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Sports ministers say they will not attend Israel/Ireland football match

Sports ministers say they will not attend Israel/Ireland football match

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Patrick O’Donovan and Charlie McConalogue were asked on Wednesday about the controversial Nations League fixture.
Change to legal burden of proof for suicide to be considered

Change to legal burden of proof for suicide to be considered

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The Government’s latest strategy to reduce suicide and self harm was launched on Wednesday.
Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader clash over Cost of Disability payments

Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader clash over Cost of Disability payments

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald hit out at Micheál Martin, claiming he has told disabled people ‘to wait’
Irish peacekeepers return from Lebanon

Irish peacekeepers return from Lebanon

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Unifil’s operational mandate is currently scheduled to end on New Year’s Eve.
New deputy Garda commissioner approved by Government

New deputy Garda commissioner approved by Government

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The Minister for Justice announced the appointment of Paul Cleary on Tuesday
Sinn Féin attacks coalition more than Israeli government, Taoiseach claims

Sinn Féin attacks coalition more than Israeli government, Taoiseach claims

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Sinn Féin has called on the Government to restrict trade of services with the occupied Palestinian territories.
Government to phase out state accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

Government to phase out state accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The Government has announced a number of measures relating to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland.
McEntee hopes to enact Occupied Territories Bill by summer recess

McEntee hopes to enact Occupied Territories Bill by summer recess

Tue, 26 May, 2026

A recent escalation of settler violence in the West Bank shows the Israeli government has ‘no desire’ for a peaceful solution, Helen McEntee said.
Justice Minister says he intends to continue his approach to deportations

Justice Minister says he intends to continue his approach to deportations

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Jim O’Callaghan was speaking at the launch of new and upgraded eGates at Dublin Airport.
Woman arrested by gardaí investigating Kyran Durnin murder

Woman arrested by gardaí investigating Kyran Durnin murder

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Gardaí also say they are carrying out a search at a home in Drogheda
Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Kyne narrowed the gap over subsequent counts to clinch the seat.
More than 30 Polish and Lithuanian nationals deported from Ireland

More than 30 Polish and Lithuanian nationals deported from Ireland

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Some 34 men – 22 from Poland and 12 from Lithuania – all had a criminal history in Ireland, the Department of Justice said.
Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Fine Gael minister Peter Burke said it had been a ‘very strong election for Fine Gael’.
Sinn Féin ‘at a crossroads’ with need to ‘iron out’ position – Holly Cairns

Sinn Féin ‘at a crossroads’ with need to ‘iron out’ position – Holly Cairns

Sun, 24 May, 2026

The Social Democrats leader said she believes voters are looking for a ‘straight-talking type of politics’.
Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Leader of Independent Ireland Michael Collins said it is ‘down to transfers now’
Counting resumes in Galway as Cairns hails ‘stunning’ Ennis result in Dublin

Counting resumes in Galway as Cairns hails ‘stunning’ Ennis result in Dublin

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Holly Cairns said voters ‘know where they stand’ with the Social Democrats.
Sinn Féin’s McDonald says byelections are ‘peculiar’ and no seat is easy to win

Sinn Féin’s McDonald says byelections are ‘peculiar’ and no seat is easy to win

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald said ‘pressure is for tyres’ when asked if her leadership was coming under pressure
Social Democrats' Daniel Ennis elected in Dublin Central byelection

Social Democrats' Daniel Ennis elected in Dublin Central byelection

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Ennis said the party performed well because “we didn’t bend on who we were”.
Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas tops poll in Galway West

Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas tops poll in Galway West

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Fine Gael senator Sean Kyne is on 9,647 first preference votes and Labour councillor Helen Ogbu is on 5,462
Fianna Fáil has ‘real problems’ in ‘some constituencies’, Taoiseach admits

Fianna Fáil has ‘real problems’ in ‘some constituencies’, Taoiseach admits

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told reporters Dublin Central was a ‘poor result’.
Dr Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists

Dr Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists

Sat, 23 May, 2026

The sister of Irish president Catherine Connolly was among the Irish detainees who returned to Dublin Airport on Saturday.
Counting to begin in two by-elections

Counting to begin in two by-elections

Sat, 23 May, 2026

The process of counting votes in two closely-watched by-elections begins on Saturday morning.
Garda ‘very proud’ of father awarded bravery medal

Garda ‘very proud’ of father awarded bravery medal

Fri, 22 May, 2026

A garda inspector has said he is ‘very proud’ of his late father, who was posthumously awarded a medal for bravery.
Meloni and Martin discuss reducing energy costs across EU during Rome meeting

