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15:15 Government pressed as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Opposition politicians have called on the Government to act on a survey that found teachers believe schools should be more secular.

06:50 Pope Francis death: What happens next?

A huge gathering of the Catholic faithful will come together to grieve the loss of Pope Francis in the coming days, followed by the secretive and potentially lengthy process of cardinals choosing a new pontiff.

06:50 Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

Pope Francis’s body will be laid out for public view on Wednesday as mourners flock to the Vatican ahead of his funeral.

17:52 Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.

16:59 Children as young as eight exposed to ‘disturbing and damaging’ online content

Children as young as eight are being routinely exposed to “disturbing and damaging” content online, with teachers seeing the fallout in classrooms across the island of Ireland, a teachers’ conference has been told.

22/04 Pro-Palestine protesters enter BBC and RTE buildings

Pro-Palestine protesters entered a BBC building in Belfast and the RTE campus in Dublin on Tuesday.

22/04 Prospect of Pope Francis visiting Northern Ireland had remained ‘live and open’

The prospect of Pope Francis visiting Northern Ireland remained “live and open” right up until shortly before his death, a priest who helped organise his historic 2018 visit to the island has said.

22/04 Sir Keir Starmer among world leaders to attend Pope Francis’s funeral

Sir Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.

22/04 Organisers confident they can manage McIlroy mania when Open returns to Portrush

The organisers of the Open Championship have expressed confidence they can manage McIlroy mania on the golf tournament’s return to Northern Ireland in July.

22/04 Leo Varadkar praises Pope Francis for reaching out to gay community

Former Irish premier Leo Varadkar has praised Pope Francis for reaching out to the LGBT+ community, saying it made him feel “more comfortable” going to church services.

22/04 Study reveals power of Storm Eowyn and how Galway escaped record high flooding

Storm Eowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded at key locations on Ireland’s western seaboard, a research team at University of Galway has revealed.

22/04 Pope Francis’s body to go on public display ahead of funeral on Saturday

The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, with his body going on public display from Wednesday for mourners to pay their respects.

22/04 Irish-born cardinal entrusted as ‘camerlengo’ running Holy See between popes

The Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pope and before the election of another is no-nonsense Irish-born American Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

22/04 Young boy dies after being struck by car in Co Westmeath estate

A young boy has died after being struck by a car in an estate in Co Westmeath on Monday evening.

22/04 More students expected to get higher grades as Junior Cert bands changed

More students are expected to get higher grades as a result of Junior Cert band changes, the Minister for Education said.

21/04 Pope Francis’s will in full

The Pope has decreed in his will that he be buried in a simple underground tomb in St Mary Major Basilica.

21/04 Motorcyclist killed in Co Limerick crash

A man in his 20s has died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a car in Co Limerick.

21/04 Two women and two children seriously injured in Sligo crash

Two women and two children have been seriously injured in a two-car crash in Co Sligo.

21/04 Catholics mourn ‘merciful’ Pope after death aged 88 following stroke

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders.

21/04 Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

There are just a handful of Catholic cardinals across the UK and Ireland, some of whom are expected to cast a vote for the next pope.

21/04 Catholics mourn ‘compassionate and merciful’ Pope after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and “irrepressible hope” as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders.

21/04 Cathedral bells ring out 88 times as people pay respects to Pope in Armagh

As the bells at St Patrick’s Cathedral rang out 88 times to signify each year of Pope Francis’s life, inside young and old sat in silent reflection to mark the death of the pontiff.

21/04 Pope Francis’s plea for forgiveness in 2018 ‘a great mark of the man’

The Archbishop of Dublin has said that Pope Francis’s plea for forgiveness in 2018 for abuse scandals in the Catholic Church was an example of the “great mark of the man”.

21/04 Pope Francis’s social values ‘resonated with Scotland’ – Archbishop of Glasgow

A mass was held for the soul of Pope Francis hours after his death on Easter Monday, as the Archbishop of Glasgow said his social values resonated with the people of Scotland.

21/04 Pope Francis spent busy final day celebrating Easter and meeting JD Vance

Pope Francis had a busy final day celebrating Easter Sunday, greeting crowds in St Peter’s Square and meeting US vice president JD Vance.

21/04 Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as an “exceptional” and “remarkable figure” who spoke up for the poor and marginalised.

21/04 Priest recalls watching Pope write apology to abuse victims in Ireland

A priest who helped organise Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland in 2018 has recalled watching the pontiff compose his personal apology to victims of abuse in the Catholic Church.

21/04 King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

The King and Queen have expressed their “most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy” following the death of Pope Francis.

21/04 Starmer pays tribute to ‘pope for the poor’ who ‘never lost hope’

Pope Francis was “a pope for the poor, the downtrodden and the forgotten”, the Prime Minister has said as politicians paid tribute to the late pontiff.

21/04 Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’s death

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died.

21/04 Jesuits in Britain ‘grateful for gift’ of Pope Francis’s leadership

The Jesuits in Britain have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, saying “his commitment to serving the marginalised, fostering dialogue between faiths, and addressing urgent global issues, such as the climate crisis, has strengthened our own resolve”.

21/04 King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter Monday.

21/04 Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘remarkable figure’

Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a remarkable figure” who had a “profound commitment to alleviating suffering”.

21/04 King and Queen had ‘significant and special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks

The King and Queen had a “very significant and special” meeting with the ailing Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, just 12 days ago.

21/04 Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”.

21/04 Archbishop requested Pope Francis visit Northern Ireland as part of 2018 trip

Pope Francis was asked by the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland to visit Northern Ireland as part of his historic 2018 trip to Ireland.

