Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Simon Harris is to attend a meeting that is set to focus on the Middle East and Russia's war in Ukraine

Call for EU to play greater role in increasing Gaza aid

Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to call for the EU to play a greater role in increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza and for more sanctions on Russia at a meeting of EU foreign ministers today.

Politics • 20 Oct 25

A composite photo of Heather Humphreys on the left and Catherine Connolly on the right

FG's Heather Humphreys defends record on disability issue

Fine Gael Presidential Election candidate Heather Humphreys has defended her record on the issue of disability.

Presidential Election • 20 Oct 25

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys

Presidential race heats up in final days before vote

The past 24 hours have seen the heat turn up dramatically in the presidential race ahead of polling day on Friday, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Oct 25

Fianna Fáil party leader Micheál Martin with the winning candidate Jim Gavin

Support for Fianna Fáil leader falls, poll suggests

A new opinion poll has suggested support for Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has fallen by 11 percentage points in the wake of the Jim Gavin presidential candidate controversy, to his lowest personal rating in half a decade.

Politics • 18 Oct 25

Heather humphreys catherine connolly karen creed and gavin jennings in the morning ireland studio

7 takeaways from the Presidential Election debate

We're not quite drinking at the last chance saloon just yet, but the Morning Ireland presidential debate means the race is now closing in on that round being called, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Presidential Election • 17 Oct 25

Woman using equipment in control room for television production.

Oireachtas broadcast firm does not apply for new contract

The firm, which broadcasts Dáil, Seanad and committee hearings, and is involved in a dispute with 20 workers, has decided not to bid for a new contract with the Oireachtas.

Ireland • 10 Oct 25

Jim O'Callaghan said he thinks the target of up to 1,000 or 5,000 in up to five years is achievable

Minister O'Callaghan says 1,000 new gardaí 'achievable'

Minister for Justice Jim O Callaghan has accepted that the Government's Budget promise to recruit "up to" 1,000 gardai next year is "achievable but challenging" after an independent garda report said it would not be possible.

Ireland • 08 Oct 25

Budget 2026 was announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers

Who are Budget winners and what groups won't be happy

The biggest Budget winners when it comes to tax cuts this year are developers, who have received significant tax breaks at the same time as little to no tax changes are taking place for ordinary workers.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct 25

Pearse Doherty addresses the Dáil chamber

Opposition says Budget ignores society's biggest crises

Opposition parties have heavily criticised the Government's budget plans, saying they are designed to help developers instead of ordinary people, have done "nothing" for workers and ignore the biggest crises facing Irish society.

Politics • 07 Oct 25

Martin to take 'full responsibility' for FF campaign

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he will take "full responsibility" over what happened to Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign when his parliamentary party meets.

Presidential Election • 08 Oct 25