Aontú to table no-confidence motion in Tánaiste Aontú has announced that it will table a no-confidence motion next week in Tánaiste Simon Harris over the "crisis" in Children's Health Ireland and in the wake of the death of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt. Politics • 14 Oct 25
Aontú to table no-confidence motion in Tánaiste Aontú has announced that it will table a no-confidence motion next week in Tánaiste Simon Harris over the "crisis" in Children's Health Ireland and in the wake of the death of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt. Politics • 14 Oct 25
Jim Gavin repays €3,300 owed to former tenant Former Fianna Fáil Presidential Election candidate Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 he owed from rent overpayments. Presidential Election • 10 Oct 25
Jim Gavin repays €3,300 owed to former tenant Former Fianna Fáil Presidential Election candidate Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 he owed from rent overpayments. Presidential Election • 10 Oct 25
5 key takeaways from first head-to-head debate With just two candidates left in the race, this was the first opportunity for a head-to-head debate between Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys on RTÉ Radio 1's Drivetime programme. Presidential Election • 09 Oct 25
5 key takeaways from first head-to-head debate With just two candidates left in the race, this was the first opportunity for a head-to-head debate between Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys on RTÉ Radio 1's Drivetime programme. Presidential Election • 09 Oct 25
Presidential Election upended by Jim Gavin's statement This shock development leaves the Fianna Fáil Presidential Election strategy in tatters, writes Sandra Hurley. Analysis and Comment • 06 Oct 25
Presidential Election upended by Jim Gavin's statement This shock development leaves the Fianna Fáil Presidential Election strategy in tatters, writes Sandra Hurley. Analysis and Comment • 06 Oct 25
Budget to include VAT cut for new build apartments A VAT cut for new build apartments looks set to be introduced in the Budget in a bid to kickstart the building of stalled schemes. Budget 2026 • 05 Oct 25
Budget to include VAT cut for new build apartments A VAT cut for new build apartments looks set to be introduced in the Budget in a bid to kickstart the building of stalled schemes. Budget 2026 • 05 Oct 25
VAT cut for hospitality industry from next July The hospitality industry will benefit from a VAT cut next year, it is understood, as the measure has now been agreed as part of Tuesday's Budget. Budget 2026 • 04 Oct 25
VAT cut for hospitality industry from next July The hospitality industry will benefit from a VAT cut next year, it is understood, as the measure has now been agreed as part of Tuesday's Budget. Budget 2026 • 04 Oct 25
Unacceptable that person's privacy 'invaded' - Connolly Independent TD Catherine Connolly has said it is unacceptable that a person's privacy has been invaded in what she said was a disrespectful manner as part of an attempt to damage a presidential candidate. Presidential Election • 04 Oct 25
Unacceptable that person's privacy 'invaded' - Connolly Independent TD Catherine Connolly has said it is unacceptable that a person's privacy has been invaded in what she said was a disrespectful manner as part of an attempt to damage a presidential candidate. Presidential Election • 04 Oct 25
What's at stake for the three presidential campaigns? There are just under three weeks to go in the Presidential Election, as campaign teams take stock this weekend. Presidential Election • 06 Oct 25
What's at stake for the three presidential campaigns? There are just under three weeks to go in the Presidential Election, as campaign teams take stock this weekend. Presidential Election • 06 Oct 25
Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job' Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job. Presidential Election • 02 Oct 25
Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job' Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job. Presidential Election • 02 Oct 25
Greens propose free public transport for all under 12s The Green Party has called for an extension of free public transport to all children under 12 as well as a permanent basic income scheme for artists as part of its Budget 2026 proposals. Budget 2026 • 02 Oct 25
Greens propose free public transport for all under 12s The Green Party has called for an extension of free public transport to all children under 12 as well as a permanent basic income scheme for artists as part of its Budget 2026 proposals. Budget 2026 • 02 Oct 25