21/04 Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland provided ‘powerful moment’ for abuse survivors

Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland six years ago was said to have offered a “powerful” opportunity for survivors of clerical abuse to gather in solidarity and highlight scandals.

21/04 Teachers to get permanent contract after one year

Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister.

20/04 Dublin Bus services remain impacted after alleged gun threat against driver

Certain bus services in Dublin city centre continue to be impacted in the wake of an alleged threat against a bus driver by a man “who appeared to be wielding a gun”, a union has said.

20/04 Easter Rising commemorated in Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has reiterated a call for Irish unification as senior members of her party attended events to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising.

20/04 Higgins lays wreath at Easter Rising commemoration

President Michael D Higgins has laid a wreath during the annual commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.

20/04 ‘I have my kids back’: Running event promotes alternatives to addiction

A mother whose life was derailed by drugs is now running half marathons with the daughter she lost care over during her addiction.

19/04 Tributes paid to Ireland’s ‘Captain Sparkle’

Tributes have been paid to Ireland’s “Captain Sparkle” who has died at the age of 54.

19/04 Police make appeal around blue backpack in search for missing Co Mayo man

Police in Northern Ireland have issued an appeal around a blue backpack in their search for missing Mayo man George Brennan.

19/04 Kevin Kilbane: Evan Ferguson’s case shows how ruthless the Premier League is

Any underperformance is not tolerated in the most unsentimental league in world sport

18/04 Status orange rain weather warning issued

A status orange rain warning has been issued for Co Wicklow.

18/04 Jack Chambers objected to development on ‘aesthetic’ grounds

Minister Jack Chambers, who has criticised planning objections regarding concerns about the “character of an area”, previously objected to a development which included apartments over “aesthetic” concerns.

18/04 NI boy celebrates ‘extra special’ moment as he’s crowned Irish dancing world champion on birthday

A Northern Irish boy who was crowned Irish dancing world champion has described the moment being “extra special” after he lifted the trophy on his eleventh birthday.

17/04 Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

A Sinn Fein TD has apologised for a social media post about the UK court ruling on excluding trans women from the definition of “woman” in equality law.

17/04 Police looking to speak to van driver in search for missing man

Police have issued a new appeal for information in the search for a Mayo man missing in Northern Ireland.

17/04 Road safety appeal ahead of Easter weekend

One in three people killed or seriously injured on Irish roads were under the age of 30.

17/04 Tax on Dublin hotel guests being developed

A tax on hotel guests in Dublin is being developed by a local authority team, and could be in place by September.

17/04 Disinformation has become ‘global scourge’, minister says

Government funding for fact-checking services should be explored, according to a new strategy from the Department of Media.

17/04 Son reunited with mother and baby home survivor ‘desperate’ to buy her home

A man who was reunited with his birth mother, a survivor of one of Ireland’s most notorious mother and baby homes, has launched a fundraiser to help her buy her house.

17/04 HAP tenants outside Dublin ‘face uphill struggle’ as supply dwindles – report

The number of available rental properties that accept housing assistance payments (HAP) has fallen in the first quarter of the year, according to a housing report.

16/04 Rain warnings for several counties across island of Ireland

Status yellow rain warnings are in effect in five Irish counties and much of Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

16/04 Irish rape victim Hazel Behan takes case to European Court of Human Rights

An Irishwoman who alleged she was raped at knifepoint by the main suspect in the disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann is bringing a case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against the Portuguese authorities over their handling of her attack.

16/04 HSE boss reiterates apology to ‘Grace’ for neglect in foster care

The chief executive of the HSE has reiterated an apology to a disabled woman who experienced neglect and a lack of oversight of her foster care.

16/04 14-year-old disability rights activist to hold 50-hour protest at Dail

A teenage disability rights campaigner from Co Tipperary is to stage a 50-hour protest outside Leinster House in May.

16/04 Martin queries effectiveness of public inquiries in light of Grace investigation

The Taoiseach has questioned the effectiveness of public inquiries, saying the state has spent half a billion euro over the last 27 years on various investigations.

16/04 Missing round contained no explosives – Defence Forces

Missing ordnance which was recovered following a public appeal did not contain any explosives, the Defence Forces said.

16/04 Potentially dangerous Army round recovered after public appeal

Missing ordnance which gardai said may have contained explosive material has been recovered following a public appeal.

16/04 Politicians express shock at ‘utterly anaemic’ Grace report

Bafflement and shock has been expressed at the outcome of the long-awaited report into the Grace case.

15/04 Teenager dies and another injured in tractor crash in Co Leitrim

A teenager has died and another was taken to hospital after a tractor crashed in Co Leitrim.

15/04 Tucker Carlson interviews Conor McGregor and visits pub as fighter eyes presidential run: ‘Onwards for Ireland’

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson visited Conor McGregor’s pub in Crumlin this evening after interviewing the MMA fighter as he attempts to drum up support for a presidential candidacy.

15/04 Appeal issued after ‘live army round’ seen near Co Wicklow trail

An appeal has been issued over a possible live army round seen near a walking trail in Co Wicklow.

15/04 Commissioner to write to Ceann Comhairle over Dail claims on Palestine protest

The Garda Commissioner is to write to the Ceann Comhairle about allegations made in the Dail about garda treatment of Palestine protesters.

15/04 Murder investigation launched after death of man in Co Cork

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in his 30s in Cork.

15/04 Justice minister says ‘we can’t have relentless negativity’ about job as garda

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said “we can’t have relentless negativity” about a career as a garda.

