7 d. ago Barra Roantree: There’s nothing ‘prudent’ about a budget that cuts Vat on Big Macs and Michelin

Government risks losing control of spending as it tries to do everything, everywhere, all at once

Politics

2 w. ago Cliff Taylor: Budget tensions are already brewing. Expect a big public row soon

Budget 2026 boost for hospitality and limited cuts for taxpayers will be a tough sell

Events

2 w. ago Simon Harris denies latest Troubles legacy proposals are ‘last roll of the dice’

Tánaiste says framework marks a ‘step change’ in relations between governments and a reset after controversial Tory Legacy Act

Events

2 w. ago New deal to address Troubles legacy issues agreed between Dublin and London

Tánaiste Simon Harris sees joint framework as a ‘step change’, as relations between governments are reset after bitter rift of the Tories’ Legacy Act

Events

2 w. ago Opinion: The budget will show if Government is serious about a 'step change' for disabled people

Derval McDonagh of Inclusion Ireland says disabled people and their families need real, meaningful solutions instead of the relentless crisis response.

Politics

3 w. ago State funding for innovation to significantly increase under competiveness plan amid global uncertainty

Step change in research funding is linchpin of Government’s new competitiveness plan

Politics