Juliette Gash

A model of an internet cable that is laid along the seabed to transmit high-voltage electricity and internet (File photo)

Ship to lay broadband cable could cost €200k per day

The Communications Committee has heard that a subsea cable to bring fibre broadband for offshore islands would be significantly more expensive, take more time and have similar outcomes to a wireless connection.

Ireland • 15 Nov 23

The Tánaiste said he is concerned about lawsuits against journalists

Lawsuits against journalists can have 'chilling effect'

The Tánaiste has said he is concerned about the "chilling effect" lawsuits against journalists can have. He was commenting after it was reported that Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews lodged defamation proceedings against The Irish Times and its political correspondent.

Ireland • 09 Nov 23

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said just 20% of the roughly 8,000 foreign nationals had gotten out of Gaza so far

'No indication Ireland being penalised' for Gaza stance

There is no indication that "Ireland is somehow being penalised for the stance we're taking in our call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza, the Taoiseach has said.

Politics • 08 Nov 23

Many senior figures are clear in their view that Micheál Martin would lead the party into the next election (File: RollingNews.ie)

FF realises its biggest asset is Micheál Martin

There's a blot on the horizon that threatens to dash the optimism among politicians ahead of the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Nov 23

Government are facing a difficult decision over proposals to tighten supports for Ukrainians arriving in Ireland (File Photo)

How do Ukrainians feel about plans to tighten support?

Ministers have been keen to downplay the Cabinet row over proposals to tighten up the so-called 'offering' provided to Ukrainians arriving in Ireland - but how do Ukrainians feel about the potential plans?

Analysis and Comment • 29 Oct 23

Gerard Craughwell made the suggestion at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport (File photo)

Cars should be crushed for certain offences - Senator

An Independent Senator has suggested that drivers guilty of certain road offences should have their cars seized and crushed, and be forced to watch.

Ireland • 25 Oct 23

HSA considers the sectors of construction, agriculture, health and social care as 'high-risk'

Workplace fatalities drop to lowest number since 1989

The Health and Safety Authority says last year (2022) saw the lowest number of workplace fatalities since 1989.

Politics • 25 Oct 23

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed regret that talks between the DUP and UK Government are taking so long (RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach: 'Window of opportunity' to get Stormont back

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there is a window of opportunity this Autumn for the Northern Ireland Assembly to get back up and running, but has also expressed some regret that talks between the DUP and the UK Government are taking so long.

Ulster • 04 Oct 23