Juliette Gash

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.

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

Minister Catherine Martin told the committee that 'comprehensive and far reaching examinations' of RTÉ are under way

Trust 'shattered' between RTÉ and public, says minister

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said that "trust was shattered" between the public and RTÉ, leaving people "shocked and outraged".

Ireland • 04 Oct 23

Commissioner Niamh Hodnett said the commission had received 50 submissions on a harmful content definition

Definition on harmful content to be ready this autumn

A new definition of harmful online content is being developed, with a draft due to be ready later this autumn.

Ireland • 27 Sep 23

Almost 3,000 people lost their lives and countless more have lost their livelihoods after last week's earthquake in Morocco

Concern for migrants after weekend of African disasters

In one weekend, in two countries, at least 14,000 people have died as a result of natural disasters. Rebuilding after both disasters will take time and billions of euros. In the meantime, where will the people go?

World • 16 Sep 23