Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Duties and limits of the presidency

Apart from giving a positive impression of Ireland at home and abroad, what exactly does the role of the President involve, and what can the incumbent do when they eventually enter the Áras?

Ireland • 11 Nov 25

Activism, opinions were hallmarks of Higgins' presidency

Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann ended at midnight after many historic moments that helped define modern-day Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Nov 25

Ivan Yates, watchdog invited to media committee meeting

The media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán, as well as broadcaster Ivan Yates and a number of political public relations specialists, have been invited to an Oireachtas committee meeting to discuss transparency issues in the sector.

Politics • 07 Nov 25

Help sought for people with disabilities to secure jobs

Ireland has the lowest rates of employment for people with disabilities in the European Union, politicians have been told.

Politics • 05 Nov 25

Housing and infrastructure top risks for US firms here

Housing and infrastructure are the two biggest "risks" for US multi-nationals based in Ireland and rank "above tariffs as the greatest risk" to the sector over the coming years, the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland has warned.

Business • 04 Nov 25

Simon Harris speaking before entering government buildings

Govt should reconsider immigration policies, says Harris

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said Ireland's asylum seeker system is not working and that the Government should reconsider existing policies "in a very serious way".

Politics • 29 Oct 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to media outside Government Buildings on 8 July 2025

Taoiseach to miss FF party meeting due to Brazil trip

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin will not attend the weekly meeting of his party's TDs and senators next week as he will be travelling to the COP summit in Brazil.

Politics • 29 Oct 25

Ex-FF cllr to run in by-election for Independent Ireland

Independent Ireland plans to run its councillor Noel Thomas, who left Fianna Fáil over a planned IPAS centre dispute two years ago, in the upcoming Galway West by-election.

Connacht • 28 Oct 25

EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath

McGrath in Canada for talks on democracy, consumer rights

Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath is meeting senior ministers in the Canadian government this week as part of a three-day visit focusing on election integrity, the rule of law and safeguarding democracy.

Politics • 22 Oct 25

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister asks Tusla to investigate sexual assault case

Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla's National Review Panel to "immediately begin" an examination into the circumstances around how a 10-year-old girl in the care of Tusla was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Ireland • 21 Oct 25