Politics

Poll: Is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030 a good idea?
Poll: Is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030 a good idea?
Tory hopefuls to face BBC debate - but there's a second round of voting to contend with first
Tory hopefuls to face BBC debate - but there's a second round of voting to contend with first
Free public transport ruled out despite Dublin being 'the slowest city centre in Europe'
Free public transport ruled out despite Dublin being 'the slowest city centre in Europe'
Monday
17 Jun 2019
'No decisions made' as to how Ireland will quadruple its carbon tax by 2030
'No decisions made' as to how Ireland will quadruple its carbon tax by 2030
'Action was taken and our fears were conquered': Varadkar inspired by his generation's acid rain and ozone layer threats
'Action was taken and our fears were conquered': Varadkar inspired by his generation's acid rain and ozone layer threats
Dublin STI clinic struggles to cope due to lack of resources
Dublin STI clinic struggles to cope due to lack of resources
More electric vehicles and no congestion charge for cities: Here's what you need to know about the new Climate Action Plan
More electric vehicles and no congestion charge for cities: Here's what you need to know about the new Climate Action Plan
Donald Trump trailing five Democrats in latest opinion poll
Donald Trump trailing five Democrats in latest opinion poll
Trump Heights: Israel names Golan Heights settlement after Donald Trump
Trump Heights: Israel names Golan Heights settlement after Donald Trump
Dr Conor O’Mahony
Opinion: The State's refusal to compensate survivors of abuse violates human rights law
Dr Conor O’Mahony
Murphy says it's 'ultimately fair' those who turn down two 'reasonable' social housing offers be blacklisted for 5 years
Murphy says it's 'ultimately fair' those who turn down two 'reasonable' social housing offers be blacklisted for 5 years
ESRI warns that carbon taxes 'often regressive in nature'
ESRI warns that carbon taxes 'often regressive in nature'
Sunday
16 Jun 2019
Rory Stewart says he'll set up a Citizens' Assembly on Brexit if he becomes Prime Minister
Rory Stewart says he'll set up a Citizens' Assembly on Brexit if he becomes Prime Minister
Simon Harris says he'll look to protect Ruth Morrissey award in any appeal of her court case
Simon Harris says he'll look to protect Ruth Morrissey award in any appeal of her court case
Poll shows drop in support for Fine Gael as Fianna Fáil surges ahead
Poll shows drop in support for Fine Gael as Fianna Fáil surges ahead
Tens of thousands hit Hong Kong streets in anger at extradition law
Tens of thousands hit Hong Kong streets in anger at extradition law
Justice Minister apologises to garda who faced dismissal after becoming pregnant by another garda
Justice Minister apologises to garda who faced dismissal after becoming pregnant by another garda
The 9 at 9 Sit back with a cup of coffee – here’s what’s in the headlines today.
Regina Doherty
'When you or I sit down in a restaurant, we need to know our tips are going directly to staff'
Regina Doherty
Restaurants and bars that don't display their tips policy will face fines of up to €2,500
Restaurants and bars that don't display their tips policy will face fines of up to €2,500
Government denies UN claim that housing in Ireland is 'unaffordable'
Government denies UN claim that housing in Ireland is 'unaffordable'
Saturday
15 Jun 2019
Leo Varadkar says Maria Bailey case 'wasn't a plus' during election campaign
Leo Varadkar says Maria Bailey case 'wasn't a plus' during election campaign
Poll: Do you think Boris Johnson should take part in the Channel4 live debate?
Poll: Do you think Boris Johnson should take part in the Channel4 live debate?
Contract worth €160k out for a fitness instructor for the gym used by TDs and Senators
Contract worth €160k out for a fitness instructor for the gym used by TDs and Senators
The 9 at 9 Hong Kong, Nial Ring, and Love Island are all in the headlines this morning.
Boris Johnson may prove a headache for Ireland, but a no-deal Brexit is the real nightmare
Boris Johnson may prove a headache for Ireland, but a no-deal Brexit is the real nightmare
Government planned to spend €200m on mortgage scheme in 3 years. It paid out €50m in just 3 months
Government planned to spend €200m on mortgage scheme in 3 years. It paid out €50m in just 3 months
Friday
14 Jun 2019
Health secretary Matt Hancock withdraws from Tory leadership race
Health secretary Matt Hancock withdraws from Tory leadership race
PrEP programme to reduce HIV rates to be rolled out later this year
PrEP programme to reduce HIV rates to be rolled out later this year
Say hello to Ambassador Crawford, now officially the United States' new man in Ireland
Say hello to Ambassador Crawford, now officially the United States' new man in Ireland
The 9 at 9 Here’s a round-up of this morning’s news.
Revenue reviewed Top 100 Rich List ahead of decision to increase focus on wealthy individuals' tax affairs
Revenue reviewed Top 100 Rich List ahead of decision to increase focus on wealthy individuals' tax affairs
Thursday
13 Jun 2019
The Irish government is 'driving us all' towards a no-deal Brexit, says DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson
The Irish government is 'driving us all' towards a no-deal Brexit, says DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson
Number of Irish women travelling to England and Wales for abortions dropped in 2018
Number of Irish women travelling to England and Wales for abortions dropped in 2018
Donald Trump has revealed the new look for the redesigned Air Force One
Donald Trump has revealed the new look for the redesigned Air Force One
Boris Johnson surges to top of the table as Conservative MPs vote for leader
Boris Johnson surges to top of the table as Conservative MPs vote for leader
The 9 at 9 Cataract surgery waiting lists, Donald Trump and election meddling, and the Conservative party leadership hustings – here’s what’s happening.
'There's nothing wrong with listening' - Trump says he may take information from foreign country in 2020 race
'There's nothing wrong with listening' - Trump says he may take information from foreign country in 2020 race
Owen Hanley
Opinion: 'I won't wear ceremonial robes in council as they are a symbolic barrier to participation'
Owen Hanley
Fianna Fáil takes aim at funfairs ahead of summer holidays
Fianna Fáil takes aim at funfairs ahead of summer holidays