Paul Cunningham

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TB cases in Ireland expected to hit 300 this year

The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Ireland is expected to hit 300 this year, the highest number since 2018.

Ireland • 2 hrs

Catherine Connolly speaks from a podium at her campaign launch in Dublin

Connolly: 'Parallels' between German arms spend and 1930s

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has contended that there are "parallels" between the rearmament policies of Nazi Germany in the 1930s and the recent decision by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to substantially increase military spending.

Politics • 4 mins

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

And so it begins - Presidential Election gets real

The close of nominations on Wednesday signalled the official beginning of the Presidential Election campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 6 hrs

Steen 'hopeful' of securing nomination before deadline

Barrister Maria Steen has said she made "good progress" and hopes to secure enough support to get onto the ballot for the Presidential Election before the tomorrow's deadline.

Presidential Election • 23 Sep

Presidential Candidate Catherine Connelly is pictured at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly

The challenge ahead for the inclusivity candidate

When Catherine Connolly took to the stage, it was a moment of sheer delight for the audience of around 200 people.

Presidential Election • 22 Sep

FAI turns down committee invite after garda 'guidance'

The Football Association of Ireland has turned down a request to attend a Joint Oireachtas Committee on sport hearing next week, regarding safeguarding issues, on the basis that it "risks prejudicing ongoing garda investigations"

Politics • 19 Sep

Commission to recommend 5% increase in minimum wage

The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government an increase of 5% to the National Minimum Wage.

Business • 19 Sep

Presidential election hopeful Maria Steen is pictured at Fingal County Council

Steen receives backing of 11th Oireachtas member

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party's participation in the Presidential Election campaign will be a "game-changer".

Presidential Election • 18 Sep

Simon Harris speaking in the Dáil on the 18th of September

'Distinct possibility' EU will suspend Israel trade deal

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said he believes it is a "distinct possibility" that the European Union will suspend parts of a cooperation deal with Israel that allows for reduced tariffs on goods coming from the country.

Politics • 18 Sep

Parents seeking places for the academic year 2026/2027 will need to be in touch with the National Council for Special Education before 1 October

Parents told of 1 Oct deadline for special school places

Parents seeking school places for children with special educational needs for next September have been urged to contact the National Council for Special Education before 1 October to alert it to their needs.

Education • 17 Sep