Trump's tariffs announcement 'unacceptable' - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described the threat of tariffs by the United States as "extraordinary" and "unacceptable". Politics • 12 mins
Trump's tariffs announcement 'unacceptable' - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described the threat of tariffs by the United States as "extraordinary" and "unacceptable". Politics • 12 mins
Pressure likely to remain on Govt over one-off payments The Government is adamant that the one-off payments are consigned to history. It is now an almost sacred policy point that is not up for negotiation, writes Mícheál Lehane. Analysis and Comment • 2 hrs
Pressure likely to remain on Govt over one-off payments The Government is adamant that the one-off payments are consigned to history. It is now an almost sacred policy point that is not up for negotiation, writes Mícheál Lehane. Analysis and Comment • 2 hrs
'Concerns remain' over Grok as minister meets X officials Minister with Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said that "concerns remain" regarding the Grok AI tool on the X social media platform following a meeting with the company's executives today. Ireland • 17 Jan
'Concerns remain' over Grok as minister meets X officials Minister with Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said that "concerns remain" regarding the Grok AI tool on the X social media platform following a meeting with the company's executives today. Ireland • 17 Jan
Taoiseach defends use of international property investors Ireland is to take part in a major international property event in France in March in a bid to attract investment to support the supply of new homes here. Business • 16 Jan
Taoiseach defends use of international property investors Ireland is to take part in a major international property event in France in March in a bid to attract investment to support the supply of new homes here. Business • 16 Jan
Depaul apartments worth €2m lying empty since purchase A block of six apartments next to the Phoenix Park which was bought by the housing charity Depaul two years ago at a cost of €2 million has been lying empty since purchase. Dublin • 20 hrs
Depaul apartments worth €2m lying empty since purchase A block of six apartments next to the Phoenix Park which was bought by the housing charity Depaul two years ago at a cost of €2 million has been lying empty since purchase. Dublin • 20 hrs
Govt to sign off on plan to buy buildings for childcare The Government will next week sign off on a plan to buy buildings that will provide childcare facilities. Politics • 17 hrs
Govt to sign off on plan to buy buildings for childcare The Government will next week sign off on a plan to buy buildings that will provide childcare facilities. Politics • 17 hrs
Ten ministers seeking clarification on overpayment errors Minister for Housing James Browne and Minister for Arts Patrick O'Donovan have confirmed that they are among ten serving ministers who have not yet entered into a repayment plan in relation to a miscalculation of pension deductions. Politics • 16 Jan
Ten ministers seeking clarification on overpayment errors Minister for Housing James Browne and Minister for Arts Patrick O'Donovan have confirmed that they are among ten serving ministers who have not yet entered into a repayment plan in relation to a miscalculation of pension deductions. Politics • 16 Jan
Significant overspend in cost for SUSI IT system The cost of an IT system for the student grant scheme, SUSI, has overrun by almost three times the original budgeted figure of €2.2 million. Politics • 15 Jan
Significant overspend in cost for SUSI IT system The cost of an IT system for the student grant scheme, SUSI, has overrun by almost three times the original budgeted figure of €2.2 million. Politics • 15 Jan
House starts declined by 73% between 2024 and 2025 Housing commencements saw a significant year-on-year decline in 2025, with a total of 16,412 new home starts last year, a fall of 72.8% compared to the 60,242 in 2024. Politics • 15 Jan
House starts declined by 73% between 2024 and 2025 Housing commencements saw a significant year-on-year decline in 2025, with a total of 16,412 new home starts last year, a fall of 72.8% compared to the 60,242 in 2024. Politics • 15 Jan
Former Connolly campaign manager to run in Galway West Sheila Garrity, a former campaign manager for President Catherine Connolly, is to stand in the Galway West by-election. Connacht • 15 Jan
Former Connolly campaign manager to run in Galway West Sheila Garrity, a former campaign manager for President Catherine Connolly, is to stand in the Galway West by-election. Connacht • 15 Jan
As it happened: 'Illegal' in Ireland to use Grok tool Coverage as X announces measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people and the Dáil hears statements on AI. Ireland • 15 Jan
As it happened: 'Illegal' in Ireland to use Grok tool Coverage as X announces measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people and the Dáil hears statements on AI. Ireland • 15 Jan
UK Tory party sacks Jenrick after 'plotting to defect' British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said she has sacked Robert Jenrick as the party's justice spokesperson due to "irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging as possible" to his Conservative colleagues UK • 15 Jan
UK Tory party sacks Jenrick after 'plotting to defect' British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said she has sacked Robert Jenrick as the party's justice spokesperson due to "irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging as possible" to his Conservative colleagues UK • 15 Jan
School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', cttee hears A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable and there are concerns over procurement, food quality and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee will be told. Education • 14 Jan
School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', cttee hears A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable and there are concerns over procurement, food quality and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee will be told. Education • 14 Jan
