10 h. ago Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest over South American free trade deal

Farmers fear an agreement with the trade bloc known as Mercosur will undercut their livelihoods.

Politics

10 h. ago AIB shifts some mortgage risks off balance sheet to free up capital

Move follows a similar deal involving €1bn of corporate loans in November 2024

Events

11 h. ago Tensions boil over at farming protest in Brussels against EU's planned Mercosur trade deal

Farmers worry the Mercosur deal will see them undercut by a flow of cheaper goods from agricultural giant Brazil and its neighbours.

Politics

12 h. 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

14 h. ago EU debates freezing more Russian assets as Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs decision by 'end of year'

The Belgians fear that the country may be held liable in the future for the use of the seized assets.

Politics

15 h. ago Minister defends decision not to disband Road Safety Authority after strong criticism

Seán Canney revealed yesterday that the previous plan to split the RSA in two has been scrapped.

Culture

16 h. ago Micheál Martin says he is not any ‘wiser’ on Jim Gavin’s failure to recall tenancy dispute

Taoiseach received ‘complete assertions’ from Fianna Fáil presidential candidate there were no issues related to time as landlord

Events

17 h. ago Brussels braces for farmer protests, as Mercosur can gets kicked down the road

Farmers worry the Mercosur deal will see them undercut by a flow of cheaper goods from agricultural giant Brazil and its neighbours.

Politics

20 h. ago Ireland doesn’t ‘hold balance of power’ on Mercosur but should highlight benefit for dairy farmers

Ireland doesn’t ‘hold balance of power’ on Mercosur but should highlight benefit for dairy farmers  Business Post

Society

21 h. ago Britain’s Erasmus deal doesn’t mean Brexit is done for, but it might help Labour appeal to youth

The party’s support among those aged 18-24 has collapsed

Politics

21 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

35 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

38 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

38 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

38 h. ago 'Surprise' as judge makes 'difficult decision' for jailed Enoch Burke

'Surprise' as judge makes 'difficult decision' for jailed Enoch Burke  Dublin Live

Events

39 h. ago ‘Ukraine’s most successful battlefield’: Black Sea wins keep Odesa port open for business

Kyiv likely to seek maritime security guarantees from West as part of any peace deal with Russia   

Events

43 h. ago SSE takes final investment decision on Derrymeen BESS in Northern Ireland

SSE takes final investment decision on Derrymeen BESS in Northern Ireland  Power Technology

Politics

44 h. ago Taoiseach 'defensive' as Gavin report revealed without big surprises

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was described as "defensive" at the parliamentary party meeting

Events

45 h. ago Taoiseach strongly defends his leadership after Gavin report published

Some TDs express annoyance at receiving Gavin report only an hour before FF parliamentary party meeting

Politics

53 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