Juliette Gash

The incoming Minister for Defence, Tánaiste Simon Harris has been given an in-depth briefing document by the Department of Defence

Govt to discuss European security, defence initiatives

It is expected that more European security and defence-related initiatives will be brought to Government this year, as the EU sharpens its focus on the area.

Ireland • 30 Jan

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman was the party's only TD to retain his seat in the last election

Greens promise to be thorny opposition to next government

After losing all but one of their 12 TDs in the General Election, the Green Party has promised at its conference to 'stop being so bloody nice' over the course of the 34th Dáil, writes Juliette Gash.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Jan

Roderic O'Gorman has said Green issues 'are not going away, and neither are we' (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Greens 'not going away' as party holds Dublin convention

The Green Party has been holding its annual conference in Dublin, where the focus has been on rebuilding the party after losing all but one of its 12 seats in November's General Election.

Politics • 11 Jan

The talks are expected to focus on childcare, disability, justice and health

Lowry 'will not be kingmaker' in govt formations talks

Both Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have said Independent TD Michael Lowry is not a "kingmaker" in talks to form the next government.

Politics • 09 Jan

There are 60 seats to be filled in the Seanad

Deadline for nominations to Seanad Vocational panels

The deadline for nominations to the Seanad Vocational panels closes today with 43 seats to be filled across five panels.

Politics • 17 Jan

Simon Harris said the significant geographical variations between regions mean that decisions are being made locally (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Closures a 'significant burden' on teachers, says Harris

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is conscious that uncertainty about schools opening during the cold weather is a significant concern to parents, but that everything that can be done, is being done.

Weather • 07 Jan

The Social Democrats said there needs to be development of laws to protect workers who may be displaced by AI

Social Democrats call for stronger regulation of AI

The Social Democrats want to see greater protection for children online, measures to combat disinformation and stronger regulation of Artificial Intelligence, or AI.

Politics • 30 Oct 24