Joan O'Sullivan

John Moran became the country's first directly elected mayor less that two years ago

Problems could have been avoided - Limerick Mayor

Major of Limerick John Moran has called on the Government to provide clarity on legislation governing the functioning of his office, amid reports of tensions between him, and local councillors and officials.

Munster • 25 Mar

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan speaks to members of the media at Government Buildings

Proposal over specific judicial review cases dropped

A proposal under a new bill to move certain judicial review cases from the High Court to the Circuit Court has been dropped.

Politics • 25 Mar

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking in Philadelphia

Shannon not used by US planes in Iran strikes - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Michéal Martin has said that Shannon airport is not being used by US planes involved in bombing campaigns in Iran.

Ireland • 15 Mar

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill speaking to RTÉ News

Govt appoints facilitators for spinal care, Shine probes

The Government has appointed facilitators to begin work aimed at establishing two public statutory inquiries, into scoliosis and spina bifida care at Children's Health Ireland, and into the sexual abuse carried out by former hospital consultant Michael Shine in Drogheda.

Ireland • 28 Feb

SIPTU's RTÉ members vote no confidence in future strategy

SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have voted no confidence in a management plan for the future of the national broadcaster.

Ireland • 18 Feb

The threats include possible damage to the monastic structures on the island as a result of extreme weather

Study: Climate change poses risk to Sceilg Mhichíl

A Climate Vulnerability Assessment report on Sceilg Mhichíl has found the site is at risk from threats posed by a changing climate.

Climate Change • 13 Nov 25

EU gone down route of further militarisation - Connolly

The Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said the EU has gone down a route of further and further militarisation.

Presidential Election • 15 Oct 25

The body of a whale seen beached in Cork

Body of large whale washes up on west Cork coastline

The body of what is believed to be a large fin whale has washed up on the Mizen peninsula in west Cork.

Munster • 05 Sep 25

. Photo shows members of gardai search teams at the search site in Donabate.

Minister asks Tusla to review cases closed during Covid

Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on cases closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, as a search continued for a missing boy who is presumed dead in north county Dublin.

Ireland • 03 Sep 25

Govt 'determined' to address spinal surgery delays

The Taoiseach has said that he understands the anger and frustration of parents of children waiting on spinal surgery.

Ireland • 03 Sep 25