After the 2024 general election, Irish people will go to the polls again in 2025 to elect the next president

It comes amid escalating tensions in the region.

The meeting took place to examine legislation to regulate Defence Forces’ representative associations.

Michael D. Higgins has thanked the broadcaster for his significant contribution to Irish journalism for 37 years.

President Michael D Higgins described Ms Viney's death as a "great loss to Irish life"

President Higgins suffered 'mild stroke' in February

Simon Harris has been elected as the country's new Taoiseach, making him the youngest leader of the Government in the history of the State

Over 400 gardaí are deployed on foot tonight attempting to restore order as a "lunatic, hooligan faction" caused chaos in Dublin city following a stabbing incident in which five people were injured

The Israeli embassy has itted a tweet by one of its senior diplomats was "wrong" after she claimed Ireland was funding tunnels under Gaza that are used by Hamas

Senior ministers have repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.

President Michael D Higgins' comments on the Government's security forum did not "explicitly" breach any constitutional rules, however, he fell short of upholding his obligations, according to a professor of constitutional law and theory

The Consultative Forum on Ireland's neutrality has generated many opinions with opposing views.

Mr Varadkar and Mr Higgins will both be among the guests for Saturday's coronation

Joe Biden's visit to the island of Ireland starts on Tuesday, making him the eighth US president to visit Ireland

Laws that would see some sex offenders wearing electronic tags are set to come into place later this year

School children and parents pleaded with the Minister for Education Norma Foley to step in and introduce a homework ban

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said speculation about whether he will run for president in 2025 is "disrespectful" to President Michael D Higgins

The Department of the Taoiseach said there was no choice but to spend up to €30,000 on a charter flight for Micheal Martin because the government’s Learjet broke down so often

Ms Bhreathnach was best known for abolishing third-level education fees in 1996.

Fine Gael Senator, John McGahon said :"We are now five days into the controversy. Hiding under a rock and ignoring the media is not going to make this go away."

Gary Gannon said he does not think Sabina Higgins' call for Ukraine and Russia to agree a peace deal are reflective of the Irish people's views.

President Michael D Higgins formally opened the celebration in Mullingar, Co Westmeath