new Oireachtas members adapt to political life – The Irish Times
“I get abuse all the time,” says Charles Ward. “I was a doorman for 17 years. Words do…
Transport budget too small for new services in 2026, officials admit – The Irish Times
The Government’s transport budget for 2026 will not be enough for any new services, senior Department of Transport…
Average worker faces €30,000 drop in income if relying on State pension alone, Minister warns – The Irish Times
Workers who participate in pensions auto-enrolment can avoid a “massive drop” in income when they retire, Minister for…
Fears homes are ‘just out of reach’ for Clare population as Ireland ranks second worst in Europe
It has been highlighted that Ireland has the second fewest homes per person across all of Europe at…
Fears homes are ‘just out of reach’ for Clare population as Ireland ranks second worst in Europe
It has been highlighted that Ireland has the second fewest homes per person across all of Europe at…
The top stories ‘Irish Independent’ readers were reading each month in 2025
Storms, scandals, tariffs and taoisigh – this year had it all Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil presidential candidate…
Revealed: The shocking increase in serious and fatal accidents on e-scooters
Calls grow for tougher laws There were 78 fatal and serious e-scooter injury accidents this year up to…
Footage of drones off the Irish coast during Zelenskyy visit may be kept from the public
The public may never be shown official footage of unidentified drones flying off the Irish coast during Ukrainian…
Opposition TDs lose legal challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers sitting at Cabinet – The Irish Times
The High Court has dismissed challenges brought by two Opposition TDs claiming that attendance of “super junior” ministers…
More than 40 investigations carried out into money going missing from Garda stations – The Irish Times
More than 40 investigations have taken place into money being held as evidence in Garda stations going missing,…
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting – The Irish Times
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have opposed legislation introduced by People Before Profit Solidarity TD Ruth…
Micheál Martin says he will not put down motion of confidence in himself – The Irish Times
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will not put down a motion of confidence in his leadership of Fianna Fáil and…