Politics

Increase in electric car take-up 'could pose a substantial risk to stability of the State’s finances'
Increase in electric car take-up 'could pose a substantial risk to stability of the State’s finances'
US Vice President Mike Pence confirms visit to Ireland on 6 and 7 September
US Vice President Mike Pence confirms visit to Ireland on 6 and 7 September
Paschal Donohoe says Irish economy is 'well-capable' of withstanding a no-deal Brexit
Paschal Donohoe says Irish economy is 'well-capable' of withstanding a no-deal Brexit
Consumer watchdog to probe pricing of public liability insurance
Consumer watchdog to probe pricing of public liability insurance
UK's Home Office branded 'racist or unfathomably stupid' for anti-knife crime ads on chicken boxes
UK's Home Office branded 'racist or unfathomably stupid' for anti-knife crime ads on chicken boxes
The 9 at 9 The results of Nóra Quoirin’s autopsy, flights grounded at Shannon Airport, and Corbyn’s pitch to the UK parliament.
Minister told Dáil that home retrofit scheme had €6 million left. Seven weeks later, it closed down.
Minister told Dáil that home retrofit scheme had €6 million left. Seven weeks later, it closed down.
Wednesday
14 Aug 2019
US 'deeply concerned' by Chinese paramilitary on Hong Kong border
US 'deeply concerned' by Chinese paramilitary on Hong Kong border
Boris Johnson says Brexit-blocking MPs and EU guilty of 'terrible collaboration'
Boris Johnson says Brexit-blocking MPs and EU guilty of 'terrible collaboration'
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport as protesters ask for forgiveness
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport as protesters ask for forgiveness
Nancy Pelosi repeats pledge that US-UK trade deal won't pass Congress if Brexit 'imperils' Northern Ireland
Nancy Pelosi repeats pledge that US-UK trade deal won't pass Congress if Brexit 'imperils' Northern Ireland
'Urgent need for living wage': 23% of workers in Ireland are on low pay
'Urgent need for living wage': 23% of workers in Ireland are on low pay
Poll: Should voluntary contributions to schools be scrapped?
Poll: Should voluntary contributions to schools be scrapped?
The 9 at 9 Nóra Quoirin’s family say they’re heartbroken, Irish universities’ grade inflation, and Greta Thunberg sets sail for NYC.
No-deal Brexit could turn UK into 'a diminished and inward-looking little England', warns Hammond
No-deal Brexit could turn UK into 'a diminished and inward-looking little England', warns Hammond
Tuesday
13 Aug 2019
29 states and cities sue Trump over climate change approach
29 states and cities sue Trump over climate change approach
Monday
12 Aug 2019
New US rule aims to deny citizenship to migrants who get food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits
New US rule aims to deny citizenship to migrants who get food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits
'Dominant' retailers must join beef protest negotiations, says IFA
'Dominant' retailers must join beef protest negotiations, says IFA
Harris wants VAT removed on condoms and menstrual cups
Harris wants VAT removed on condoms and menstrual cups
Sunday
11 Aug 2019
Pakistan prime minister says international inaction over Kashmir is the same as appeasing Hitler
Pakistan prime minister says international inaction over Kashmir is the same as appeasing Hitler
Varadkar and Johnson to meet to discuss Brexit (but we're not sure when)
Varadkar and Johnson to meet to discuss Brexit (but we're not sure when)
Britain to mint 'millions' of commemorative 50p Brexit coins ahead of 31 October
Britain to mint 'millions' of commemorative 50p Brexit coins ahead of 31 October
Interview: Mary Lou on a united Ireland, the carbon tax and why she'll be a 'grownup' after the next election
Interview: Mary Lou on a united Ireland, the carbon tax and why she'll be a 'grownup' after the next election
Donald Trump shares conspiracy theory linking Bill Clinton to death of Jeffrey Epstein
Donald Trump shares conspiracy theory linking Bill Clinton to death of Jeffrey Epstein
Saturday
10 Aug 2019
Explainer: Why is there controversy over the new Central Bank governor?
Explainer: Why is there controversy over the new Central Bank governor?
Irish filmmakers show a new side to Gaza: 'We wanted to buck the stereotype, give them a voice'
Irish filmmakers show a new side to Gaza: 'We wanted to buck the stereotype, give them a voice'
Biden questioned on race after saying 'poor kids are just as bright and talented as white kids'
Biden questioned on race after saying 'poor kids are just as bright and talented as white kids'
Friday
9 Aug 2019
UK will 'safeguard' security in Ireland in event of no-deal Brexit, says Michael Gove
UK will 'safeguard' security in Ireland in event of no-deal Brexit, says Michael Gove
Trump says US needs 'meaningful background checks' on gun holders
Trump says US needs 'meaningful background checks' on gun holders
Green Party says we need to reduce the number of cows, farmers call that an 'attack'
Green Party says we need to reduce the number of cows, farmers call that an 'attack'
Amid talk of a snap general election last year, some Independent TDs were spending thousands on polling
Amid talk of a snap general election last year, some Independent TDs were spending thousands on polling
Thursday
8 Aug 2019
Have €42,500? That's the amount of public debt hanging over the head of every person living in the State
Have €42,500? That's the amount of public debt hanging over the head of every person living in the State
US to seek free-trade agreement with UK 'at the earliest possible time' after it leaves EU
US to seek free-trade agreement with UK 'at the earliest possible time' after it leaves EU
Trump says he had 'amazing day' after meeting victims of latest mass shootings
Trump says he had 'amazing day' after meeting victims of latest mass shootings
Brexit: Mary Lou rules out special SF conference on party taking seats in Westminster
Brexit: Mary Lou rules out special SF conference on party taking seats in Westminster
Drug-testing at Irish festivals: Government criticised for delays forming 'working group'
Drug-testing at Irish festivals: Government criticised for delays forming 'working group'
Wednesday
7 Aug 2019
Incoming Central Bank boss tells Donohoe he could have described NZ controversy 'more clearly'
Incoming Central Bank boss tells Donohoe he could have described NZ controversy 'more clearly'
State apology on the cards after Varadkar and Harris meet CervicalCheck support group
State apology on the cards after Varadkar and Harris meet CervicalCheck support group
Political parties received €5.9m in State funding last year
Political parties received €5.9m in State funding last year
Pat Carey won't face charges over historical abuse allegations
Pat Carey won't face charges over historical abuse allegations