5 h. ago Cost of running President’s office set to rise to over €6m next year

Estimated running costs represents increase of around 95% since Michael D Higgins was first elected in 2011

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7 h. ago Cost of running Áras to increase by 12% to €6.2 million next year

The number of people working at Áras an Uachtaráin will rise from 31 to 33 in 2026, resulting in a nine percent increase in wages, salaries and allowances to just over €2.8 million.

Economics

32 h. ago Cost to run an electric car in Ireland significantly higher than in other European countries

Cost to run an electric car in Ireland significantly higher than in other European countries  Irish Examiner

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6 d. ago Fancy running for the Dáil? Here’s how much it might cost you

The Journal Investigates examined more than 500 election expense returns to uncover how much you might have to spend to secure a Dáil seat.

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1 week ago Joe Biden receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer

Former US president left office in January after he dropped his bid for re-election six months earlier

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1 week ago ‘Scholar, poet ... punk’: How Michael D Higgins has shaped the presidency for his successors

What some criticise as an outspokenness overstepping the bounds of his office, others see as the outgoing President’s knack of speaking to ‘the beating heart’ of Irish public opinion

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1 week ago The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency

What some criticise as an outspokenness overstepping the bounds of his office, others see as the outgoing President’s knack of speaking to ‘the beating heart’ of Irish public opinion

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2 w. ago Donal O’Donovan: Cost of running the State is now €132bn – with no plans for how we can afford it in long term

Donal O’Donovan: Cost of running the State is now €132bn – with no plans for how we can afford it in long term  Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Live updates: Budget 2026 set to bring €10 rise in core welfare payments but ‘move away’ from once

Budget 2026 is expected to contain an overall package of €9.4bn

Economics

2 w. ago Will Jim Gavin be on the ballot? The Attorney General has been roped into making a call

The Presidential Returning Officer is due to meet with Attorney General this afternoon to discuss the matter.

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2 w. ago Jim Gavin likely to remain on the ballot as Attorney General is roped in to help decide

The Presidential Returning Officer is due to meet with Attorney General this afternoon to discuss the matter.

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3 w. ago Jim Gavin ‘did not see any bullying or sexism’ in Defence Forces

The Fianna Fáil presidential candidate held roles including a commissioned officer and a military pilot over a 20-year career.

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4 w. ago Catherine Connolly officially on ballot for Presidential election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Last updated 10.00 24/09/2025 Three candidates have now officially registered their nominations for the Presidency. Galway’s Catherine Connolly submitted her paperwork at the Custom House yesterday afternoon. The Galway West Independent TD was the first to enter the race back in July and has been campaigning vigorously […] The post Catherine Connolly officially on ballot for Presidential election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Russia and Ukraine fire drones, missiles and bombs as Zelensky seeks help at UN

Peace efforts set in motion by US President Donald Trump since he returned to office in January appear to have stalled.

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