Politics

Varadkar accused of 'losing his nerve' as Taoiseach says he's open to 'explore' backstop review mechanism
Varadkar accused of 'losing his nerve' as Taoiseach says he's open to 'explore' backstop review mechanism
Harris says abortion legislation doesn't mention the word 'abortion' for legal reasons
Harris says abortion legislation doesn't mention the word 'abortion' for legal reasons
Clampdown on rickshaw drivers as new licensing scheme and Garda vetting to be rolled out
Clampdown on rickshaw drivers as new licensing scheme and Garda vetting to be rolled out
Brian Hayes to quit politics to become CEO of Banking and Payments Federation Ireland
Brian Hayes to quit politics to become CEO of Banking and Payments Federation Ireland
Poll: Will you follow the results of the US midterm elections?
Poll: Will you follow the results of the US midterm elections?
€70k for desserts and €100k for confectionery set aside in food contracts for Dáil catering facilities
€70k for desserts and €100k for confectionery set aside in food contracts for Dáil catering facilities
Monday
5 Nov 2018
Irish people are divided on whether their politicians should wear the poppy
Irish people are divided on whether their politicians should wear the poppy
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Fox News pulls Trump immigrant ad that's been criticised as racist
Fox News pulls Trump immigrant ad that's been criticised as racist
Simon Harris on criticism from ex-HSE chief: 'I will never apologise for holding people to account'
Simon Harris on criticism from ex-HSE chief: 'I will never apologise for holding people to account'
Varadkar tells May he's open to backstop review as long as UK can't unilaterally pull out
Varadkar tells May he's open to backstop review as long as UK can't unilaterally pull out
Rihanna hits out at Trump following reports of her music being played at his 'tragic rallies'
Rihanna hits out at Trump following reports of her music being played at his 'tragic rallies'
Eunan McKinney
The view from Indiana: Why the battle for the midwestern state is key to the Senate elections
Eunan McKinney
Alcohol ads to be banned near schools, creches and playgrounds from next year
Alcohol ads to be banned near schools, creches and playgrounds from next year
Sunday
4 Nov 2018
Lynn Ruane
Lynn Ruane: Examining morality through the prism of social class
Lynn Ruane
North Korea warns US it may 'seriously' consider return of nuclear policy
North Korea warns US it may 'seriously' consider return of nuclear policy
Report of deal to keep UK in customs union post-Brexit is 'speculation', Flanagan says
Report of deal to keep UK in customs union post-Brexit is 'speculation', Flanagan says
Former HSE chief calls Simon Harris 'a frightened little boy'
Former HSE chief calls Simon Harris 'a frightened little boy'
'Extremely sad news': Tributes paid after former British Cabinet secretary dies from cancer
'Extremely sad news': Tributes paid after former British Cabinet secretary dies from cancer
Labour members asked to allow senators run as party leader
Labour members asked to allow senators run as party leader
Plan on following the midterm results on Tuesday? Here's what to watch out for
Plan on following the midterm results on Tuesday? Here's what to watch out for
Saturday
3 Nov 2018
A Robben Island prisoner visits Kilmainham Gaol to commemorate Mandela
A Robben Island prisoner visits Kilmainham Gaol to commemorate Mandela
Delay in medicinal cannabis scheme as the government is having problems finding a quality assured supplier
Delay in medicinal cannabis scheme as the government is having problems finding a quality assured supplier
PAC likely to examine Áras finances every year to avoid 'hullabaloo in next campaign'
PAC likely to examine Áras finances every year to avoid 'hullabaloo in next campaign'
'The vote was built on hate': Brazilians in Ireland react to election of far-right president Bolsonaro
'The vote was built on hate': Brazilians in Ireland react to election of far-right president Bolsonaro
Organ donors who are stay at home parents may get their childcare expenses reimbursed
Organ donors who are stay at home parents may get their childcare expenses reimbursed
Friday
2 Nov 2018
Brexit negotiators are 'very close' to resolving differences over Ireland’s border
Brexit negotiators are 'very close' to resolving differences over Ireland’s border
A week after bombs sent to his opponents, Trump says 'fake news is creating violence'
A week after bombs sent to his opponents, Trump says 'fake news is creating violence'
NI meeting dubbed a 'waste of time' but Bradley says getting Stormont on its feet isn't about 'soundbites'
NI meeting dubbed a 'waste of time' but Bradley says getting Stormont on its feet isn't about 'soundbites'
The Candidate: Listen to our special edition podcast for the US midterms
The Candidate: Listen to our special edition podcast for the US midterms
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Higgins asks for inauguration to be moved to evening in light of Armistice events
Higgins asks for inauguration to be moved to evening in light of Armistice events
Nine TDs want law to ensure aborted foetuses are buried or cremated
Nine TDs want law to ensure aborted foetuses are buried or cremated
The 'pink wave', abortion and gun laws: How the midterms affect topical political issues
The 'pink wave', abortion and gun laws: How the midterms affect topical political issues
Katherine Zappone warned Tánaiste that using State funds for Pope visit 'undermined' work for LGTBI+ rights
Katherine Zappone warned Tánaiste that using State funds for Pope visit 'undermined' work for LGTBI+ rights
Thursday
1 Nov 2018
Donald Trump suggests US military at border could shoot migrants if they throw rocks
Donald Trump suggests US military at border could shoot migrants if they throw rocks
UK's Sports Minister steps down in row over slot machines
UK's Sports Minister steps down in row over slot machines
Criminal investigation opened into top Brexit donor's alleged use of offshore companies
Criminal investigation opened into top Brexit donor's alleged use of offshore companies
'Many still don't know where loved ones are buried': Irish abuse conference happening in Boston
'Many still don't know where loved ones are buried': Irish abuse conference happening in Boston
Peadar Tóibín suspended from Sinn Féin for six months for voting against abortion legislation
Peadar Tóibín suspended from Sinn Féin for six months for voting against abortion legislation