The Dáil schedule is broken and there appears to be no appetite from politicians to fix it

Politicians went on their summer holidays this week, so let’s take a look at how well Leinster House functions.

Almost all of the 240 children harmed in South Kerry CAMHS scandal apply for compensation

The Maskey report identified 46 children who suffered “significant harm” while attending the CAMHS in South Kerry.

Left parties begin to align behind Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

The Galway TD will formally launch her campaign next week.

During a reflective day in Hiroshima, the Taoiseach is reminded it's a small world

In these wartorn times, Hiroshima is a reminder of what should never be allowed happen again.

FG has never raised idea of leaving jobseekers out of increased social welfare payments, says Martin

Micheál Martin moved to dismiss a two-tiered system, saying he doesn’t like drawing distinctions between people on social welfare.

Chicken fillet rolls and Cork City: Taoiseach tries to pull the strings for more trade with Japan

Though wearing a blue suit and not a green jersey in the sweltering 33 degree heat, the Taoiseach was on message that Ireland is open for business.

This Irish embassy in Japan is the state's most expensive building constructed outside Ireland

The final cost of the project is expected to be €27.4 million.

Over Guinness and Enya music, Martin talks trade, undersea cables and 'Bakebake' with Japanese PM

The Japanese prime minister spoke about how Irish beef tongue is a sought after commodity in Japan.

Free IVF for couples facing difficulty conceiving second child to be available from tomorrow