Paul Hosford

Civil servants will be given the green light to take on increased risks in a bid to get more homes, energy facilities, public transport projects and water plants delivered, under new Government reforms.

The North's first minister, Michelle O'Neill, has called on the DUP to be “open and transparent” about what party figures knew of Jeffrey Donaldson's crimes.

A "fundamental review" of e-scooters is needed, the Taoiseach has said.

Male victims of domestic abuse are "insufficiently recognised" while gardaí accused of abuse retain the ability to "track" victims, an Oireachtas committee was told as it prepared a report on the issue.

The Limerick TD became unwell after attending meetings in Belgium Media minister Patrick O'Donovan is under "close medical supervision" in a Belgian hospital.

The cost of deportation flights has hit €3.5 million since February 2025.

Women who suffer a pregnancy loss in the first 23 weeks will be entitled to five days of leave under new laws being prepared by the Government.

Long-awaited plans to relax planning rules for home extensions, garden accommodation, and house subdivision have been brought before the Oireachtas.