Politics

Head to head: Seven interesting races to watch in the US midterms
Head to head: Seven interesting races to watch in the US midterms
Wednesday
31 Oct 2018
Explainer: Why is Trump vowing to send up to 15,000 troops to the US-Mexico border?
Explainer: Why is Trump vowing to send up to 15,000 troops to the US-Mexico border?
'I just asked for two slices of bread': Investigation after Direct Provision resident claims centre refused food for sick child
'I just asked for two slices of bread': Investigation after Direct Provision resident claims centre refused food for sick child
Karen Bradley 'actively considering' external mediator to restore NI powersharing talks
Karen Bradley 'actively considering' external mediator to restore NI powersharing talks
Primary schools braced for strike action as INTO to ballot on next move
Primary schools braced for strike action as INTO to ballot on next move
Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know ahead of the US midterms
Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know ahead of the US midterms
Concerns raised over morning sickness medication being sold to women online
Concerns raised over morning sickness medication being sold to women online
Tuesday
30 Oct 2018
SIPO renews call for rethink on political party funding rules
SIPO renews call for rethink on political party funding rules
New centre aims to ease trauma for children who have been sexually abused
New centre aims to ease trauma for children who have been sexually abused
'Perfect storm' will see over 1,000 people on trolleys this winter
'Perfect storm' will see over 1,000 people on trolleys this winter
Monday
29 Oct 2018
A Brexit timeline: How much time is actually left to strike a deal?
A Brexit timeline: How much time is actually left to strike a deal?
Britain is getting a new 50p coin to commemorate Brexit
Britain is getting a new 50p coin to commemorate Brexit
Peter Casey says he wants Micheál Martin's job because the FF leader is 'too nice' to take on Leo Varadkar
Peter Casey says he wants Micheál Martin's job because the FF leader is 'too nice' to take on Leo Varadkar
Enda vs Bertie? Why the main political parties may roll out some big guns for the next Áras race
Enda vs Bertie? Why the main political parties may roll out some big guns for the next Áras race
Sunday
28 Oct 2018
Merkel party suffers heavy losses in key regional election, exit poll suggests
Merkel party suffers heavy losses in key regional election, exit poll suggests
Even the President's pets got dragged into the campaign - but an expert reckons they're an ideal dog for the Áras
Even the President's pets got dragged into the campaign - but an expert reckons they're an ideal dog for the Áras
One dead in Sri Lanka shooting as constitutional crisis erupts into violence
One dead in Sri Lanka shooting as constitutional crisis erupts into violence
'We're okay thanks': Fianna Fáil TDs pour cold water on Casey's plan to join party
'We're okay thanks': Fianna Fáil TDs pour cold water on Casey's plan to join party
Why was the campaign so lacklustre? For the same reason 'no-one bothered going to Dublin matches this summer'
Why was the campaign so lacklustre? For the same reason 'no-one bothered going to Dublin matches this summer'
Spoiled ballot papers in the Presidential vote ranged from the political to the bizarre
Spoiled ballot papers in the Presidential vote ranged from the political to the bizarre
'We have finally removed a medieval crime': Campaigners hail blasphemy vote
'We have finally removed a medieval crime': Campaigners hail blasphemy vote
Caoimhín De Barra
Opinion: 'Of course, no one ever admits to being prejudiced against Travellers'
Caoimhín De Barra
Saturday
27 Oct 2018
Michael D Higgins' speech outlines his plans for the next seven years
Michael D Higgins' speech outlines his plans for the next seven years
Gavin Duffy has just set an unfortunate record in finishing bottom of the pack
Gavin Duffy has just set an unfortunate record in finishing bottom of the pack
Larry Donnelly
What is the long-term impact of Peter Casey's result on Irish politics, if there is one?
Larry Donnelly
Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland with 55.8% of the vote
Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland with 55.8% of the vote
Taoiseach: 'There was an element of anti-Traveller sentiment in the vote'
Taoiseach: 'There was an element of anti-Traveller sentiment in the vote'
Blasphemy vote 'a significant milestone for Ireland becoming a more modern society'
Blasphemy vote 'a significant milestone for Ireland becoming a more modern society'
Gavin Duffy: 'I am disappointed, but no regrets'
Gavin Duffy: 'I am disappointed, but no regrets'
'A new, tolerant, liberal Ireland': World media reacts to blasphemy vote
'A new, tolerant, liberal Ireland': World media reacts to blasphemy vote
Agency nurses 'paid over €10,000 more a year than public staff'
Agency nurses 'paid over €10,000 more a year than public staff'
Peter Casey says he is waiting on an apology from Leo Varadkar
Peter Casey says he is waiting on an apology from Leo Varadkar
New EU rules aim to cut down on amount of bottled water people drink
New EU rules aim to cut down on amount of bottled water people drink
'I wish him success in the years ahead': Seán Gallagher congratulates Higgins on predicted re-election
'I wish him success in the years ahead': Seán Gallagher congratulates Higgins on predicted re-election
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I don’t regret at all that we had the election'
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I don’t regret at all that we had the election'
Man charged with sending bombs to Democrats had plastered van with pro-Trump signs
Man charged with sending bombs to Democrats had plastered van with pro-Trump signs
Fine Gael remains most popular party, widening gap on Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael remains most popular party, widening gap on Fianna Fáil
'I brought to the fore something that was there already': Presidential Candidate Peter Casey stands by his comments on Travellers
'I brought to the fore something that was there already': Presidential Candidate Peter Casey stands by his comments on Travellers
Poll: Are you happy with the results of the exit polls?
Poll: Are you happy with the results of the exit polls?
Has time run out on turning the clocks back? Irish public asked to say what they want to happen
Has time run out on turning the clocks back? Irish public asked to say what they want to happen