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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

McGuinness to be FG nominee, Connolly to launch Áras bid

Former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election, while Independent TD Catherine Connolly is expected to launch her own campaign for the Presidency.

Ireland • 08 Aug

Labour Party to meet Catherine Connolly over Áras bid

Labour TDs George Lawlor and Marie Sherlock have said they have have an "open mind" to supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign - despite the Independent TD previously saying Labour has "lost its soul".

Politics • 15 Jul

The cost-of-living crisis remains a weak spot for Government which the Opposition is now keen to target

Dáil blackout brings cost-of-living crisis into spotlight

A pre-budget row is developing on the cost of living, one which Government may prove difficult to overcome.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul

Left parties discuss potential Connolly run for Áras

The leaders of five left and liberal leaning Dáil parties met this evening to discuss supporting a combined presidential election candidate.

Politics • 09 Jul

The average annual cost of groceries for a household is said to have risen by €3,000 in a year

Soc Dems scrutinise supermarkets as grocery costs rise

Government is considering "enhancing" existing laws to increase fines and make the State's consumer watchdog more "robust" in a bid to address alleged "price gouging" by supermarkets.

Politics • 09 Jul

Opposition call on Govt to scrap fees hike for students

Opposition parties have urged Government to scrap a potential €1,000 student fees hike, saying rise is creating "barriers" to third level education and could force people not to go to college.

Politics • 08 Jul