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6th May 2026

state coffers

Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact

10 hrs ago

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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

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Last week

26th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026

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

10.9k

Energy Bills

Tánaiste signals supports for households to shift away from fossil fuels

26 Apr

44.8k

Last month

April 2026

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

24.8k

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

Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

Sinn Féin votes to support a ban on fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis

25 Apr

17.1k

Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

Sinn Féin calls for emergency mini‑budget as it kicks off Ard Fheis in Belfast

Updated 24 Apr

6.9k

Poll

Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?

23 Apr

8.7k

soz

Varadkar says rural v urban comments ‘went too far’, apologises for offence caused

The former Taoiseach said he didn’t mean to be divisive or to cause offence with his comments.

22 Apr

12.7k

New Job

Top civil servant Robert Watt to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin City Taskforce

21 Apr

27.3k

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Housing Crisis

Cairns raises Dublin 2 office conversion housing up to 22 people with Taoiseach

21 Apr

17.6k

Booted out

Danny Healy-Rae loses Agriculture Committee seat after voting against government last week

21 Apr

11.0k

housing costs

Minister wants fuel aid for construction sector amid house price fears

19 Apr

11.6k

crying wolf

At this rate, no-one will believe there's a heave against Martin unless he quits live on TV

A heave with no heat was attempted this week. It was tepid, at best.

Christina Finn

18 Apr

18.6k

no heave heat

Cabinet ministers seen as possible successors to Micheál Martin pledge support for Taoiseach

17 Apr

27.9k

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fuel protest fallout

Patrick O’Donovan not seeking media review of fuel protests, despite suggesting it yesterday

Updated 14 Apr

29.4k

no confidence motion

Government wins post-fuel protest confidence motion despite shock revolt by Michael Healy-Rae

Healy-Rae said he had spoken to “tractor men” and other protesters in recent days.

Updated 14 Apr

96.2k

303

Backlash

Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting

The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.

Christina Finn

13 Apr

56.4k

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Analysis

The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public

The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.

Christina Finn

12 Apr

43.1k

170

Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Christina Finn

11 Apr

34.9k

106

fuel supply

Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests

Updated 10 Apr

59.3k

210

Analysis

Government's hardline response runs the risk of bolstering blockade movement

Christina Finn

9 Apr

18.9k

fuel protests

Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist

An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.

Christina Finn

9 Apr

76.1k

201

The Daily Poll

Poll: What date would be best for Ireland to get another bank holiday?

8 Apr

34.8k

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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone

From €365,000

Millers Glen, Swords

From €395,000

Balmoston, Donabate

From €395,000

The Furrows, Ratoath

From €430,000

Folkstown Park, Balbriggan

From €430,000

Furzefield, Swords

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Belcamp, Balgriffin

From €535,000

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iPads and laptops

Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech

5 Apr

16.3k

money guru

Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)

4 Apr

7.8k

Housing Crisis

Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?

3 Apr

26.2k

CAB

Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets

3 Apr

5.6k

Rent-a-room scheme

Garden pods for rent ‘will be popular’ says minister, as government warn of strict rules

1 Apr

15.9k

scrambler ban

Minister ‘taken aback’ by Garda driving ban after scrambler pursuit, vows government will act

1 Apr

24.5k

March

March 2026

Cross-party support to make pregnancy loss due to dangerous driving a punishable offence

31 Mar

4.0k

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Energy Crisis

Harris: No plans to tweak remote working or travel advice during energy crisis

30 Mar

13.1k

Tax Relief

Concerns that landlords could 'rack and stack' poor quality garden cabins under new rules

The government pitched the idea of modular units in gardens for family members last year, but has now decided to change tack.

30 Mar

21.4k

Let's get down to business

Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip

Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.

Christina Finn

22 Mar

7.1k

data centres and LNG

Ireland prioritising data centres, Taoiseach tells US as Trump says ‘buy our stuff’

19 Mar

28.2k

The Morning Lead

Inside the room: More relaxed and assured - but it was still hard for Martin to get a word in

Coming out of the meeting with Trump relatively unscathed, for a second time, is probably the most Martin could have hoped for.

Christina Finn

reports from the White House

18 Mar

18.3k

the big breakfast

US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast

17 Mar

12.0k

ireland funds

Enda Kenny says we can't let St Patrick's Day White House visit 'slip from our hands'

Micheál Martin heads to the White House today to meet with Donald Trump.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

Updated 17 Mar

25.6k

white house visit

Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat

Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

16 Mar

8.6k