If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status

Tánaiste says he doesn’t want to be part of a ‘coalition of inaction’ – but that appears to be exactly what it is.

'Welcome to the neighbourhood': New Irish embassy opening across from White House welcomed by Trump

In a letter penned by the US president, Trump said he looked forward to ‘advancing fair trade policies’.

Micheál Martin says Budget won't expand First Home Scheme to cover second-hand homes

Expanding the scheme was a key promise from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the run up to the election.

Palestinian state recognition to dominate UN Week as Taoiseach and Tánaiste head to New York

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are travelling stateside today to attend the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly.

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