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London politics
fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Micheal Martin given '12 months' in job as exit deadline moved forward

Fuel protests are intensifying public discontent, leading to speculation about the Taoiseach's potential departure.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

'Too much is at stake' - Catherine Connolly tells world leaders 'democracy is under attack' on first foreign trip as president

The Defence of Democracy conference emphasizes the need to uphold democratic values amid rising challenges like disinformation and radicalism.
Europe news
fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Sarah Carey: How to make Ireland happier? First, we must be honest about what we really want

Government should make hard choices like Finland regarding carbon taxes and financial support.
#presidency
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised concerns about the relationship between the Head of State and the Government.
#fianna-fail
fromIndependent
1 day ago
US Elections

As Micheal Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fail leader

fromIndependent
2 days ago
UK politics

Taoiseach insists his position not under threat 'in any shape or form' as Fianna Fail TDs sound out senior ministers to lead heave against him

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Europe politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Headless chickens want Micheal Martin to duck the White House. This is why he can't

fromIndependent
1 day ago
US Elections

As Micheal Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fail leader

UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Taoiseach insists his position not under threat 'in any shape or form' as Fianna Fail TDs sound out senior ministers to lead heave against him

TDs are seeking support for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Fianna Fail TDs looking for a leader to heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

TDs are seeking support from ministers for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Fianna Fail TDs looking for a leader in heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

TDs are seeking support for a no-confidence motion against Micheál Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Ministerial blame game over 'send in the Army' threat

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Europe politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Headless chickens want Micheal Martin to duck the White House. This is why he can't

#media-regulation
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Europe news

'Goodbye Vicktor Orban, hello Patrick O'Donovan' - Minister meets Coimisiun na Mean after comments on protest coverage branded 'Trumpian'

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Europe news

'Goodbye Vicktor Orban, hello Patrick O'Donovan' - Minister meets Coimisiun na Mean after comments on protest coverage branded 'Trumpian'

#politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Miami

Oliver Callan: Shinners join the Healy-Raes and other Paddy-MAGA lads, while Coalition caps off fiery fuel furore with more floundering

UK politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Miami

Oliver Callan: Shinners join the Healy-Raes and other Paddy-MAGA lads, while Coalition caps off fiery fuel furore with more floundering

UK politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
London
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Sinead Ryan: My quest to holiday in every EU capital brought me to my home town of Dublin, and I was delighted with what I found

Dublin offers diverse attractions, from the Guinness Storehouse to unique libraries, despite frustrations with tourist crowds.
#no-confidence-motion
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Motion of confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Motion of confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
#michael-healy-rae
fromIndependent
3 days ago
SF politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Healy-Rae brothers were no chip off the old block for sticking with government

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'There's a rainy day fund. It's pouring now' - Michael Healy-Rae says government support isn't enough as he resigns as minister

Michael Healy-Rae resigned from Government, stating the support package was insufficient and the leadership has lost its way.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
SF politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Healy-Rae brothers were no chip off the old block for sticking with government

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'There's a rainy day fund. It's pouring now' - Michael Healy-Rae says government support isn't enough as he resigns as minister

Michael Healy-Rae resigned from Government, stating the support package was insufficient and the leadership has lost its way.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
Right-wing politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Iran hardly needs to pay for propaganda when its Irish admirers will do it for free

Online narratives often demonize the West while glorifying its adversaries, regardless of their oppressive nature.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Ministers fear timing is not right for heave against Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin retains ministerial support despite backbench unrest over fuel protests.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Terrible decision' to allow garda jailed for fracturing teenager's skull to resign rather than be dismissed, says TD

Garda Lorcan Murphy was sentenced to a year in prison for an assault in which a teenager's skull was fractured. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault causing harm.
Law
World politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Former President Michael D Higgins hits out at militarism and 'outrageous' political language

Militarization and rhetoric of war threaten global security and social progress, emphasizing the need for quality education and positive discourse.
#eu-competition
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'director general for competition'

Anthony Whelan is appointed as the new Director-General of EU Competition, emphasizing objectivity and independence in competition enforcement.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'director general for competition'

Anthony Whelan is appointed as the new Director-General of EU Competition, emphasizing objectivity and independence in competition enforcement.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Shane Ross: Micheal Martin's mudslinging hasn't worked - it's time to try talking things out

