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A moment of unintended symbolism unfolded in the Dáil on Wednesday morning when an unexpected power outage plunged Leinster House into darkness. It came just as government officials were attempting to defend their stance on Ireland’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis—a metaphor not lost on the Opposition. Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore seized the moment with a pointed remark, asking, “Have you …

Ireland is preparing to join a new European Union initiative aimed at enhancing defence procurement across member states. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris confirmed the government’s intention to participate in the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, stating that the scheme would support faster access to vital defence systems and improve national security through collaborative acquisition. Streamlining Defence …

Taoiseach Simon Harris is currently in Brussels attending a summit with fellow EU leaders, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will also participate. The summit will focus on key issues including the Middle East, transatlantic relations, and how to further strengthen both financial and military support for Ukraine. This comes at a critical time as Ukraine prepares for what is expected …

The Social Democrats have experienced a setback with one of their newly elected TDs facing suspension even before the Dáil’s first meeting. Eoin Hayes, who secured a surprise victory in Dublin Bay South, is at the center of a controversy over shares he owned in Palantir Technologies, a company linked to the Israeli military. This conflict of interest arose as …

The Social Democrats are set to hold a parliamentary meeting to decide on their participation in government formation talks, with a decision expected by the end of the week. This follows recent discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which were described as positive and collegial. The party is currently weighing whether to continue these talks or to remain in …