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September
September 2026
Analysisff think-in
Fianna Fáil faithfuls gather in Tullamore as party leadership is, for once, not a talking point
Questions about Micheal Martin’s leadership have been raised in many of think-in past, but this year it was all smiles.
Budget 2027
Inheritance tax changes and 'very significant cut' to childcare fees on the cards for budget
Children’s Minister Norma Foely says this year will be a ‘breakthrough budget’ in getting childcare fees down.
Budget 2027
Income tax cuts will only amount to a 'few hundred euro', says Minister Jack Chambers
The minister said he wanted to be ‘honest’ about the income tax package.
'tis the season
Taoiseach says he's 'favourably disposed' to scrapping stamp duty for first-time-buyers
hometown girl
As Katie Taylor bowed out of her boxing career, the Bray crowd cheered on their hometown hero
Generations have grown up alongside Katie Taylor’s career and the Bray crowd were bursting with pride.
AnalysisThinking Big
It's political party think-in season, but what's the point of it all?
Party think-ins have the bang of a family wedding off them.
Alan Kelly
Media committee chair says RTÉ funding and redundancies will be 'big issue' in months ahead
Social Media
Facebook owner Meta agrees to attend Oireachtas committee meeting on car theft gang videos
Budget 2027
Labour wants €100+ monthly grocery shopping supplement for families in this year's budget
Don't Hold Back
Bacik says President Connolly should express her views to Donald Trump during Irish visit
Must ReadBudget 2027
'Out of kilter': Harris says Irish workers hit with higher tax rate sooner than other countries
Budget day is just over four weeks away and crunch talks are getting underway.
August
August 2026
Analysisthe grey vote
An August warning from within: Pensioners fear winter and how they will heat their homes
Wicklow-Wexford Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan sounded the warning bell for his government colleagues this week that the grey vote is not to be ignored.
Jim O'Callaghan
M9 crash fallout: Minister says 1,000 teens are 'beyond reach' of crime diversion supports
Friedreich's Ataxia
Pressure mounts as HSE to decide tomorrow on reimbursement of €280k-a-year Skyclarys drug
AnalysisAnti-social behaviour
Parents can be reprimanded for their child's crimes under Irish law, but is it the right way to go?
It’s the go-to argument when bad things are done by young people: “Where are the parents?”
AnalysisBack to Work
Dáil recalls are rare enough, this is probably the least contentious one in some years
Must ReadNational Children's Hospital
National Children's Hospital hits 82% room completion as 4,674 rooms signed off
BAM Ireland says a further 690 rooms are fully completed and awaiting design team sign-off as the project enters the final stages of commissioning.
emily felix
TDs call on pharma company to work with HSE to give access to life-changing drug Skyclarys
Death and Taxes
'A ghoulish money grab': Here's where Irish political parties stand on inheritance tax
Both Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have raised concerns about the current inheritance tax system – but is there support for change?
Analysispetrol pump pressures
The excise dilemma: Political flashpoints ahead as pressure mounts over reversing fuel supports
Breast Cancer
More than 3,000 women waiting more than 10 days for urgent breast cancer appointments this year
Budget 2027
Increasing number of taxpayers apply for Rent Credit as Harris says he'd like to see it rise
AnalysisMARTIN'S TRUMP TEST
Trump is coming back to Ireland – and the political headache is back too
Trump’s 2019 visit was an awkward meeting at Shannon Airport. Will September’s bilateral be any better?
Budget 2027
Income tax cuts, childcare, inheritance tax: Here’s what we know so far about Budget 2027
One thing that is a certainty for this year’s budget is tax cuts.
Emergency Department
Criticism that HSE data has 'significant blind spot' on mental health emergencies
state-provided accommodation
Applications open for Ukrainians to remain in State accommodation as contracts get phased out
fuel costs
Significant fuel price hike would force reconsideration of excise unwinding plan, says minister
July
July 2026
SeriesWinners and Losers
Summer report card: The political winners and losers of 2026 (so far)
The Dáil has risen for the summer and politicians are off on their holidays, but how have they got on so far this year?
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