What we learned from Media Committee's hearing on Grok In advance of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts and Media hearing, Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau prepared a written statement, and he didn't pull any punches. Analysis and Comment • 15 Jan
What we learned from Media Committee's hearing on Grok In advance of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts and Media hearing, Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau prepared a written statement, and he didn't pull any punches. Analysis and Comment • 15 Jan
More than 4,500 apply to attend education convention More than 4,500 people have applied to participate in a national convention on education that is due to take place later this year. Education • 14 Jan
More than 4,500 apply to attend education convention More than 4,500 people have applied to participate in a national convention on education that is due to take place later this year. Education • 14 Jan
New broadcaster for united Ireland, study recommends A new public service broadcaster should be considered in the event of a united Ireland, researchers have said. Ireland • 14 Jan
New broadcaster for united Ireland, study recommends A new public service broadcaster should be considered in the event of a united Ireland, researchers have said. Ireland • 14 Jan
Ministers not in payment plan 'unjustifiable' - Doherty Ten government ministers still do not have a repayment plan in place after they were overpaid following errors around their pension deductions. Politics • 14 Jan
Ministers not in payment plan 'unjustifiable' - Doherty Ten government ministers still do not have a repayment plan in place after they were overpaid following errors around their pension deductions. Politics • 14 Jan
Gráinne Seoige: Sexualised deepfake images left me traumatised Gráinne Seoige is calling for action on the availability of nudification technology to be taken by regulators and the government. Prime Time • 14 Jan
Gráinne Seoige: Sexualised deepfake images left me traumatised Gráinne Seoige is calling for action on the availability of nudification technology to be taken by regulators and the government. Prime Time • 14 Jan
As it happened: Ongoing garda investigation into Grok Look back on live updates after an Oireachtas Committee on Media held a hearing on the regulation of online platforms and online safety. There was a particular focus on the recent controversy surrounding the Grok tool on the X platform. Politics • 14 Jan
As it happened: Ongoing garda investigation into Grok Look back on live updates after an Oireachtas Committee on Media held a hearing on the regulation of online platforms and online safety. There was a particular focus on the recent controversy surrounding the Grok tool on the X platform. Politics • 14 Jan
Labour lodges complaint over judge's cycling remark Labour has made a complaint to the Judicial Council in relation to Judge James O'Donohoe's comments about cyclists. Politics • 15 Jan
Labour lodges complaint over judge's cycling remark Labour has made a complaint to the Judicial Council in relation to Judge James O'Donohoe's comments about cyclists. Politics • 15 Jan
Woman had six-week wait for chemo, Dáil hears A woman with breast cancer had to wait six weeks for life-saving treatment, the Sinn Féin leader has told the Dáil. Politics • 14 Jan
Woman had six-week wait for chemo, Dáil hears A woman with breast cancer had to wait six weeks for life-saving treatment, the Sinn Féin leader has told the Dáil. Politics • 14 Jan
Proposed migration laws changes to make system 'fairer' Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that a series of procedures under new proposed legislation on immigration laws will make the system fairer and more efficient. Politics • 13 Jan
Proposed migration laws changes to make system 'fairer' Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that a series of procedures under new proposed legislation on immigration laws will make the system fairer and more efficient. Politics • 13 Jan
Taoiseach to meet Attorney General over Grok concerns Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he will convene a meeting with the Attorney General to discuss the social media platform X's Grok AI system due to its use by some people to produce non-consensual images of women and children. Science and Technology • 13 Jan
Taoiseach to meet Attorney General over Grok concerns Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he will convene a meeting with the Attorney General to discuss the social media platform X's Grok AI system due to its use by some people to produce non-consensual images of women and children. Science and Technology • 13 Jan
Opposition query Donohoe funding decision for World Bank Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats have formally called on Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris to tell the Dáil whether he knew former finance minister Paschal Donohoe was joining the World Bank before Mr Donohoe agreed to a €10m increase in its funding last April. Politics • 13 Jan
Opposition query Donohoe funding decision for World Bank Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats have formally called on Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris to tell the Dáil whether he knew former finance minister Paschal Donohoe was joining the World Bank before Mr Donohoe agreed to a €10m increase in its funding last April. Politics • 13 Jan
Arts Council IT project 'understated costs' - review A new independent review into the abandoned IT project at the Arts Council at a loss of €5.3 million, has found that the business case for the project "understated" the costs involved and that it "did not include VAT" nor the cost of "streamlining business processes". Ireland • 15 Jan
Arts Council IT project 'understated costs' - review A new independent review into the abandoned IT project at the Arts Council at a loss of €5.3 million, has found that the business case for the project "understated" the costs involved and that it "did not include VAT" nor the cost of "streamlining business processes". Ireland • 15 Jan
