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Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan to return to work in September

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Cabinet

Government urged to introduce Municipal Councils as part of overhaul of local government

Updated 1 hr ago

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summer economic statement

Big focus of Budget 2027 will be improving people’s disposable income next year - Harris

3 hrs ago

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Yesterday

21st July 2026

Road Safety

Could Ireland be the first place to ban e-scooters? How are other countries dealing with them?

21 Jul

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Road Safety

Tax and insurance to be introduced for e-scooters, Tánaiste says

21 Jul

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This week

19th July 2026 - 22nd July 2026

Road Safety

E-scooters to be banned for under-18s and high-vis vests and helmets to be made mandatory

20 Jul

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This month

July 2026

MFF

The EU wants more cash (a lot of it for defence and security). Here's how it plans to get it.

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reports from Strasbourg

11 Jul

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Heel Prick Test

MEP calls for Ireland to increase testing done on newborn babies for rare conditions

10 Jul

6.0k

EU migration pact

MEP Maria Walsh says government's 'soft' language on migrant return hubs is 'really frustrating'

9 Jul

27.0k

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

FAI should bow to pressure of football fans on Israel fixtures ahead of EGM vote tonight, MEP says

8 Jul

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Ukraine War

European Parliament votes to back ban on export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain

Jane Matthews

reports from Strasbourg

8 Jul

14.9k

National League

FAI should bow to pressure of football fans on Israel fixtures ahead of EGM vote tonight, MEP says

8 Jul

6.5k

Irish Coursing Club

Hare coursing group refuse to provide evidence of claim coursing adds €70m to economy annually

7 Jul

19.6k

EU migration pact

Ireland has 'no immediate plans' to opt in to migrant return hubs, Taoiseach says

Jane Matthews

reports from Strasbourg

7 Jul

20.5k

Strasbourg

Taoiseach says EU 'must do more' to support Palestine in European Parliament address

Jane Matthews

reports from Strasbourg

Updated 7 Jul

14.6k

Ukraine War

Fianna Fáil MEPs to abstain on vote to add Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia sanction list

Jane Matthews

reports from Strasbourg

7 Jul

10.6k

Animal Welfare

TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned

2 Jul

25.5k

Thanks but no thanks

Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'

1 Jul

43.3k

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June 2026

Climate Change

Dáil told today is 'the day of the bonfire of our climate targets' as it debates LNG bill

30 Jun

8.0k

Road Safety

Tánaiste says he is 'concerned' by lack of registration system for e-scooters

30 Jun

6.4k

The Fix

Here's what happened today: Saturday

27 Jun

2.7k

Abbeyleix

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after elderly man dies in Laois car crash

27 Jun

7.3k

Stoneybatter

Popular food market and sauna in Dublin fighting to stay open after Council denies planning

27 Jun

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spare room

Is the feud over? Prince Harry and family to be guests of King Charles during UK visit

27 Jun

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MV Hondius

Irish woman stuck on hantavirus ship says she can't believe she escaped virus

27 Jun

12.8k

The Daily Poll

Are you going to any Pride events this weekend?

27 Jun

15.3k

cleared to land

Dublin Airport says it expects no disruption for passengers as EU Presidency kicks off this week

27 Jun

5.6k

The Morning Lead

Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots

It is hot, hot, hot in a lot of Europe (and not in a good way).

27 Jun

15.6k

The Morning Lead

'There's a lot of aggro': The parking wars saga continues as Citywest residents call for action

Despite mounting national scrutiny on poor transport connectivity in new housing developments, the government has taken no action.

Jane Matthews

21 Jun

34.8k

your stories

Ghost buses, rain and pricey taxis: Your stories of getting home from suburban summer gigs

We asked our readers to share their experiences of travelling to and from the big concerts that take place every year across Dublin.

20 Jun

12.8k

your stories

Had trouble getting home from an outdoor gig in Dublin this summer? We want to hear from you.

Updated 18 Jun

10.3k

Social Media

Varadkar says he got hate speech legislation wrong, would have been better to go after algorithms

17 Jun

14.0k

Climate Change

Energy minister says data centres are good for Ireland as Dáil debates moratorium

Labour told the Dáil data centre energy consumption is “insane”.

17 Jun

9.0k

Limerick

Centenary commemorations of 1926 Dromcollogher cinema fire confirmed for September

17 Jun

4.5k

reproductive rights

Dáil debates removal of 3-day abortion wait, as Taoiseach and Tánaiste back Sinn Féin bill

Updated 16 Jun

17.0k

Wheels Up

Cleared for take-off: The Dublin Airport passenger cap bill is ready to go

Updated 16 Jun

11.5k

Leaders' Questions

Dáil told public consultants in other hospitals also receiving 'gifts' for delivering babies

16 Jun

10.3k

Public Transport

TDs slam lack of planning as music fans left 'stranded and soaked' after outdoor Dublin gigs

15 Jun

28.5k

That time of year

Do school holidays need to be shorter? Sorry, parents: TDs don't think so

It’s the debate we have every year: Are school holidays too long?

Jane Matthews

13 Jun

13.8k

Northern Ireland

UK politicians still taking aim at Common Travel Area today - but Irish ministers are pushing back

Updated 11 Jun

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