Juliette Gash

Fine Gael focus in coming days to shift to new candidate

The pressure will be on Fine Gael to look for a replacement presidential election candidate following the withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness from the race for the Áras, writes Juliette Gash.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Aug 25

Presidential hopeful says he has backing of two councils

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

Presidential Election • 15 Aug 25

Picture of Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe as they present budget 2025 at Government Buildings

Government expected to hold Budget 2026 on 7 October

Budget Day will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, according to Government sources.

Politics • 14 Aug 25

Picture shows Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis.

Tánaiste to meet mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt

Tánaiste Simon Harris is to meet the mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, a nine-year-old boy who died last month and was subject to delays in accessing urgent scoliosis surgery.

Politics • 14 Aug 25

A silent protest by members of the Indian community in Ireland has been held at the Department of Justice.

Call for strong policing after attacks on Indian citizens

The Minister of State for Migration has called for a stronger policing response, in the wake of a series of attacks on members of the Indian community.

Ireland • 11 Aug 25

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to reporters after the EU and the US reached a trade deal

Taoiseach condemns Israeli plans to occupy Gaza City

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called on Israel to reconsider its plan to further extend the military's control over the Palestinian territory of Gaza.

World • 08 Aug 25

Proposal for state-backed savings scheme for housing

The Social Democrats have published proposals for a state-backed savings scheme which would provide funding for social and affordable housing.

Politics • 10 Jul 25

Minister James Browne and developers at sod turning in McSweeney House Phibsboro Dublin

Apartment building behind lower home delivery - Browne

The Minister for Housing has said that the slowdown in apartment building is largely behind the poorer-than-expected number of new homes delivered last year.

Ireland • 09 Jul 25

Matt Carthy said the passage of the legislation without any votes was 'petty'

Sinn Féin TD denies 'tactical wee' after missing vote

Sinn Féin's justice spokesperson has said he missed a vote on his own amendment to the Offences Against the State Act - due to the need to answer nature's call.

Politics • 26 Jun 25

Patients in 'postcode lottery' for cancer referral - Rice

Social Democrats spokesperson on Health Padraig Rice has said that patients are facing a 'postcode lottery' when it comes to urgent referrals for suspected breast cancer.

Health • 26 Jun 25