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Irish AidIreland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste
HSE SELLING UPState bodies at odds as Housing Department says it was never offered the Baggot Street Hospital
Humble Pie
'Fianna Fáilers have no one to vote for': Martin could be met with more angry faces at annual dinner
The party faithful are set to gather for an annual dinner in Dublin tonight.
post-budget argy bargyTaoiseach tells Pearse Doherty to stop being 'Mr Angry all the time' during exchange on Budget
Budget 2026
State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10 in Budget 2026
No increase on excise fuel duty meaning no rise for petrol and diesel prices in this year’s budget
Analysis
Jim Gavin's candidacy was Micheál Martin's gamble - a disastrous move he'll have to answer for
This election just blew wide open. Buckle up.
Budget 2026
Budget day is this week, so what do we know so far?
This year’s budget is being framed as the most austere in years.
Analysis
Presidential debate: Elbows out for second debate as poll result lights a fire under candidates
A tetchy debate at times, where candidates were a lot more combative.
apolitical organisationJim Gavin removes references to Defence Forces members in social media posts
children's health irelandTaoiseach says inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care must be 'transparent and public'
Leaders' QuestionFiery exchanges in Dáil over tender for €100k National Maternity Hospital bike shed
Passenger NumbersChange to Dublin Airport passenger cap edges closer as minister seeks power to remove limit
unity question
Taoiseach: 'There won't be a border poll before 2030'
The Good Friday Agreement “has to fulfill its potential”, said Martin.
Houses of the OIreachtasTaoiseach says he would have 'no issue' with US President Donald Trump addressing the Dáil
Analysis
If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status
Tánaiste says he doesn’t want to be part of a ‘coalition of inaction’ – but that appears to be exactly what it is.
New York
'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN
Martin said members of the Israeli government ‘who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza’ will not be allowed enter Ireland.
childcare feesBudget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris
Let's get down to business
Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.
Washington DC
'Welcome to the neighbourhood': New Irish embassy opening across from White House welcomed by Trump
In a letter penned by the US president, Trump said he looked forward to ‘advancing fair trade policies’.
Budget 2026
Micheál Martin says Budget won't expand First Home Scheme to cover second-hand homes
Expanding the scheme was a key promise from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the run up to the election.
donald's doonbeg
Martin spoke (briefly) to Trump at a world leaders banquet and they chatted about golf
Rory McIIroy, Doonbeg and the Ryder Cup were briefly touched upon in their chat at New York hotel last night.
UNITED NATIONS WEEK'It's a chilling crime': Taoiseach supports actions to get 20,000 Ukrainian children back from Russia
Housing CrisisHarris to meet Wicklow Council boss as local authority pushes back on land zoning criticism
United NationsMary Robinson: 'President Trump is the only one who can put real pressure on Netanyahu'
irish peacekeepersTaoiseach meets Lebanese president to discuss need for justice for Private Seán Rooney
United NationsEurovision boycott 'very impactful' way of making Israel aware of international opinion, says Harris
UNITED NATIONS WEEKOver 140 world leaders in NY as Harris slams 'outrageous' blocking of Palestine's leaders by US
The Morning Lead
Palestinian state recognition to dominate UN Week as Taoiseach and Tánaiste head to New York
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are travelling stateside today to attend the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Racist attacksMinister breaks down migration stats before Dáil, says he is 'appalled' by attacks on migrants
Presidential ElectionSinn Féin will back a presidential candidate with 'a lot' of Irish, says McDonald
