Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Micheál Martin said is part of the European Union and will be part of the EU response (file pic)

'Every avenue' used to deal with US tariffs - Martin

Ireland will use "every avenue" at its disposal to deal with US tariffs that are set to be introduced from Wednesday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Politics • 31 Mar

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced that €633m is to be spent on national road routes

Ministers announce €633m funding for national roads

Public funding for national roads around the country in 2025 will be €92 million higher than in 2024.

Ireland • 28 Mar

Opposition leaders pictured speaking to reporters on the plinth outside Leinster House after the Dáil was suspended (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Fallout unclear after day of division in Dáil chamber

There have been many days in the Dáil when the rows were ferocious but what happened today will stand out, writes Political Coverage Editor Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Mar

Verona Murphy described the situation as 'farcical'

'Holy show' - Chaotic scenes as Dáil passes speaking vote

The Dáil has passed changes to speaking time arrangements in the chamber amid chaotic scenes in which Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy said deputies were "making a holy show of themselves".

Politics • 25 Mar

Government and Opposition are at loggerheads over speaking time and the regional independent TDs group

Reigniting: All you need to know on the Dáil speaking rights row

When the Dáil reconvenes at 2pm tomorrow, the so-called 'speaking time' row is expected to reach a boiling point, a full three months on from November's General Election.

Prime Time • 28 Mar

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell (file image - RollingNews.ie)

State loses appeal after claims of airspace 'secret deal'

The State has lost its appeal to block a case seeking to compel officials to confirm if Ireland has a secret deal with Britain to allow the RAF to enter Irish airspace in the event of a terrorist or international attack.

Courts • 18 Mar

Explainer: Triple Lock or not for peacekeeping missions

Campaigners claim the Security Council veto does not stop UN mandates for peacekeeping as legislation to end the Triple Lock advances here.

Clarity • 16 Mar

Donald Trump seen receiving the traditional bowl of shamrock in 2019 during his previous White House term

What will Taoiseach raise during face-to-face with Trump?

After much speculation the Taoiseach's annual invite to the White House for St Patrick's Day festivities has finally arrived, but what will Taoiseach Micheál Martin's priorities be as he has a face-to-face with Donald Trump?

Analysis and Comment • 02 Mar

The Tánaiste said the new military capabilities will include the acquisition of interceptor jets, as well as radar and sonar capabilities for the Irish Defence Forces

Tánaiste presses Dept over acquisition of jets, radar

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has said he has instructed officials in the Department of Defence to prepare a more aggressive procurement strategy for acquiring new military capabilities for the Irish Defence Forces.

Politics • 28 Feb

The money will be used for restoration and maintenance of the network, as well as improving road infrastructure and investing in safety projects

€713m to be spent on regional and local roads this year

The Government has announced an 8% increase in spending on regional and local roads in 2025.

Ireland • 14 Feb