1 hour ago State’s decision on Mercosur has to also account for nitrates deal, Taoiseach says

Government to come under pressure from Brussels to back EU-South American trade agreement

Politics

10 h. ago Bringing healthcare to rough sleepers: ‘I think people feel safe with us’

A mobile GP clinic provides health services to vulnerable people on Dublin’s streets

Politics

10 h. ago Newton Emerson: There’s just one problem with Ulster Scots. Unlike the Irish language, it doesn’t exist

There is a great deal of cynicism about Ulster Scots among unionists. Many consider it a desperately contrived counterweight to Irish

Politics

11 h. ago Ireland would suffer most from AI bust given key players’ investment in Ireland, ESRI warns

Housing output will remain well below Government’s 50,000 target for at least another two years, think tank predicts

Events

16 h. ago ESRI warns government didn’t pay attention to concerns voiced ahead of the Budget

The ESRI said Budget 2026 was a “missed opportunity” to fortify the public finances.

Events

24 h. ago Taoiseach gives clearance for Santa Claus to enter Irish airspace this Christmas

The Irish government confirmed clearance has been provided for the delivery of presents next week.

Politics

26 h. ago Gardaí appeal for witnesses to death of man outside nightclub in Temple Bar

The policing ombudsman has also launched an investigation into last Saturday’s incident.

Events

27 h. ago Childcare fees to reduce for some as more parents are brought into subsidy scheme

Changes to the income thresholds will make thousands more families eligible for subsidies.

Society

27 h. ago Decision to retain RSA condemned by campaigners, opposition and some within government

The government has been accused of being “deeply unserious” about road safety.

Politics

27 h. ago Decision to retain RSA criticised as 'farcical' given the 'savage' peak in road deaths this year

The Government has been accused of being “deeply unserious” about road safety.

Events

28 h. ago ‘Game changer’: Donegal community centres receive funding for full

Main pic: The Oaktree (CAKE) Community Centre, Killygordon. Two voluntary organisations in Donegal are to receive government funding in order… The post ‘Game changer’: Donegal community centres receive funding for full-time staff appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

32 h. ago Childcare fees set to reduce as new income limits to be introduced next year

Changes to the income thresholds will make thousands more families eligible for subsidies.

Politics

33 h. ago Opinion: Childcare providers have been put through the wringer by government policies

Ahead of the release of a new government plan on childcare, Regina Bushell outlines the challenges facing the sector.

Politics

40 h. ago Government abandons plan to disband Road Safety Authority in surprise u

Minister of State with responsibility for roads, Sean Canney, said splitting up the organisation would be very costly.

Politics

42 h. ago SpunOut defends mental health texting service after questions about possible AI use

In a statement provided to The Journal, spunout said it could not comment on individual cases because they are confidential.

Politics

42 h. ago Government agrees to negotiate with France for purchase of military radar system

The project will provide radar for land based long range radar bases, air defence systems and ship borne radar for the naval service.

Events

44 h. ago Government prioritising bill to enable oral testimony for Omagh bombing inquiry

The legislation would allow for oral testimony of gardaí and other officials to be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Politics

47 h. ago Defence Forces takes possession of €53m ‘strategic reach’ aircraft, replacing Government jet

Aircraft will be used by Air Corps to help in evacuation of Irish citizens from emergency situations

Politics

48 h. ago Oliver Sears: In Bondi, on the first night of Hanukkah, the intifada was truly globalised

Pointing to Gaza as an explanation for the Bondi killings is victim blaming

Politics

48 h. ago Government accused of putting new hospital for Mid West 'on the long finger' as plan revealed

The Health Minister said that plans are in place to increase bed capacity for the region while building a new hospital will be planned in the longer term.

Politics