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Yesterday
14th June 2026
Analysis
Rotunda row should spark debate on what we want maternity services to be under Sláintecare
Christina Finn
16 hrs ago
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22
RELATED
Master of Rotunda says issues raised after public contracts row 'need to be explored further'
9 Jun
Rotunda Hospital says its consultants will no longer treat private patients after contracts row
8 Jun
Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
canadian visitor
Mark Carney to travel to Dublin and Mayo this weekend before joining G7 leaders in France
13 Jun
5.9k
23
Leaders' Questions
Government will do all it can for festivals after ticket firm collapse, minister says
11 Jun
25.0k
Housing Crisis
Harris says he's meeting too many local councils who think they've 'done enough' on housing
11 Jun
23.0k
27
Online abuse
Simon Harris: Threats to kill my children made me consider quitting politics
11 Jun
5.9k
62
the candidate podcast
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tánaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
Christina Finn
Updated 10 Jun
16.2k
69
nationwide events
The EU Presidency is coming to town – and it's going to cost around €185m
10 Jun
7.4k
41
private maternity option
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
Christina Finn
9 Jun
26.4k
70
RELATED
Master of Rotunda says issues raised after public contracts row 'need to be explored further'
9 Jun
Rotunda Hospital says its consultants will no longer treat private patients after contracts row
8 Jun
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
3 Jun
drink-driving arrest
'I'll face the consequences of whatever happens': Malcolm Byrne speaks about drink-driving arrest
8 Jun
9.0k
This month
June 2026
passport change
TD seeks solution for parents facing travel checks if they don't share their child's surname
6 Jun
34.9k
79
Poll
If a referendum was held to increase the number of ministers, how would you vote?
4 Jun
18.1k
64
happy news
Holly Cairns expecting second baby and to take maternity leave in October
4 Jun
24.2k
59
door left open
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to government one day
3 Jun
6.0k
22
Alert
New emergency text alert system could be up and running next year
3 Jun
9.5k
48
The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
Christina Finn
3 Jun
18.2k
43
War of Words
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae says a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by ‘team Healy-Rae’.
2 Jun
32.5k
44
Last month
May 2026
Analysis
Taoiseach digs in on Occupied Territories Bill, but concerns grow among government TDs
Christina Finn
31 May
14.9k
one-off housing
Returning emigrants among those set to benefit from rural housing rule changes
31 May
55.8k
85
The week that was
'Is Sinn Féin even a left-wing party?': Four winners and three losers from the political week
Byelection fallout, newbie TDs, and ministerial promotions.
30 May
12.2k
58
your stories
Public and private maternity care: We want to hear your stories
28 May
4.8k
private maternity care
Harris weighs in on Rotunda dispute, says public-only contracts must be upheld
28 May
9.0k
10
New Jobs
FF’s Catherine Ardagh named junior justice minister as Niall Collins takes Healy-Rae role
28 May
11.8k
25
Ukraine
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians will be withdrawn by March 2027
26 May
28.2k
72
No entry
Government urged to follow France and ban Israeli ministers entering Ireland
26 May
12.6k
35
The week that was
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
Christina Finn
16 May
16.0k
7
The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think should be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?
16 May
22.7k
140
Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
Christina Finn
14 May
16.3k
The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Christina Finn
14 May
19.2k
148
Energy Bills
Government under fire over energy costs: 'Ireland's sky-high bills are not normal'
12 May
13.2k
60
Fatal foetal abnormalities
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
12 May
12.1k
50
waterford fire
Cabinet to discuss assistance for businesses affected by Waterford fire
Updated 12 May
914
UK-Ireland relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
Christina Finn
8 May
18.4k
48
free contraception scheme
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
7 May
6.9k
27
state coffers
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
6 May
10.8k
26
The Morning Lead
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
Christina Finn
6 May
35.1k
139
Dublin Central
Laughs but plenty of tough questions as civil war candidates do battle in Glasnevin
We joined Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens on the streets of Glasnevin this week.
Christina Finn
2 May
12.4k
67
April
April 2026
Energy Bills
Tánaiste signals supports for households to shift away from fossil fuels
26 Apr
45.0k
56
Analysis
Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path
Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.
Christina Finn
reports from Belfast
25 Apr
25.0k
67
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
McDonald rejects Sinn Féin leadership claims: 'There are no plans to replace the leader'
Reports have been swirling that not everyone is happy with McDonald’s leadership.
Christina Finn
25 Apr
22.4k
81
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin votes to support a ban on fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis
25 Apr
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