Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election

Martin says no by-elections will be held before the general election.

FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs

A former champion jockey, Carberry became a household name after appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Ireland’s Fittest Family. But her next job is somewhat different.

Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir

The newly elected MEP says she wants to prioritise reforms in horse traceability as work gets underway in the EU Parliament.

State consumer watchdog says there are 'legitimate concerns' over Oasis ticket sales

The Commission said it will “review all options” to ensure consumer protection laws were followed.

Sinn Féin pledges 300,000 new homes over five years with Help-to-Buy grants phased out in new plan

Minister contacts GP group after women eligible for free contraception report being charged for it

No women within the eligible age bracket should be charged by their GP, says Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

First baby born through state-funded IVF scheme with eligibility criteria expansion on the cards

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says over 1,000 couples have been referred through the publicly funded scheme in the last year.

'New dawn' for Stardust families as Govt signs off on €24m redress scheme

The redress scheme, which has been agreed with the families, follows the Stardust inquest verdict of unlawful killing last April.

Budget 2025: Vape tax, double child benefit, but no rise in jobseeker’s payment

The finance minister said there will be a ‘substantial’ package of supports for pensioners.