Politics

Minister for Housing accepts 'need to do more' as latest figures show record levels of homelessness
Minister for Housing accepts 'need to do more' as latest figures show record levels of homelessness
Supreme Court rules PAC 'acted unlawfully' in questioning of Angela Kerins
Supreme Court rules PAC 'acted unlawfully' in questioning of Angela Kerins
Boris Johnson ordered to attend court over claim he knowingly lied during Brexit campaigning
Boris Johnson ordered to attend court over claim he knowingly lied during Brexit campaigning
These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign
These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign
Poll: Should Ireland introduce a public education programme to teach people how to vote correctly?
Poll: Should Ireland introduce a public education programme to teach people how to vote correctly?
The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Maria Bailey won't chair Oireachtas meeting this morning as talks with Taoiseach loom
Maria Bailey won't chair Oireachtas meeting this morning as talks with Taoiseach loom
Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West
Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh eliminated in Midlands North West
What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties?
What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties?
Tuesday
28 May 2019
Who is my local councillor? Here is a full list of all the seats
Who is my local councillor? Here is a full list of all the seats
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
FactCheck: No, 'child marriages' will not be recognised in Ireland following the divorce referendum
FactCheck: No, 'child marriages' will not be recognised in Ireland following the divorce referendum
The EU's Game of Thrones: Merkel and Macron clash over who should replace Juncker
The EU's Game of Thrones: Merkel and Macron clash over who should replace Juncker
'It seemed silly at the time': How a 2014 Supreme Court ruling led to record levels of spoiled votes this year
'It seemed silly at the time': How a 2014 Supreme Court ruling led to record levels of spoiled votes this year
Taoiseach to meet Maria Bailey 'as early as tomorrow' to discuss swing fall insurance claim
Taoiseach to meet Maria Bailey 'as early as tomorrow' to discuss swing fall insurance claim
Gogglebox star 'excited' to be elected as Ireland's 'first black female councillor'
Gogglebox star 'excited' to be elected as Ireland's 'first black female councillor'
Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit
Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit
Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP
Seán Kelly elected as first Ireland South MEP
Recount takes place after questions about transfers in Dublin constituency
Recount takes place after questions about transfers in Dublin constituency
Limerick has voted to elect its own mayor with greater powers - but what happens now?
Limerick has voted to elect its own mayor with greater powers - but what happens now?
Monday
27 May 2019
Focus turns to the battle for Europe as final council seats fill up
Focus turns to the battle for Europe as final council seats fill up
Sajid Javid throws his hat in leadership race as Gove 'saddened' over election result
Sajid Javid throws his hat in leadership race as Gove 'saddened' over election result
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Nationalist-unionist duopoly broken in Northern Ireland's MEP elections as three women take seats
Nationalist-unionist duopoly broken in Northern Ireland's MEP elections as three women take seats
The Brexit vote: Here are all the MEPs elected for Britain and Northern Ireland
The Brexit vote: Here are all the MEPs elected for Britain and Northern Ireland
Austrian chancellor removed from office following no-confidence vote
Austrian chancellor removed from office following no-confidence vote
Limerick votes for directly elected mayor for the city while Cork and Waterford reject same plans
Limerick votes for directly elected mayor for the city while Cork and Waterford reject same plans
Counting under way for a third day - and we have our first MEP
Counting under way for a third day - and we have our first MEP
Game changer for Farage or a win of sorts for Remain? The main talking points from across the water
Game changer for Farage or a win of sorts for Remain? The main talking points from across the water
Fine Gael reacts to 'car crash' Maria Bailey interview: 'I think she did herself a disservice this morning'
Fine Gael reacts to 'car crash' Maria Bailey interview: 'I think she did herself a disservice this morning'
Swing fall TD Maria Bailey says she won't 'bow down to keyboard warriors and bullies'
Swing fall TD Maria Bailey says she won't 'bow down to keyboard warriors and bullies'
Poll: Is it now time for a general election?
Poll: Is it now time for a general election?
When we can expect to elect our first MEPs and other essential things to know about today's counts
When we can expect to elect our first MEPs and other essential things to know about today's counts
Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties
Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties
Calls for free folic acid to be given to Irish women as minister considers it ahead of Budget
Calls for free folic acid to be given to Irish women as minister considers it ahead of Budget
Sunday
26 May 2019
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Lynn Ruane
Lynn Ruane: An inspirational school project reminds us of our shared humanity
Lynn Ruane
Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks'
Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks'
Brendan Howlin dismisses leadership concerns and says he wants to 'work together' with the Greens
Brendan Howlin dismisses leadership concerns and says he wants to 'work together' with the Greens
Housing activists protest Eoghan Murphy at RDS for second time in two days
Housing activists protest Eoghan Murphy at RDS for second time in two days