My friend Charlie: Reflections on a 'special journalist' In some ways we were an unlikely partnership, Charlie Bird and me. Charlie himself described his own approach as being like a dog with a … Analysis and Comment • 15 hrs
Skin deep - Irish firms vie for cut of skincare market As consumer demands for beauty products and skincare regime tools continue to be a trend, pressure falls to skincare and cosmetic companies to keep up. … Business • 1 hr
Irish-US meetings: Different but similar messages on Gaza Gaza was supposed to overshadow Leo Varadkar's trip to Washington. There was talk of hard conversations, of putting it up to the Americans. In the … Analysis and Comment • 23 hrs
AI Act: Facing facts in the realm of science fiction The new rules will have big implications for companies that use and develop AI systems and business leaders are being urged to start educating themselves … Ireland • 17 Mar
Who are the candidates in the Limerick mayor election? It will be a unique and indeed historic local election for the citizens of Limerick on 7 June next. They will receive three ballot papers … Munster • 23 hrs
Chuckling Kenneally sparks shock at unprecedented hearing In unusual proceedings, convicted child abuser Bill Kenneally gave evidence in person to the Commission investigating how allegations against him were handled. Legal Affairs Correspondent … Analysis and Comment • 17 Mar
Unanswered questions over the princess' photoshop Britain's Princess Kate's photoshop controversy does not bode well for the future royal family's ability to deal with media attention and that, in modern times, … Analysis and Comment • 16 Mar
Referendum fallout: The 'deep disconnect' in Government The last time people voted before the referendums was in the 2020 general election. The world has changed in the intervening four years and the … Analysis and Comment • 16 Mar
Fallout from referendums a troubling mess for Coalition The fallout from the referendums remains a troubling mess for the Government parties, writes Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane. Analysis and Comment • 13 Mar
Jeremy Hunt's UK budget: 'All hat and no rabbit' British Chancellors of the Exchequer have a habit of making surprise announcements in their budgets. Analysis and Comment • 10 Mar
The garda, the bicycle and the three-year suspension Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds examines the case of the garda, the farmer, two bicycles, two "missing" wheels and a crack team of detectives from Dublin … Analysis and Comment • 11 Mar
Government with questions to answer in referendum fallout There were no Government representatives present at Dublin Castle last night when the results were declared for the resounding referendum defeats. It was no surprise … Analysis and Comment • 10 Mar
Blame game under way after dual Dublin Castle clobbering Ten years ago Enda Kenny stood in the courtyard of Dublin Castle and said his government had been dealt a "wallop" following the rejection of … Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar
Finding the prescription for chronic overcrowding Overcrowding has become such an endemic part of the health system, there is always the danger that some people may now view it as simply … Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar
The Planning Bill: A political row is brewing It is the cornerstone of the Government's housing policy, intended to streamline the planning process and ultimately deliver more homes, writes Tommy Meskill. Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar
Scappaticci story brought into light by Operation Kenova After a lifetime in the shadows, the story of Freddie Scappaticci was finally being brought into the light by Operation Kenova, writes Northern Correspondent Conor … Ulster • 08 Mar
The US election rematch that hardly anyone wants Super Tuesday gave us the candidates super early and it is the seemingly inevitable rematch that hardly anyone in the United States wants to see, … Analysis and Comment • 08 Mar
Stinging statement leaves trail of questions for Martin Terence O'Rourke, the impressively successful accountant from Inniskeen, Co Monaghan, has been given the green light from Government to take over at the helm of … Analysis and Comment • 06 Mar
What is Super Tuesday and how does it work? Super Tuesday could be former UN ambassador Nikki Haley's last chance to stop former US president Donald Trump's drive to clinch the 2024 Republican presidential … US • 05 Mar
School transport review welcomed, but some see trouble The Minister for Education has published a long-awaited review of the school transport system which she described as a very significant moment. The review has … Analysis and Comment • 04 Mar
Biden treading narrow path over his Gaza war stance US President Joe Biden finds himself treading a very narrow path between the views of the electorate on one hand and his own convictions on … Analysis and Comment • 04 Mar
PAC report shows profound change is coming to RTÉ If the Public Account Committee's top recommendation of giving the Comptroller and Auditor General oversight of RTÉ is adopted by the Government, the top brass … Ireland • 04 Mar
Countdown to polling on 8 March twin referendums This day next week it will be known whether or not the Irish people have decided to make further changes to the Constitution after what … Analysis and Comment • 03 Mar
UK parties rocked by Galloway's 'beyond alarming' victory Well, at least the Conservative and Labour parties passionately agree on something. Analysis and Comment • 04 Mar