Politics

Chaotic first day for new US Congress as McCarthy fails to win first vote to become House speaker
Chaotic first day for new US Congress as McCarthy fails to win first vote to become House speaker
Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, Varadkar says
Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, Varadkar says
Russia will step up exploding drone attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia will step up exploding drone attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Monday
2 Jan 2023
Russia says more than 60 soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike
Russia says more than 60 soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike
Covid-19 inquiry 'should not be about pointing fingers' – Taoiseach
Covid-19 inquiry 'should not be about pointing fingers' – Taoiseach
Sunday
1 Jan 2023
These are the Budget 2023 measures that will take effect from today
These are the Budget 2023 measures that will take effect from today
Saturday
31 Dec 2022
China's leader Xi Jinping says country is on the ‘right side of history’ in New Year's address
China's leader Xi Jinping says country is on the ‘right side of history’ in New Year's address
Friday
30 Dec 2022
Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
When Bertie met Paisley: Attacks on Presbyterian churches led to meeting between two leaders
When Bertie met Paisley: Attacks on Presbyterian churches led to meeting between two leaders
Thursday
29 Dec 2022
The Explainer: What did 2022 hold for US politics - and what can we expect in 2023?
The Explainer: What did 2022 hold for US politics - and what can we expect in 2023?
Tony Blair told John Bruton 25 years ago that British people feared 'losing control' to the EU
Tony Blair told John Bruton 25 years ago that British people feared 'losing control' to the EU
Wednesday
28 Dec 2022
Varadkar not 'hung up' on proposed 30% income tax rate
Varadkar not 'hung up' on proposed 30% income tax rate
Ahern sought rubber bullet ban to put pressure on UK to restrict their use in Northern Ireland
Ahern sought rubber bullet ban to put pressure on UK to restrict their use in Northern Ireland
Tuesday
27 Dec 2022
Redacted Lives: Catch up on our documentary series about Mother and Baby Homes
Redacted Lives: Catch up on our documentary series about Mother and Baby Homes
No immediate plans for Taoiseach to visit Lebanon following deadly attack on Irish peacekeepers
No immediate plans for Taoiseach to visit Lebanon following deadly attack on Irish peacekeepers
Sunday
25 Dec 2022
Get an e-scooter for Christmas? Here's what the law says
Get an e-scooter for Christmas? Here's what the law says
Contactless and phone payment trial on buses expected in early 2023, says Eamon Ryan
Contactless and phone payment trial on buses expected in early 2023, says Eamon Ryan
'No view' on cannabis legalisation, says Varadkar as Citizens' Assembly on drugs expected in 2023
'No view' on cannabis legalisation, says Varadkar as Citizens' Assembly on drugs expected in 2023
Friday
23 Dec 2022
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
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Ukrainian president back in Kyiv as Russia continues attacks
Ukrainian president back in Kyiv as Russia continues attacks
Leading charity needs to double volunteer base due to 'endemic' loneliness among older people
Leading charity needs to double volunteer base due to 'endemic' loneliness among older people
January 6 panel's final report describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
January 6 panel's final report describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
Gas and electricity to remain at 'historical high' for next two years, says Ryan
Gas and electricity to remain at 'historical high' for next two years, says Ryan
All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists
All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists
Thursday
22 Dec 2022
HSE warns winter viruses will put hospitals under more pressure 'than has ever been seen'
HSE warns winter viruses will put hospitals under more pressure 'than has ever been seen'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Scottish policitians pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block
Scottish policitians pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: Russia cannot ‘win’ this war on Ukraine - so what can we expect in 2023?
Tom Clonan
Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan
Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan
Wednesday
21 Dec 2022
Zelensky lands in Washington for first trip outside Ukraine since Russian invasion
Zelensky lands in Washington for first trip outside Ukraine since Russian invasion
Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership
Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership
'Substantial concern' over gap in emissions reductions as new Climate Action Plan released
'Substantial concern' over gap in emissions reductions as new Climate Action Plan released
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
Reshuffle: Two new Fine Gael junior ministers as Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy dropped
Reshuffle: Two new Fine Gael junior ministers as Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy dropped
Government ministers to be banned from using phones at Cabinet meetings from today
Government ministers to be banned from using phones at Cabinet meetings from today
Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'
Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'
Tuesday
20 Dec 2022
Dublin property price ceilings under First Home Scheme to increase to €475,000
Dublin property price ceilings under First Home Scheme to increase to €475,000
Sunday
18 Dec 2022
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark, says Bertie Ahern
NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark, says Bertie Ahern