sinn Féin leadership challenge at Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin leader dismisses speculation about her position, saying party debates reflect internal democracy ahead of key elections

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Israel-Hamas conflict
'People cannot wait': Sinn Féin calls for 'emergency budget' immediately
The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis started in Belfast on Friday evening and will continue throughout Saturday

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Fuel protests did not prompt decision on income tax cuts, Tánaiste says
'We had to make a series of decisions this year to support housing and to support business, small businesses in the hospitality sector'

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach discounts mini budget talk saying 'bulk' of surplus has already been allocated
The Taoiseach also said he does not 'anticipate' there being a 'budget before the budget' on October 6

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin
'Vigilance and security' needed to combat terror threats from 'lone wolves', Taoiseach says 
Micheál Martin said such attacks are 'probably the number one danger in Ireland'

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Harris rules out mini budget but leaves door open to energy credits this winter
Government resists calls for fresh cost-of-living measures now but signals targeted supports could return later this year

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

By-elections will be referendum on a Government left with little wriggle room
By-elections will be referendum on a Government left with little wriggle room
With public anger at the cost of living and the Government's response to the fuel protests, the timing of the by-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West could not be worse for the Coalition parties

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach to ministers: 'Listen to backbenchers' amid youthful disquiet
Three young TDs who last week warned that the “social contract” between Fianna Fáil and the younger generation was “strained”

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Immigration bill
President signs international protection bill into law without Supreme Court referral
New legislation tied to EU migration pact enacted, with president opting against pre-emptive Supreme Court review of constitutionality

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

new houses
First-time buyers may be set for stamp duty relief
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said any decision on stamp duty relief would form part of October's budget

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Grace Lynch funeral
Workers squeezed after ‘wrong call’ in Budget 2026, Sinn Féin says
Mary Lou McDonald told Micheál Martin there was “real anger” amid working families

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Senator hits out at ‘delay tactics’ in enacting Occupied Territories Bill
'We are legally obliged to pass this bill. The International Criminal Court have said this — every country is legally obliged to pass this bill'

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Opposition leaders compare rental units in gardens to tenements and bedsits
Opposition leaders compare rental units in gardens to tenements and bedsits
Government plans to exempt garden homes between 32 and 45sq m from planning permission

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Richmond Village housing development
Government support for construction sector ruled out for now
A €505m package of supports was announced earlier this month to deal with rising fuel prices and unrest

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
No recession forecast for Ireland but Budget 2027 will require tough trade-offs, ministers warn
Government forecasts continued economic growth despite global risks, but warns Budget 2027 will require spending restraint and difficult fiscal choices

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Tax revenues receipts
Government predicts €1.2bn budget deficit and says inflation could reach 6.7% in 2026
Department outlines scenarios showing energy disruption could push prices higher, with economic risks weighted toward downside pressures

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
TD who gave reference to sex offender should come forward, say leaders
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris said they did not know who the TD was

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens
Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens
Spring economic forecast to be unveiled later today by finance minister and Tánaiste Simon Harris, and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Modular homes: Government drops plans to cap rental income on back-garden units
Modular homes: Government drops plans to cap rental income on back-garden units
Move comes amid a warning that the measure could lead to a proliferation of 'poor quality, very expensive' rental units

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Sad boy standing alone in the hallway
Cabinet to discuss inquiry into child sex abuse in schools 
Hildegarde Naughton will tell Cabinet colleagues the four appointments will include a senior legal consultant and child safeguarding experts

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Immigration bill
President Connolly considers referring migration bill to Supreme Court
Justice minister called plan 'a pivotal step in our implementation of a rules-based migration and asylum system'

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Education Feature
Sinn Féin calls for 'Sláintecare' on future of special education for children with additional needs
Party to bring forward motion to call for urgent and 'fundamental shift' in how the State provides for children with additional educational needs

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Pension Retirement Income compensation Office Business Concept
Two dozen ex-ministers and civil servants yet to start paying off incorrect pension deductions
Documents provided to the Public Accounts Committee show there is still €94,361 owed to the National Shared Service Office

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
£40,000 St Patrick’s Day trip to US ‘worthwhile’, says minister in North
Gordon Lyons acknowledged 'difficult period' financially but said Stormont should not 'gut' arts and culture budget

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

HSE paid eight influencers €30,000 to take part in anti-vaping campaign
HSE paid eight influencers €30,000 to take part in anti-vaping campaign
HSE said its research shows younger people are 'harder to connect with through traditional media channels and advertising campaigns'