15/04 Grace report branded ‘utterly anaemic’ as TD ‘baffled’ by findings

Politicians have expressed bafflement and shock at the outcome of the long-awaited report into the Grace case.

15/04 Demand for women’s safety should be ‘constant hum’ across Dublin – McDonald

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said a demand for women’s safety should become a “constant hum” right across Dublin city, as she launched a campaign calling for zero tolerance on gender-based violence.

15/04 Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Government over co-operation

Agreement has been reached between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and the Irish Government over cooperation.

15/04 Minister cannot ‘second-guess’ findings of Grace report

The Disability Minister has said she cannot “second-guess” a report into the neglect of a disabled woman which established no findings that she had experienced sexual or emotional abuse.

15/04 Omagh Bombing Inquiry reaches agreement with Irish Government over cooperation

Agreement has been reached between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and the Irish Government over cooperation.

15/04 Commission did not establish sexual abuse in Grace case, department says

A commission has not established a finding of emotional or sexual abuse based on the evidence in the “Grace” case, according to the Department of Children.

15/04 20,000 properties can be brought back into use through new legislation – Labour

More than 20,000 properties can be brought back into use through the short-term letting legislation, according to the Labour Party.

15/04 It would be ‘bizarre’ for US to implement pharmaceuticals tariff, says Harris

It would be “bizarre” for the US to implement new tariffs on the EU during ongoing negotiations, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said.

15/04 J1 students ‘not that focused’ on activism as union warns over US protest risks

Irish students travelling to the United States while on a J1 visa have been urged to consider the local “situation” and the “laws” regarding protests, however the Taoiseach said most J1 students are “not that focused” on activism.

15/04 Man dies following assault in Co Cork

A man aged in his 30s has died after he was assaulted in Co Cork, gardai have said.

15/04 Fears over defrocked priest sparked Derry bishop’s warning to Catholics about ‘illicit’ group holding Mass

A top cleric’s warning over an “illicit” group holding Mass in Derry was prompted by concerns over a defrocked priest convicted of child abuse.

15/04 Cobh in Co Cork to host Titanic Society’s convention next year

The ill-starred liner Titanic sank exactly 113 years ago today, and now the British Titanic Society has voted to hold its convention next year in Ireland.

15/04 HQ for elite Irish soldiers to be built at cost of 46 million euro

An HQ for elite Irish soldiers is to be built in Co Kildare at a cost of 46 million euro.

15/04 Proposals on competitiveness to be brought before Irish ministers

Proposals to make Ireland more competitive amid disruption to economic norms are to be brought before Irish ministers on Tuesday morning.

15/04 Economic and well-being gaps between Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘widening’

The gap in economic performance and well-being indicators between Ireland and Northern Ireland is widening, a report has found.

14/04 Minister meets with CHI board in wake of child spine surgeries controversy

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has met with the board of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) in the wake of the child spine surgeries controversy.

14/04 McIlroy triumph a ‘marvellous national occasion’, Taoiseach says

Rory McIlroy’s historic Augusta triumph was a “marvellous national occasion”, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.

14/04 Taoiseach hopes pharma and semiconductors sectors part of US negotiations

Irish premier Micheal Martin said he hopes the pharmaceutical and semiconductors manufacturing sectors will form part of negotiations between the European Union and the US.

14/04 Sinn Fein accuses government of attempting to ‘dismantle’ triple lock

The government has a “clear intention” to “dismantle” provisions of the triple lock, the Sinn Fein leader said, after it was confirmed that Ireland will join an alliance of European nations that shares intelligence on potential threats in EU sea waters.

14/04 Funding for Cork Luas will depend on ‘economic cycles’, Taoiseach says

Funding for a Luas tramline in Cork will be dependent on economic cycles, the Taoiseach cautioned as a public consultation for the project was launched.

14/04 ‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome home golfing champion Rory McIlroy, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

14/04 Tributes paid to Cork businessman and Fine Gael politician John Mullins

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste have paid tributes to John Mullins, following his death at the age of 57.

14/04 Coveney lands consultant job with EY Ireland

Former tanaiste Simon Coveney has taken up a consultant post with EY Ireland.

14/04 NI should have ‘biggest party possible’ to welcome Rory McIlroy home – O’Neill

Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome home golfing champion Rory McIlroy, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

14/04 People looking to UK Government to do right thing over Brown murder – McDonald

People throughout Ireland are looking to the UK Government to “do the right thing” in setting up a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

14/04 Dead spider in bread and glass in chicken breast among items found in food

A dead spider discovered in a loaf of bread, a piece of glass in a chicken breast and a large piece of metal found in a chocolate biscuit are among some of the foreign objects found in unfit food.

14/04 Man arrested by gardai investigating discovery of body in Donegal

Gardai investigating the discovery of a man’s body in Co Donegal have arrested a man.

14/04 Rory McIlroy has ‘changed people’s perceptions’ of NI around the world

Rory McIlroy has helped to change people’s perceptions of Northern Ireland around the world, a tourism chief has said.

14/04 Mother of daughter with rare disability writes book celebrating difference

An Irish mother whose daughter was born with a rare genetic condition has written and illustrated a children’s book to help celebrate difference.

14/04 EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

An organisation that facilitates the collection of electronic waste has expressed concern that EU recycling targets ignore the impact of a growing circular economy in Ireland.

14/04 President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory

The President of Ireland joined political leaders from across the island in hailing Rory McIlroy’s US Masters triumph at Augusta.

