Phil Hogan’s latest pronouncements are totally at odds with his expressions of remorse and apology in the wake of the Clifden dinner, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

Phil Hogan says he is still 'annoyed about what happened', despite apologising 'fully and unreservedly' at the time of the Golfgate controversy

Use the leftovers from your Christmas feast to make party canapes with extra wow factor, says Orla McAndrew

A levy for mica crisis — and rightly so — but redress scheme for mother and baby homes leaves a lot to be desired 

The political cartoonist reflects contemporary issues ranging from housing to Golfgate, and it was searing cartoon about women's reproductive rights that won him a podium finish in the European Cartoon Awards

By taking ownership of his actions in the Golfgate saga Calleary did the right thing at the right time

Dara Calleary's response to Golfgate contrasts with Coalition colleagues such as Simon Coveney and Barry Cowen — and not least Robert Troy, who stood down with a classic non-apology

Mr Calleary, who was forced to resign after the golfgate controversy, had been tipped for the role along with Kildare TD James Lawless.

The former agriculture minister left his previous role after his involvement in the 'golfgate' controversy in 2020

The department received a complaint about the society’s use of the emblem after it appeared on table plans and other signage at the controversial ‘Golfgate’ event that took place in Clifden, Co. Galway, in August 2020

The 2022 outing will take place in Kerry on August 19, in Killeen Golf Club, in Killarney, on the O’Mahoney course, with former and current members of the Oireachtas invited

No herbicides for weed control in city parks or cemeteries — and Cork City Council adding new no-mow areas and 'bug hotels'

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Despite recent revisionist interpretations, the facts make nonsense of the notion that the former European commissioner had been hung out to dry after Golfgate

Mr Varadkar said he accepts the court verdict that no laws or rules were broken and that the trio attended in good faith

Fine Gael leader was criticised for not commenting on the outcome of a court case that saw criminal charges dropped against those who had organised the Oireachtas Golf Society event in August 2020.

Following the public outcry around the Oireachtas golf society event, Phil Hogan was asked to give a full account of his movements by his boss, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan said he “did not rule out the idea of demanding compensation for the damage suffered".

Sources say Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, who chaired the meeting, said it would be up to Leo Varadkar to respond but he understood the points made and noted he supported Mr Varadkar's decision at the time.

Mistakes were made, by the Government and by others. It simply could not be any other way.

Micheál Martin said there is “always a route back to Cabinet” for someone of Mr Calleary's calibre

He said he is glad it is all over and that the saga had a “big effect” on him and his family

Legally, as Judge Fahy noted, everything was done correctly — but the symbolism of what the gathering represented is what provoked all the outrage, writes Michael Clifford.

Charges have been dismissed against four men accused in relation to an Oireachtas golf society event dinner in August 2020.

Mr McDowell SC for Noel Grealish said his client would not be giving evidence as he had no case to answer

The 'Land of the Morning Calm' has plenty great products to offer Irish beauty shoppers

"From what I could see, everyone in the residents’ bar knew each other," said barman Anthony Curran.

The 20 or 30 assembled guests in the residents' bar were “drinking, chatting, singing,” according to barman Anthony Curran

A former barman also said up to 30 members of the Oireachtas Golf Society retired to the resident’s bar "standing around, drinking, chatting and singing".

In another lifetime, it may have been possible to sell tickets for a trial like this.

The court heard that a number of witnesses are unable to attend due to 'ill health'

Two politicians and two hoteliers will stand trial over their alleged role in organising the controversial ‘Golfgate’ dinner during Covid restrictions in 2020

Originally it was stated that the case could take three days, but the court heard today it could now run to five days

Plus, Junior Eurovision; Angela Black thriller; and The Meaning of Life with Michael Harding

“With the greatest of respect to the former Prime Minister, John Bruton is wrong in his interpretation of the constitution,” the President said.

The former EU Trade Commissioner resigned his role last year after he was revealed to be among 80 people to attend the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner

"More people live on Cape Clear and Sherkin Island than the amount of Afghan refugees we’ve committed to accepting."

From Golfgate to the Zappone debacle, and the many mishaps in between, this Government has consistently shown that it fails to gauge the public mood, and the hurt and anger caused by its blunders

The recent mess surrounding the Merrion Hotel party and Katherine Zappone's appointment and subsequent pulling out of the role of "special envoy on freedom of opinion and expression” to the UN, shows that the first rule of politics has to be that if you don’t want to get caught doing it, don’t do it in the first place

Response comes across as weak, mealy-mouthed, and ineffective

The court was told that the case could take three days if it goes to a full hearing

TD, former senator, and two hoteliers face charges relating to the event during level 3 lockdown

Dark chocolate banana bread — I love having a slice of this stashed away in my bag for a post- training-session treat or when the sugar cravings hit

June 27, 2020 Micheál Martin elected Taoiseach by Dáil Eireann, sitting in the Convention Centre for the first time, by 93 votes to 63.