Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

The fountain on the North Lawn of the White House was dyed green for St Patrick's Day last year

'Working assumption' Trump-Martin meeting will take place

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the Government's "working assumption" is that the annual St Patrick's Day meeting between the Taoiseach and the US president at the White House will still take place, despite officials still waiting for confirmation of the event.

Politics • 26 Feb

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Niamh Smyth attended the forum meeting

Harris meets business leaders to discuss trade challenges

Tánaiste Simon Harris has met business leaders to discuss ways to protect Ireland from any potential US tariffs and trade policy changes.

Politics • 26 Feb

Councillors are allowed to use the fund to improve security measures in their homes and offices

Councillors fund could be increased to improve security

A €5,000 fund councillors are allowed to spend on improving security measures in their homes and offices could be increased.

Ireland • 25 Feb

The two leaders spoke by phone (file image)

Zelensky discussed 'shared vision' to end war with Martin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he discussed a "shared vision of real steps" to end the war in Ukraine with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Ukraine • 21 Feb

Fine Gael TD and Minister for Arts, Patrick O'Donovan said the investigation into the overspend will be 'robust'

Inquiry into Arts Council's failed €7m IT project

The terms of reference for an "immediate" inquiry into the Arts Council's decision to spend €7 million on an unsuccessful IT project are set to go to cabinet on Tuesday.

Ireland • 20 Feb

While in her role in the last government as minister for justice Helen McEntee said she believed Dublin city centre was safe

Sinn Féin questions McEntee stance about safety in Dublin

Sinn Féin has called on former minister for justice Helen McEntee to say if she agrees with the new Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan that parts of Dublin city are not safe.

Politics • 20 Feb

A number of senators abstained from the vote in protest over how a secret ballot was not allowed to take place

FG's Maria Byrne elected as Seanad's Leas Chathaoirleach

Fine Gael senator Maria Byrne has been elected as Leas Chathaoirleach of the Seanad in a walk-through vote.

Ireland • 19 Feb

Hildegarde Naughton said it is 'concerning' how modern technology could be used to target individuals

AI deepfakes of politicians 'concerning', says minister

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton has said it is "obviously concerning" how some people are using artificial intelligence deepfakes to create abusive videos of politicians.

Politics • 18 Feb

Taoiseach Micheál Martin made the comments in a letter to the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

Taoiseach declines to apologise for 'telling lies' remark

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has formally declined to apologise for claims that he said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was telling lies in the Dáil last week, saying: "I cannot withdraw a remark I did not make."

Politics • 18 Feb

Councillor Angela Feeney lost a fortnight ago to Fine Gael's Maria Byrne by 0.116% of a vote
(Credit: RollingNews)

Labour councillor seeks court approval for Seanad recount

Labour councillor Angela Feeney is seeking permission from the High Court to be allowed a full recount of the Seanad agricultural panel result.

Politics • 14 Feb