Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Christy Moore made a complaint about his treatment during a security stop at Holyhead Port in 2004

Christy Moore locked in room at Holyhead Port in 2004

Legendary Irish folk singer Christy Moore was at the centre of a previously unknown diplomatic incident in 2004 when he was locked in a room and questioned over why he was travelling to England by boat by UK officials.

State Papers • 28 Dec 25

Byrne not expecting Mercosur deal vote until January

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said that he did not expect a vote on the Mercosur trade deal until January.

Business • 16 Dec 25

Will Gavin campaign review quash potential mutiny in FF?

Since Jim Gavin stepped down as Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate more than two months ago, there has been speculation about Micheál Martin's future as party leader. Will the review quash rumours or invigorate such mutinous murmurs?

Analysis and Comment • 15 Dec 25

McVerry Trust was 'verging on collapse' - former CEO

The former CEO of the Peter McVerry Trust has accused the previous board of the company of providing him with financial details that "could not have been further from the truth", saying that when he took over the charity "was verging on total collapse".

Ireland • 20 Nov 25

Ivan Yates appearing before an Oireachtas Committee

Yates regrets impact of 'smear the bejaysus' comment

Ivan Yates has said prefacing debates with a disclaimer or a declaration of interests would be a "guaranteed mood killer".

Politics • 19 Nov 25

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called on Government to reinstate energy credits

McDonald calls on Government to reinstate energy credits

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reinstate energy credits, warning that people are "anxious and scared" about the bills which are going to land this winter.

Ireland • 19 Nov 25

Motion calling on Govt to urgently present OTB passes

A joint-Opposition motion calling on the Government to urgently present the Occupied Territories Bill and pass it through the Oireachtas before the end of the year has been carried.

Ireland • 19 Nov 25

Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking to the media about nine-year-old Harvey Morrison

First day of new portfolios for three Fine Gael ministers

Three senior Fine Gael ministers are beginning their first day with new portfolios, following a mini Cabinet reshuffle after the departure of Paschal Donohoe from Irish politics.

Politics • 19 Nov 25

After decade of difficulty, is Labour on an upward trend?

Since being voted out of power almost a decade ago in 2016's General Election, Labour has had what can politely be described as some difficult moments, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Nov 25

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik speaking during her leaders speech at the Labour National Conference

Bacik calls on Govt to outline time frame for border poll

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for the Government to confirm a timeline for a "unity referendum" on Northern Ireland in her leader's address to the party's annual conference this evening.

Politics • 15 Nov 25