The proposals require serious consideration by the Oireachtas

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be elected Japanese prime minister, leads a minority administration

A way needs to be found to deliver major projects vital to social and economic progress

The victory of a pro-European candidate in the presidential election may open the way for talks on the island’s future

Ukrainians now worry they have lost the momentum built on US frustration with Moscow

Urban regeneration requires clarity and capital. The State has so far provided neither

The campaign is showing that competence must be accompanied by a persuasive story

A recent leak has laid bare how Irish contact datails are actively bought, sold and weaponised for investment fraud

They are are putting a heavy strain on Ireland’s efforts to meet climate targets

Polls suggest there is a real opportunity for Plaid Cymru in next May’s regional elections

Whichever way the numbers fall, this campaign has already redrawn the boundaries of Irish presidential politics

Incursions highlight the risks of sabotage and our limited ability to counter them

Nutrients from agriculture and poor wastewater treatment have led to 48 per cent of waters being rated below minimum standards

Lecornu’s outreach may be enough to secure Socialist support for his budget

His blunt transactional style proved to be a decisive tool

The planning tail still wags the national dog

The Coalition is backed into a corner and has yet to publish a revised housing plan

Markets took fright at the US president’s new tariff threat and Beijing is showing no signs of backing down

It is now a little less certain that Micheál Martin will lead his party into the next election

Audiences dislike change but it is essential for media survival