Irish - Last week 10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
Ambulance workers and HSE to go to the Labour Court tomorrow for talks following strike
The development comes following a 24-hour work stoppage by ambulance service members.
Taoiseach distances Fianna Fáil from immigration remarks made by Bertie Ahern in covert video
Micheál Martin defended the government’s migration policies after Bertie Ahern was filmed criticising immigration
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
Data centres 'cannibalising' renewables as Ireland warned of fossil fuel 'energy shock'
It’s been warned that the instability in global energy markets ‘reinforces the importance and urgency’ of the government ending Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels.


