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April
April 2026
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin calls for emergency mini‑budget as it kicks off Ard Fheis in Belfast
Updated 24 Apr
6.9k
78
Poll
Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?
23 Apr
8.8k
34
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
86
New Job
Top civil servant Robert Watt to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin City Taskforce
21 Apr
27.4k
110
Housing Crisis
Cairns raises Dublin 2 office conversion housing up to 22 people with Taoiseach
21 Apr
17.6k
44
Booted out
Danny Healy-Rae loses Agriculture Committee seat after voting against government last week
21 Apr
11.4k
16
housing costs
Minister wants fuel aid for construction sector amid house price fears
19 Apr
11.6k
27
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
82
RELATED
Cabinet ministers seen as possible successors to Micheál Martin pledge support for Taoiseach
17 Apr
Taoiseach doesn't feel his leadership is under threat 'in any shape or form'
16 Apr
Martin holds 'good discussion' with three TDs as leadership comes under renewed pressure
16 Apr
no heave heat
Cabinet ministers seen as possible successors to Micheál Martin pledge support for Taoiseach
17 Apr
27.9k
88
fuel protest fallout
Patrick O’Donovan not seeking media review of fuel protests, despite suggesting it yesterday
Updated 14 Apr
29.4k
71
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
96.4k
286
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
110
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
165
Analysis
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
Christina Finn
11 Apr
34.9k
103
fuel supply
Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests
Updated 10 Apr
59.3k
185
Analysis
Government's hardline response runs the risk of bolstering blockade movement
Christina Finn
9 Apr
18.9k
78
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
198
The Daily Poll
Poll: What date would be best for Ireland to get another bank holiday?
8 Apr
34.9k
107
iPads and laptops
Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech
5 Apr
16.5k
28
money guru
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
4 Apr
7.8k
52
Housing Crisis
Poll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
3 Apr
26.2k
3
CAB
Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets
3 Apr
5.6k
22
Rent-a-room scheme
Garden pods for rent ‘will be popular’ says minister, as government warn of strict rules
1 Apr
16.0k
71
scrambler ban
Minister ‘taken aback’ by Garda driving ban after scrambler pursuit, vows government will act
1 Apr
24.6k
49
March
March 2026
Cross-party support to make pregnancy loss due to dangerous driving a punishable offence
31 Mar
4.0k
28
Energy Crisis
Harris: No plans to tweak remote working or travel advice during energy crisis
30 Mar
13.1k
49
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
73
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
29
data centres and LNG
Ireland prioritising data centres, Taoiseach tells US as Trump says ‘buy our stuff’
19 Mar
28.4k
60
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
64
the big breakfast
US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast
17 Mar
12.0k
47
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
74
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
8.7k
70
fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
16 Mar
17.5k
61
DC BLACKTIE BASH
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 16 Mar
16.8k
60
st patrick's day parade
Taoiseach says Trump has standing invite to visit Ireland as he walks in Philadelphia parade
Christina Finn
reports from Philadelphia
15 Mar
10.3k
56
Immigration
Taoiseach says no fears conveyed that ICE agents will swoop on St Patrick’s Day festivities
Christina Finn
reports from Philadelphia
15 Mar
10.7k
26
shamrock shakes
Leo, Enda and Bertie: The Irish blueprints for the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day dilemma
From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.
15 Mar
6.1k
38
petrol and diesel
Taoiseach hints at fuel tax cuts but rules out any change to carbon tax
The carbon tax is a “very important” tax that allows the government to expand supports, says Micheál Martin.
15 Mar
19.3k
48
Rocky Balboa
Micheál Martin scales Rocky Steps — but no victory pose before Trump talks
Christina Finn
reports from Philadelphia
14 Mar
12.6k
39
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