A presidential election is likely to be held in October ahead of the end of President Michael D Higgins' 14-year stint in ...

Big names have been slow to emerge ahead of the election, but many are likely to set out their stall in the weeks to come ...

Donald Trump’s return reminds us that old alliances can no longer rest on sentiment (‘In Trumpian world, our rich ties to US need to be solidified’, Irish Independent, July 4). The age of “America ...

The Government wants to “loosen up” building-density rules, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Building-density rules vary ...

There was some levity during the visit as an excited group of Japanese schoolchildren were left star struck after they waved ...

Asked if the government will be prioritising increasing childcare places over reducing costs this year, the Taoiseach said ...

It comes after Tánaiste Simon Harris said there is 'merit' in unemployment benefit not rising at the same rate as other ...

An increase in childcare places must happen quickly, along with reducing the cost to parents, the Taoiseach has said.

European credibility has “taken a hit” as a result of the lack of action by the EU over the “slaughter in Gaza”, the ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will visit the city of Hiroshima on the final day of his visit to Japan. He's due to meet the city's ...

A flag that flew during Ireland's Easter rising and Japan's Rising Sun flag are both on display as Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with ...

TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has said he does not agree with his Fianna Fáil colleague Billy Kelleher’s criticism of Eamon Ryan’s ...