13 h. ago Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met in private on Wednesday night after Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal.

Events

21 h. ago Bertie Ahern presidential bid would have been ‘bruising’ for him, says Martin

The Taoiseach was speaking after Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin withdrew from the contest.

Politics

64 h. ago Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fail leader after Gavin exit

Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race.

Politics

68 h. ago Gavin withdrawal from presidential race ‘right decision’ – Fianna Fail ministers

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

Politics

3 d. ago Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

Politics

3 d. ago Choosing Jim Gavin as presidential candidate a ‘serious miscalculation’ – MEP

Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, said the process to select a candidate were ‘quite chaotic’.

Politics

3 d. ago Presidential race now ‘clear choice’ between Government and Opposition, TD says

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin announced he would be withdrawing from the race after acknowledging he had ‘made a mistake’.

Politics

3 d. ago Jim Gavin drops out of Irish presidential race after ‘mistake’

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said Mr Gavin made the correct decision.

Politics

1 week ago DAA board should be sacked instead of chief executive, O’Leary says

Michael O’Leary also criticised the Irish Government as well as planning and environmental authorities.

Politics

2 w. ago Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of NI Troubles

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris will unveil the framework on Friday.

Economics

2 w. ago UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.

Economics

2 w. ago Micheal Martin cautions against ‘rush to judgment’ after remains of boy found

The discovery of remains believed to belong to Daniel Aruebose is ‘deeply shocking’, the Irish premier said.

Politics

3 w. ago Bob Geldof reveals why he won’t be running for Irish president

Geldof has held recent discussions with Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Politics

3 w. ago Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Irish premier Micheal Martin about the prospect of an election run.

Politics

3 w. ago Taoiseach calls for more international pressure on Israel after genocide report

Independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council said Israeli was committing genocide in Gaza.

Politics

3 w. ago Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

Too many people ‘have remained silent’ on the killing of US political activist Charlie Kirk, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Events

4 w. ago Jim Gavin ‘delighted’ to be selected as Fianna Fail presidential candidate

The former Dublin Gaelic football manager defeated the party’s MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot on Tuesday.

Politics