Politics

'Reckless one minute, government policy two hours later': Martin says €1,500 for creches was 'made up on the back of an envelope'
'Reckless one minute, government policy two hours later': Martin says €1,500 for creches was 'made up on the back of an envelope'
DUP has prevented pre-Christmas deal to restore Stormont powersharing, Julian Smith says
DUP has prevented pre-Christmas deal to restore Stormont powersharing, Julian Smith says
Explainer: When will IVF treatment be provided through the Irish public health service?
Explainer: When will IVF treatment be provided through the Irish public health service?
Martin says he's trying to be the 'sane voice' and calls on Varadkar to agree election date
Martin says he's trying to be the 'sane voice' and calls on Varadkar to agree election date
Removing Verona Murphy from Fine Gael election ticket 'looking better by the moment', says Harris
Removing Verona Murphy from Fine Gael election ticket 'looking better by the moment', says Harris
Verona Murphy: 'Do we have to wait for a London Bridge incident on Wexford Bridge?'
Verona Murphy: 'Do we have to wait for a London Bridge incident on Wexford Bridge?'
Boris Johnson unveils ‘most radical Queen’s Speech in a generation'
Boris Johnson unveils ‘most radical Queen’s Speech in a generation'
Donald Trump has been impeached, what happens next?
Donald Trump has been impeached, what happens next?
The 9 at 9 Donald Trump’s impeachment, another heat record in Australia, and a woman raped by her foster father speaks out.
'Low-key' Queen's Speech will see monarch wearing hat not crown and Boris Johnson sidelining Brexit
'Low-key' Queen's Speech will see monarch wearing hat not crown and Boris Johnson sidelining Brexit
Donald Trump defies impeachment and mocks Democrat's dead husband at Christmas-themed rally
Donald Trump defies impeachment and mocks Democrat's dead husband at Christmas-themed rally
Defence Forces finally fill psychiatrist role after nearly two-year long vacancy
Defence Forces finally fill psychiatrist role after nearly two-year long vacancy
Donald Trump has been impeached by House of Representatives in historic vote
Donald Trump has been impeached by House of Representatives in historic vote
Wednesday
18 Dec 2019
Pelosi says Trump gave Democrats 'no choice' as House heads for historic impeachment vote
Pelosi says Trump gave Democrats 'no choice' as House heads for historic impeachment vote
Varadkar says Verona Murphy and Dara Murphy have caused Fine Gael 'reputational damage'
Varadkar says Verona Murphy and Dara Murphy have caused Fine Gael 'reputational damage'
Fine Gael confirms Verona Murphy to be dropped from party's general election ticket
Fine Gael confirms Verona Murphy to be dropped from party's general election ticket
French government ready to 'compromise' as country enters day 14 of transport strike
French government ready to 'compromise' as country enters day 14 of transport strike
€2 million in funding for IVF and fertility treatment set to be announced by government
€2 million in funding for IVF and fertility treatment set to be announced by government
Differences between political parties in Northern Ireland are 'marginal', DUP's Edwin Poots says
Differences between political parties in Northern Ireland are 'marginal', DUP's Edwin Poots says
Enda Kenny says he wants to see a 'resurgence of pride' in Dublin's North inner city
Enda Kenny says he wants to see a 'resurgence of pride' in Dublin's North inner city
HSE consultants will be offered €250k wage if they focus 100% on public work and drop private practice
HSE consultants will be offered €250k wage if they focus 100% on public work and drop private practice
Taoiseach says wrong impression being created that Dara Murphy was 'totally absent' from the Dáil
Taoiseach says wrong impression being created that Dara Murphy was 'totally absent' from the Dáil
New SDLP MP writes letter to Commons speaker protesting against oath of allegiance to the Queen
New SDLP MP writes letter to Commons speaker protesting against oath of allegiance to the Queen
Poll: Do you think Ireland should ban the sale of cheap alcohol?
Poll: Do you think Ireland should ban the sale of cheap alcohol?
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s happening this morning.
Explainer: Why are healthcare staff striking in the North?
Explainer: Why are healthcare staff striking in the North?
Ireland can't wait forever to ban the sale of cheap alcohol, says Varadkar
Ireland can't wait forever to ban the sale of cheap alcohol, says Varadkar
Japanese reporter wins damages in high-profile #MeToo rape case against TV journalist
Japanese reporter wins damages in high-profile #MeToo rape case against TV journalist
A bridge too far? A medieval city left with a "token" wall
A bridge too far? A medieval city left with a "token" wall
Tuesday
17 Dec 2019
Issues over review of smear slides were ignored, says CervicalCheck campaigner Lorraine Walsh
Issues over review of smear slides were ignored, says CervicalCheck campaigner Lorraine Walsh
Jeffrey Donaldson replaces Nigel Dodds as DUP's Westminster leader
Jeffrey Donaldson replaces Nigel Dodds as DUP's Westminster leader
Trump says Salem 'witches' were better treated than he has been in impeachment process
Trump says Salem 'witches' were better treated than he has been in impeachment process
'Greedy insurance industry' has spun a false narrative to maximise profits, Dáil hears
'Greedy insurance industry' has spun a false narrative to maximise profits, Dáil hears
Rowdy scenes in Dáil as Martin asks Varadkar: 'Have you asked Dara Murphy to refer himself for investigation?'
Rowdy scenes in Dáil as Martin asks Varadkar: 'Have you asked Dara Murphy to refer himself for investigation?'
'The right to merely feel Irish is reduced': Tánaiste meets with Emma DeSouza
'The right to merely feel Irish is reduced': Tánaiste meets with Emma DeSouza
The HSE has €1.4 billion more to spend on healthcare in 2020
The HSE has €1.4 billion more to spend on healthcare in 2020
Smoky coal ban to be extended to 13 towns, but nationwide ban ruled out due to legal threats
Smoky coal ban to be extended to 13 towns, but nationwide ban ruled out due to legal threats
Nicola Sturgeon to publish 'case for Scottish independence referendum this week'
Nicola Sturgeon to publish 'case for Scottish independence referendum this week'
'You ain't seen nothing yet': Johnson vows to work 'flat out' to deliver election promises
'You ain't seen nothing yet': Johnson vows to work 'flat out' to deliver election promises
Any tariff increases would 'decimate' Ireland's food and drink imports to the UK - Brexit committee report
Any tariff increases would 'decimate' Ireland's food and drink imports to the UK - Brexit committee report