Harry Manning

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn

Irish, UK govts on 'same page' on Troubles investigations

The Irish and British governments are "absolutely on the same page" when it comes to addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past, the minister for justice has said.

Ireland • 26 Feb

Photo Shows Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland and for Defence Helen McEntee TD launching of the Maritime Defence Strategy on board the Le. Samuel Beckett

First National Maritime Security Strategy launched

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has launched Ireland's first National Maritime Security Strategy, aimed at safeguarding Irish sovereignty and to deepen naval co-operation with France and the UK.

Ireland • 25 Feb

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Fianna Fáil centenary

Taoiseach confident in FF's future at centenary launch

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is confident in Fianna Fáil's future existence, as he launched a programme to commemorate the centenary of the foundation of the party.

Ireland • 25 Feb

Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams at Oireachtas Committee - RTE

Call for peace conference to resolve Middle East conflict

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has called for an international peace conference to be held to help resolve the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Politics • 24 Feb

Residential Tenancies Bill signed into law by President

The Residential Tenancies Bill has been signed into law by President Catherine Connolly.

Politics • 24 Feb

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is pictured speaking to the media

Ireland's games against Israel should go ahead - Martin

The Taoiseach has said that the Republic of Ireland football team's games against Israel in the UEFA Nations' League should go ahead, and the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixtures would be fulfilled.

Politics • 13 Feb

Martin, Harris to discuss allegations in Epstein files

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will discuss allegations relating to Ireland contained within the Jeffrey Epstein files with the Taoiseach and Minister for Justice.

Politics • 12 Feb

Plan for €70m National Science Centre 'stuck', cttee told

Plans for a national science centre, potentially costing more than €70m, are "stuck" due to a lack of Government engagement, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been told.

Politics • 12 Feb

The 126 'major or extreme' incidents were among 31,000 incidents reported by CHI

126 'major, extreme' incidents reported by CHI in 5 years

Figures released by Children's Health Ireland to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín show that 126 incidents that resulted in long-term disability, permanent incapacity or death were reported by CHI over a five-year period.

Politics • 12 Feb

A residential lease agreement between a landlord and tenant

Govt and Opposition clash over impact of tenancies bill

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has hit back at Opposition claims that the Residential Tenancies Bill, which begins its passage through the Seanad today, was a boon to corporate landlords.

Politics • 12 Feb