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The US embassy in Dublin said that applicants must adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public'

Changes to vetting system for US visas excessive - Martin

Changes to the vetting system for US student visas have been described by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as excessive.

US • 18 hrs

Regeneration work will be overseen by a stand-alone entity working under Dublin City Council

Dublin revival, student accommodation on Cabinet agenda

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will seek approval from Cabinet for a plan to revitalise Dublin city centre.

Politics • 2 hrs

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it has 'no engagement' with NCRI or MEK

Dept has 'concerns' about Iranian opposition group

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it has concerns about an Iranian opposition group, which a delegation of seven Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators supported at a conference in Paris last May.

Politics • 20 hrs

Simon Harris said he hoped the action being taken by Ireland will inspire other countries to do the same

Tánaiste bringing Occupied Territories Bill to Cabinet

Tánaiste Simon Harris is bringing the outline of the Occupied Territories Bill to the Cabinet today.

Politics • 37 mins

A UNIFIL convoy drives through the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun last year (file image)

Govt concerned UNIFIL's Lebanon mandate won't be renewed

There is mounting concern in Government that the United Nation's peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon may not have its mandate renewed in August.

Middle East • 21 Jun

Michelle O'Neill said Sinn Féin is working its way through deliberations on putting forward a candidate

O'Neill not ruling out run for presidential election

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill has not ruled out a run for the upcoming presidential election.

Politics • 20 Jun

The Seanad has a unique electoral system

Supplementary register recommended for Seanad elections

The introduction of a supplementary register is among a number of recommendations following a review by An Coimisiún Toghcháin of the conduct of the Seanad elections last January.

Politics • 20 Jun

President Michael D Higgins will be replaced later this year

Expect race for Ireland's next president to be a sprint

When it comes to the race to elect what our Constitution describes as the person "who shall take precedence over all other persons in the State", expect a sprint rather than a marathon.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Jun

Alan Kelly is the chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee (file pic)

Kelly receives correspondence over Arts Council IT system

The chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee Alan Kelly has received copies of correspondence between the Arts Council and the Department of Arts and Media in relation to the €6.7m failed IT system.

Politics • 20 Jun

The Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon says homelessness affects every aspect of children's lives (Stock image)

Ombudsman to call for child homelessness strategy

The impact of homelessness and unstable living conditions on children is catastrophic, the Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Housing.

Ireland • 4 hrs

Lucy Nugent has apologised to children and families affected by a number of issues

CHI apologises to children and families over practices

Children's Health Ireland Chief Executive Lucy Nugent has apologised to children and families impacted by recent revelations about CHI's culture, governance and practices.

Health • 19 Jun

Tánaiste Simon Harris says the Government are working 'day in, day out' on getting momentum back into housing supply

Housing supply has 'plateaued' in recent years - Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the Government had gotten to a point with housing where there was a "significant increase" in supply over the last number of years but now it has "plateaued".

Ireland • 19 Jun

Edward Walsh was sworn-in at the White House with Donald Trump

Edward Walsh sworn in as US ambassador to Ireland

Businessman Edward Walsh has been sworn in as the new US ambassador to Ireland.

US • 20 Jun

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said six out of ten GPs cannot take any new patients because they are over-subscribed

Govt walking 'into disaster' over GP jobs, Dáil told

The Government is walking the country "into a disaster" by not taking the recruitment of GPs with sufficient seriousness, according to the Social Democrats deputy Jennifer Whitmore.

Politics • 19 Jun

Kaja Kallas made the remarks during a debate on an upcoming NATO meeting (file pic)

MEP calls on EU official to apologise over Irish comments

An Irish MEP has asked the EU's most senior foreign affairs official to apologise for suggesting Ireland's policy of neutrality is in part due to Ireland not having a modern-day understanding of "atrocities, mass deportations, suppression of culture and language".

Politics • 19 Jun

Paschal Donohoe is pictured during a press conference following a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on 12 May

Donohoe clear front runner to remain Eurogroup president

The process to potentially reinstate Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe for a third term as President of the Eurogroup will formally begin in Luxembourg this afternoon, as eurozone finance ministers take the first steps in assessing any candidates who come forward.

Europe • 19 Jun

Belated political tempo, health horrors & rental ruckus

Politics • 19 Jun

The apology was accepted by Paul Murphy (file pic)

Man apologises for threatening TD Paul Murphy's wife

A man who threatened Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy with slitting his wife's throat has been spared trial after apologising and citing a psychotic episode.

Courts • 19 Jun

The review will be circulated to member states tomorrow

Nine EU countries in call over Israeli settlement trading

Ireland has joined eight other member states in asking the European Commission to examine how goods produced in illegal Jewish settlements in the Occupied Territories "can be brought into line with international law."

Europe • 19 Jun

Dozens of Irish citizens are believed to be in Iran while hundreds are living in Israel

Harris in call with Jordanians amid repatriation efforts

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has held talks with the foreign affairs ministers of Saudi Arabia and Jordan over the "increasingly dangerous" situation unfolding in the Middle East.

Middle East • 19 Jun

The plan sets out the actions which will be implemented each quarter by the Department

Ministers publish document outlining education plans

The Minister for Education and Youth and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion have published a document outlining their plans this year for education.

Education • 19 Jun

The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025 is before the Oireachtas

Bill passed extending Rent Pressure Zones across country

The Dáil has agreed to pass a piece of legislation without a vote which will extend Rent Pressure Zones across the country.

Politics • 18 Jun

There remain big questions about the ability of CHI to move to the new National Children's Hospital next year against this background

Spotlight on CHI far from over after tense cttee hearing

Today's appearance by Children's Health Ireland before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health was a very tense and difficult affair, writes Fergal Bowers.

Analysis and Comment • 19 Jun

As it happened: 'Frightening what was happening at CHI'

Health • 19 Jun

HIQA says Firstcare Beneavin Manor and The Residence in Portlaoise were issued with an official warning of cancellation of registration, should they fail to implement significant improvements

No issue with larger fines for nursing homes - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he has "no issue" with "larger fines" being levelled on nursing homes which are repeatedly failing to meet set standards.

Politics • 18 Jun

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Changes to vetting system for US visas excessive - Martin

Dublin revival, student accommodation on Cabinet agenda

Dept has 'concerns' about Iranian opposition group

Tánaiste bringing Occupied Territories Bill to Cabinet

Govt concerned UNIFIL's Lebanon mandate won't be renewed

O'Neill not ruling out run for presidential election

Supplementary register recommended for Seanad elections

Expect race for Ireland's next president to be a sprint

Kelly receives correspondence over Arts Council IT system

Ombudsman to call for child homelessness strategy

CHI apologises to children and families over practices

Housing supply has 'plateaued' in recent years - Tánaiste

Edward Walsh sworn in as US ambassador to Ireland

Govt walking 'into disaster' over GP jobs, Dáil told

MEP calls on EU official to apologise over Irish comments

Donohoe clear front runner to remain Eurogroup president

Belated political tempo, health horrors & rental ruckus

Man apologises for threatening TD Paul Murphy's wife

Nine EU countries in call over Israeli settlement trading

Harris in call with Jordanians amid repatriation efforts

Ministers publish document outlining education plans

Bill passed extending Rent Pressure Zones across country

Spotlight on CHI far from over after tense cttee hearing

As it happened: 'Frightening what was happening at CHI'

No issue with larger fines for nursing homes - Taoiseach