Politics

Jack Chambers says public sector unions plan for strike day on 12 November 'extremely regrettable'
Jack Chambers says public sector unions plan for strike day on 12 November 'extremely regrettable'
Carla Lockhart quits DUP over fallout from Drumcree dispute, party accuses her of 'arrogance'
Carla Lockhart quits DUP over fallout from Drumcree dispute, party accuses her of 'arrogance'
O’Neill hits out at 'undemocratic' DUP block of engagements, including Catherine Connolly meeting
O’Neill hits out at 'undemocratic' DUP block of engagements, including Catherine Connolly meeting
Minister Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio to be reassigned during sick leave recovery
Minister Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio to be reassigned during sick leave recovery
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne appears in court over drink-driving charge
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne appears in court over drink-driving charge
In an earlier statement, the Wicklow-Wexford TD said gardaí arrested him at a mandatory checkpoint in the city centre.
The 9 at 9 Tributes paid to Ciara Mageean, US midterms loom another public sector strike being considered.
Michigan Democrat makes shock U-turn to back Republican as her party gets Senate poll boost
Michigan Democrat makes shock U-turn to back Republican as her party gets Senate poll boost
Sunday
1 Nov
Here’s why Democrats are accusing Trump of trying to ‘steal’ the upcoming midterm elections
Here’s why Democrats are accusing Trump of trying to ‘steal’ the upcoming midterm elections
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens further strikes
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens further strikes
Housing minister expresses 'frustration' over failure to release homeless figures
Housing minister expresses 'frustration' over failure to release homeless figures
France launches 'attempted murder' probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces
France launches 'attempted murder' probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces
Parking enforcement overhaul begins with greater focus on towing and fines
Parking enforcement overhaul begins with greater focus on towing and fines
Elon Musk’s X turned an anti-immigrant activist's court case into a global free speech crusade
Elon Musk’s X turned an anti-immigrant activist's court case into a global free speech crusade
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
How can the Irish government stop paying unsustainable rent subsidies to private landlords?
How can the Irish government stop paying unsustainable rent subsidies to private landlords?
'It annoyed me as the leader of Fine Gael': The winners and losers of the political week
'It annoyed me as the leader of Fine Gael': The winners and losers of the political week
'He's burning up goodwill': Pressure grows on Housing Minister over recent changes
'He's burning up goodwill': Pressure grows on Housing Minister over recent changes
One housing charity director warned James Browne is ‘not bringing anyone with him’ on recent key announcements, and questioned what his strategy is.
Saturday
31 Oct
This Cork tower will be the tallest apartment block in Ireland - here's how it came together
This Cork tower will be the tallest apartment block in Ireland - here's how it came together
Is it time to start paying local councillors more?
Is it time to start paying local councillors more?
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with relatives
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with relatives
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine under Trump-brokered deal
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine under Trump-brokered deal
Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal
Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal
Paddy Comyn
A breathalyser in the pub sounded clever. It was the wrong answer to the right question
Paddy Comyn
What you need to know about the US midterm elections taking place next week
What you need to know about the US midterm elections taking place next week
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of sexual assault against the man in court last week – an agreement has been reached between Ireland and the Sudanese regime.
Friday
30 Oct
Sinn Féin and SDLP welcome Taoiseach's plan to create new body to examine Irish unity
Sinn Féin and SDLP welcome Taoiseach's plan to create new body to examine Irish unity
Debunked: No, there are not four mosques in Letterkenny
Debunked: No, there are not four mosques in Letterkenny
Public sector unions warn there is ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail
Public sector unions warn there is ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail
‘We don’t need ad campaigns lecturing citizens’: Simon Harris calls for greater control of NGOs
‘We don’t need ad campaigns lecturing citizens’: Simon Harris calls for greater control of NGOs
Government unable to publish monthly homeless figures due to public sector pay dispute
Government unable to publish monthly homeless figures due to public sector pay dispute
'Tougher' rules for renewal of learner driver permits to come into force on Sunday
'Tougher' rules for renewal of learner driver permits to come into force on Sunday
The 9 at 9 Massive crypto hack, fast-growing chickens and Trump cancels late midterm rallies…
Trump scraps two late midterm rallies and lashes out at reporter who asked if he was tired
Trump scraps two late midterm rallies and lashes out at reporter who asked if he was tired
Israeli election ends in deadlock, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc winning the most seats
Israeli election ends in deadlock, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc winning the most seats
Thursday
29 Oct
Garda Commissioner to meet family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan
Garda Commissioner to meet family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan
JD Vance rallies Texas Republicans as Democrats gain ground in tight Senate race
JD Vance rallies Texas Republicans as Democrats gain ground in tight Senate race
Texan cowboys and queries about the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s consent ad – inside JD Vance’s Texas warehouse rally.
Garda overtime to be ‘soon’ reduced after complaints from GRA, says Garda Commissioner
Garda overtime to be ‘soon’ reduced after complaints from GRA, says Garda Commissioner
Charity's bank accounts frozen as gardaí investigate alleged money laundering
Charity's bank accounts frozen as gardaí investigate alleged money laundering
The unsolved mystery of Simon Harris's phone call to Patrick O'Donovan
The unsolved mystery of Simon Harris's phone call to Patrick O'Donovan
DUP block engagements with Michelle O’Neill and warn of ‘consequences’ for Garvaghy Road ‘arrogance'
DUP block engagements with Michelle O’Neill and warn of ‘consequences’ for Garvaghy Road ‘arrogance'
New home completions rose by 10% in the last three months compared to 2025
New home completions rose by 10% in the last three months compared to 2025