https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comTue, 19 May 2026 03:58:20 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41847228.htmlPresident Catherine Connolly's State visit offers a brief reprieve for King Charles2026-05-18T21:17:00+01:002026-05-18T21:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/President Connolly made her second official overseas visit to the UKPresident Connolly made her second official overseas visit to the UKExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41847159.htmlBrexit 'did not make sense', says Taoiseach2026-05-18T19:02:00+01:002026-05-18T19:02:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Micheál Martin also said the possibility of rejoining EU is a 'matter for the British people'Micheál Martin also said the possibility of rejoining EU is a 'matter for the British people'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41847141.htmlPresident Connolly says politicians need 'to take responsibility for what they say'2026-05-18T17:43:00+01:002026-05-18T17:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/She was responding after being asked about Bertie Ahern's comments on migrationShe was responding after being asked about Bertie Ahern's comments on migrationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41847126.html'It's quite upsetting': President Catherine Connolly 'very worried' after sister detained by Israeli forces 2026-05-18T17:32:00+01:002026-05-18T17:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Dr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, say orgainsers of the Global Sumud FlotillaDr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, say orgainsers of the Global Sumud FlotillaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41847057.htmlPresident Catherine Connolly invites Britain’s King Charles III to Ireland for State visit 2026-05-18T17:10:00+01:002026-05-18T17:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland must 'speak out in the face of injustice,' Connolly says in speech at Irish embassy in London as part of three-day visit to EnglandIreland must 'speak out in the face of injustice,' Connolly says in speech at Irish embassy in London as part of three-day visit to EnglandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846982.htmlParents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows2026-05-18T15:01:00+01:002026-05-18T15:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/They told inspectors their child's admission to Linn Dara had made 'such a difference'They told inspectors their child's admission to Linn Dara had made 'such a difference'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846904.htmlBurnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences2026-05-18T13:25:00+01:002026-05-18T13:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The research carried out by the University of Galway found that while over half said they were paid above the legal minimum wage, 6% said they were paid below minimum wageThe research carried out by the University of Galway found that while over half said they were paid above the legal minimum wage, 6% said they were paid below minimum wageExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846901.htmlMan dies following crash involving tractor in Co Leitrim2026-05-18T13:05:00+01:002026-05-18T13:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The crash occurred on the L3355 bear MullaghycullenThe crash occurred on the L3355 bear MullaghycullenExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846886.htmlParamedic unions predict 'difficult' talks to avert further strikes2026-05-18T12:41:00+01:002026-05-18T12:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Unions expect “difficult” and “challenging” talks with the HSE over a paramedic pay dispute.The HSE entered into direct talks with unions ...Unions expect “difficult” and “challenging” talks with the HSE over a paramedic pay dispute.The HSE entered into direct talks with unions ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846871.htmlRevenue staff warned not to use work passwords for personal reasons after data breach2026-05-18T12:34:00+01:002026-05-18T12:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Names, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, and office addresses of the Revenue workers reported to be at risk of exposure during a ‘ransomware’ attack on supplierNames, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, and office addresses of the Revenue workers reported to be at risk of exposure during a ‘ransomware’ attack on supplierExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/