Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Social Democrats senator Patricia Stephenson speaking outside Leinster House

Soc Dems senator defends decision to end TD's suspension

Social Democrats Senator Patricia Stephenson has defended her party leadership's decision to end Eoin Hayes TD's suspension over his previous shares in a US tech firm with Israeli defence forces contracts.

Politics • 01 Aug

Michael McGrath said he 'couldn't get into numbers' when discussing a possible trade deal

Outcome of EU-US tariff talks 'not certain' - McGrath

European Union commissioner Michael McGrath has said "the world has changed" and that economic terms "we had six months ago are no longer available" amid ongoing discussions on an EU-US tariff deal.

Europe • 27 Jul

The beginning of the Dáil's summer recess was interrupted by a potentially serious political row gliding into view

First kite of pre-budget season flew over Leinster House

The first kite of the pre-budget season flew high and mighty over a quieter than usual Leinster House this week, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Ireland • 27 Jul

Eoin Hayes had taken his seat in the Dáil as an Independent following his suspension from the Social Democrats

Social Democrats say Eoin Hayes' suspension lifted

Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes' suspension from the Social Democrats has been lifted, the party has said.

Politics • 25 Jul

The Government is now under increased pressure to include services as well as goods in the Occupied Territories Bill (File image)

Committee urges Govt to include services in OTB

A cross-party Oireachtas foreign affairs committee report on the Occupied Territories Bill "strongly recommends" services as well as goods should be included in any Government legislation.

Ireland • 25 Jul

The Triple Lock rule is heavily linked with Irish neutrality

No move on Triple Lock from cross-party committee

A cross-party Oireachtas committee examining the Triple Lock which governs the deployment of defence forces personnel overseas has made no recommendation on whether the existing system should be removed or retained.

Politics • 25 Jul

Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Morning Ireland 23072025

Micheál Martin rules himself out of presidential race

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has definitively ruled himself out of entering the presidential race, saying he "definitely" will not be a candidate.

Politics • 23 Jul

Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy has called for the policy to be examined

SF call for review of Govt refugee accommodation plans

Sinn Féin has called for a review of the Government's policy of paying people to allow Ukrainian refugees to use their spare rooms or properties, saying the scheme is unfair on other people, and is potentially disrupting the wider rental market.

Politics • 23 Jul

Image of Social Democrats TD Cian O'Callaghan in the Dail

Opposition says Govt funding 'Israel's genocide in Gaza'

TDs have clashed over opposition claims the Government is funding "Israel's genocide in Gaza", after it emerged the State's investment body only divested itself of millions of euro in Israeli bonds in recent weeks.

Politics • 16 Jul

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to media outside Government Buildings before this morning's meeting of the Cabinet. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov / © RollingNews.ie

EU 'shown considerable restraint' over US tariffs threats

The Tánaiste has said that the EU has "shown considerable restraint" in responding to Donald Trump's tariffs threats and remains focussed on preventing an outcome that "will be deeply detrimental to both the EU and US".

Politics • 16 Jul