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market
People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market
Micheál Martin said he didn't think people 'would build something costing up to €80,000 if it was only to be used for a son or a daughter who might leave after two or three years'

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Richmond Village housing development
Taoiseach denies pushing Michael Healy-Rae out of Government
Michael Healy-Rae and his brother Danny Healy-Rae voted against the Government in a confidence motion last Tuesday

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
TD who gave reference to accused in child sex abuse trial should come forward, Tánaiste says
Simon Harris said he was not aware of who the TD in question is

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
The Spring Economic Forecast will be discussed at Cabinet on Tuesday and will outline the parameters of Budget 2027, which will be announced on October 6

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

'I will lead Fianna Fáil into next elections,' Micheál Martin insists. 
'I will lead Fianna Fáil into next elections,' Micheál Martin insists. 
Several TDs suggested that the mood of the so-called 'middle ground' of the party had shifted, adding that more people would be willing to back a motion of confidence

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Ireland stock
More than €7,000 in expenses from TDs and senators did not have supporting evidence, audit finds
The latest report by independent auditors commissioned by the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that all the money had subsequently been refunded to the State

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Government ‘acutely aware’ of pain and fear caused by rising fuel prices
Fianna Fáil and the coalition government are “acutely aware” of the “real pain and fear” caused by , the Taoiseach has said.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

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Government 'very open' to plug-in solar panels
Plug-in solar panels can be plugged directly into a mains socket for energy generation

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Team Ireland - Milano Cortina 2026 Homecoming and Olympic Exhibition at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Patrick O'Donovan: 'I probably made a hames of what I was trying to say'
Patrick O'Donovan was called an 'absolute disgrace' for suggesting RTÉ’s fuel protests coverage was 'lopsided'

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Energy prices could rise sharply this autumn if Iran war continues, minister warns
Enterprise Minister warns prolonged Middle East conflict could disrupt supply chains and drive up Irish energy costs later this year

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Question of Taoiseach's departure as Fianna Fáil leader 'more serious than it has ever been'
Despite the pressure, Micheál Martin's position may not come under threat until after next month’s by-election

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Catherine Connolly visit to Northern Ireland
Catherine Connolly asks Council of State to probe new international protection bill
The proposed laws are due to give effect to measures contained within the EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact, with a requirement for it to be in place in June

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Leaders' Questions
Simon Harris admits Ireland is relying on 'dirty fossil fuels'
Tánaiste confirmed that public expenditure minister will engage with the opposition on concerns that the Critical Infrastructure Bill will limit people’s ability to object to projects on environmental grounds

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Micheál Martin: 'I do not, in any shape or form, feel under threat'
Micheál Martin: 'I do not, in any shape or form, feel under threat'
The Taoiseach conceded that the language used by the Government during last week’s fuel protests could be 'evaluated'

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Danny Healy-Rae faces loss of Dáil committee seat following no-confidence vote
Danny Healy-Rae faces loss of Dáil committee seat following no-confidence vote
The move is due to be discussed next week

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

fuel crisis meeting
Pressure on Micheál Martin as three of Fianna Fáil’s youngest TDs issue warning shot
Further three senior members have requested an 'urgent meeting of the parliamentary party'

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Complaint lodged over Independent Ireland members shouting over female TDs
Complaint lodged over Independent Ireland members shouting over female TDs
'This type of behaviour would not be tolerated in other workplaces and should absolutely not be tolerated in Dáil Éireann'

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Advocates raise human rights concerns as new international protection laws passed
Advocates raise human rights concerns as new international protection laws passed
Department of Justice says the International Protection Bill 2026 provides for a 'fair, sustainable and efficient' asylum procedure

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Election 2020 Pennsylvania
No 'irreparable damage' to Ireland-US relationship, says ambassador
Andrew Puzder, Donald Trump's ambassador to Brussels, said if any damage had been done by criticism of the US, it was not lasting

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Team Ireland - Milano Cortina 2026 Homecoming and Olympic Exhibition at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minister an 'absolute disgrace' for suggesting RTÉ’s fuel protests coverage was 'lopsided', say TDs
One politician said that people were 'talked down to instead of talked to' during the fuel protests

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Three Fianna Fáil TDs warn of growing disconnect between voters and politics, urging renewed focus on delivering tangible results

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

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