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President Higgins expresses national shock at Creeslough explosion

President Michael D Higgins has said the shock of the explosion in Creeslough which has killed at least seven people will be shared by people throughout the country. Gardaí confirmed on Saturday morning that a further four more bodies were recovered ...

08 Oct 2022 at 11:26

Local News

Taoiseach outlines concerns as Private Seán Rooney suspect due in Lebanon court

With the main suspect in the killing of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon is due back in court next week, the Taoiseach has outlined concerns over the case to Lebanese officials. Mohammad Ayyad, the only person yet to be charged in relation to the ...

31 May 2024 at 12:43

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Taoiseach attends Bloody Sunday Memorial Service

The families of the 14 people murdered on Bloody Sunday in Derry, took part in a the 'Families' Walk of Remembrance' in the city this morning. The walk, which traced the route of the original Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association rally ...

30 Jan 2022 at 13:45

National News

WATCH: Chaotic scenes in the Dáil as Ceann Comhairle suspends proceedings twice!

The election of Micheál Martin as Taoiseach has been delayed after the Ceann Comhairle was forced to twice suspend the Dáil amid chaotic scenes. The first sitting of the 34th Dáil this year, which began at 11am this Wednesday, descended ...

22 Jan 2025 at 12:46

National News

Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7

The local and European elections will be held on Friday June 7. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the date of the votes on Thursday but refused to say when the next general election will be held. When asked by journalists when the next ...

14 Mar 2024 at 14:34

National News

'Childcare is a big issue' - Taoiseach promises cut to childcare costs in next budget

As part of a plan to cut costs for families, the Government is to prioritise childcare fees in the next budget. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it is the objective of government to look at the affordability issues of childcare. The ...

20 Jun 2022 at 13:01

National News

'Average' worker in Ireland to get €1,000 cash boost in Budget 2024

The average worker in Ireland will benefit to the tune of €1,000 or more in Budget 2024, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has indicated. He was speaking to the media ahead of the announcement of Budget 2024 on Tuesday, October 10 when ...

06 Oct 2023 at 14:21

Northern Ireland

Irish president laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Irish President Michael D Higgins has expressed his “deep condolences” to the Emperor of Japan at the “appalling” murder of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. “The fact that he fell victim to this most brutal of crimes ...

08 Jul 2022 at 22:04

National News

Taoiseach says he expects Robert Watt to ‘fully’ implement secondment report

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the government expects senior civil servant Robert Watt to carry out the findings of a report into a botched secondment. The secretary general of the Department of Health rejected ...

20 Apr 2023 at 17:51

National News

Taoiseach praises female Ukrainian politicians for 'standing resolutely' for democracy

The Taoiseach has praised female Ukrainian politicians for "standing resolutely" to defend democracy in their war-torn country. Micheál Martin's comments come on International Women's Day today (Tuesday March 8) ...

08 Mar 2022 at 13:03

National News

Varadkar unsure if housing referendum can be held within current government term

The Taoiseach has said he is unsure whether a referendum on the right to housing can be held within the lifespan of the current government. Leo Varadkar said the constitution should be amended to enshrine a ...

04 Aug 2023 at 15:18

National News

BREAKING: Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing Taoiseach

The row which led to lengthy delays in electing Ireland’s next Taoiseach stemmed from a move by Independent politicians to form a “technical group”, which would give them speaking rights from the ...

22 Jan 2025 at 15:31

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