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On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Government and Áras collision course? Taoiseach says he doesn't foresee any difficulties ahead
Taoiseach Micheál Martin believes all sides have the ‘maturity’ to deal with any issues that might arise.
Under Pressure
Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris
A number of Fianna Fáilers are speaking about the future of the party leadership this weekend.
election long read
Inside the Humphreys campaign: 'We had a fair idea a week ago we were going to lose'
Fine Gael insiders say from the very first live TV debate, they knew Heather Humphreys was on the backfoot.
aras25
Seán Kelly says not holding a FG contest for presidential nomination was a 'big, big mistake'
‘I got put back in my box pretty quickly’ Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says.
Finance committeeCentral Bank boss says ICJ opinion not considered in Israeli 'war bonds' transfer to Luxembourg
over and out
Covid regrets, Trump meet-and-greets and a lot of foxes: 5 things to know from the final debate
If you were hoping to learn something new in the final debate, you’ll probably be left disappointed.
land development agency
HSE boss says he'll take Baggot Street Hospital off the market if a state body wants it for housing
The HSE only formally notified the LDA of the disposal of the property this week.
land development agency
HSE urged to clarify if it offered Baggot St Hospital for housing as LDA says no notice issued
A public body like the HSE is not to dispose of public land unless it has given notice and offered it for sale to the LDA first.
scoliosisTrouble ahead for Harris as he faces no confidence motion over spinal surgery controversies
Housing Crisis'It is a prime location': Baggot St Hospital snubbed for housing use raised with Taoiseach
Washington DCIrish ambassador to US Geraldine Byrne Nason to stay on in role amid choppy diplomatic waters
On The JournalIrish Aid
Ireland 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
On The JournalHumble 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.
On The Journalpost-budget argy bargy
Taoiseach 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
On The JournalAnalysis
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.
On The Journalapolitical organisation
Jim Gavin removes references to Defence Forces members in social media posts
On The Journalchildren's health ireland
Taoiseach 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.
On The Journalchildcare fees
Budget '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.
