Politics

Kenyans go to the polls to choose next president in close-fought election race
Kenyans go to the polls to choose next president in close-fought election race
Consultant role to assist Sport Ireland in developing transgender policy goes unfilled
Consultant role to assist Sport Ireland in developing transgender policy goes unfilled
Winter blackout risk to stadium and pitch lighting may result in sports groups getting supports
Winter blackout risk to stadium and pitch lighting may result in sports groups getting supports
More 24-hour Dublin buses to be rolled out in autumn
More 24-hour Dublin buses to be rolled out in autumn
Monday
8 Aug 2022
SF's Ó Broin calls for urgent action to prevent homelessness amid spike in Notices to Quit
SF's Ó Broin calls for urgent action to prevent homelessness amid spike in Notices to Quit
Lifting of Covid-19 measures a factor in surge of home break-ins
Lifting of Covid-19 measures a factor in surge of home break-ins
Sunday
7 Aug 2022
Biden out of isolation after testing negative for Covid-19
Biden out of isolation after testing negative for Covid-19
Liz Truss pledges to cut taxes 'immediately' if she wins Tory leadership race
Liz Truss pledges to cut taxes 'immediately' if she wins Tory leadership race
Sinn Féin remains most popular party by wide margin, new poll shows
Sinn Féin remains most popular party by wide margin, new poll shows
Official confirms that 10 members of crisis-hit Sri Lankan team vanish from Commonwealth Games
Official confirms that 10 members of crisis-hit Sri Lankan team vanish from Commonwealth Games
Russia-backed official in Ukraine dies after assassination attack
Russia-backed official in Ukraine dies after assassination attack
China's largest-ever Taiwan military drills draw to a close
China's largest-ever Taiwan military drills draw to a close
Saturday
6 Aug 2022
17,000 apply for emergency social welfare payments for food, fuel and clothing in July alone
17,000 apply for emergency social welfare payments for food, fuel and clothing in July alone
Friday
5 Aug 2022
Sunak and Truss tear each other apart on economy in latest leadership hustings
Sunak and Truss tear each other apart on economy in latest leadership hustings
Rishi Sunak brags of his work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’
Rishi Sunak brags of his work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’
Pledge that new nightclub closing times will mean expanded late-night public transport
Pledge that new nightclub closing times will mean expanded late-night public transport
Thursday
4 Aug 2022
Sunak says Truss will make UK economy worse in latest Tory leadership debate
Sunak says Truss will make UK economy worse in latest Tory leadership debate
Taoiseach says Government will consider windfall tax on energy companies in Budget
Taoiseach says Government will consider windfall tax on energy companies in Budget
Almost 900 people sign up to adoption tracing system - 32 have 'no contact' preference
Almost 900 people sign up to adoption tracing system - 32 have 'no contact' preference
Late-night Luas service ruled out, as hours needed for maintenance
Late-night Luas service ruled out, as hours needed for maintenance
Dublin Airport: Defence Forces to come off 'standby' and DAA has not sought extension to deal
Dublin Airport: Defence Forces to come off 'standby' and DAA has not sought extension to deal
Wednesday
3 Aug 2022
Taoiseach says he doesn't anticipate fuel rationing in coming months
Taoiseach says he doesn't anticipate fuel rationing in coming months
'Time to move on' from Sabina Higgins letter controversy, says Taoiseach
'Time to move on' from Sabina Higgins letter controversy, says Taoiseach
Donnacha Ó Beacháin
Donnacha Ó Beacháin: Sabina Higgins' letter - a damaging and avoidable controversy
Donnacha Ó Beacháin
SDLP rejects accusations that Stormont recall motion is 'stunt politics'
SDLP rejects accusations that Stormont recall motion is 'stunt politics'
DUP can't give timetable for return to powersharing at Stormont, Donaldson says
DUP can't give timetable for return to powersharing at Stormont, Donaldson says
'Two babies from one family, gone': Tusla unable to locate records despite 'extensive' search
'Two babies from one family, gone': Tusla unable to locate records despite 'extensive' search
Tuesday
2 Aug 2022
Ethics watchdog rules out overhauling guidelines for political parties
Ethics watchdog rules out overhauling guidelines for political parties
BBC's Mock the Week to end after 17 years
BBC's Mock the Week to end after 17 years
How the controversy over Sabina Higgins' Ukraine letter gathered pace
How the controversy over Sabina Higgins' Ukraine letter gathered pace
New bill aims to reform how personal injury claims are handled
New bill aims to reform how personal injury claims are handled
Questions remain about Sabina Higgins' letter on conflict in Ukraine, politicians say
Questions remain about Sabina Higgins' letter on conflict in Ukraine, politicians say
Monday
1 Aug 2022
Michael D Higgins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after controversy over Sabina letter
Michael D Higgins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after controversy over Sabina letter
Sunak branded a 'doomster' and Truss a 'booster' as Tory leadership race ploughs on
Sunak branded a 'doomster' and Truss a 'booster' as Tory leadership race ploughs on
First grain ship leaves Ukrainian port of Odesa
First grain ship leaves Ukrainian port of Odesa
Sunday
31 Jul 2022
Sunak allies insist ‘all to play for’ in UK Tory leadership bid even as Truss pulls ahead
Sunak allies insist ‘all to play for’ in UK Tory leadership bid even as Truss pulls ahead
Service to mark 50 years since Claudy bombing in Northern Ireland
Service to mark 50 years since Claudy bombing in Northern Ireland
Saturday
30 Jul 2022
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend
Sacked Labour spokesman says he ‘absolutely’ believes Starmer should become UK Prime Minister
Sacked Labour spokesman says he ‘absolutely’ believes Starmer should become UK Prime Minister
Friday
29 Jul 2022
Agriculture was the sticking point, but what are the emissions targets for all sectors?
Agriculture was the sticking point, but what are the emissions targets for all sectors?