Politics

It's all over bar the kissing - but how are the votes counted and when will it be official?
It's all over bar the kissing - but how are the votes counted and when will it be official?
Friday
26 Oct 2018
Exit polls predict huge re-election for Higgins with Casey jumping to second
Exit polls predict huge re-election for Higgins with Casey jumping to second
Turnout reported to be low as voting enters final hours
Turnout reported to be low as voting enters final hours
Schools shut due to structural defects are to partially reopen after midterm break
Schools shut due to structural defects are to partially reopen after midterm break
'Complete confusion' over polling station location in Tyrrelstown in wake of last minute school shut-down
'Complete confusion' over polling station location in Tyrrelstown in wake of last minute school shut-down
FF's deputy leader says it was 'premature' for McAnespy to be told she would be a candidate in NI elections
FF's deputy leader says it was 'premature' for McAnespy to be told she would be a candidate in NI elections
Áras candidates and politicians cast their votes this morning
Áras candidates and politicians cast their votes this morning
Poll: Do you plan to vote today?
Poll: Do you plan to vote today?
Here's your guide to voting in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
Here's your guide to voting in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
Varadkar to meet Apprentice Boys on trip to Derry
Varadkar to meet Apprentice Boys on trip to Derry
Thursday
25 Oct 2018
Eamon Ó Cuiv goes rogue to announce candidate for NI elections without party backing
Eamon Ó Cuiv goes rogue to announce candidate for NI elections without party backing
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil find neutral ground to sit down and chat about extending their deal
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil find neutral ground to sit down and chat about extending their deal
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Topshop billionaire Philip Green named as businessman at centre of UK #MeToo gagging order
Topshop billionaire Philip Green named as businessman at centre of UK #MeToo gagging order
HSE reviewing hospitals built by WBS but says there are currently 'no safety concerns'
HSE reviewing hospitals built by WBS but says there are currently 'no safety concerns'
Donald Trump says media must 'set a civil tone', then describes media as 'bad and hateful'
Donald Trump says media must 'set a civil tone', then describes media as 'bad and hateful'
How many votes do the candidates need to get their campaign money back?
How many votes do the candidates need to get their campaign money back?
Venezuelan president calls Mike Pence 'a madman', says he's ready to meet Trump
Venezuelan president calls Mike Pence 'a madman', says he's ready to meet Trump
Islanders to cast their ballots in the presidential election today
Islanders to cast their ballots in the presidential election today
Attorney General consulted over awarding of school building contracts to WBS
Attorney General consulted over awarding of school building contracts to WBS
Tough new Airbnb laws will ban short-term lets by landlords and introduce 90-day cap
Tough new Airbnb laws will ban short-term lets by landlords and introduce 90-day cap
Wednesday
24 Oct 2018
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates do in this year's final TV debate?
Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates do in this year's final TV debate?
Spilled milk as five Áras hopefuls draw blank when asked about Jobseekers Allowance and dairy prices
Spilled milk as five Áras hopefuls draw blank when asked about Jobseekers Allowance and dairy prices
An airport in Tubber? There's 5,200 jobs promised for the midlands if the plan goes ahead
An airport in Tubber? There's 5,200 jobs promised for the midlands if the plan goes ahead
Undecided on the blasphemy referendum? Campaigners go head-to-head to help you decide
Undecided on the blasphemy referendum? Campaigners go head-to-head to help you decide
UK committee warned by NI business panel why Brexit is a problem - using cheese as an example
UK committee warned by NI business panel why Brexit is a problem - using cheese as an example
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and CNN targeted with suspected explosive devices
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and CNN targeted with suspected explosive devices
Here's the full list of schools impacted by the building scandal
Here's the full list of schools impacted by the building scandal
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Government sought more money from Bon Secours Sisters for Tuam burial site excavation works
Government sought more money from Bon Secours Sisters for Tuam burial site excavation works
Garda Commissioner: 'I'm not apologising for cutting overtime'
Garda Commissioner: 'I'm not apologising for cutting overtime'
UK government audit tells businesses they've run out of time to prepare for no-deal Brexit
UK government audit tells businesses they've run out of time to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Poll: Who will you vote for in the presidential election?
Poll: Who will you vote for in the presidential election?
Sinn Féin probes derogatory messages in party WhatsApp group about Fine Gael TD
Sinn Féin probes derogatory messages in party WhatsApp group about Fine Gael TD
Tuesday
23 Oct 2018
'Perhaps we are wrong': Government to examine bottle deposit scheme 'afresh'
'Perhaps we are wrong': Government to examine bottle deposit scheme 'afresh'
'An attempt at humour': Leo has 'no regrets' over tweet to Brexit supporter
'An attempt at humour': Leo has 'no regrets' over tweet to Brexit supporter
'Disciplinary proceedings' to be initiated against Tóibín for breaking ranks on abortion legislation
'Disciplinary proceedings' to be initiated against Tóibín for breaking ranks on abortion legislation
The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
Seán Gallagher has said he will take part in all remaining Áras debates
Seán Gallagher has said he will take part in all remaining Áras debates
Turkish President says Khashoggi killing planned 'days in advance'
Turkish President says Khashoggi killing planned 'days in advance'