Coalition competition heats up at halfway point While frictions between the two larger coalition parties are ostensibly about big policy issues, they are expressions of deeper concerns in both parties about identity, … Analysis and Comment • 22 Oct 22
Refugee crisis: Questions over State's ability to cope A recent episode has highlighted the sort of pressure that the system is now under and raises questions about the State's ability to cope with … Analysis and Comment • 15 Oct 22
Govt to do 'everything' to prevent evictions - McEntee The Government will do "everything that we can" to ensure people remain in their homes this winter, the Minister for Justice has said, adding that … Politics • 09 Oct 22
Publicly funded IVF treatment to be rolled out in 2023 Up to 3,000 couples may be able to avail of publicly funded IVF treatment next year under funding announced in Budget 2023. Health • 28 Sep 22
Budget's political test will be when big bills arrive It became clear that by the time the winter bills started to land, the public expectation would be such that anything less than the kind … Analysis and Comment • 28 Sep 22
Sinn Féin proposes cap on energy prices and cuts to USC All individuals earning up to €70,000 would get a cash payment to help with energy costs under Sinn Féin's Budget proposals published this morning. Politics • 24 Sep 22
Will the 'big switch' lead to turbulent times ahead? On a week when a shopowner spoke about crying when an electricity bill of €20,000 landed in the post, it was all a bit unseemly, … Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep 22
Taoiseach warns of 'prolonged' energy crisis The Taoiseach has warned of a "prolonged" energy crisis, saying the Government would intervene to protect households and jobs as prices continue to rise. Ireland • 14 Sep 22
'I can't play the game I love' says transgender player An Irish transgender rugby player says she cannot play the game she loves, following a recent decision to prevent transgender women from playing female contact … Ireland • 16 Aug 22
'Giveaway' Budget will be running to stand still The forthcoming Budget will contain what would be considered a significant giveaway at any other time, but for the year that's in it, won't make … Analysis and Comment • 14 Aug 22