Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Leo Varadkar and French Ambassador Celine Place

Leo Varadkar awarded France's highest order of merit

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been awarded France's highest order of merit for what French officials have described as his "transformative" impact on Ireland.

Ireland • 12 Mar

Govt taking 'wait and see' approach to energy protection

The Government is likely to stop short of any specific measures to protect consumers from the economic impact of the Iranian crisis until after it is clear how long the situation may last.

Politics • 09 Mar

Peadar Tóibín addressing the Aontú Ard Fheis in Laois 2

Govt has broken the 'social contract', says Aontú leader

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has called for Ireland to "re-build the social contract", saying the housing and cost of living crises are proof the Government has broken that "simple promise" for a generation of Irish people.

Politics • 07 Mar

Pro-government supporters participate in a rally in Tehran, Iran

Green Party leader criticises 'illegal' war in Iran

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has described the US-Israeli attack on Iran as "an illegal war under international law", saying the situation has "destabilised the Middle East".

Politics • 01 Mar

Govt won't 'over-dwell' on resolving SNA review - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government "will not over-dwell" on resolving the special needs assistant places controversy.

Education • 21 Feb

Cambridge University appoints chair of Irish history

The first ever chair of Irish history has been announced at Cambridge University. Dr Alvin Jackson has been appointed to the role, which will be funded through a €4 million endowment from the Ireland reconciliation fund.

Ireland • 21 Feb

President Catherine Connolly inspects a guard of honour following her inauguration at Dublin Castle

President Connolly's first 100 days in office

Exactly 100 days ago, Catherine Connolly stood in the historic surrounds of St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle as she outlined her plans as Uachtaráin na hÉireann alongside former presidents, current and former taoisigh and other representatives of wider Irish society.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Feb

Ukrainian refugee family waiting for train in station, Ukrainian war concept.

Spend on Ukrainian accommodation almost halved since 2024

The amount of money being spent on accommodation for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland has almost halved since 2024, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Ireland • 19 Feb

River Slaney bursts its banks in Enniscorthy

Repairing damage caused by Storm Chandra could cost €50m

The cost of repair works for public roads, buildings and overblown trees damaged by Storm Chandra is likely to be in the region of €50m.

Ireland • 17 Feb

McGrath favours 'EU-wide approach' for teen media safety

EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said he is in favour of examining a potential "common EU-wide approach" to when teenagers and young people can access social media, in response to growing concerns about the use of online platforms.

Europe • 14 Feb