Politics

State on track to purchase scenic Conor Pass in Kerry
State on track to purchase scenic Conor Pass in Kerry
Child support could be collected by Revenue or social welfare deductions under system overhaul
Child support could be collected by Revenue or social welfare deductions under system overhaul
UK govt challenges Ireland to list prosecutions mounted since 1998 over Troubles incidents
UK govt challenges Ireland to list prosecutions mounted since 1998 over Troubles incidents
Conor McGregor: Is the UFC's biggest star becoming a poster boy for Ireland's far-right?
Conor McGregor: Is the UFC's biggest star becoming a poster boy for Ireland's far-right?
Friday
5 Jan 2024
Joe Biden says Trump 'willing to sacrifice democracy' to regain power in first campaign speech
Joe Biden says Trump 'willing to sacrifice democracy' to regain power in first campaign speech
Rishi Sunak faces another by-election as ex-energy minister quits over drilling legislation
Rishi Sunak faces another by-election as ex-energy minister quits over drilling legislation
Thursday
4 Jan 2024
Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko signs new law giving himself immunity from prosecution
Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko signs new law giving himself immunity from prosecution
Record corporation tax returns last year, as McGrath forecasts improved living standards in 2024
Record corporation tax returns last year, as McGrath forecasts improved living standards in 2024
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
No arrests have been made to date but a number of investigations are ongoing.
The Irish Network Against Racism has expressed concern that the issue will only be taken seriously if someone is badly injured or killed
There have been around 20 arson attacks, or attempted attacks, on properties earmarked to house international protection applicants
Multiple garda investigations into the Ringsend, Rosscahill and other arson attacks around the country are ongoing
Covid Inquiry will 'absolutely' reveal lessons to be learned, former health minister says
Covid Inquiry will 'absolutely' reveal lessons to be learned, former health minister says
Sunak cools spring election talk, says he's 'working towards' UK vote in late 2024
Sunak cools spring election talk, says he's 'working towards' UK vote in late 2024
Around 60,000 students to benefit from changes to third level funding from today
Around 60,000 students to benefit from changes to third level funding from today
Wednesday
3 Jan 2024
US Republicans push impeachment of Biden's immigration chief
US Republicans push impeachment of Biden's immigration chief
At least 103 people killed and 211 wounded in bombings in Iran at ceremony near general's grave
At least 103 people killed and 211 wounded in bombings in Iran at ceremony near general's grave
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed “evil and criminal enemies” of the country for the attack and vowed a “harsh response.”
Ireland urged to show 'courage and conviction' to help pass stalled EU law on sexual violence
Ireland urged to show 'courage and conviction' to help pass stalled EU law on sexual violence
Harvard president resigns amid antisemitism and plagiarism claims
Harvard president resigns amid antisemitism and plagiarism claims
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
Tuesday
2 Jan 2024
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck
One killed and dozens injured in missile attacks on Ukraine
One killed and dozens injured in missile attacks on Ukraine
Who is standing and what can Ireland expect in the run up to European elections in June?
Who is standing and what can Ireland expect in the run up to European elections in June?
Monday
1 Jan 2024
Taoiseach says he refuses to change his routine despite heightened threat to personal safety
Taoiseach says he refuses to change his routine despite heightened threat to personal safety
Sunday
31 Dec 2023
McDonald says Sinn Féin aiming to be in government across Ireland in 2024
McDonald says Sinn Féin aiming to be in government across Ireland in 2024
Varadkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
Varadkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
Kim Jong Un pledges to launch three more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024
Kim Jong Un pledges to launch three more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024
Long-awaited cardiac care review to be published next year, says minister
Long-awaited cardiac care review to be published next year, says minister
Micheál Martin rules himself out of running for EU Commissioner job
Micheál Martin rules himself out of running for EU Commissioner job
Saturday
30 Dec 2023
Dozens killed in separate strikes across Ukraine and Russian city of Belgorod
Dozens killed in separate strikes across Ukraine and Russian city of Belgorod
'The bombs keep falling on us': Gazans desperate for war to end as Israel presses offensive
'The bombs keep falling on us': Gazans desperate for war to end as Israel presses offensive
The Israeli army is keeping up its campaign across the length of the Gaza Strip in the face of mounting international pushback.
Government needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
Government needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
Artisan toiletries, a Palestinian thobe and tracksuit tops among gifts to ministers in 2023
Artisan toiletries, a Palestinian thobe and tracksuit tops among gifts to ministers in 2023
Friday
29 Dec 2023
Death toll after massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine rises to 30
Death toll after massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine rises to 30
Poland says Russia missile entered its airspace and went into Ukraine
Poland says Russia missile entered its airspace and went into Ukraine
Maine election official removes Trump from 2024 presidential primary ballot
Maine election official removes Trump from 2024 presidential primary ballot
Viktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
Viktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
Thursday
28 Dec 2023
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year 2023
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year 2023
Claim IRA members were in Colombia on holiday, not to train FARC, 'insulted US intelligence'
Claim IRA members were in Colombia on holiday, not to train FARC, 'insulted US intelligence'
Donnelly: 'Children waiting for spinal surgeries have been failed by their own country'
Donnelly: 'Children waiting for spinal surgeries have been failed by their own country'
Tony Blair wanted to have 'a good time' during 1993 trip to Ireland, ideally involving U2
Tony Blair wanted to have 'a good time' during 1993 trip to Ireland, ideally involving U2