The Taoiseach said that ministers will do it directly in some cases.

The huge outlay began in January when just over €78,000 was paid for a jet to take Taoiseach Micheál Martin and a five-strong delegation to Katowice in Poland.

Rory Gallagher grew up in Cork and rose to international fame as a masterful blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.

In preparation for the interview, the Taoiseach was told the final question would be “the name of the autobiography” he was yet to write.

‘Israel must refrain from further military operations in Gaza and lift a blockade on humanitarian aid into the region’.

'To a certain extent, there has always been an expectation...that there would be a negotiated pathway. But we're far from out of the woods yet'

Disbanding the board of Children’s Health Ireland would not help in any shape or form, the Taoiseach has said.

Dineen also played cricket for Ireland on over 20 occasions.

Micheál Martin said he wanted to make sure that there was no misrepresentation of Ireland’s position on Israel.

'The National Esports Centre is a first for Ireland and marks a major milestone for the gaming sector in this country'

Just three of the 15 full Cabinet positions are held by women, and only six of the 23 Ministers for State are women.

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to retain strong ties with the US.

A building where the Irish tricolour was first hanged ‘needs to be preserved for the sake of our history’ a councillor is warning.

Monday, January 27th, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.