Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

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 • 48 mins

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 • 22 hrs

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

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