A government failed to address peaceful protests, opting for confrontation instead of conciliation.
#coalition-government
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Mary Regan: Scribbled notes were first the Government knew of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to walk

The Coalition government has survived a no-confidence motion but is vulnerable to global events.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Mary Regan: Scribbled notes were first the Government knew of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to walk

The Coalition government survived a no-confidence motion but is vulnerable to global events.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Mary Regan: Scribbled notes were first the Government knew of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to walk

The Coalition government has survived a no-confidence motion but is vulnerable to global events.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Mary Regan: Scribbled notes were first the Government knew of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to walk

The Coalition government survived a no-confidence motion but is vulnerable to global events.
#st-patricks-day
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Revealed: Taoiseach, seven ministers and Ceann Comhairle to visit US for St Patrick's Day as Government sends 40 abroad

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Revealed: Taoiseach, seven ministers and Ceann Comhairle to visit US for St Patrick's Day as Government sends 40 abroad

US Elections
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Mary Regan: Taoiseach can take plaudits for now, but Trump's war with Iran will put his leadership through another great test

US president's decision to attack Tehran has led to ongoing global upheaval.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face chill wind' from east and west

LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face pressure from Russia's conservative agenda and reduced US support under Trump, requiring Europe to strengthen its commitment to human rights protection.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

MEP Barry Andrews goes against party and says attack on Iran a breach of international law

The United States is taking a break from political seriousness.
World news
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Michael Healy-Rae to resign as junior minister after fuel blockades as TDs to vote on Government confidence motion

Michael Healy-Rae will vote no confidence in the Government and resign as Minister of State, citing concerns for workers and farmers.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

President Catherine Connolly speaks out against war on eve of Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day White House visit

The normalisation of war can never be accepted. President Catherine Connolly made this statement during her first St Patrick's Day address to the nation, emphasizing a strong stance against the acceptance or normalization of warfare in international relations and global affairs.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Irish Prime Minister Sits in Awkward Silence as Trump Refers to Female President of Ireland as a Man

Look, he's lucky I exist. That's all I can say, because if you're gonna allow countries that are sick and demented—and they are demented—to have nuclear weapons everybody in the whole world should be very thankful, and I'm disappointed in NATO. Very disappointed.
Europe news
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A minefield': taoiseach prepares for St Patrick's Day visit to Washington

Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin faces diplomatic challenges during his Washington visit to meet Trump, balancing traditional goodwill with tensions over foreign policy, taxation, and immigration.
World politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Virtue-signalling populism from Micheal Martin won't mix with Donald Trump's unpredictability

Taoiseach Micheál Martin should invite US President Trump to Ireland, leveraging Trump's planned attendance at the Irish Open to establish diplomatic common ground and advance bilateral interests.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ireland's Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick's Day exchange

The 65-year-old taoiseach Irish for prime minister was under political pressure to talk tough to Trump about the war on Iran. But as the Irish Times newspaper noted, he remained effectively mute for the first 20 minutes as the US president held forth on a range of grievances, including the resignation of Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center.
Europe politics
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Walking the Trump tightrope: How Micheal Martin can navigate a tricky St Patrick's Day date with an erratic US president

The Taoiseach faces diplomatic challenges during a St Patrick's Day White House meeting with President Trump, requiring careful navigation of unpredictable interactions.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Micheal Martin caught between Europe and Donald Trump after president's call for Iran help is publicly rejected

The Taoiseach faces a tense meeting with the US president amid transatlantic tensions over European rejection of military involvement in Iran.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Conal Thomas: Micheal Martin dodges Oval Office landmines as Donald Trump rifles off Iran war grievances

At a St Patrick's Day meeting in the Oval Office, the Taoiseach defended Keir Starmer while Trump dominated the nearly 40-minute session, speaking for approximately 34 minutes compared to the Taoiseach's six minutes.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm disappointed in the Government - every year there's a crisis in special needs places,' says TD and mother Catherine Ardagh

Parents of non-verbal autistic children navigate constant stress, relying heavily on Special Needs Assistants and specialized school staff for essential daily support and care.
#special-needs-assistants
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Flurry of calls' when ministers realised 'PR disaster' on SNA provision was about to break

