Politics

Varadkar speaks of being judged by 'political actions not sexual orientation' as he meets Pence
Varadkar speaks of being judged by 'political actions not sexual orientation' as he meets Pence
MPs to vote on an amendment that calls for a second referendum this evening
MPs to vote on an amendment that calls for a second referendum this evening
Poll: Should sanitary products be provided for free in public buildings?
Poll: Should sanitary products be provided for free in public buildings?
Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence
Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence
'We're going to go extinct if we don't do something': Irish school students on why they're striking for climate action
'We're going to go extinct if we don't do something': Irish school students on why they're striking for climate action
Varadkar says in uncertain time of Brexit, 'friends' in the United States are needed 'more than ever'
Varadkar says in uncertain time of Brexit, 'friends' in the United States are needed 'more than ever'
'After 47 years, this is a moment': Anxious wait for families before Bloody Sunday announcement
'After 47 years, this is a moment': Anxious wait for families before Bloody Sunday announcement
Wednesday
13 Mar 2019
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
British MPs have voted against a no-deal Brexit. So, what now?
British MPs have voted against a no-deal Brexit. So, what now?
MPs rule out no-deal Brexit in any circumstances after muddled House of Commons vote
MPs rule out no-deal Brexit in any circumstances after muddled House of Commons vote
Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time'
Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time'
Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence
Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence
Tusla denies trying to close down Scouting Ireland 'in one fell swoop'
Tusla denies trying to close down Scouting Ireland 'in one fell swoop'
'There had been enormous worry': Direct Provision centre to remain open - and three others get the green light
'There had been enormous worry': Direct Provision centre to remain open - and three others get the green light
UK govt: Tariffs 'will not apply' to goods crossing border from Ireland in no-deal scenario
UK govt: Tariffs 'will not apply' to goods crossing border from Ireland in no-deal scenario
Parents' focus on 'winning' custody battles is harming Irish children
Parents' focus on 'winning' custody battles is harming Irish children
'Croaky Horror Show': How Britain's newspapers are covering the latest Brexit defeat
'Croaky Horror Show': How Britain's newspapers are covering the latest Brexit defeat
Ronan Moore
Opinion: As a teacher should I encourage my students to strike against climate change?
Ronan Moore
Tuesday
12 Mar 2019
Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year
Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year
Theresa May’s ‘improved’ Brexit deal defeated by 149 votes - here’s what happens now
Theresa May’s ‘improved’ Brexit deal defeated by 149 votes - here’s what happens now
Theresa May's Brexit deal defeated for a second time by 'thumping' majority
Theresa May's Brexit deal defeated for a second time by 'thumping' majority
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It's a 'no': DUP statement means Brexit deal less likely to pass in House of Commons tonight
It's a 'no': DUP statement means Brexit deal less likely to pass in House of Commons tonight
Have you been on a hospital waiting list for six months? Here are the government's latest plans
Have you been on a hospital waiting list for six months? Here are the government's latest plans
Deal in jeopardy as UK's Attorney General says there is still a legal risk of being trapped in backstop
Deal in jeopardy as UK's Attorney General says there is still a legal risk of being trapped in backstop
Varadkar 'hopes and trusts' House of Commons will now pass Brexit deal after last-minute breakthrough
Varadkar 'hopes and trusts' House of Commons will now pass Brexit deal after last-minute breakthrough
Explainer: What is May's new Brexit deal and what on earth will happen next?
Explainer: What is May's new Brexit deal and what on earth will happen next?
Gareth Brown
Opinion: Is Brexit advancing the cause of Scottish independence from the UK?
Gareth Brown
Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump
Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump
Monday
11 Mar 2019
A breakthrough? May and Juncker announce 'joint instrument' providing guarantees on backstop
A breakthrough? May and Juncker announce 'joint instrument' providing guarantees on backstop
UK government says it has secured 'legally binding changes' to Brexit deal
UK government says it has secured 'legally binding changes' to Brexit deal
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
CervicalCheck ex-gratia payments scheme to be set up 'in the coming weeks'
CervicalCheck ex-gratia payments scheme to be set up 'in the coming weeks'
Foster slams US mayor's award that pays tribute to McGuinness's 'military service'
Foster slams US mayor's award that pays tribute to McGuinness's 'military service'
'We are approaching the position of a hard Brexit' says Donohoe, as clock ticks down to crucial meaningful vote
'We are approaching the position of a hard Brexit' says Donohoe, as clock ticks down to crucial meaningful vote
Around the world - This is where Varadkar and our ministers are heading for St Patrick’s Day
Around the world - This is where Varadkar and our ministers are heading for St Patrick’s Day
Tom Farrell
Opinion: I visited North Korea and Kim Jong Un is a recreation of the emperors who ruled Korea for centuries
Tom Farrell
What would happen to food in Ireland if there's a no-deal Brexit?
What would happen to food in Ireland if there's a no-deal Brexit?
Sunday
10 Mar 2019
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
David Davis says May's Brexit deal is 'dreadful' but if UK could pull out of backstop it's 'rescuable'
David Davis says May's Brexit deal is 'dreadful' but if UK could pull out of backstop it's 'rescuable'