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'That's bullshit': Accusations fly as Govt told it's 'kowtowing' to US on Occupied Territories Bill
New Govt by year end? Harris says formation talks over Christmas with election called this week
Coalition leaders agree target of 303,000 new homes between 2025 and 2030
Simon Harris sits down with the 2 Johnnies as election looms
'Cop on a bit': Martin hits back at unattributed briefings from FG that he's 'tetchy and grumpy'
'Elbows are out' as tensions rise among government parties facing into election showdown
Govt to kick Occupied Territories Bill to post-election despite opposition offering Dáil time next week
Spanner in the works for dissolving Dáil on Thursday due to president's schedule clash
New weather warnings issued across Spain after flooding which killed over 200 people
Decks cleared to dissolve Dáil next week as Harris says he won't 'dilly dally' in calling election
'Harrowing': Taoiseach responds to testimony from victims of violence in schools
'Starvation as a weapon of war': President Higgins condemns Israeli ban on UN aid agency
The Israeli parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to ban the UN aid agency from operating in Palestine.
UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma called the decision "outrageous" and said it would deprive people in Gaza of medical services, education and food.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the move represents "the further collective punishment" of Palestinians.
Quiz: When were these Irish general elections held?
Harris says housing delivery figure for this year will be 'well upwards towards 40,000'
Israeli ambassador 'disappointed' over Occupied Territories Bill review
Minister seeks Tusla report on Kyran Durnin as Harris says 'structure' needed to find out what happened
Mental Health Bill won't be enacted before election, despite Govt leaders saying it was a priority
Harris says he won't go into Govt with a party that wants to scrap Help-to-Buy and First Home schemes
Taoiseach says election will happen on a Friday 'and there aren't many Fridays left to choose from'
Move to double fine for unemployed who fail to engage with State services branded 'Thatcherite'
Any child waiting over four months for spinal surgery to be offered care abroad from Christmas
Govt leaders sign off on 2024 general election but Taoiseach keeps 'element of surprise' around date
The finance minister says he will synchronise the Finance Bill to the election date the Taoiseach chooses.
Taoiseach 'not endorsing' either US candidate despite posting Harris 2024 hat on Instagram
McEntee pays tribute to Heather Humphreys' public service as she takes on role of deputy leader
Fine Gael deputy leader Heather Humphreys announces she won't be contesting general election
FactCheck: The Occupied Territories Bill will not ban all trade between Israel and Ireland
EU should not rush into 'stupid' Rwanda-style deportation plans, Taoiseach says
Late November or early December? Harris says election will be when it's in Ireland's ‘best interest'
SF facing an all-island GUBU moment with focus on McDonald's judgment and ability to lead
The talk around Leinster House now is that it would be perfect timing for the government parties if Taoiseach Simon Harris called an election sooner rather than later.
Taoiseach 'not here for confrontation' but indicates Ireland will act on Israeli trade without EU
Plan to progress Occupied Territories Bill could go to Cabinet as early as next week, says O'Gorman
Former Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell to stand as Independent after missing out on party ticket
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Israel 'must stop firing' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, Taoiseach says
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
Taoiseach agrees to meet with parents of Aoife Johnson alongside Health Minister
With election rumour mill still stuck in overdrive, Harris promises 'no tarmac announcements'
“We have a lot of work to get done.”
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?