There was some levity during the visit as an excited group of Japanese schoolchildren were left star struck after they waved ...

On the morning of 6 August 1945, most of Hiroshima was destroyed when the US dropped its first atomic bomb directly over the ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it has been "an honour" to visit Hiroshima. He told Japanese journalists: "I'm here first ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have held talks in Tokyo to discuss deepening trade links ...

European credibility has “taken a hit” as a result of the lack of action by the EU over the “slaughter in Gaza”, the ...

An increase in childcare places must happen quickly, along with reducing the cost to parents, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. The Irish parliament descended into uproar on ...

Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the best person” to lead his country. The taoiseach took journalists, opposition ...

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking on the steps of Government Buildings Dublin as he addressing the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions. Photograph: leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said a degree of normality and hope is returning to life in Ireland as he confirmed the planned reopening of society and economy from May 10th.