Canada joins countries recognising Palestine, but critics say recognition must go beyond symbolism to address the deepening crisis in Gaza

Budget choices reveal deeper values, but without clear public benefit, a VAT cut risks being seen as a giveaway for business

Despite historic civic movements like Repeal, no new voices are emerging for the presidency — and the barriers remain high

The outrage over Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission says more about us than it does about her or the boat

Once overlooked, Jim O’Callaghan has re-emerged as a key political figure — and a serious contender for Fianna Fáil leadership

With legislation lagging, committees absent and controversy swirling, the first 100 days leave much for this government to prove

Trump’s return to power has thrown global diplomacy into chaos, as world leaders struggle to navigate his unpredictability

If public officials are serious about transparency and believe that they've made the right decisions in their hiring, they should say it without being prompted

It is hard to imagine that anyone who tuned in on Wednesday to Dáil proceedings would feel better about the processes, the systems, or the main players across the political spectrum

The Seanad elections are here again, but with reform efforts stagnant and public engagement low, Ireland’s second chamber struggles to find relevance