14/04 Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama

Five hours of unbearable sporting agony gave way to scenes of unbridled joy as crowds at Rory McIlroy’s home club in Co Down celebrated his dramatic Masters victory.

13/04 Irish player tracker: Josh Cullen pulls the strings for promotion-chasing Burnley

Nathan Collins is elevating his game with each passing week

13/04 Amber Barrett extends scoring streak for Standard Liege

Donegal striker scores four goals in nine days for club and country

13/04 Gardai investigate discovery of body in Co Donegal

Gardai have launched an investigation after the body of man was discovered in Co Donegal.

13/04 Chambers signals delays on minimum wage and auto-enrolment pensions

The Government is set to delay minimum wage increases and the roll out of auto-enrolment pensions as part of plans to bolster Irish businesses amid international economic uncertainty, Jack Chambers has signalled.

13/04 Harris condemns ‘despicable’ Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

A Russian missile attack that killed at least 32 people in the Ukrainian city of Sumy was “utterly despicable”, the Tanaiste has said.

12/04 EU looking to keep calm amid US tariff turbulence, says Taoiseach

The EU must remain calm amid the chaos and confusion surrounding the bloc’s trading relationship with the US, Ireland’s premier has said.

12/04 Eamon Farrell, former footballer and father of Colin Farrell, remembered as ‘one of Dublin’s great sons’

The funeral of Eamon Farrell, the father of actor Colin Farrell, has heard he was a generous man who was “one of Dublin’s great sons”.

11/04 Data watchdog to investigate X’s Grok AI tool

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has begun an investigation into the Grok artificial intelligence model on the X social media platform.

11/04 ‘There isn’t an hour to lose’ – Harris says tariff pause vital for negotiations

Ireland’s deputy premier has described this weekend’s negotiations between the European Union and the US as “vital”, saying there “isn’t an hour to lose”.

11/04 Court told line between IS sympathiser and member ‘crossed’ by ex-Irish soldier

The line between a sympathiser and member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) “was crossed” by a former Irish soldier, a Dublin court has heard.

11/04 Around 50 new child patients listed for spinal surgery each month – report

Approximately 50 new child patients are being listed for spinal surgery procedures each month, according to the latest Spinal Surgery Waiting List released by Children’s Health Ireland (CHI).

11/04 Ex-Irish soldier’s IS membership conviction falls short of Irish law, court told

The conviction of a former Irish soldier for membership of the so-called Islamic State (IS), because she travelled to Syria in 2015, “falls short of Irish law”, a Dublin court has heard.

11/04 Donohoe: EU will engage with US in ‘constructive way’ during 90-day tariff pause

Ireland’s finance minister said members of the Eurozone will use the 90-day pause of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs to engage in a “constructive way” with the US.

11/04 1.4m euro helicopter hangar for air ambulance officially opened

A new 1.4 million euro helicopter hangar for the air ambulance service has been officially opened.

11/04 Nutritional value of hot school meals to be reviewed by Government

The nutritional value of hot school meals being provided to hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren is to be reviewed by officials from the Department of Health.

11/04 Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality

‘It is less than four years since Connacht players were forced to change in disgraceful conditions beside bins at Energia Park in Donnybrook’

10/04 Garda officer injured in hit-and-run in Co Westmeath

A Garda officer has been injured in a hit-and-run in Co Westmeath.

10/04 Sinn Fein to chair powerful PAC committee, as well as Justice and Defence

Sinn Fein will chair the powerful Public Accounts Committee, as well as the Justice and Defence Committees.

10/04 Search for new markets for Irish goods ‘must go on’, says deputy premier Harris

Ireland’s deputy premier has said the search for new markets for Irish goods “must continue to go on” during the 90-day pause of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

10/04 Ex-soldier Lisa Smith’s terror conviction based on ‘housewife’ role, court told

The only “overt act” which the prosecution in the trial of former Irish soldier Lisa Smith relied on was her status as a housewife in Syria, her lawyer has told a Dublin court.

10/04 Sinn Fein criticises ‘litany of failure’ in children’s health

Children’s lives have been “devastated by the litany of failures in healthcare”, Sinn Fein has said.

10/04 There is no Heneghan or constituency deal, Taoiseach says

There is no “Heneghan deal” or constituency-specific deal with independents, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.

10/04 Irish premier welcomes EU pause on US tariff countermeasures

Irish premier Micheal Martin has welcomed the pausing of EU trade countermeasures, after US President Donald Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on a swathe of new US tariffs.

10/04 Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith led ‘totally anonymous’ life in Syria – lawyer

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith led a “totally anonymous” life while living in Syria and there was no “smoking gun” that she did anything for the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group, her lawyer told a Dublin court as she appeals against her conviction for being a member of the unlawful organisation.

10/04 Army chaplain hugs teenage boy who pleaded guilty to his attempted murder

An Irish army chaplain who was stabbed by a teenager has hugged the boy who pleaded guilty to his attempted murder in court.

10/04 Taoiseach announces further one billion euro for Shared Island Fund

A further one billion euro has been added to the Shared Island Fund as Irish premier Micheal Martin pledged to “bring down barriers and fears”, and boost cross-border initiatives.

10/04 EU-US negotiations ‘likely’ – Simon Harris

Negotiation with the US is “likely”, Ireland’s deputy premier has said, after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in certain sweeping tariffs.

10/04 Man in his 30s dies in motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Askeaton, Co Limerick.

10/04 Study finds 86% of teachers experiencing moderate to high levels of burnout

Almost nine out of 10 teachers in primary and secondary-level education are experiencing moderate to high levels of burnout, a new study has found.

