Micheál Martin has defended Michael Lowry’s role in government formation talks, claiming Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael had no choice but to deal with the Regional Independents. At a tense press conference on Sunday after his party had backed the arrangement,

The Boston Celtics play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome The Boston Celtics are spending $6,420,130 per win while the Los Angeles Clippers are spending $7,314,189 per win Game Time:

Only three of the 15 Ministers are women: Helen McEntee, Jennier Carroll MacNeill and Norma Foley, which makes for a ratio of 80:20 of men to women. Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has said it is “deeply disappointing” that the number of women in cabinet has reduced by 25 per cent to just three.

The Longford-Westmeath TD was only appointed to Cabinet in April after Simon Harris became Taoiseach and with his background in accountancy and business, it is not a surprise that the remains in the role. Pat Leahy reports that his appointment has been confirmed.

Fianna Fáil leader Martin will become Taoiseach this afternoon for the second time as the new Government is formed

The Dail meets today for the nomination of Taoiseach - but won't sit again next week despite the formation of a new government

The Dáil Éireann (lower house) meets for the first time in 2025 today to formally confirm Fianna Fáil (FF) leader Micheál Martin as Taoiseach (PM). The new gov't is similar in composition to that which governed Ireland from 2020-2024,

Tee Higgins has been essential for the Cincinnati Bengals’ winning streak that helped them back into postseason contention. On Saturday, however, the Bengals had to finish off their 19-17 win ...

No shots fired yet and the starting pistol is safely locked away for another couple of months (at least), but two clear favourites are emerging in the race to succeed ­President Michael D Higgins.

Almost two-thirds of the public disagree with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael doing business with Tipperary TD Michael Lowry, who was heavily criticised in the 2011 report of the Moriarty tribunal.

“Leave it! I don’t need it.” So the script lay abandoned at his feet, witness to the oratorical skills of Michael D Higgins as he launched into his speech. Michael D is enough of a performer ...

Dana Erlich says President will be a distraction as she also criticises Simon Harris President Michael D Higgins and outgoing Israeli ambassador Dana Erlich President Michael D Higgins has ...