The Taoiseach and Tanaiste were among those to describe it as ‘concerning’, ‘disrespectful’ and ‘disappointing’.

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has called for criminal investigations into the production of distributions of child abuse images.

James Lawless also said the world has ‘struggled’ to deal with AI advances.

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

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

Further and higher education minister James Lawless said his office had received a protected disclosure about the electrician qualification process.

The Higher Education Minister said his ‘heart goes out’ to students who missed out on third-level courses due to a lottery allocation system.

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

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe became the latest minister to refuse to confirm Government plans over third-level fees.

Opposition politicians have criticised the mooted increase and asked the Government to give clarity to parents ahead of the upcoming academic year.

Concerns are mounting among this year’s Leaving Cert cohort, as pandemic-era grade inflation is set to fall by two per cent

Commissions of investigation are independent statutory inquiries, empowered to investigate matters of significant public concern.

Brendan McDonagh has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the office’s first chief executive.

Thousands of beds used to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war are expected to be freed up for student accommodation this year

The damage done to Holyhead port during Storm Darragh is feared to be worse than originally estimated.

James Lawless made the remarks amid a long-running dispute over a passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

There are suggestions to stagger and extend opening hours for nightclubs and late bars.