09/04 Searches carried out in operation targeting child sexual abuse material

Gardai have carried out searches at a number of locations across Ireland and seized devices as part of an international operation targeting the sharing and distributing of child sexual abuse material

09/04 Suspension of tariffs a relief to many businesses in Ireland – Harris

Tanaiste Simon Harris said President Donald Trump’s suspension of higher tariffs “will come as a relief to many businesses in Ireland”.

09/04 Warm welcome home for Grand National winner Nick Rockett

There was a warm welcome in the evening sun as Grand National winning horse Nick Rockett received a rapturous reception during a homecoming parade in Leighlinbridge.

09/04 Soc Dems use suspended TD’s seat to get committee chair role

The Social Democrats have used a seat won by a TD later suspended from the parliamentary party to get an Oireachtas committee chair role, which comes with a 10,000 euro per year bonus.

09/04 FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

Government funding of €8m for club academies could be included in October’s budget

09/04 Social Democrats want to include suspended TD for committee formation

Social Democrats are seeking to include a TD suspended from the parliamentary party in the calculus of its numbers for forming Oireachtas committees.

09/04 ‘Serious concerns’ on how tariffs could affect Northern Ireland – Irish premier

There are “serious concerns” about how new tariffs could affect Northern Ireland, Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.

09/04 Business orders from US already slowing or drying up, says Irish premier

Some businesses have already seen orders from the US “slowing or drying up entirely”, Ireland’s premier has said.

09/04 Ex-soldier ‘has clear case’ to appeal against IS membership conviction – lawyer

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith has “a clear case” to appeal against her conviction for being a member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group, her lawyer has said.

09/04 Opposition pledges ‘robust’ challenge to triple lock changes

Opposition TDs have pledged to replicate a “robust” challenge to moves by the Irish Government to scrap provisions of the triple lock for overseas troop deployments, citing heightened unity following the speaking rights row.

09/04 Sacking CHI board would not help in any shape or form, Taoiseach says

Disbanding the board of Children’s Health Ireland would not help “in any shape or form”, the Taoiseach has said.

09/04 New military plane spent 40% of last year in Spain

One of the Defence Forces’ newest aircraft spent almost 40% of the last year undergoing maintenance in Spain.

09/04 ‘GAA Catfish’ case struck out as Dublin school ends disciplinary proceedings

A school has stopped disciplinary proceedings against a teacher who claimed she was falsely identified as the so-called “GAA Catfish” in a popular Irish podcast series.

09/04 Government should lead charge against online child sex abuse material – monitor

It is essential that the Government pushes for stronger EU laws and more effective ways to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, according to a report.

09/04 Ireland’s deputy premier Harris to meet commerce secretary Lutnick in US

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has travelled to Washington DC for a meeting with US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, a key critic of the Irish Government’s fiscal policies.

08/04 Patten and Barrett goals paper over cracks in nervy Ireland win over Greece

Ioanna Papatheodorou’s snap shot could have salvaged an unlikely draw for the visitors

08/04 Miniature phones destined for prisons seized by gardai

Miniature phones which were ready to be transported by drone to prisons in Ireland have been seized by gardai.

08/04 Ireland’s emergency group tests gas and internet blackout scenarios

Multi-departmental exercises have been carried out to test Ireland’s response to gas and internet blackouts with the aim of improving the country’s resilience.

08/04 Ireland v Greece live score updates: Nations League

Follow all the action from Tallaght Stadium as Carla Ward's women look for back-to-back wins

08/04 Religious orders with millions in assets not contributing to redress scheme

Religious bodies who have declined to contribute towards a redress scheme for survivors of mother and baby homes have assets worth more than a billion euro.

08/04 Martin: Non-medical grade spring use in child spinal surgeries ‘beyond belief’

The Taoiseach has pushed back against whether the Government was partly to blame for “a litany” of failures on the use of non-medical grade springs in child spinal surgeries.

08/04 Whiskey and dairy being left out of EU counter-tariffs ‘welcome’, Dail hears

It is welcome that wine, whiskey and dairy products are not included in an EU retaliatory package of tariffs on US products, the Dail has heard.

08/04 Cross-border health scheme will return to help with waiting lists – Nesbitt

A cross-border healthcare scheme will be reinstated to help relieve hospital waiting list pressures in Northern Ireland, Mike Nesbitt has said.

08/04 Children’s Health Ireland chairman steps down after spring implants report

The chairman of the board of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has stepped down following the publication of a “devastating” report into the use of springs in child spinal surgery.

08/04 Only two religious bodies offer contributions to mother and baby redress scheme

Only two of eight religious bodies linked to mother and baby homes in Ireland have offered to contribute to a survivor redress scheme, a report has found.

08/04 Report finds use of springs in child surgeries ‘wrong’

A surgeon told a review team that the use of non-medical grade springs in child spine surgeries was “bespoke and experimental”, according to a report by the health watchdog that determined their use was “wrong”.

08/04 Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

The Irish government has been accused of “wasting” more than seven years in an inquest into the death of a dissident republican.

08/04 EU countries ‘still stand ready’ to negotiate trade with US – McGrath

Ireland’s EU commissioner Michael McGrath has said the bloc’s countries “still stand ready” to negotiate with the US.

08/04 New appeal 20 years after murder of Emer O’Loughlin

Gardai have made a renewed appeal on the 20th anniversary of the murder of art student Emer O’Loughlin in Co Clare.

