Tech Tánaiste says fake online ads using his name originated from Belarus and RussiaMicheál Martin is seeking further clarity from Google after securing High Court order to disclose information on the fake ads last year
Politics Ireland clearly high on Starmer’s agenda with early phonecalls to Dublin by key ministersYear-long efforts between government here and Labour team raise hopes of better Anglo-Irish relations
Politics Fine Gael now largest party as Fianna Fáil jumps four points Sinn Féin surrenders top place with public demanding autumn election and USC cuts
Politics Jack Chambers’ ministerial in-tray: Key decisions on capital gains tax, 9% Vat and personal taxDublin West TD becomes second-youngest minister for finance as Fianna Fáil pitches economy
Politics McGrath’s finance exit raises questions ahead of Summer Economic StatementFinance minister Michael McGrath to be nominated for European commissioner role by government on Tuesday
Politics EU Commissioner choreography will require delicate dance over future of finance briefTiming is key as Micheál Martin set to name nominee, with all signs pointing to Michael McGrath
Politics Coalition leaders reject ‘hot air and noise’ about early election Simon Harris will not move without Micheál Martin as they eye ‘coordinated end’ to current government
Politics Running a full term: Coalition partners weigh pros and cons of March electionThe prospect of an October election is growing in the two largest government parties after local election votes
Policy Beefing up An Bord Pleanála and sea cable security: What’s coming up at cabinet today? Tánaiste to seek approval for protection of critical undersea infrastructure at risk of sabotage and terrorism
Local and European Elections Fianna Fáil has ‘work to do’ in Dublin as party fails to capture local vote of capital voters Micheál Martin’s party trailed behind Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Independents in certain parts of Dublin
Politics Sinn Féin stumbles as coalition parties escape poll punishmentSurge in support for independents signals arrival as potential coalition kingmakers
Politics Red C poll: Crisis for Martin as Fianna Fáil suffers fresh slump in supportParty is feeling squeezed from Fine Gael under fresh leadership of Simon Harris
Defence Ireland can’t ‘bury head in sand’ over security threats, Martin saysTánaiste said he understood concerns from European leaders over further military conflict on continent
Agriculture Tillage farmers in need of ‘urgent assistance’ in face of climate change Micheál Martin says there is ‘real angst and concern’ in the farming community amid inordinate levels of rainfall
Politics Analysis: Fianna Fáil wrestle back political narrative after weeks of Fine Gael resetAt the party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin Fianna Fáil sought to re-establish its authority following Simon Harris’s long ascent
Politics Micheál Martin: More housing, a bumper tax package, and the ‘hard reality’ of the split Vat rateFianna Fáil leader has promised further changes to personal tax credits
Politics Micheál Martin pledges further cost of living supports and tax cuts in bid to woo votersMartin delivered a wide-ranging speech covering housing, the economy, climate change and migration
Politics Micheál Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Féin over its EU policiesThe Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got underway in Dublin
Politics Fianna Fáil TDs raise tourism concerns as coalition finalises immigration strategyThe party is finalising discussion paper on future plans as immigration has become an election issue
RTÉ in Crisis Analysis: Government fears of public backlash at licence fee reform are only growingThe events of recent weeks have dulled the political appetite for making any controversial decisions on the broadcaster future funding arrangements