Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

European Parliament backs campaign introducing Coco's Law

The European Parliament has formally backed a campaign to introduce the Irish anti-cyber bullying Coco's Law across the EU.

Europe • 30 Apr

EU leaders pose for a “family photo” before the start of an informal meeting of European Union leaders in Ayia Napa, Cyprus

'A lot of pessimism' among EU leaders on prices - Martin

EU leaders believe the energy crisis could be "1973, 1979 and 2022 all in one in terms of the potential impact on the global economy," Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned.

Politics • 24 Apr

Fears for Irish jobs as Meta confirms global layoffs

Facebook parent company Meta is to cut 10% of its global workforce, which would equate to approximately 8,000 staff.

Business • 27 Apr

Taoiseach Micheal Martin after arriving in Ayia Napa

Ukraine loan sends signal on EU commitment, says Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described the EU's decision to un-freeze €90bn in supports for Ukraine as a move that will "hopefully send a signal Europe is in there for the long haul".

Ireland • 23 Apr

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns speaking during Leaders Questions

Renters thrown 'to wolves' over modular homes - Cairns

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has warned Government it risks throwing renters "to the wolves" due to its modular homes plans.

Politics • 21 Apr

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 16: Michael Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland, captured during a state visit to Germany on April 16, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Juliane Sonntag/Photothek via Getty Images)

Why did mooted move against Martin end before it began?

Not for the first time, recent days have seen Fianna Fáil engulfed in rumours of its own making that a heave against the party leader, now 15 years in his role, is imminent.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Apr

Calls for Dáil to be recalled to address fuel crisis

Opposition parties have called for the Dáil to be recalled amid the ongoing fuel crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Ireland • 04 Apr

Fuel prices reaching level of 'national emergency' - IRHA

The Minister for Transport has met with the Irish Road Haulage Association to discuss the ongoing impact of the Iran crisis on fuel costs in Ireland, amid calls from hauliers for extra supports due to the situation.

Politics • 04 Apr

Close up photograph of a small modular-style cabin

Labour warns against allowing rental of modular homes

Government plans to allow modular homes in gardens to be rented out could "open the floodgates" for a watering down of rental rules across the State, the Labour Party has said.

Politics • 02 Apr

President makes seven appointments to Council of State

President Catherine Connolly has named Linda Ervine, a sister-in-law of the late Progressive Unionist Party leader David Ervine, as one of her seven nominations to the Council of State.

Politics • 01 Apr