07/04 Minister meets Attorney General over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has met the Attorney General over Dublin Airport’s passenger cap to examine options.

07/04 Claim of 40,000 new-builds has not damaged trust in Government – O’Brien

A claim that 40,000 new homes would be built in 2024 has not damaged trust in the Government, Transport and Environment Minister Darragh O’Brien has said.

07/04 Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa missing as Ireland chase goals against Greece

Nations League: Time for others to take their chance in the green jersey

07/04 Tariffs are a 19th century mechanism, Taoiseach says

The US and EU entering into negotiations would be a signal of stability to stock markets, the Taoiseach has said.

07/04 Streaming levy announcement not a solo run, Martin says

An announcement by the media minister that he would block a levy on streaming services was not a solo run, the Taoiseach has said.

07/04 ‘She will be greatly missed’: Girl (6) who died after being struck by oil truck is named locally

The six-year-old girl who was killed when she was struck by a truck while riding her bike in Galway has been named locally.

07/04 We must be working for de-escalation over tariffs, says Harris

The EU does not want to get into “tit-for-tat” tariffs with the US, the Tanaiste said, as he appealed for calm and de-escalation.

07/04 Apple tax money boosts Ireland’s surplus to 23 billion euro in 2024

Ireland recorded a surplus of 23 billion euro last year, according to provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

07/04 Ireland’s Kyra Carusa to miss Nations League clash with Greece

Amber Barrett or Leanne Kiernan in line to start up front on Tuesday

07/04 Richard Boyd Barrett discloses throat cancer diagnosis

Dun Laoghaire TD Richard Boyd Barrett has said he has been diagnosed with throat cancer and requires months of treatment.

07/04 Girl (6) just feet from dad when she was hit by oil truck

A six-year-old girl who was killed by a truck in Galway on Saturday was out with her father enjoying the sunny weather when tragedy struck, it has emerged.

06/04 Finance minister rules out wage subsidy scheme for firms affected by tariffs

Ireland’s Minister for Finance has ruled out a wage subsidy scheme for sectors affected by US tariffs, saying it is not appropriate now.

06/04 Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan to block ‘Netflix levy’ plan

Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to bring a memo to cabinet that would seek to block a plan to impose a ‘Netflix levy’ on streamers, saying the public are paying enough to watch entertainment.

06/04 Harris to stress importance of Irish trade to US during Lutnick meeting

Tanaiste Simon Harris is to tell US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick about the importance of Irish trade to America during their meeting later this week, according to a Fine Gael minister.

06/04 Irish man (38) shot dead by police in England after charging at officers is named

An Irish man man shot dead by police at Milton Keynes railway station this week has been named by the UK police watchdog as 38-year-old David Joyce.

06/04 Peace project led by Rio Ferdinand charity to receive £1m in funding

A cross-border peace academy led by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation is to receive more than £1 million in funding.

05/04 Six-year-old girl dies after being hit by lorry while riding bike in Galway

A six-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a lorry while riding her bike in Co Galway.

05/04 Ex-minister backs calls for government support for firms affected by US tariffs

Former minister for foreign affairs and trade Simon Coveney has said the government should be willing to put supports in place for workers and firms affected by US tariffs.

05/04 Mick O’Dwyer remembered at funeral as ‘giant’ on and off the football field

Former Gaelic footballer and manager Mick O’Dwyer has been remembered as a “legendary figure”, who was a “giant” both on and off the field, at his funeral in Co Kerry.

04/04 Amber Barrett on target as Ireland hammer Greece with strong second-half display

Katie McCabe makes big impact off the bench as Irish side recover well from Slovenia defeat

04/04 Impact of tariffs on Irish businesses felt as early as this weekend – Ibec warns

The impact on Irish businesses and jobs from US tariffs will be felt immediately, including as early as this weekend, Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy has warned.

04/04 Harris says 18-month suspension for councillor is ‘significant sanction’

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris said a disciplinary process for a councillor who said the US economy was “ruled by the Jews” took longer than he would have liked.

04/04 Republic of Ireland v Greece: Live updates as Carla Ward’s side look to get Nations League campaign back on track

Ireland looking to bounce back from heavy defeat to Slovenia last time out

04/04 US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Irish premier

The US administration’s “antipathy” towards the EU is “misplaced”, the Irish premier has said.

04/04 Business leaders back ‘calm and measured’ response to US tariffs at forum

Business leaders have backed the Government’s calls for a “calm and measured” response to US tariffs, while also calling for a diversification into other markets.

04/04 Carla Ward needs to figure out which Irish pieces go where against Greece

New Republic of Ireland manager takes blame for awful display against Slovenia

04/04 Only half of fathers avail of paternity leave – report

Only half of fathers avail of paternity leave and a quarter of men take parent’s leave compared with two-thirds of mothers, research has revealed.

03/04 Chambers calls for ‘laser-like focus’ on regulations hindering housing supply

Existing levels of regulation are “hindering supply of homes” and other infrastructure delivery, the Public Expenditure Minister has said.

03/04 Irish Government ‘concerned’ over Hungary’s withdrawal from ICC

The Taoiseach has raised concern over Hungary’s intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.

03/04 Irish Government hoping for negotiated settlement on US tariffs

Senior figures in Ireland’s Government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to mitigate the impact of US tariffs, as the Irish premier warned of the potential for global “recessionary trends”.

03/04 US may not have realised complexity of pharma tariffs, Martin suggests

The US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested, the Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.

