The Government has defended itself against criticism after promised corrective action on gender balance failed to materialise ...

The Irish Government has appointed 19 Ministers of State - or 'Junior Ministers' - in addition to last week's four 'Super Junior Ministers.' ...

Amid the allegations of the newly formed Government doing a “deal” with controversial TD Michael Lowry, the new Taoiseach and Tánaiste did not cover themselves in glory with their ministerial picks.

POLLING FOR THE vocational panels in the Seanad election has closed and counting is underway at Leinster House.It is the second day of the count after polls for the university panels closed yesterday.