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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 • 1 hr

Healy-Rae criticised for linking autism to vitamins

Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has been strongly criticised for comments he made suggesting a possible link between autism and vitamins.

Politics • 1 hr

Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment

The Central Bank has warned the Government's planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is "too large" and "unnecessary".

Budget 2026 • 6 hrs

Nursing Homes Ireland Conference in Kilkenny

15,000 more beds needed by 2040 - Nursing Homes Ireland

Ireland's ageing population means there will be a sharp rise in demand for both home support hours and long-term residential care beds up to 2040.

Ireland • 6 hrs

Tánaiste open to Irish troops in Ukraine if peace agreed

The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence has said he is open to Irish troops being sent on peacekeeping missions to Ukraine, but only when there is a peace in the region.

Ireland • 7 hrs

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 • 45 mins

The Irish Defence Forces transported the vehicles from Ireland to southeastern Poland in two convoys (File image)

Irish Defence Forces to donate vehicles to Ukraine's army

Thirty-four vehicles belonging to the Irish Defence Forces have arrived at a co-ordination hub in Rzeszów, southeastern Poland, and are due to be donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ukraine • 7 hrs

De Valera eligibility for president questioned in 1959

Question marks over Éamon de Valera's eligibility to run for President in 1959 caused panic in official circles, according to newly published documents.

Presidential Election • 44 mins

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin speaking in the Dáil

Harvey Morrison 'failed by Government' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin Leader said the parents of 9-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt are shattered and heartbroken by the loss of their beautiful little boy.

Politics • 17 Sep

Verona Murphy said consensus legislative intervention is required

Murphy calls for Dáil to unite against threats and abuse

As the Dáil returned for the first time in two months, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy began with a call to action for more to be done to combat threats and online abuse of politicians.

Politics • 17 Sep

Leitrim council to decide on Steen nomination on Monday

Leitrim county councillors will decide on Monday whether to nominate Maria Steen to contest the presidential election following presentations from 13 prospective candidates today.

Presidential Election • 17 Sep

Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party speaking in the Dáil

Calls for emergency cost-of-living package in Budget

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to include an emergency cost-of-living package in the upcoming Budget.

Politics • 17 Sep

Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, speaking in the Dáil

Holly Cairns marks return to Dáil by thanking colleagues

Holly Cairns has marked her return to the Dáil after maternity leave by thanking her colleagues in the Social Democrats and her voters.

Politics • 17 Sep

David, Katie and Fran talk to UCD's Orla Hegarty on Behind the Story

Podcast: Should housing targets be changed?

UCD's Orla Hegarty tells Behind the Story there is a mistaken belief that supply will reduce price.

Behind the Story • 6 hrs

Peter McVerry Trust transferring properties to repay Govt

The Peter McVerry Trust is to transfer more than 50 properties it owns worth €15 million to local authorities to repay the Government for emergency funding it provided to the homeless service two years ago.

Ireland • 17 Sep

Presidential election hopeful Gareth Sheridan is pictured at Fingal County Council

Tipperary cllr who backed Sheridan criticises FG HQ

Tipperary Fine Gael Councillor Mary Hanna Hourigan has criticised party chiefs after backing Independent hopeful Gareth Sheridan for a presidential nomination.

Presidential Election • 17 Sep

Independent TD Brian Stanley speaking in the Dáil

Stanley raises rising cost of rent in Dáil

Independent TD Brian Stanley has raised the plight of renters during Leaders Questions as the Dáil returned for the first time in two months.

Politics • 17 Sep

Students flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend lectures

Some third-level students are flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend university lectures amid an accommodation crisis, the President of Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn has said.

Education • 17 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

Assistant CEO for Housing at Dublin City Council Mick Mulhern

DCC and agencies focusing on houses for first-time buyers

Dublin City Council has said it is working with the Department of Housing, the Land Development Agency and Approved Housing Bodies to build as many homes as possible for first-time buyers and those on the housing waiting list.

Business • 17 Sep

Bob Geldof during the launch of "Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical" at Wembley Stadium

Geldof 'never serious' about running for Presidency

Bob Geldof has insisted he was never serious about running for the Irish presidency, as he revealed details of his conversation with the Taoiseach about the prospect.

Presidential Election • 17 Sep

Michael Collins wrote to the Ceann Comhairle requesting a minute's silence

Collins calls for minute's silence for Charlie Kirk

Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins wants the Dáil to begin its proceedings this afternoon with a minute's silence in memory of Charlie Kirk.

Politics • 17 Sep

The Cabinet will meet at Government Buildings in Dublin ahead of the Dáil returning following its summer recess

Harris to update Govt on EU measures against Israel

Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to update the Cabinet today on the measures the European Commission proposes to take to increase pressure on Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Politics • 17 Sep

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

The Big Mo: Gareth Sheridan's sudden political commodity

Gareth Sheridan suddenly has that most precious of political commodities - The Big Mo.

Presidential Election • 16 Sep

President Michael D Higgins speaks at the 2025 National Ploughing Championship

President suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN

President Michael D Higgins has suggested Israel and countries that supply it with weapons should be excluded from the United Nations.

Middle East • 16 Sep

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Steen receives backing of 11th Oireachtas member

Healy-Rae criticised for linking autism to vitamins

Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment

15,000 more beds needed by 2040 - Nursing Homes Ireland

Tánaiste open to Irish troops in Ukraine if peace agreed

'Distinct possibility' EU will suspend Israel trade deal

Irish Defence Forces to donate vehicles to Ukraine's army

De Valera eligibility for president questioned in 1959

Harvey Morrison 'failed by Government' - McDonald

Murphy calls for Dáil to unite against threats and abuse

Leitrim council to decide on Steen nomination on Monday

Calls for emergency cost-of-living package in Budget

Holly Cairns marks return to Dáil by thanking colleagues

Podcast: Should housing targets be changed?

Peter McVerry Trust transferring properties to repay Govt

Tipperary cllr who backed Sheridan criticises FG HQ

Stanley raises rising cost of rent in Dáil

Students flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend lectures

Parents told of 1 Oct deadline for special school places

DCC and agencies focusing on houses for first-time buyers

Geldof 'never serious' about running for Presidency

Collins calls for minute's silence for Charlie Kirk

Harris to update Govt on EU measures against Israel

The Big Mo: Gareth Sheridan's sudden political commodity

President suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN