Just like Micheál, Jim Gavin has no time for polls, but FF should fear a post-budget survey

Micheal Martin is no fan of polls, but the first one post budget might be a rude awakening.

Presidential pitches at councils around the country kick-off a jam-packed week in politics

The Dáil also returns this week after its summer hiatus.

Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?

Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.

Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to make pitches to caucus of TDs and senators

Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.

Budget talks: pension and other social welfare payments not expected to rise as much as last year

Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan

Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.

'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race

The touchy subject of TDs and senators wielding more power than the Fine Gael grassroots surfaces again this week.

Ireland's long-promised plan to regulate commercial drones to be published today

Geographical drone zones are expected to be designated in the future under the new plan.