03/04 Apple receipts at core of 4.1bn euro Exchequer surplus at end of March

Ireland has recorded a 4.1 billion euro Exchequer surplus for the end of March as the country moves into a period of heightened uncertainty under new US tariffs on the EU.

03/04 The last time this led to Great Depression, Irish money minister warns

An Irish Cabinet minister has compared US president Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.

03/04 Calls for government supports for firms impacted by US tariffs

There have been calls for government to make supports available for businesses adversely impacted by US tariffs.

03/04 McGrath signals easing of GDPR obligations for some businesses

GDPR rules are on track to ease for some smaller businesses in a bid to improve competitiveness in the European Union, Ireland’s Commissioner in the bloc has signalled.

03/04 Martin and McGrath ‘concerned’ over Hungary’s withdrawal from ICC

The Taoiseach has raised concern over Hungary’s intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.

03/04 US tariffs on world-wide scale could create recessionary trends, Taoiseach says

The imposition of US tariffs on a world-wide scale and at a high level could create recessionary trends across the globe, the Irish premier has warned.

03/04 Irish president pays tribute to Gaelic football manager Mick O’Dwyer

The President of Ireland has led tributes to Gaelic football manager Mick O’Dwyer after his death at the age of 88.

03/04 Man jailed for 31 years for gun murder of his Irish prospective son-in-law in Australia

An Australian man has been jailed for 31 years for the murder of his prospective son-in-law, Irish man Damien Conlon.

03/04 Need for ‘maturity’ in EU-US talks on tariffs, Harris says

There is a need for “maturity” in negotiations between the European Union and the US, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said.

03/04 Amber Barrett expecting Ireland to rise to the challenge against Greece

Donegal striker wants team to bounce back from heavy defeat to Slovenia

03/04 Irish pharma sector avoids 20% US tariff in immediate future

Ireland’s crucial pharmaceutical sector appears to have largely avoided a new US tariff rate for now, amid a broader 20% tax imposed on other goods from the European Union.

03/04 Government aiming to form committees next week

The Government is aiming to begin establishing Oireachtas Committees next week.

02/04 ‘No justification’ for US tariffs, Irish premier says

There is “no justification” for US tariffs on the EU which will impact Ireland, Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.

02/04 Parents describe ‘constant fight’ for school places

Parents of children who cannot access school places appropriate for their additional needs are staging a 24-hour protest outside Leinster House.

02/04 Catfishing could be become criminal offence under proposed law

Catfishing could become a criminal offence under a new Bill which aims to punish anyone impersonating another person using fake photos online.

02/04 Pro-Palestine protest held at Dail days after arrests

A pro-Palestine protest has been held outside Leinster House days after 14 people were arrested at a vigil.

02/04 Religious orders ‘running rings’ around government after one makes cash offer

The Government is allowing religious bodies involved in mother and baby homes to “run rings” around it after it emerged that only one order made a “serious offer” of cash to pay redress to survivors, the Dail has heard.

02/04 Government ‘doing all it can’ to ensure every child will have a school place

The Government is working “flat out to do everything” it can to ensure that every child will have a school place next September, the Taoiseach has claimed.

02/04 Ireland’s premier warns ‘old order is changing’ in call for EU-US negotiations

Ireland’s premier has warned that the “old order is changing”, as he questioned whether the European Union and the US could sit around a negotiating table following Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.

02/04 Man remanded in custody over 1979 murder of part-time soldier in Co Armagh

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of a part-time soldier in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago.

02/04 ‘Extremely unsettling’: Renters warn minister over plan to lift pressure zones

The proposal to lift rent pressure zones was called “unsettling”, “alarming” and “draconian” in correspondence sent to the Housing Minister.

02/04 Man accused of 1979 murder of part-time UDR soldier extradited from Republic to Northern Ireland

A man accused of the murder of a part-time Ulster Defence Regiment soldier over four decades ago has been extradited from the Republic to Northern Ireland, police have confirmed.

02/04 Man extradited from Irish Republic over 1979 murder

A 67-year-old man has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland over a murder in Co Armagh 40 years ago.

01/04 Delay in committee formation ‘outrageous’, Sinn Fein says

Irish parliamentary committees may not be formed until May, Sinn Fein has warned, amid a bitter dispute which has left Ireland’s main opposition parties completely at odds with Government.

01/04 Opposition behaved in juvenile and despicable manner, Michael Lowry says

The opposition have behaved in a “juvenile and despicable” manner, according to an independent TD at the centre of a dispute on speaking rights.

01/04 ‘We are all learning’: Ireland aim to respond on pitch against Greece after Slovenia humbling

Hannah Dingley, the FAI’s head of women’s and girls’ football, replaces Amber Whiteley as coach due to ‘passport’ issue

01/04 Speaker wins confidence vote in divided Irish parliament

The Irish Government has won a vote of confidence in the speaker of the parliament.

01/04 Group claims women arrested at Gaza protest were strip searched by gardai

The Mothers Against Genocide group said it will file a complaint to the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission over allegations that some of the women who were arrested at a group protest were strip searched and one was subjected to a cavity search.

01/04 Irish premier rounds on opposition parties as confidence motion gets under way

Ireland’s opposition parties have been accused of engaging in “cynical strategies of aggression and disruption” by premier Micheal Martin as the confidence motion gets under way.

01/04 Taoiseach accused of ‘victim blaming’ over school financial crisis

The Taoiseach has been accused of “victim blaming” and “gaslighting” after saying it was not necessary for a Dublin principal to write to parents about her school’s financial difficulties.

