All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote

Ursula von der Leyen is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning, as she fights to hold on to her job. Having …

From hell to solidarity: a pivotal week for Ukraine

Russia's large-scale missile strikes on Ukrainian cities last Monday, including direct hits on a children's hospital and a maternity clinic in Kyiv, were some of …

Starmer's honeymoon phase can't last forever

From meeting Joe Biden in the White House to England's Euro semi-finals win, Keir Starmer has enjoyed somewhat of a honeymoon period in his first …

After Trump shooting, the presidential race will change

In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign and raised fears …

Climate policies pay dividends - but let's not drop guard

Perhaps this news that our climate policies are paying dividends and starting to turn the tide on emissions will give some comfort. Nobody, however, should …

Which legislation is still outstanding as Dáil rises?

The Dáil rose for two months this week but when it returns, there will be a race to the finish line if there is an …

Biden gaffes matter in states with razor-thin margins

Joe Biden is facing a tipping point, and with razor-thin margins in key battleground states, gaffes such as calling Volodymyr Zelensky "President Putin" matter, writes …

4 thorny questions facing new Green Party leader

The on-stage pageantry at the Green Party leadership press conference suggests all is now rosey in the Greens' garden, however any decent gardener will realise …

Is the Aer Lingus dispute close to being resolved?

UK election watchers have been focused on the Labour Party this week, but for Irish aviation watchers the focus has been on the Labour Court.

Unionists fractured as DUP under attack on several fronts

Concern in Paris over surge of rural far right support

People in Paris say they are not worried how the electorate in the capital will vote in the snap election, but they are scared about …

Child Law Project highlights system in freefall

Ireland's care system is at breaking point - once again, the Child Law Project has unveiled concern and frustration amongst the judiciary in its latest …

'No apology' - how Jonathan Moran refused to admit rape

RTÉ News Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds reports on how rapist Jonathan Moran refused to admit a terrible crime.

Questions remain despite Govt line on general election