McDonald’s reporting on planning corruption was pioneering in Irish journalism, and he regularly reported from abroad on climate negotiations

Increases in public transport fares for adults have been described as "absolutely unacceptable" by commuter groups.

Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time

Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time

The Government is to introduce a new Derelict Property Tax in 107 cities and towns across the State.

Meanwhile, many who have been out canvassing in Dublin Central see the Green Party councillor Janet Horner as a dark horse, writes Elaine Loughlin

Micheál Martin cites advances in technology and over-reliance on imported fossil fuels as factors for looking at nuclear power

An Coimisiún Toghcháin has urged voters in Galway West and Dublin Central to check the register and ensure they are eligible to vote in the upcoming bye-elections.

The real burden of road trauma on the health system is far greater than the fatality count might suggest

Global Sumud Flotilla organisers decry capture of boats in international waters off Crete as an ‘escalation of Israel’s impunity’

Committee makes dozens of recommendations for new national Nature Restoration Plan

Electric buses worth tens of millions of euro have been “sitting idle” for a year-and-a-half because charging infrastructure has been delayed.

A controversial register of Airbnb and other short-term properties may not be in place before the busy summer tourism season, amid tensions in the Coalition over the planned new laws.

Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax