The Latest Breaking News from The Irish Government

Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

The Taoiseach was responding to a hypothetical question which harkened back to an infamous Second World War-era diplomatic gaffe.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Dublin TD calls for July 12 to become public holiday in the Republic of Ireland

He said it would be a "major step" to unite all people on the island of Ireland

Dublin Live · Jul 10, 2023

Historical convictions for sex between men in Ireland to be disregarded

So-called conversion therapy is also set to be criminalised in Ireland, it has been announced on Pride Week in Dublin.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

EU intervene to soften strict new laws on Airbnb's to be introduced by Irish Government

The Irish Government intend to bring 12,000 properties back into the long-term market through new laws

Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Time for Irish Government to ‘put a marker down’ over UK’s legacy Bill – Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for Ireland to take an inter-state legal challenge to Europe if the Bill is introduced.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Taoiseach says it will be an 'honour' to welcome 'son of Ireland' Joe Biden home

The Irish Government and the White House formally confirmed on Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will travel to Ireland next week for four days.

Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Father facing eviction slates Tánaiste's St Patrick's Day €500,000 GAA 'photo op'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced in New York last week that the Irish Government was donating €500,000 for the redevelopment of Gaelic Park in New York, just a week after it was confirmed the eviction ban would end.

Irish Mirror · Mar 24, 2023