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OPW 'behind schedule’ in implementing flood action plans
OPW 'behind schedule’ in implementing flood action plans
Oireachtas committee will hear of delays despite Ireland already being impacted by climate-change-induced flooding

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices
Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices
'This Government understands the pressures families and businesses are under,' says Simon Harris 

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Opposition TDs say Micheál Martin was not critical enough of Donald Trump’s war in Iran
Taoiseach taken to task for his performance in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Donald Trump's comment on Irish merger was 'just banter', says North's deputy first minister
Donald Trump's comment on Irish merger was 'just banter', says North's deputy first minister
'It’s absolutely just a bit of banter, anybody who watches his speeches knows that he highlights people in the room and has a bit of banter with them'

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

'No plan' for residents if Dublin Airport passenger cap is lifted
'No plan' for residents if Dublin Airport passenger cap is lifted
Oireachtas transport committee also hears that the passenger cap is 'a key guardrail to curb aviation fossil fuel pollution in Ireland'

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach presents shamrock bowl to Donald Trump as St Patrick's Day visit wraps up
Micheál Martin also addressed both the war in Iran and Ukraine

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Iran war, European immigration, and Kier Starmer dominate discussions between Donald Trump and Taoiseach
After the White House visit, Micheál Martin travelled to Capitol Hill for the annual speaker’s lunch

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Tanaiste Simon Harris visit to UK
Boys should not be told by people with 'a toxic view' what masculinity is, Tánaiste says
Simon Harris has said he wants a blanket ban on under-16s using social media

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Donald Trump tells Taoiseach he will try to visit Ireland later this year
Asked about Catherine Connolly's comments that his war against Iran was illegal, Mr Trump said that the President was 'lucky I exist'

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
US 'loves and admires' Ireland, JD Vance tells Taoiseach ahead of Trump meeting
'In the Republican Party, of course, we revere Ronald Reagan, a great Irishman and a great president of the United States,' Mr Vance said

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach: Ireland will not join mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Micheál Martin echoed other countries' stance, ruling out Irish involvement in any EU mission to reopen the strategic oil route

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach urges US firms to expand operations to Ireland
'Earlier today, I was delighted to mark the launch of Irish lamb in the US market, another sign of the quality, credentials, and reputation of Irish food'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris
Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris
Tánaiste's comments come amid uncertainty over whether McGregor will again visit Donald Trump on St Patrick's Day

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Government nearing decision on cost-of-living measures 'within days'
Both Taoiseach and Tánaiste signal supports are coming following weeks of ministers mulling over any financial assistance in the wake of the Iran war

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025
Pubs may be allowed open early for World Cup matches if Ireland qualifies 
Helen McEntee stresses that supporting Irish sportsmen who are 'doing fantastic work and achieving so much' is 'not just about having the craic'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach rules out involvement in Strait of Hormuz mission, says it is matter for Nato, not EU
Micheál Martin: 'We don’t have that offensive military capacity in any shape or form, so obviously it’s not something that’s on our agenda'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

'Normalisation of war can never be accepted, says Catherine Connolly in St Patrick's Day address
'Normalisation of war can never be accepted, says Catherine Connolly in St Patrick's Day address
The message comes as Micheál Martin is due to meet Donald Trump

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
No strong evidence Irish airspace has been used for attacks on Iran, says Taoiseach 
The capacity to investigate or to intervene if there's transgression in laws and rules governing airspace "is challenging and problematic, I think everyone would accept that", said Micheál Martin.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Government rules out emergency mini budget as fuel and energy prices soar 
Simon Harris said the Government is 'preparing a range of measures', adding that there will be a 'lot more clarity as to what may be required' by the end of the month

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Government 'very vigilant' to cyberattack risk after Stryker hit by hacker group
Government 'very vigilant' to cyberattack risk after Stryker hit by hacker group
the US surgical equipment firm was left at a standstill, after a cyberattack was carried out by the Iranian-linked Handala organisation

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

St Patrick's Day Parade - London
Government still aims to cut worker taxes in budget despite Iran crisis
However, he ruled out the prospect of a mini emergency budget in the wake of the Iran war

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach hints at excise cuts for fuel amid soaring cost of energy
Micheál Martin said the Government is planning to target any reliefs on energy to those 'most in need'

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Tanaiste visit to France
Simon Harris to visit London in second St Patrick’s Day trip
It follows a gathering of the UK-Ireland summit in Cork on Thursday and Friday and the Tánaiste’s trip to Paris earlier this week

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach says any help on energy prices will target those 'most in need'
Micheál Martin has said the Government is keeping all options “under active review” to deal with the energy price surge

