Juliette Gash

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

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