Politics

Bono says he's proud of how European countries 'rallied behind Ireland on the border issue'
Bono says he's proud of how European countries 'rallied behind Ireland on the border issue'
Merkel says 'hate in the streets' has no place in Germany following violent far-right rally
Merkel says 'hate in the streets' has no place in Germany following violent far-right rally
Housing Minister says he expects to see an increase in the latest homeless figures
Housing Minister says he expects to see an increase in the latest homeless figures
Seán Gallagher to make his presidential intentions known tomorrow
Seán Gallagher to make his presidential intentions known tomorrow
Presidential election to be held on Friday 26 October
Presidential election to be held on Friday 26 October
May says no-deal Brexit 'wouldn’t be the end of the world'
May says no-deal Brexit 'wouldn’t be the end of the world'
Monday
27 Aug 2018
Israel developing missiles to hit anywhere in Middle East, defence minister says
Israel developing missiles to hit anywhere in Middle East, defence minister says
The feud between John McCain and Donald Trump has continued even after the senator's death
The feud between John McCain and Donald Trump has continued even after the senator's death
Trump says 'really good deal' reached with Mexico on trade
Trump says 'really good deal' reached with Mexico on trade
Marie Collins: Pope was 'not familiar' with Magdalen laundries or industrial schools
Marie Collins: Pope was 'not familiar' with Magdalen laundries or industrial schools
Sunday
26 Aug 2018
Tariffs and tiffs - Trump's many trade wars explained
Tariffs and tiffs - Trump's many trade wars explained
Pope to Irish bishops: Way Church confronts abuse 'can offer an example to society as a whole'
Pope to Irish bishops: Way Church confronts abuse 'can offer an example to society as a whole'
'We ask pardon for all the abuses' Pope Francis tells Mass in unscripted remarks
'We ask pardon for all the abuses' Pope Francis tells Mass in unscripted remarks
Coveney says pope has recognised 'magnitude' of abuse but action is now needed
Coveney says pope has recognised 'magnitude' of abuse but action is now needed
'Steady flow' arriving in Phoenix Park after a very, very wet start to the day
'Steady flow' arriving in Phoenix Park after a very, very wet start to the day
Afghan leader rejects resignation letters from spy chief and ministers
Afghan leader rejects resignation letters from spy chief and ministers
Australian foreign minister quits after failed attempt to become PM
Australian foreign minister quits after failed attempt to become PM
How John McCain became a titan of US politics
How John McCain became a titan of US politics
US senator and former presidential candidate John McCain has died aged 81
US senator and former presidential candidate John McCain has died aged 81
Saturday
25 Aug 2018
Pope compared cover up in Church to 'sh*t' in private meeting, abuse survivors say
Pope compared cover up in Church to 'sh*t' in private meeting, abuse survivors say
Coveney attacks Brexiteer Rees-Mogg over proposal for border checks 'just like during the Troubles'
Coveney attacks Brexiteer Rees-Mogg over proposal for border checks 'just like during the Troubles'
'That was a bit too fast': Popemobile travels through Dublin with unanticipated haste
'That was a bit too fast': Popemobile travels through Dublin with unanticipated haste
Varadkar says 'there is much to be done to get justice' for Church abuse survivors
Varadkar says 'there is much to be done to get justice' for Church abuse survivors
'Welcome to Pope Francis ... but' - Ha'penny Bridge demonstration marks pope's arrival
'Welcome to Pope Francis ... but' - Ha'penny Bridge demonstration marks pope's arrival
Here's everywhere Pope Francis will be going this weekend
Here's everywhere Pope Francis will be going this weekend
Friday
24 Aug 2018
Donald Trump acknowledges North Korea is not making progress on denuclearisation
Donald Trump acknowledges North Korea is not making progress on denuclearisation
Varadkar urges Pope to provide full disclosure on child abuse by priests
Varadkar urges Pope to provide full disclosure on child abuse by priests
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond denies allegations of sexual misconduct
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond denies allegations of sexual misconduct
Veteran US senator John McCain chooses to stop brain cancer treatment
Veteran US senator John McCain chooses to stop brain cancer treatment
Marie Collins: There are still clergy who believe abuse is 'media conspiracy'
Marie Collins: There are still clergy who believe abuse is 'media conspiracy'
Trump mocks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions in another burst of tweets
Trump mocks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions in another burst of tweets
Australia has its seventh Prime Minister in 11 years
Australia has its seventh Prime Minister in 11 years
Trump - 'Impeach me and watch the economy crash'
Trump - 'Impeach me and watch the economy crash'
Thursday
23 Aug 2018
Eanna Brophy
I was there when Irish journalists sang for the Pope. I can confirm there was no drink taken
Eanna Brophy
Halligan says Church teaching on homosexuality 'evil' as LGBT issues under spotlight at RDS
Halligan says Church teaching on homosexuality 'evil' as LGBT issues under spotlight at RDS
Leaflets making false link between abortion and cancer on offer at World Meeting of Families
Leaflets making false link between abortion and cancer on offer at World Meeting of Families
UK Brexit negotiator says deal is '80% agreed'
UK Brexit negotiator says deal is '80% agreed'
Mattie McGrath: People are 'getting sick and tired' of Mary McAleese and she should 'get off the stage'
Mattie McGrath: People are 'getting sick and tired' of Mary McAleese and she should 'get off the stage'
Government to launch automatic enrolment into pension plans for all citizens by 2022
Government to launch automatic enrolment into pension plans for all citizens by 2022
Wednesday
22 Aug 2018
New hacking attempt on US Democratic Party
New hacking attempt on US Democratic Party