Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

The Minister for Agriculture said the activity on public roads and motorways 'is not acceptable'

Call for sulky racing clampdown over welfare concerns

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has called for a fresh clampdown on sulky racing due to significant animal welfare concerns relating to the activity.

Ireland • 10 May

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers on RTÉ's This Week programme.

Govt departments told to reduce spending - Chambers

Government departments have been told they may have to reduce their expected spending this year by between 0.1% and 1.4% as a direct result of increased financial demands on the Department of Education, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure.

Politics • 11 May

Minister to publish legislation on passenger cap removal

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he will this month publish legislation seeking to remove the Dublin Airport passenger cap amid ongoing division over whether the Government-promised move should take place.

Business • 12 May

MEP Maria Walsh on Brendan O' Connor radio show

MEP Maria Walsh hopes pregnancy helps other single women

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has confirmed she is 16 weeks pregnant after undergoing fertility and sperm donation treatment, saying she hopes her personal journey may help other single women and those who are LGBTQI+ to become mothers if they wish to do so.

Ireland • 09 May

Govt to send plane to evacuate Irish citizens from ship

The Government jet will be sent to Spain tomorrow morning to take two Irish citizens on board the vessel at the centre of the hantavirus outbreak back to Ireland.

World • 09 May

Galway West candidates discuss cost of living, housing

Candidates in the Galway West bye-election have made their pitch to voters this evening, focusing on issues including cost of living, housing, local transport and Government spending.

Bye-Elections • 08 May

a black and white image shows people on board a board with their hands in the air

Call for sanctions after Israel's flotilla interception

The Government has been urged to conduct an investigation and issue economic sanctions against Israel in response to its actions against a flotilla bound for Gaza.

Politics • 07 May

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