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Moriarty Tribunal: Martin says Government respects independence of DPP
Micheál Martin has pushed back on questions about the tribunal, saying the Government respects the independence of the DPP

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

British prime minister Keir Starmer calls for European countries to spend more on defence
British prime minister Keir Starmer calls for European countries to spend more on defence
Mr Starmer told UK-Ireland summit in Cork countries needed to collaborate on defence and security, as updated memorandum of understanding between the two countries focused on subsea cables and maritime defence 

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

UK-Ireland summit
Starmer: Irish-British relationship 'not as good as it should have been during Brexit years'
British prime minister said UK-Ireland Summit would focus on security, and 'share prosperity' in energy, trade, and maritime security

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Minister: Land Development Agency chief needs a pay rise
Minister: Land Development Agency chief needs a pay rise
James Browne said changes to semi-state bosses' pay would amount to a 'pay cut' for LDA chief executive John Coleman

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.
Public warned over scams falsely offering accommodation
Department of Housing urged anyone who encounters online scams to report the activity to gardaí

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Labour calls on Government to highlight positives of immigration 
Labour calls on Government to highlight positives of immigration 
Immigrants from Ukraine, Syria, and India featured in Labour Party’s new 'Together We Thrive' campaign

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit to Belfast
Keir Starmer admits ‘mistake’ in Mandelson appointment
Mr Starmer was meeting with the political leaders at Stormont before attending the UK-Ireland Summit in Cork

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Irish Government formation
Moriarty Tribunal: What was it and what has Michael Lowry got to do with it?
Denis O'Brien said he has also been informed no charges will be brought against him, and that 'evidence to support such claims of criminal wrongdoing never existed'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Children's hospital: Minister says BAM does not have enough staff on site
Children's hospital: Minister says BAM does not have enough staff on site
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has made several visits to the site and said: 'I have not seen the number of people working there that I believe I should to meet the April 30 deadline'

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

The Moriarty Tribunal
Businessman Denis O'Brien to face no charges relating to Moriarty Tribunal
Businessman Denis O’Brien has said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will not bring criminal charges against him arising from the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

European Union Flags
European Parliament to tackle housing production 'bottlenecks'
MEPs called for the European Commission to propose a 'housing simplification package'

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Department claims it doesn't need to act on safety recommendations from Rescue 116 disaster
Department claims it doesn't need to act on safety recommendations from Rescue 116 disaster
The Department of Transport claims an external consultant said it 'has comparable expertise' despite an Air Accident Investigation Unit report saying it had no aviation expertise

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Government to strengthen Defence Forces’ legal powers to safeguard Irish waters
Government to strengthen Defence Forces’ legal powers to safeguard Irish waters
Legislation to give the Naval Service a new 'clearly defined' ability to act unilaterally in some situations, including the ability to board vessels operating in Irish waters

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

INDEPENDENT TDS
Michael Lowry says no charges to be brought by DPP over Moriarty Tribunal
Tribunal was established in 1997 to examine payments made to former taoiseach Charles Haughey and Michael Lowry

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Tanaiste visit to France
Ireland ‘enthusiastic’ about second interconnector with France
'I’d like to have a discussion with the French government about us being even more ambitious, seeing if we could develop a second interconnector as well between Ireland and France,' says Simon Harris

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Filled with the beauty of winter
Government to spend €135k on scarves to give as gifts to dignitaries in July
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the scarves must be 100% wool, and must be guaranteed not to deteriorate for at least 12 months after they have been delivered

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Harris warns Europe must be ready to act as Middle East war drives oil price volatility
Harris warns Europe must be ready to act as Middle East war drives oil price volatility
Tánaiste says Ireland is closely monitoring fuel costs as Middle East conflict drives volatility in global oil markets

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday
Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday
The Irish Road Haulage Association confirmed it is suspending the protest, after discussions took place between the transport minister and the association's president

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Government considers options to reduce shortfall in renewable energy targets 
Government considers options to reduce shortfall in renewable energy targets 
Options to help make up the shortfall include an EU mechanism to contribute to the financing of renewable energy projects in other countries

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Calculating energy efficiency and energy bill papers
Government not 'ruling anything in or out' around energy cost supports
Tánaiste Simon Harris said there would be 50,000 more households able to access the Fuel Allowance from this week

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
Correspondence from parents seen by the 'Irish Examiner' lays out a litany of complaints from 'out of date meals' to 'incorrect allergen information'

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Energy bills
Government rules out energy credits as Middle East war sparks potential cost-of-living crisis
Government sources dismiss the idea of cost-of-living aid for Irish consumers as US-Israel-Iran conflict expands across the Middle East

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

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