Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Flood waters run in front of shops in Enniscorthy

Up to €100k for uninsured businesses affected by floods

The Government is to increase the amount of money available to small businesses affected by Storm Chandra which cannot get flood insurance from €20,000 to €100,000.

Politics • 30 Jan

Simon Harris stands in front of European Union flags at the European Commission in Brussels.

Harris to attend EPP's leaders summit in Croatia

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will travel to Croatia today for a two-day European People's Party summit on migration, security, and the future of the EU-US relationship following the Greenland tariffs crisis.

Politics • 30 Jan

A picture of Sinn Féin’s Eoin O’Broin speaking in the Dail

Opposition argues with minister over 'rip-off rent' bill

There have been angry scenes in the Dáil over proposed changes to rental rules.

Politics • 22 Jan

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaking at a podium

Consequences of 'might is right' now clear - President

President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threatened with invasion".

Ireland • 21 Jan

The words Bord Bia Irish Food Board on a building

Bord Bia board to meet as SF call for chair's resignation

Board members of Bord Bia are due to meet tomorrow morning to discuss concerns around the food company owned by Chairperson Larry Murrin.

Politics • 21 Jan

Dara Calleary speaking to the media at Leinster House in Dublin

No Revenue look back for Carer's Allowance recipients

The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that information shared from his Department to Revenue relating to the Carer's Allowance will be forward looking.

Politics • 20 Jan

Call for US military ban at Shannon if Greenland taken

The Government should ban the US military from using Shannon Airport, and the EU should close all US military bases across the bloc, if Donald Trump acts on his threat to take Greenland, an opposition TD has said.

Politics • 20 Jan

Coimisiún na Meán unlikely to seek Irish blocking of Grok

Media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán is unlikely to seek the banning or blocking of AI app Grok in Ireland by itself, and will instead wait until further talks with the European Commission before deciding on what to do.

Ireland • 20 Jan

President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on six EU countries and Norway and the UK because they opposed his ambitions to take over Greenland

Ireland risks being 'collateral' damage in trade tensions

The Irish Exporters Association has warned that Ireland risks being "collateral" damage in the escalating trade tensions between the EU and the US as President Donald Trump steps up his pursuit of Greenland.

World • 20 Jan

Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, and Roland Lescure, Minister for Finance and Economy of France, are pictured during a press conference on January 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany

EU says 'priority is to engage not escalate'

The EU executive says it wants to engage with the US after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries in the standoff over Greenland, but was ready to act if needed.

World • 19 Jan