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Three seeking to be Fine Gael candidate for Galway West by-election The selection convention will take place later this month.

TheJournal.ie: Three seeking to be Fine Gael candidate for Galway West by-election

'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael Senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show The senator won the car by answering a film trivia question.

TheJournal.ie: 'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael Senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show

Three candidates seek Fine Gael's Galway West nomination Three candidates are seeking to run for Fine Gael in the Galway West by-election.

RTÉ News: Three candidates seek Fine Gael's Galway West nomination

Ireland's low ranking on military aid to Ukraine does not reflect our financial support, experts say Ireland has allocated 'several hundred million euro' in direct assistance to Ukraine and billions hosting and supporting Ukrainian refugees, which is not reflected in German report on military aid

Irish Examiner: Ireland's low ranking on military aid to Ukraine does not reflect our financial support, experts say

The 5 at 5: Thursday Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…

TheJournal.ie: The 5 at 5: Thursday

Martin, Harris to discuss allegations in Epstein files Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will discuss allegations relating to Ireland contained within the Jeffrey Epstein files with the Taoiseach and Minister for Justice.

RTÉ News: Martin, Harris to discuss allegations in Epstein files

Plan for €70m National Science Centre 'stuck', cttee told Plans for a national science centre, potentially costing more than €70m, are "stuck" due to a lack of Government engagement, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been told.

RTÉ News: Plan for €70m National Science Centre 'stuck', cttee told

TheJournal.ie: The illusion of safety for 'undocumented Irish'

Waiting in the rain for a bus? Just 3 shelters were built in Dublin last year Bus shelters are the bare minimum that should be provided to commuters, says TD Roderic O’Gorman.

TheJournal.ie: Waiting in the rain for a bus? Just 3 shelters were built in Dublin last year

Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run Mr Hutch has confirmed he will run in the Dublin Central by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of former Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe

Irish Examiner: Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run

Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks Jack  Chambers said he will bring legislation to Cabinet in March 

Irish Examiner: Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks

Tánaiste urges anyone with information related to Epstein files to contact gardaí Labour TD Duncan Smith pointed to mentions of Ireland in the files

Irish Examiner: Tánaiste urges anyone with information related to Epstein files to contact gardaí

TDs are 'sick to the teeth' of the children’s science centre saga The development of a National Children’s Science Centre, a project first proposed over 20 years ago, has cost over €5 million so far and could cost over €70 million.

TheJournal.ie: TDs are 'sick to the teeth' of the children’s science centre saga

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'choice of language' after claiming migrants have ‘colonised’ the UK Ratcliffe, one of Britain’s richest men, has been under pressure from a string of high-profile British politicians, including the prime minister, to apologise.

TheJournal.ie: Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'choice of language' after claiming migrants have ‘colonised’ the UK

Time to act, EU leaders say, to compete with US and China EU leaders have said it is urgent they find ways to cut energy costs and improve how Europe's border-free internal market works so businesses can be competitive and survive threats from the US and China.

RTÉ News: Time to act, EU leaders say, to compete with US and China

Ireland ready to move on with EU's proposed SIU - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is ready to move ahead with the EU's proposed Savings and Investments Union despite the Government's concerns over how a single EU supervisor might impact Ireland's financial services sector.

RTÉ News: Ireland ready to move on with EU's proposed SIU - Martin

'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos The five-hour hearing saw Democrats round on the US attorney general over her department’s handling of the release of the Epstein files.

TheJournal.ie: 'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos

126 'major, extreme' incidents reported by CHI in 5 years 126 incidents that resulted in long-term disability, permanent incapacity or death were reported by Children's Health Ireland (CHI) over a five-year period.

RTÉ News: 126 'major, extreme' incidents reported by CHI in 5 years

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch to stand in Dublin by-election  He said his approach would be “similar to the last one,” but hinted at “a few extra things.” 

Irish Examiner: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch to stand in Dublin by-election 

Seanad to debate rent changes after bill passed by Dáil The Residential Tenancies Bill will begin its passage through the Seanad today.

RTÉ News: Seanad to debate rent changes after bill passed by Dáil

Taoiseach, EU leaders to attend summit on single market Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other leaders at an informal EU summit outside Brussels which will be dominated by the challenges facing European competitiveness within an increasingly harsh geopolitical climate.

RTÉ News: Taoiseach, EU leaders to attend summit on single market

Government wins late night in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin Sinn Féin had tabled a motion calling for Murrin to be sacked from his role last week.

TheJournal.ie: Government wins late night in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin

Taoiseach, leaders to attend EU summit on single market The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other leaders at an informal EU summit outside Brussels which will be dominated by the challenges facing European competitiveness within an increasingly harsh geopolitical climate.

RTÉ News: Taoiseach, leaders to attend EU summit on single market

Government wins Dáil vote on Larry Murrin role The Dáil has voted support for the chairman of Bord Bia Larry Murrin.

RTÉ News: Government wins Dáil vote on Larry Murrin role

Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires Mr Watt’s successor is expected to be paid the top salary for a secretary general — €280,902 per year

Irish Examiner: Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires

Simon Harris promises 'proper' return on investments for savers Government will deliver a new strategy on investing to help savers get more out of funds they keep in the banks, says Tánaiste

Irish Examiner: Simon Harris promises 'proper' return on investments for savers

Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing) The Tánaiste and Finance Minister also said that he wants more Irish people investing in financial markets.

TheJournal.ie: Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing)

Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over 'grace period' for owners Property owners may be given two years to become planning compliant or leave the market.

TheJournal.ie: Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over 'grace period' for owners

Irish MEP calls for Ireland to appoint a national coordinator to better manage counter drone Barry Andrews MEP, who recently published a report on shortcomings in Irish defence, welcomed the move by the EU.

TheJournal.ie: Irish MEP calls for Ireland to appoint a national coordinator to better manage counter drone

Patients could be in National Children's Hospital from December ‘if everything goes well’ The deadline for the completion of the major infrastructure project has been pushed back over a dozen times.

TheJournal.ie: Patients could be in National Children's Hospital from December ‘if everything goes well’