The Taoiseach's set to appoint a new Agriculture Minister today, after Barry Cowen was sacked last night. It followed Mr Cowen's refusal to

Micheál Martin has suggested he may try to change the law to allow the three super junior Ministers to get salary top ups. Under

Tourists should not be coming to Ireland right now. That's the statement from the Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney as cabinet meets this afternoon.

A local Senator says he doesn't know if the new Government will last its five year term. Joe O'Reilly says he doesn't

Cabinet Ministers are meeting around now to discuss plans for the July stimulus package. The multi-billion euro support fund is due to be announced

A local Senator is said to be "considering his options" after a controversial vote for the Fianna Fáil candidate for Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

Minister Barry Cowen has offered no further explanation as to why he was on a learners permit when he was caught drink driving in 2016.

Local Sinn Féin TD Pauline Tully has been appointed a junior Spokesperson in the party. The Cavan Deputy takes on the role of Junior