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President leads tributes to Martin Mansergh, key figure in peace process and former minister, after death aged 78

President leads tributes to Martin Mansergh, key figure in peace process and former minister, after death aged 78

Race to the Áras: ‘I was upset, Jennifer and the kids were upset’ – Jim Gavin on online smears as candidates continue canvassing

Race to the Áras: ‘I was upset, Jennifer and the kids were upset’ – Jim Gavin on online smears as candidates continue canvassing

Michelle O’Neill slams Keir Starmer’s plans for ‘Brit Cards’ – ‘This proposal is an attack on the rights of Irish citizens’

Michelle O’Neill slams Keir Starmer’s plans for ‘Brit Cards’ – ‘This proposal is an attack on the rights of Irish citizens’

Race to the Áras: Candidates set for first weekend of canvassing

Race to the Áras: Candidates set for first weekend of canvassing

Budget 2026: €200 Fuel allowance increase on the cards as Government focuses on targeted measures, not universal payments

Budget 2026: €200 Fuel allowance increase on the cards as Government focuses on targeted measures, not universal payments

Revealed: Why Siptu thinks childcare salaries should be paid by the State

Revealed: Why Siptu thinks childcare salaries should be paid by the State

Barack Obama receives Freedom of Dublin, but fans outside Shelbourne Hotel miss out on chance to meet former US president

Barack Obama receives Freedom of Dublin, but fans outside Shelbourne Hotel miss out on chance to meet former US president

Race to the Áras: Gavin says he didn’t see any bullying or sexism during his time in the Defence Forces

Race to the Áras: Gavin says he didn’t see any bullying or sexism during his time in the Defence Forces

Race to the Áras: Three candidates start canvassing as date for first presidential debate confirmed

Race to the Áras: Three candidates start canvassing as date for first presidential debate confirmed

Mary Regan: Presidential candidates fail to impress on day of lacklustre campaigning

Mary Regan: Presidential candidates fail to impress on day of lacklustre campaigning

Budget 2026: Micheál Martin says extension of first

Budget 2026: Micheál Martin says extension of first

Tánaiste to meet with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington DC

Tánaiste to meet with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington DC

Mental Health Bill must not stifle voices of those it affects most, say mental health reform policy specialists

Mental Health Bill must not stifle voices of those it affects most, say mental health reform policy specialists

First presidential election television debate to air on Monday

First presidential election television debate to air on Monday

From Repeal to divorce – here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland’s political and social issues

From Repeal to divorce – here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland’s political and social issues

The phoney war is over and the real campaign begins – here are seven things we have learnt so far in this presidential election

The phoney war is over and the real campaign begins – here are seven things we have learnt so far in this presidential election

Children’s Alliance CEO Tanya Ward appointed chair of Tusla wellbeing check

Children’s Alliance CEO Tanya Ward appointed chair of Tusla wellbeing check

Maria Steen ‘needs three more nominations’ to enter presidential race

Maria Steen ‘needs three more nominations’ to enter presidential race

Gareth Sheridan acknowledges the end of his presidential campaign

Gareth Sheridan acknowledges the end of his presidential campaign

Catherine Connolly formally launches her presidential election campaign

Catherine Connolly formally launches her presidential election campaign

Irish presidential election: Maria Steen needs Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael TDs to defy parties, while Gareth Sheridan drops out

Irish presidential election: Maria Steen needs Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael TDs to defy parties, while Gareth Sheridan drops out

Israeli government ‘clearly had genocidal intent from day one’, says Taoiseach

Israeli government ‘clearly had genocidal intent from day one’, says Taoiseach

Race to the Áras: Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan seek support for runs as presidential campaign heats up

Race to the Áras: Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan seek support for runs as presidential campaign heats up

Minister concedes multinational fast-food chains will also get Vat cut designed to help Irish businesses

Minister concedes multinational fast-food chains will also get Vat cut designed to help Irish businesses

Eoin O’Malley: Sinn Féin plumped for the safe option, but it is not risk

Eoin O’Malley: Sinn Féin plumped for the safe option, but it is not risk

Politics, pews and now performance – deacon Trevor Sargent praised for acting role in short film

Politics, pews and now performance – deacon Trevor Sargent praised for acting role in short film

John Downing: From Jack Lynch to Jim Gavin, allegations of ‘keeping a blue shirt in the wardrobe’ are far from new

John Downing: From Jack Lynch to Jim Gavin, allegations of ‘keeping a blue shirt in the wardrobe’ are far from new

Transport Minister writes to New York governor seeking reciprocal driving licence agreement

Transport Minister writes to New York governor seeking reciprocal driving licence agreement

Irish presidential election: Sinn Féin split over strategy ahead of Ard Chomhairle vote

Irish presidential election: Sinn Féin split over strategy ahead of Ard Chomhairle vote

FAI says it will not attend Oireachtas Sport Committee after former manager Eileen Gleeson invited

FAI says it will not attend Oireachtas Sport Committee after former manager Eileen Gleeson invited