Government leaders decide on junior minister appointments this week, but the names are unlikely to assuage doubts after accusations of misogyny when the Cabinet was announced last week.

The election of taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has been delayed after the Dáil (lower house of Irish parliament) was suspended amid chaotic scenes in the chamber. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the delay has been "premeditated, coordinated and a choreographed" position by the opposition and in particular Sinn Féin.

The Taoiseach was speaking as members of his Fine Gael party met in Dublin to begin the process of ratifying the draft programme for government

Taoiseach Simon Harris has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Mr Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at a ceremony inside the Capitol in Washington DC this afternoon. In a statement, Mr Harris said he wished Mr Trump "every success in his term-in-office".

Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin has been elected taoiseach (Irish prime minister) for the second time after chaos in the Dáil (lower house of Irish Parliament) subsided. The Dáil was suspended several times on Wednesday after a bitter row between government and opposition parties.

Fine Gael members held a regional meeting on Friday night in Dublin days after the draft programme for government was agreed.

Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan is being tipped for a dramatic appointment as justice minister when cabinet roles are announced today.

Mr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.

Tánaiste Simon Harris will meet with political leaders ... I visited Northern Ireland on a number of occasions as Taoiseach last year and intend to be a regular visitor in the time ahead.

Micheál Martin is poised to become Ireland’s next taoiseach, as the Dáil meets to nominate a new head of government on Wednesday. Mr Martin’s Fianna Fáil emerged as the largest party ...

The Dáil will sit for the first time this year on Wednesday nominate a Taoiseach. Sinn Féin will nominate Mary Lou McDonald despite her not having enough support when she was proposed last month.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has paid tribute to showband and music legend Paddy Cole, who has died aged 85. The musician’s death comes after he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022, The Irish Times ...