Juliette Gash

Two young Nigerian women are pictured in Logos, Nigeria

'Japa' - Cultural phenomenon sees millions leave Nigeria

While emigration has long been a factor of modern Nigerian life, 'Japa' has become a cultural phenomenon, with millions leaving every year. Juliette Gash travelled to Lagos with the assistance of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund to report on Japa syndrome.

World • 05 Dec 25

A young Asian girl holding a locked smartphone with parental control notification on the screen

TD suggests 'radical' step to nationalise online media

A Social Democrats TD has suggested that Ireland take the "radical" step of nationalising online platforms like a utility.

Politics • 03 Dec 25

(left to right) Marian Harkin Micheal Martin Simon Harris Jack Chambers all standing at podiums

Govt to speed up delivery of housing and infrastructure

The Government is to introduce reforms that aim to cut delays and reset the "imbalance" between individuals' right to object and delivering major public infrastructure.

Ireland • 03 Dec 25

Cork rail project among priorities in Govt transport plan

The Government has published its €24bn plan for roads, rail, aviation, maritime and active travel projects it intends to begin over the next four years.

Politics • 27 Nov 25

An artist's impression of the Charlemonet Metro station

Call for emergency legislation to avoid MetroLink delay

Business network Dublin Chamber is calling on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to ensure that MetroLink "proceeds without further delay".

Dublin • 26 Nov 25

Referendum on Triple Lock not necessary, says Tánaiste

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence has said that he does not believe a referendum is necessary to change the Triple Lock.

Politics • 06 Nov 25

A spoiled ballot paper is pictured showing an 'X' written across all three candidates.

Size of spoiled vote the elephant in the room of election

A total of 213,738 people spoiled their vote in the recent Presidential Election, and questions remain as to why so many people chose to do so.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Nov 25

Profile: Connolly's long political road leads to Áras

Catherine Connolly first entered local politics in 1999 as a Labour councillor in Galway city, becoming Mayor of Galway five years later. Today, she enters Áras an Uachtaráin as the 10th President of Ireland.

Presidential Election • 11 Nov 25

sabina higgins michael d higgins cyril ramaphosa

South African president welcomed to Áras an Uachtaráin

President Michael D Higgins has welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Áras an Uachtaráin for what is understood to be the last State visit during his term.

Dublin • 08 Oct 25

Connolly presidency promises 'compassionate diplomacy'

According to her campaign, Catherine Connolly wants to be "a president for all the people, especially for those often excluded and silenced". She has the backing of all of the left-leaning parties in the Oireachtas.

Presidency Profile • 26 Sep 25