01/04 Impact of tariffs laid bare on eve of ‘significant day in history of the world’

Ireland’s Finance Minister has laid bare the potential effect of US tariffs on the Irish economy, describing the looming announcement as a “significant day in the history of the world”.

01/04 CHI informed of hip surgery concerns in 2023, Martin says

The Department of Health was notified of concerns around unnecessary child surgeries more than seven months after a protected disclosure was made within Children’s Health Ireland, the Taoiseach has said.

01/04 NI removed from tourism itineraries due to ETA scheme, Archibald tells MLAs

Northern Ireland is being removed from the itineraries of tourism trips to the island of Ireland due to the UK’s new visa waiver scheme, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has told MLAs.

01/04 Dail speaker needs to ‘build bridges’ with opposition after confidence vote – TD

The speaker of the Irish parliament needs to “build bridges” with the opposition after the confidence motion is held on Tuesday, a TD has said.

01/04 Pharmaceutical exports could be cut by half if tariffs apply, Tanaiste warns

Export of pharmaceutical products from Ireland to the US could reduce by around a half if the US President imposes a 20% tariff and the EU responds by applying the same tariff, the deputy Irish premier has said.

01/04 Sinn Fein TD’s challenge to government’s super junior ministers adjourned

Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly’s challenge to the government’s appointment of super junior ministers has been adjourned to allow for further sworn statements to be made.

01/04 ‘Unfair’ to blame speaker for controversial Dail changes – Irish premier

It is “unfair” to blame the speaker of the Irish parliament for a vote to pass controversial Dail changes last week, Ireland’s premier has said.

01/04 Pharmaceutical exports could be cut by half if tariffs applies, Tanaiste warns

Export of pharmaceutical products from Ireland to the US could reduce by around a half if the US President imposes a 20% tariff and the EU responds by applying the same tariff, the deputy Irish premier has said.

01/04 Defence Forces to deploy 50 troops in search for missing farmer

The Defence Forces are to deploy about 50 members to help in the search for a farmer missing from his home in Co Kerry.

01/04 Funding concerns for scheme helping students in disadvantaged areas

Nine out 10 students who took part in a programme to promote third-level participation and tackle early school leaving have progressed to further education, a report has revealed.

01/04 Projects to boost competitiveness on both sides of border to share £54m funding

A number of innovation projects are to receive a share of £54,372,539 (64,999,270 euro) of funding to boost productivity and competitiveness on either side of the Irish border.

01/04 Speaker of Irish parliament faces confidence motion

The speaker of the Irish parliament faces a confidence motion on Tuesday over her handling of a vote that cut opposition speaking rights.

01/04 Ruesha Littlejohn goal highlights League of Ireland’s potential and shortcomings

‘I think for young girls coming to Tallaght every week, to see that type of player, it’s only going to improve the league’

31/03 Why is Dail speaker Murphy facing confidence motion?

The speaker of the parliament is to face a confidence motion as part of an unprecedented row between opposition and government.

31/03 Ten arrested in large garda operation

Ten people have been arrested during a large-scale garda operation in Cork

31/03 14 arrested at protest against Israel’s war in Gaza after Leinster House blocked

A total of 14 people have been arrested at a protest against Israel’s war in Gaza after the entrance to Leinster House in Dublin was blocked.

31/03 Private child disability assessors were paid 1.3m euro more than projected

Private child disability assessors were paid 1.3 million euro more than projected under a Government initiative last year.

31/03 DUP minister ‘more than happy’ to attend Fleadh in Belfast

DUP Minister Gordon Lyons has said he would be “more than happy” to accept an invitation to attend the all-Ireland Fleadh when it comes to Belfast next year.

31/03 Why is Dail speaker Murphy facing motion of no confidence?

The speaker of the parliament is to face a no confidence motion as part of an unprecedented row between opposition and government.

31/03 Woman dies from injuries after being struck from car

A woman has died three days after being struck by a car in Co Kilkenny.

31/03 Mothers arrested after taking part in protest against Israel’s war against Hamas

A number of people taking part in a protest against Israel’s war against Hamas were arrested after the entrance to Leinster House in Dublin was blocked.

31/03 Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

The Minister for Housing has refused to set out the Government’s social housing targets for the year ahead, saying he did not want to get into “guessing numbers”.

31/03 No UK Government decision on Casement funding until June, Lyons tells MLAs

No decision on potential UK Government funding for Casement Park will be confirmed until June, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has told MLAs.

31/03 EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Irish premier

The Irish premier has said the European Union will be “strategic” in its response if Donald Trump sparks a trade war, saying the bloc does not want to “invite more damage”.

31/03 Island of Ireland to bask in above-average temperatures across the week

The island of Ireland is set to bask in well above average temperatures and sunshine this week.

31/03 EU must work ‘in measured fashion’ in face of tariffs – Irish deputy premier

Ireland’s deputy premier is to appeal for “calm” and “measured” EU co-operation ahead of a major tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump expected on Wednesday.

31/03 Two women killed and two children injured in Cork crash

Two women have been killed and two children injured in a two-car crash in Mallow, Co Cork.

30/03 All but three of Carla Ward’s Ireland squad were in action at the weekend

Manager will be happy with Saoirse Noonan’s goalscoring form for Celtic

30/03 Woman killed and three people injured in three-car crash in Waterford

A woman has been killed and three people injured in a three-car crash in Co Waterford.

30/03 Potential threat of US tariffs ‘not as stark’ as 2008 crash – Irish minister

The potential threat of US tariffs is “not as stark” as the 2008 financial crash, the Irish enterprise minister said.