Politics

Consultation launched on scheme to disregard historic convictions of gay and bisexual men
Consultation launched on scheme to disregard historic convictions of gay and bisexual men
Thursday
3 Nov 2022
G7 discuss winter aid package for Ukraine as grain shipments resume
G7 discuss winter aid package for Ukraine as grain shipments resume
An Bord Pleanála chair to retire early on family grounds following tumultuous period for board
An Bord Pleanála chair to retire early on family grounds following tumultuous period for board
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in stable condition after 'assassination attempt'
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in stable condition after 'assassination attempt'
Sinn Féin receive highest amount in disclosed political donations last year
Sinn Féin receive highest amount in disclosed political donations last year
'Not exactly helpful': Union criticises minister's comments over therapists return to special schools
'Not exactly helpful': Union criticises minister's comments over therapists return to special schools
New court to deal with planning and environmental issues approved by Government
New court to deal with planning and environmental issues approved by Government
Wednesday
2 Nov 2022
'It's messy': Fianna Fáilers 'disappointed' at conclusion of MacSharry complaint issue
'It's messy': Fianna Fáilers 'disappointed' at conclusion of MacSharry complaint issue
Social welfare supports of €141.4m provided to Ukrainians this year
Social welfare supports of €141.4m provided to Ukrainians this year
Still no clarity on an election date in Northern Ireland, what's going on?
Still no clarity on an election date in Northern Ireland, what's going on?
Marc MacSharry resigns from Fianna Fáil over handling of complaint made against him
Marc MacSharry resigns from Fianna Fáil over handling of complaint made against him
Government to review private rental market as housing targets set to be exceeded
Government to review private rental market as housing targets set to be exceeded
Benjamin Netanyahu poised to return as Israel's PM despite corruption charges
Benjamin Netanyahu poised to return as Israel's PM despite corruption charges
Tuesday
1 Nov 2022
Ex-UK health secretary Matt Hancock signs up for I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here
Ex-UK health secretary Matt Hancock signs up for I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here
Taoiseach calls for 'recalibration' of Stormont after next Assembly election
Taoiseach calls for 'recalibration' of Stormont after next Assembly election
The double child benefit payment of €280 announced in the Budget is being paid today
The double child benefit payment of €280 announced in the Budget is being paid today
Nursing home residents availing of Fair Deal can now keep more rental income
Nursing home residents availing of Fair Deal can now keep more rental income
Jair Bolsonaro yet to concede defeat or challenge Brazil’s election results
Jair Bolsonaro yet to concede defeat or challenge Brazil’s election results
Redacted Lives: New podcast will explore how families were torn apart by Mother and Baby Homes
Redacted Lives: New podcast will explore how families were torn apart by Mother and Baby Homes
Monday
31 Oct 2022
Suspect in attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband wanted to 'break her kneecaps' if she 'lied'
Suspect in attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband wanted to 'break her kneecaps' if she 'lied'
President Higgins invites Lula to Ireland and hails his 'significant' election win in Brazil
President Higgins invites Lula to Ireland and hails his 'significant' election win in Brazil
'Democracy is back': Lula wins Brazil's bitter presidential vote
'Democracy is back': Lula wins Brazil's bitter presidential vote
Sunday
30 Oct 2022
Lula da Silva defeats Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election
Lula da Silva defeats Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election
Saturday
29 Oct 2022
Abortion and the US Midterms: 'It's about my right to take care of my body'
Abortion and the US Midterms: 'It's about my right to take care of my body'
Friday
28 Oct 2022
Waiting time for adopted people to get birth information triples to 90 days
Waiting time for adopted people to get birth information triples to 90 days
Govt to introduce 'refusal policy' for Ukrainian refugees in hotels offered other accommodation
Govt to introduce 'refusal policy' for Ukrainian refugees in hotels offered other accommodation
Bertie Ahern: ‘Sad day’ for people of Northern Ireland as they face another election
Bertie Ahern: ‘Sad day’ for people of Northern Ireland as they face another election
Brian Rowan
Brian Rowan: Would it really be progress if the Executive was restored?
Brian Rowan
Minister seeks new location for live Christmas crib after decision to remove it from Mansion House
Minister seeks new location for live Christmas crib after decision to remove it from Mansion House
Voters in the North set to return to the polls for second time in seven months
Voters in the North set to return to the polls for second time in seven months
Thursday
27 Oct 2022
11th hour attempt to elect Stormont speaker fails and NI election looms
11th hour attempt to elect Stormont speaker fails and NI election looms
Minister backtracks on comments made about climate activists throwing soup at artworks
Minister backtracks on comments made about climate activists throwing soup at artworks
Eviction ban legislation passed by Dáil and Seanad
Eviction ban legislation passed by Dáil and Seanad
New laws on hate speech includes provision to protect freedom of expression, says minister
New laws on hate speech includes provision to protect freedom of expression, says minister
Government told to sue religious orders, or seize their assets, if they refuse to pay redress
Government told to sue religious orders, or seize their assets, if they refuse to pay redress
Israel and Lebanon strike 'historic' maritime border deal as Hezbollah call off threat of attack
Israel and Lebanon strike 'historic' maritime border deal as Hezbollah call off threat of attack
Micheál Martin says the country can stretch itself to accommodate more Ukrainian refugees
Micheál Martin says the country can stretch itself to accommodate more Ukrainian refugees
Jeffrey Donaldson says Irish government 'deluded' to think joint-authority with London is possible
Jeffrey Donaldson says Irish government 'deluded' to think joint-authority with London is possible
Expected interest rate hike may help 'contain' house prices, says Varadkar
Expected interest rate hike may help 'contain' house prices, says Varadkar
Fines for range of road offences have doubled since midnight
Fines for range of road offences have doubled since midnight