Juliette Gash

Cathy Wheatley with her husband and her twin children who were born via a surrogate

Campaigners question how altruistic surrogacy will work

Serious concerns have been raised about new proposals that aim to regularise surrogacy arrangements. The Minister for Health announced the amendments to the Human Reproduction Bill on Wednesday, after the Government approved them.

Politics • 18 Dec 23

Senator Ronan Mullen, Sr Catherine Lillis, Ceann Comhairle Seán O'Fearghaíl

Sr Catherine Lillis presented with Human Dignity Award

A 94-year-old nun has been presented with an Oireachtas Human Dignity Award for her lifelong charity work.

Regional • 14 Dec 23

As far back as 1996, the Constitutional Review Group report recommended that Article 41.2 be amended to make it gender neutral (Stock image)

Explained: Plans to hold gender equality referendum

As far back as 1996, the Constitutional Review Group report recommended that Article 41.2 be amended to make it gender neutral. So, why is the Government planning for a referendum and when will it take place? Asks Juliette Gash.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Dec 23

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove at the British-Irish Council summit at Dublin Castle

Varadkar 'afraid to be optimistic' over Stormont return

The Taoiseach says he is "afraid to be optimistic" about the prospect of the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly, but said that the British Irish Council had a good meeting in Dublin Castle.

Politics • 24 Nov 23

Matt Carthy said the triple lock system is the foundation on which Ireland's current military neutrality is based

Martin denies removal of Triple Lock erodes neutrality

The Tánaiste has denied claims by Sinn Féin that change in legislation to remove the Triple Lock mechanism, which governs the deployment of Irish troops in peace keeping missions abroad, erodes Ireland's neutrality.

Ireland • 23 Nov 23

Leo Varadkar said the average worker would pay around €45-€50 extra in PRSI in a full year

How much will PRSI changes cost workers?

Juliette Gash examines the Government's plan to increase PRSI rates and how much it will cost workers.

Politics • 22 Nov 23

Rules around the delivery of alcohol are to be tightened up (Stock image)

Rules on delivery of alcohol to be tightened

Rules around the delivery of alcohol could be tightened up, as part of the Sale of Alcohol Bill.

Ireland • 16 Nov 23

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