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Education

'We got this wrong,' Tanaiste says of SNA review as Taoiseach insists Cabinet never signed off on plans to slash numbers

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Flurry of calls' when ministers realised 'PR disaster' on SNA provision was about to break

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Education

'We got this wrong,' Tanaiste says of SNA review as Taoiseach insists Cabinet never signed off on plans to slash numbers

#micheal-martin
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'No strong evidence' that Irish airspace being used by US to attack Iran, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin states no strong evidence exists that US uses Irish airspace for Iran operations, but acknowledges government limitations in investigating potential violations.
#phil-hogan
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fergus Finlay: 'I believe Catherine Connolly's relationship with the Labour Party and towards Michael D Higgins has been motivated more by spite than by anything else'

'Old age,' Bette Davis once said, 'is not for wimps.' There's nothing wimpy about the formidable team of Terry Prone (77) and Fergus Finlay (75). The communications doyenne and the former Barnados CEO are about to launch Grey Matters, a new podcast which is billed as 'a long overdue conversation about ageing'.
Public health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Scramble to strengthen Irish security as threats grow before EU presidency

Defence Minister Helen McEntee plans to fast-track new legislation 'This should have been done years ago' - former TD and Defence Forces member Cathal Berry
Miscellaneous
#ireland
fromIndependent
2 months ago
World news

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

fromIndependent
2 months ago
World news

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

#board-of-peace
fromIndependent
2 months ago
World news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin leaves door open for Ireland to join Trump's Board of Peace as McEntee says Government 'at one' on the issue

fromIndependent
2 months ago
World news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin leaves door open for Ireland to join Trump's Board of Peace as McEntee says Government 'at one' on the issue

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

fromIndependent
2 months ago
World news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin leaves door open for Ireland to join Trump's Board of Peace as McEntee says Government 'at one' on the issue

fromIndependent
2 months ago
World news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin leaves door open for Ireland to join Trump's Board of Peace as McEntee says Government 'at one' on the issue

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mary Regan: TikTok Tanaiste fails to click with Taoiseach on social media ban messaging

Coalition parties are divided over a proposed social media ban for children under 16.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Revealed: Taoiseach, seven ministers and Ceann Comhairle to visit US for St Patrick's Day as Government sends 40 abroad

Irish ministers will travel to the US for St Patrick's Day to promote trade and maintain relations with the US administration and business leaders.
#eu-council-presidency
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'A strongly worded letter?' - Justice Minister Helen McEntee quizzed on lack of security agreements ahead of EU Presidency

Ireland has not established security agreements with other countries ahead of its July 1 EU Council Presidency.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Europe politics

Public lacks confidence in security measures as we prepare to host EU presidency

Ireland faces significant security preparedness concerns for its EU Council presidency, with 63% of voters lacking confidence in government readiness and officials acknowledging likely dependence on neighboring country support.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'A strongly worded letter?' - Justice Minister Helen McEntee quizzed on lack of security agreements ahead of EU Presidency

Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Public lacks confidence in security measures as we prepare to host EU presidency

Ireland faces significant security preparedness concerns for its EU Council presidency, with 63% of voters lacking confidence in government readiness and officials acknowledging likely dependence on neighboring country support.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: A mute minister's sense of entitlement shows little focus and even less vision

Cabinet ministers are prioritizing personal career prospects over governing responsibilities, undermining focus needed to manage the Mercosur trade deal.
#fao-leadership
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'A lot of people presumed I was dying' - Mairead McGuinness speaks for first time since withdrawing from presidential election

I suppose every part of me, I wasn't well, I was physically drained, I had lost loads of weight, I wasn't sleeping, and it crept up on me very quickly. I'd had some kind of virally things, but didn't think they were significant until I was hit with this. I suppose it was like a bolt from the blue, where I was knocked sideways and couldn't keep going.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tanaiste vows Government action over surging energy and healthcare costs

Tánaiste Simon Harris announced taxation and support measures for low and middle-income earners struggling with take-home pay, while acknowledging rising electricity bill arrears affecting one in seven Irish households.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

What it cost Sinn Fein to get Catherine Connolly into the Aras

Apart from finance, the party contributed to personnel, canvassing, ­leafleting and more Sinn Féin spent almost four times that of the other opposition parties to get Catherine Connolly elected President, new figures reveal.
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