Thursday 23 April, 2026
The former Taoiseach said he didn’t mean to be divisive or to cause offence with his comments.
A heave with no heat was attempted this week. It was tepid, at best.
A no confidence motion in the government is up for debate in the Dáil today but government has moved to defend its actions.
The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
A former Ceann Comhairle warned the Taoiseach and Tánaiste last month that failure to act to support the agri-sector would have major political ramifications.
An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.
The government pitched the idea of modular units in gardens for family members last year, but has now decided to change tack.
Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.
Coming out of the meeting with Trump relatively unscathed, for a second time, is probably the most Martin could have hoped for.
Kenny said the tradition of visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day must not be allowed to slip away.
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president tomorrow.
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.
The ‘Rocky Steps’, Trump and the White House – they’re all on the Taoiseach’s agenda in the coming days.
