Ministers have backed the Taoiseach after backbenchers criticised the Fianna Fáil leadership’s handling of fuel protests.

The Taoiseach is under renewed pressure from within his own party over last week's fuel protests

Dara Calleary raised concerns over the availability of fruit and vegetables.

Éamon de Valera was elected the President of Ireland in 1959

Carers’ allowance has “always been taxable”, and there has been “no change” in policy, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said on Tuesday.

The Minister for Social Protection said, if invited, the Taoiseach should visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin "takes zero notice of what Fianna Fáil backbenchers say", according to TD

Bookies have slashed odds on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan being the next Fianna Fáil leader amid pressure on Taoiseach Micheál Martin

The Government has billed the spending and tax measures as focusing on the most vulnerable in society

TDs debated a Social Democrats' motion earlier on Wednesday, calling for the means test for the Carer's Allowance payment to be removed

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Galway Biomedical Limited works in the development and contract manufacturing of medical devices

The review will be completed by a dietitian, who will be supervised by the Department of Health.

The Peaceplus funding will help to create family support hubs, social enterprise, green infrastructure and social farming.

Official figures provided in response to a parliamentary question by Social Democrats TD, Aidan Farrelly, show that 10,232 unemployed individuals had their social welfare payments reduced in 2024, compared to 5,235 the previous year.

A total of €17.1 million is available, aimed at providing greater access to and awareness of telecommunications in rural areas.

The vast majority of people impacted by Storm Éowyn will have their power restored by Friday, according to the ESB

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is set to be confirmed as Ireland's next EU Commissioner

At a brief press conference outside Leinster House this evening, Minister of State Jack Chambers was confirmed as taking up the role on Wednesday.

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said support schemes will provide ‘urgent assistance’ to businesses

Payments of up to €100,000 are available to businesses under the Government’s schemes.

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been able to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt so far