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This year
2026
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Politicians are heading to 50 countries this March - who decides which minister goes where?
This year’s St Patrick’s Day programme is the biggest in the history of the State – but how exactly is it all decided?
Waiting GameGarda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
CocaineJustice Minister: People who do cocaine don't think enough about how it enables gangland crime
Spend baby spendWatchdog warns that the government's spending plans could leave Ireland economically vulnerable
What Next
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
Big meet
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.
EU CouncilTaoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
not-for-profit childcare'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities
oireachtas media committeeNon-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century', Gráinne Seoige tells TDs
Child ProtectionThe UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
Jennie's LawTDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
The Morning Lead
Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal
It looks like everyone’s favourite words this week are “kept under review”.
grok
X refuses to come before Oireachtas Media Committee to answer questions on Grok scandal
Following a meeting with X representatives, Minister for AI Niamh Smyth said ‘concerns remain’
An PostCommunications Minister says 'of course' he can't rule out price of a postage stamp going above €2
personal responsibilityMedia Minister claims his comments about X and Grok were 'taken out of context' last week
trade off'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur
The Morning Lead
'I do it to keep myself sane': The politicians shifting gear to tell online trolls where to go
We all know the internet has a dark side, but for politicians, they are confronted with it daily.
protecting sourcesMinister moves to address 'confusion' over laws to seize journalists' phones amid calls for clarity
Press Freedom‘Sinister’: Serious concerns raised about Bill allowing gardaí to seize journalists’ phones
Child Sexual Abuse MaterialsEnterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images
Commuter nightmareMinisters defend M50 toll hike despite mounting criticism it is no longer fit for purpose
grok'Disgusting': Tánaiste urges anyone impacted by AI-generated sexual abuse to report it to gardaí
international lawGreenland PM says 'don't panic' over Trump's annexation threats, but calls for talks with US
Last year
2025
Interview
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’
The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.
He also spoke about how he knew that Catherine Connolly was going to win the presidential election from the moment she announced her candidacy, despite his party backing Maria Steen.
Gaza
Sinn Féin may boycott US St Patrick's Day trip again next year
This year the party boycotted the visit in protest over US involvement in the genocide in Gaza.
Interview
McDonald on her health, Gerry Hutch, and how there will never be too many tricolours flying
Mary Lou McDonald gave her views on the controversial use of Irish flags by anti-migrant protesters.
Ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, she said the large vote for Hutch last year was an ‘F you’ to government - but not Sinn Féin.
