Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Ivana Bacik speaking with Ged Nash standing behind her

Labour alternative budget prioritises homeless children

The Labour Party has called on the Government to prioritise children who are homeless instead of any potential hospitality VAT cut as part of next week's Budget.

Budget 2026 • 02 Oct

Residential abuse survivors on hunger strike outside Dáil

Four survivors of residential abuse on hunger strike outside the Dáil have said they "won't budge" and will continue their protest until their contributory pension and medical card demands are met.

Politics • 01 Oct

Protesters sit outside Dáil Eireann while on hunger strike

State's treatment of four hunger strikers 'unedifying'

Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse Patricia Carey has described the State's treatment of four people who are hunger striking outside the Dáil as "quite unedifying".

Politics • 01 Oct

Gavin campaign deletes photo with Defence Forces chief

A photo of the Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces Rossa Mulcahy was deleted this evening from Mr Gavin's social media campaign platforms.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

A view from Global Sumud Flotilla, which is an international initiative aimed at reaching the Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid

Motion calls on Israel not to target Gaza flotilla

The Dáil has heard a joint cross-party motion calling on Israel to adhere to international law and not target the 50 vessel peace flotilla attempting to break the aid blockade on Gaza.

Middle East • 30 Sep

Composite image of Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphrey

Connolly, Humphreys, and Gavin confirmed in race for Áras

There will be three candidates running in the Presidential election, following the closing of nominations earlier today. Independent Catherine Connolly, Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys will be on the ballot come polling day, after nominations closed at midday.

Presidential Election • 25 Sep

After GAA and military career, Jim Gavin seeks presidency

Jim Gavin's strongest card to play in the race to replace outgoing President Michael D Higgins is undoubtedly his near untouchable status as a legend of gaelic football.

Presidency Profile • 25 Sep

Gareth Sheridan and his wife at Offaly County Council -

Sheridan says presidential campaign has come to an end

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has admitted that "mathematically" his campaign has come to an end.

Presidential Election • 22 Sep

Mary Lou McDonald and Catherine Connolly

Sinn Féin backing Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

Presidential Election • 20 Sep

More powers for HIQA to probe incidents at nursing homes

The Health Information and Quality Authority will be given additional powers to investigate serious patient safety incidents in public nursing homes.

Ireland • 20 Sep