Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

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 • 4 hrs

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 • 4 hrs

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

MEPs agree new EU-wide list of 'safe countries'

A new EU-wide list of "safe countries" that people will no longer be allowed to seek asylum to the EU from has been agreed by MEPs.

Politics • 10 Feb

MEPs vote for safeguards if Mercosur deal goes ahead

The European Parliament has voted in favour of safeguards to protect farmers if the Mercosur deal goes ahead, despite four Irish MEPs opposing the plan and warning it does not go far enough.

Europe • 10 Feb

An aerial view of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford after the River Slaney bursts its banks due to Storm Chandra

Irish MEPs urge further supports for weather events

Irish MEPs have called for the EU to actively plan for future extreme weather events in light of the impact of Storm Chandra across Ireland, and to make extra funding available to help protect people against "the new normal".

Politics • 10 Feb

The Social Democrats party at the launch of their alternative budget

Social Democrats focus turns to by-elections

The Social Democrats are upbeat about their chances in the upcoming by-elections, and there are reasons for such an outlook, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Feb