A presidential election is likely to be held in October ahead of the end of President Michael D Higgins' 14-year stint in ...

The former Sinn Féin mayor of Belfast told the current DUP Mayor there "were certain things we felt were off-limits" ...

THE LORD MAYOR of Belfast was unable to offer an explanation when she was quizzed on the whereabouts of a portrait of President Michael D Higgins.For over a year, portraits of Britain’s King Charles ...

Former Fianna Fáil TD Mary Hanafin is one of the only people who has confirmed their desire to be put forward for the ...

Councillors reject plans to abolish or amend 'Triple Lock' on Ireland's neutrality. Derry and Strabane councillors have ...

Retired and current civil servants are living effectively rent-free under a sweetheart deal in secret ‘ghost houses’ in the ...

The unresolved row then erupted in the Dáil chamber on 22 January, leading to four adjournments in proceedings, and Micheál Martin's nomination plans being well and truly banjaxed.

Micheal Martin has formally become Taoiseach during a ceremony with the Irish president, Michael D Higgins. Earlier, Mr Martin said he was “thankful” to his supporters after he received the ...

3.45pm Some official photogrpahs have been released of Micheál Martin receiving his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins, before sitting for a private meeting in the President's office.

MICHEAL Martin was elected Taoiseach today after a Dail rebellion was quelled by a peace deal that ended 24 hours of political chaos. A relieved Micheal Martin celebrated his election with his wif… ...

Mr Martin is now travelling to meet President Michael D Higgins at his official residence at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin, where he will formally become Ireland’s taoiseach.

Dáil Éireann has voted by 95 votes to 76 to elect Micheál Martin as Taoiseach. It followed a day of chaos yesterday as a row with the opposition saw the Dáil suspended four times, failing to ...