The Government’s proposal has been shot down by the opposition and could lead to further unrest when the Dáil returns next ...

Palestinian ambassador ‘still optimistic’ about Occupied Territories Bill - Palestinian Ambassador Dr Jilan Abdalmajid was ...

The New York Saint Patrick’s Day parade has a long, fascinating history. Boston claims the oldest celebrations of St. Patrick ...

Opposition parties have rejected the Government’s proposals to solve the row over Dáil speaking time. Outcry over the ...

Ireland's political leaders have responded to Wednesday night's tragic plane crash in Washington, DC, the deadliest in the US since November 2001.

Opposition parties have signalled their clear opposition to a Government proposal aimed at resolving the row over speaking ...

Ms Higgins was elected without reaching the quota with 8,822 votes, as the remaining surplus would not assist the next candidates: consultant geriatrician Rónán Collins (4,357) and the Green Party’s ...

Independent Senator Michael McDowell has become the first candidate elected to Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish ...

The Irish Government has appointed 19 Ministers of State - or 'Junior Ministers' - in addition to last week's four 'Super Junior Ministers.' ...

Fianna Fáil insiders defended what was branded a ‘shameful’ level of female ­ministerial appointments last night, by ...

In a shocking and disappointing development, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, in the formation of the new government, have reduced ...