Meloni and Martin discuss reducing energy costs across EU during Rome meeting

Fri, 22 May, 2026

The Taoiseach thanked his counterpart for her ‘warm’ welcome.
Weekend temperatures forecast to reach 25 degrees

Weekend temperatures forecast to reach 25 degrees

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Warm weather is forecast throughout Ireland over the weekend, with the highest temperatures expected in Leinster.
‘I’m a voter’ stickers handed out in two byelections

‘I’m a voter’ stickers handed out in two byelections

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Two new members of the Dáil will be selected in the byelections on Friday.
Taoiseach asks Pope for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse

Taoiseach asks Pope for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Pope Leo XIV was ‘very clear and frank’ that the Church needs to support survivors of abuse.
Siptu says industrial action suspended after talks progress

Siptu says industrial action suspended after talks progress

Fri, 22 May, 2026

A planned 72-hour work stoppage for ambulance workers next week has been stood down, the Siptu union said.
Taoiseach arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Taoiseach arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning by Prefect of the Papal Household Petar Rajic.
Voters picking two new TDs in by-elections

Voters picking two new TDs in by-elections

Fri, 22 May, 2026

The respective by-elections are being held in Galway West and Dublin Central.
Macron shows Taoiseach ‘very moving’ letters from Wolfe Tone to France

Macron shows Taoiseach ‘very moving’ letters from Wolfe Tone to France

Thu, 21 May, 2026

‘Overall, I think, a very fruitful and productive meeting,’ Taoiseach Micheál Martin said of his engagement with Emmanuel Macron.
Enoch Burke officially sacked after appeals panel upholds school’s decision

Enoch Burke officially sacked after appeals panel upholds school’s decision

Thu, 21 May, 2026

A disciplinary appeals panel upheld Wilson’s Hospital School’s decision to end Enoch Burke’s employment.
Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel – Martin

Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel – Martin

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there was ‘a lot of anger’ across the EU at the treatment of flotilla activists.
Protest outside Leinster House after death of Yves Sakila

Protest outside Leinster House after death of Yves Sakila

Thu, 21 May, 2026

A post-mortem has been completed on a Congolese man who died after being detained by the security guards of a department store in Dublin city centre.
Taoiseach greeted by French president on arrival for talks in Paris

Taoiseach greeted by French president on arrival for talks in Paris

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Micheál Martin’s visit is part of preparations for Ireland taking up the presidency of the EU Council in July.
Fourteen Irish flotilla participants at Israeli airport for deportation

Fourteen Irish flotilla participants at Israeli airport for deportation

Thu, 21 May, 2026

There must be a ‘strong, unambiguous’ EU response to the illegal detention of European flotilla participants by Israel, Harris said.
Taoiseach to discuss Middle East and Ukraine with Macron in Paris meeting

Taoiseach to discuss Middle East and Ukraine with Macron in Paris meeting

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Micheál Martin's visit to Paris is part of preparations for Ireland taking up the presidency of the EU Council in July.
Bride and groom join pro-Palestine protest in Dublin

Bride and groom join pro-Palestine protest in Dublin

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Newlyweds Ellen Malone and Roberto Macari stopped by a demonstration calling for sanctions on Israel.
Helen McEntee demands ‘immediate release’ of Irish flotilla detainees

Helen McEntee demands ‘immediate release’ of Irish flotilla detainees

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Hundreds more participants from other countries have also been detained.
Taoiseach and opposition clash in debate on rent hikes after latest reforms

Taoiseach and opposition clash in debate on rent hikes after latest reforms

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald accused the Taoiseach of ‘sleeveen politics’ and he accused Sinn Fein’s rhetoric on housing of being ‘plain stupid’.
Enoch Burke raises fresh objections about appeals panel

Enoch Burke raises fresh objections about appeals panel

Wed, 20 May, 2026

The former teacher has raised a new objection about the appeals process relating to his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School.
‘Sharp’ increase in rent prices as government reforms come into force – report

‘Sharp’ increase in rent prices as government reforms come into force – report

Wed, 20 May, 2026

The government announced a swathe of rental reforms last year which came into effect from March 1.
RTÉ boss declines to set savings target for ‘change management’ consultant

RTÉ boss declines to set savings target for ‘change management’ consultant

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The broadcaster also refused to set a target for cost savings arising out of the consultant’s recommendations.

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