Officials tell POLITICO Russia used a honeytrap to persuade the unidentified opposition lawmaker to push anti-NATO messages, and liaise with extremists in Northern Ireland.
In desperately seeking to maintain its privileged position in Washington, successive Irish governments have unintentionally sabotaged their credibility within the EU.
The Ukrainian president praised Washington for providing support to help defend his country against Russian aggression.
Irish republican party completes hat trick of first-place elections finishes.
Irish eyes are smiling at the prospect of Keir Starmer in Downing Street surrounded by Irish-savvy aides.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan’s exit follows Green losses in Europe and on councils – and bolsters speculation of early election amid rural backlash to EU climate change goals.
Controversial MEP will not be returning to Brussels after she was eliminated on 17th count in Dublin constituency.
Anti-immigrant voices seize the opposition narrative from Sinn Féin as electoral tide goes out for under-fire leader Mary Lou McDonald.
Though final result is difficult to predict, Irish MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace face an uphill battle for re-election in latest poll.
In EU election, Dublin addresses a Continent-wide problem.
Unionist party said Donaldson was out “with immediate effect” after being charged by police.
He lacked the gifts to succeed in the bearpit of Irish politics, yet did. And he escapes the battle that looms for his successorThere are common threads in the political careers of Jacinda Ardern and Leo Varadkar. He was 38 in June 2017, when he became…
Mainstream parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are seeking to stabilize their first-time partnership and strand Sinn Féin in opposition.
DUBLIN – Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will resign as Irish leader next month, sending shockwaves through the political system and fanning expectations of an early election.
Varadkar made the surprise announcement after Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.
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Bruton also served as the EU’s ambassador to the US.
Michelle O’Neill is poised to become the first Irish republican leader at Stormont.
Jeffrey Donaldson tells POLITICO the gaps between the UK government and his party are narrowing in advance of a hoped-for deal to revive Stormont.
