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Politics
As it happened
Elections
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael securing majority of votes as Sinn Féin takes a hit
Compensation claim
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to speak to Maria Bailey over dropped swing claim against Dublin hotel
Albert Dolan
Fianna Fáil candidate (20) 'not making promises' as he becomes one of Ireland's youngest councillors
Sinn Féin
How did SF and the Left fail to harness housing crisis anger into votes? Good question, says Mary Lou
Saturday
25 May 2019
green surge
Green Party set to be major player in Dublin City Council as Sinn Féin takes hit in first count
compensation
'A private matter': No comment from Taoiseach as TD drops swing claim against Dublin hotel
As it happened
the big count
Early tallies show close fight for European seats but confirm Green surge
green wave
'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?
can't cope
The Euro elections aren't looking great for FF and a veteran ex-MEP says 'lessons weren't learned'
Charlie Flanagan
No dedicated Transport Police yet as Minister says extra garda cash 'undoubtedly' benefits transport policing
European elections
'I don't think it worked': Micheál Martin isn't too happy about the crowded line ups for this week's TV debates
growing our own
Bord na Móna could take up responsibility for growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply
Friday
24 May 2019
Divorce referendum
Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party
Explainer
Grassroots Tories will have a huge role to play in choosing their next leader - here's how the contest works
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Repak
May 24
Theresa May
Theresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative Party leader on 7 June
prepare for the worst
'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste
As it happened
Brexit
Irish and UK reaction as Theresa May announces she will step down as party leader
immunisation
Virus which is the most common causes of gastroenteritis in children drops by 72% since vaccine rollout
a nation decides
It's polling day: Here's your guide to voting in today's elections, referendum and plebiscites
Thursday
23 May 2019
galliagh
12-year-old arrested in Derry after petrol bombs thrown at police during election disturbances
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Lidl
May 23
systemic failures
Taoiseach will act upon report which lists catalogue of failures into HSE and Tusla handling of foster home abuse case
New Law
Both parents in some female same-sex relationships can now be named on a child's birth certificate
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