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Politics
White House
Netanyahu told Trump he nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize when they had dinner last night
right to be forgotten
New laws will stop insurers using a person's medical history against them if they've had cancer
Housing Crisis
Taoiseach: 'Some councils took their eye off the ball, they need to go back to housing'
State Investments
Who are the 8 companies that Ireland invests in that have links to illegal Israeli settlements?
The State holds shares in the companies via the Irish Strategic Investment Fund.
The State holds shares in the companies via the Irish Strategic Investment Fund.
The companies have been named on a UN database for enabling the continued existence of Israeli settlements.
The ISIF divested from five companies last year, but continued to hold more than €10 million in other companies.
Monday
7 Jul 2025
Property Tax
Dublin city councillors set to increase property tax for first time
Councillors say that, for most Dublin homeowners, the increase will not be excessive.
High Court
Every government decision since 2001 'may have been unconstitutional', TD's court case argues
Sponsored
This road-trip around the most beautiful part of Ireland is perfect for a summer's day
Allianz
Jul 7
President Paschal
Paschal Donohoe is keeping his big job in Europe because his competitors pulled out last minute
Washington
Israel and Hamas to resume indirect Gaza ceasefire talks ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Sponsored
The three questions you need to ask if you're thinking about installing solar panels
Bord Gáis Energy
Jul 7
u-turn
Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out as Sinn Féin presidential candidate
Less than six months ago McDonald said categorically that she would not be the Sinn Féin nominee.
first home scheme
Micheál Martin puts the brakes on First Home Scheme being used for second-hand homes
Sunday
6 Jul 2025
Housing
'They're still rooted in the last war': Taoiseach says banks are not lending enough to Irish builders
Super Junior Fragilistic
Sinn Féin TD's case against 'Super Junior' ministers at Cabinet at the High Court tomorrow
Housing
Just 600 out of 20,000 construction firms register for list to crack down on cowboy builders
Operation Piano
'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew
In this piece, we’ll hear for the first time publicly from three key players involved in the military side of the multi-agency response.
Saturday
5 Jul 2025
Student fees
Lawless accuses Sinn Féin of 'misleading' public over student fees in letter to party's TD
Analysis
MV Matthew seizure was a major success ... but Irish appetite for cocaine remains
The €157 million drug seizure was a massive win for the State – but those working in policy say the price of a bag of coke has not budged.
Immigration
Questions raised over why asylum seekers are being put in prison for weeks before deportation
The Irish Penal Reform Trust was sharply critical of the government imprisoning people for ‘administrative rather than criminal’ reasons.
Friday
4 Jul 2025
micheal in japan
During a reflective day in Hiroshima, the Taoiseach is reminded it's a small world
In these wartorn times, Hiroshima is a reminder of what should never be allowed happen again.
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Over 22% of jobs at International Protection Appeals Tribunal are currently sitting empty
European Commission
Fine Gael to reject motion of no confidence in von der Leyen while other Irish MEPs split
Sponsored
This new community in North Dublin is perfect for access to parks, beaches and the city centre
Glenveagh Homes
Jul 4
WHITE GOLD
Revealed: How Hezbollah fundraisers helped finance the €157m MV Matthew drug operation
Eight relative bit players in the drama have been sentenced today – this is the story of the smuggling operation’s origins.
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