Politics

Harris says building higher merits consideration as Irish cities are 'very low rise'
Harris says building higher merits consideration as Irish cities are 'very low rise'
Simon Harris says renters can’t be worse off by any reforms.
Michelle O’Neill says Keir Starmer's 'devastating' benefit cuts are ‘callous and reprehensible’
Michelle O’Neill says Keir Starmer's 'devastating' benefit cuts are ‘callous and reprehensible’
Tánaiste to update Government on the implications of proposed US tariffs as Dáil returns today
Tánaiste to update Government on the implications of proposed US tariffs as Dáil returns today
Fine Gael will run its own presidential candidate separate to Fianna Fáil, Harris confirms
Fine Gael will run its own presidential candidate separate to Fianna Fáil, Harris confirms
‘Loss of momentum’: Target of 41,000 homes built this year looks set to be missed by 6,000
‘Loss of momentum’: Target of 41,000 homes built this year looks set to be missed by 6,000
The government issued revised housing completion targets of 41,000 this year, but the Central Bank estimates housing completions will be 35,000.
Tuesday
18 Mar 2025
Whiskey VS Bourbon: Harris welcomes 'openness' to looking at retaliatory EU tariffs list
Whiskey VS Bourbon: Harris welcomes 'openness' to looking at retaliatory EU tariffs list
Putin agrees to partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine as peace talks to begin 'immediately'
Putin agrees to partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine as peace talks to begin 'immediately'
During the call, Putin called for the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and the provision of intelligence” to Ukraine.
US judge orders Elon Musk's DOGE to stop firing employees of foreign aid agency
US judge orders Elon Musk's DOGE to stop firing employees of foreign aid agency
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
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Hungarian parliament overwhelmingly passes bill banning Budapest Pride parade
Hungarian parliament overwhelmingly passes bill banning Budapest Pride parade
Harris speaks to US media about tariff threats after meeting JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs in NY
Harris speaks to US media about tariff threats after meeting JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs in NY
The Tánaiste rules out another cost-of-living package despite threats of rising costs to consumers.
People Before Profit TD hits out at coverage of woman spitting on Israeli man in Dublin restaurant
People Before Profit TD hits out at coverage of woman spitting on Israeli man in Dublin restaurant
Simon Harris says Conor McGregor 'represents the very worst of toxic masculinity'
Simon Harris says Conor McGregor 'represents the very worst of toxic masculinity'
Astronauts stuck in space begin their return journey home
Astronauts stuck in space begin their return journey home
Canada 'must diversify' its trade relationships, new PM Mark Carney says
Canada 'must diversify' its trade relationships, new PM Mark Carney says
Monday
17 Mar 2025
A call to action in St Patrick's Cathedral today hit home hard after scenes in the White House
A call to action in St Patrick's Cathedral today hit home hard after scenes in the White House
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'doesn't speak for Ireland' as MMA fighter arrives at White House
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'doesn't speak for Ireland' as MMA fighter arrives at White House
'Does Russia want peace?' asks Harris ahead of Trump and Putin talks on Ukraine tomorrow
'Does Russia want peace?' asks Harris ahead of Trump and Putin talks on Ukraine tomorrow
Houthi rebels claim attacks on US aircraft carrier group after air strikes on Yemen
Houthi rebels claim attacks on US aircraft carrier group after air strikes on Yemen
Undocumented Irish not forgotten as Harris says immigration is 'sensitive' topic in US right now
Undocumented Irish not forgotten as Harris says immigration is 'sensitive' topic in US right now
'I came with a suitcase, my child and my PTSD': Ukrainians in Ireland on three years of war
'I came with a suitcase, my child and my PTSD': Ukrainians in Ireland on three years of war
'I will not be running for president' says Micheál Martin
'I will not be running for president' says Micheál Martin
Majority of county councils failed to collect the Derelict Sites Levy for two years in a row
Majority of county councils failed to collect the Derelict Sites Levy for two years in a row
17 out of 31 local authorities didn’t collect any money from landowners.
Harris to march in NYC Patrick's Day parade ahead of meetings with US multinational bosses
Harris to march in NYC Patrick's Day parade ahead of meetings with US multinational bosses
The Tánaiste will meet with senior corporate decision makers in major American multinationals on Tuesday.
Sunday
16 Mar 2025
Tánaiste's warning on tariffs: 'We're heading for a significant period of turbulence'
Tánaiste's warning on tariffs: 'We're heading for a significant period of turbulence'
Simon Harris said tariffs will increase prices for everyone and called for ‘calm’ and intense engagment.
‘Disinformation will be back’ warns expert as Meta rolls out Community Notes
‘Disinformation will be back’ warns expert as Meta rolls out Community Notes
Taoiseach says Michelle O’Neill's Washington boycott was 'a big mistake'
Taoiseach says Michelle O’Neill's Washington boycott was 'a big mistake'
Trump and Putin expected to discuss Ukraine in the coming week, say officials
Trump and Putin expected to discuss Ukraine in the coming week, say officials
Prince Harry’s immigration files to be released publicly after questions on previous drug use
Prince Harry’s immigration files to be released publicly after questions on previous drug use
The Oval Office meeting veered between success and humiliation
The Oval Office meeting veered between success and humiliation
Harris on US mission to protect jobs as Martin breathes sigh of relief after surviving Trump
Harris on US mission to protect jobs as Martin breathes sigh of relief after surviving Trump
Micheál Martin did not face the same pressures back home as taoisigh that had gone before him.
Saturday
15 Mar 2025
Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' as strikes start in Yemen
Trump announces 'decisive and powerful military action' as strikes start in Yemen
US Democrats fume as some in party cave to Trump on spending bill
US Democrats fume as some in party cave to Trump on spending bill
Serbians in Ireland take part in global protest against government over fatal roof collapse
Serbians in Ireland take part in global protest against government over fatal roof collapse
Daughter of Philomena Lee calls on government to extend Mother and Baby Home redress scheme
Daughter of Philomena Lee calls on government to extend Mother and Baby Home redress scheme
Trump administration considering new travel ban that would affect up to 43 countries
Trump administration considering new travel ban that would affect up to 43 countries
Putin will have to 'come to table,' says Starmer as talks on Ukraine peacekeeping force begin
Putin will have to 'come to table,' says Starmer as talks on Ukraine peacekeeping force begin
Shamrocks, superhoofers and unexpected guests: Inside the surreal St Patrick's visit to Washington
Shamrocks, superhoofers and unexpected guests: Inside the surreal St Patrick's visit to Washington
For Trump, the public element of his meeting with Martin seemed to be the most important part.
Prospective Irish housebuyers take note - it will take a long time for supply to dent prices
Prospective Irish housebuyers take note - it will take a long time for supply to dent prices