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Irish MEPs say Kaja Kallas's position is untenable after Commissioner strikes aid deal with Israel
Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty said the Commissioner’s statement was deeply one-side “as usual”.
Lynn Ruane says she did not request leniency in letter for driver who killed woman in hit-and-run
More job losses as a result of Intel cuts as catering firm to lay off third of staff at complex
Bill to introduce 'iatrogenic suicide' as verdict option for coroners reaches second stage in Dáil
Judges' recommendation to hike personal injury awards will not be implemented by the government
Department of Housing did not consult with tenants on plans to shrink minimum apartment sizes
Anti-immigration protest blocks TDs and Oireachtas staff from leaving Leinster House
Minister was told to play up 'uncluttered airspace' to sell Ireland as global leader for drones
Independent Ireland TD accused of 'dog whistle' population claim about 'minority' Irish
Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out as Sinn Féin presidential candidate
Less than six months ago McDonald said categorically that she would not be the Sinn Féin nominee.
Fine Gael to reject motion of no confidence in von der Leyen while other Irish MEPs split
Taoiseach hints childcare focus in Budget will be on increasing places rather than cutting costs
Just one form needed to apply for multiple secondary schools under new pilot plan
Joe Duffy as unity left wing candidate for presidency? No comment says People Before Profit TD
Junior minister for heritage criticises 'outrageous' Sinn Féin arguments against GPO revamp
Browne: it will be 'difficult to prevent' hitting point where 5,000 children are homeless
Browne also confirmed that EU citizens who are classed as homeless in Ireland will be asked to return “back to their own country” if they do not meet requirements.
The government is drawing up a list of the best (and worst) councils for housing delivery
Intel to cut just under 200 jobs at Leixlip plant in Kildare
The company confirmed earlier this year that the number of jobs impacted by cuts would be made public in July.
How Joe Duffy shut down head shops (and why all drugs were legalised for one weird day in 2015)
Government pledges 'full support' to doctor working to get mobile children's hospital into Gaza
Ivana Bacik holds up meme of bald baby JD Vance in the Dáil
Men who abuse women 'not only tolerated, they are celebrated', Dáil hears
After spending over a month in Gaza, this doctor had a powerful message for Irish politicians
Dr Mohammed Mustafa told Oireachtas staff and members yesterday about his time working in one of Gaza’s last hospitals.
Mary Lou McDonald says plans to revamp GPO as mixed used 'cultural' hub is a 'betrayal of history'
Similar to how Temple Bar was revitalised, a special body is to be set up to drive improvements across the city.
Sinn Féin claim RTÉ repeatedly 'erase' the Six Counties as party introduces new proposed law
Calls in Dáil for supermarkets to publish their profits as price of groceries soar
Government confirms that revised Housing for All plan will be delayed
Taoiseach to update Cabinet on plans to speed up process of buying a home and reduce probate time
Calls for Government to set up watchdog to monitor job losses due to Artificial Intelligence
Political parties scramble to introduce policies around AI use after Swedish House Mafia-gate
A Sinn Féin source said that the Mullooly story was sent around to TDs as a “cautionary tale”.
Donegal's newest TD: 'My house will not be standing in six years' time'
Taoiseach ‘not aware’ of any talk in Fianna Fáil about backing Colum Eastwood for president
Sinn Féin criticised for 'heartless' opposition to extending temporary protection for Ukrainians
Calls made to recognise Elizabeth Plunkett as a legal victim of Ireland's first serial killers
Call to action to tackle the prospect of a 'toxic goo lagoon' in Wexford
Almost 200 allegations of abuse of residents at nursing home in RTÉ programme were made since 2022
Taoiseach tells Ivana Bacik she 'didn't have the courage' to be in Government
'It doesn't bode well': TDs blast Peter McVerry Trust's refusal to attend PAC
Opposition TDs call for young people to hit the streets on housing in 'Raise the Roof' protest
Sinn Féin defends view that extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees is a 'mistake'