Politics

'I'm a political animal': Former Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke considering a presidential run
'I'm a political animal': Former Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke considering a presidential run
Theresa May's Brexit plan criticised as a 'real blow' for London's finance sector
Theresa May's Brexit plan criticised as a 'real blow' for London's finance sector
Trump says US is committed to NATO after allies commit to increase their spending
Trump says US is committed to NATO after allies commit to increase their spending
Taoiseach says gardaí will have to work 'anti-social' hours for the good of society
Taoiseach says gardaí will have to work 'anti-social' hours for the good of society
TDs are off on their summer holidays today
TDs are off on their summer holidays today
Wednesday
11 Jul 2018
'He deserves a second term': Fine Gael to support Michael D Higgins' bid for re-election
'He deserves a second term': Fine Gael to support Michael D Higgins' bid for re-election
They came. They saw. They talked about the weather
They came. They saw. They talked about the weather
Taoiseach 'appalled' that comment referring to 'knacker children' not removed by Facebook
Taoiseach 'appalled' that comment referring to 'knacker children' not removed by Facebook
Israeli embassy says Seanad support for trade ban with occupied lands is 'populist, dangerous and extremist'
Israeli embassy says Seanad support for trade ban with occupied lands is 'populist, dangerous and extremist'
Taoiseach says he'll consider law banning convicted sex offenders from using dating apps
Taoiseach says he'll consider law banning convicted sex offenders from using dating apps
Poll: Should Michael D Higgins actively campaign if he wants to continue as President?
Poll: Should Michael D Higgins actively campaign if he wants to continue as President?
Ireland set to ban plastic microbeads as Cabinet approves drafting of new law
Ireland set to ban plastic microbeads as Cabinet approves drafting of new law
UK and EU 'have spent only one hour' discussing how security is going to look post-Brexit
UK and EU 'have spent only one hour' discussing how security is going to look post-Brexit
Tuesday
10 Jul 2018
Commission of investigation into allegations of collusion in Bill Kenneally case to begin in September
Commission of investigation into allegations of collusion in Bill Kenneally case to begin in September
Taoiseach says 'women in the home' reference in the Constitution is 'sexist, anachronistic language'
Taoiseach says 'women in the home' reference in the Constitution is 'sexist, anachronistic language'
Harris agrees to fund patient advocacy service after Vicky Phelan calls for new support group
Harris agrees to fund patient advocacy service after Vicky Phelan calls for new support group
'Say no to vulture funds': Applause breaks out as TD calls for support for new law aimed at keeping people in their homes
'Say no to vulture funds': Applause breaks out as TD calls for support for new law aimed at keeping people in their homes
Ex-Áras candidate Sean Gallagher asks county councils to clear time to discuss nominations
Ex-Áras candidate Sean Gallagher asks county councils to clear time to discuss nominations
After controversy, MacGill Summer School confirms list of names for 8th Ref and gender panels
After controversy, MacGill Summer School confirms list of names for 8th Ref and gender panels
Shift to HPV testing 'could eliminate cervical cancer in Irish women in a generation'
Shift to HPV testing 'could eliminate cervical cancer in Irish women in a generation'
'A fundamental malaise at the company' - Three months later, application to investigate INM finally begins at High Court
'A fundamental malaise at the company' - Three months later, application to investigate INM finally begins at High Court
'Et tu, Boris?' - British papers react to Boris Johnson's resignation
'Et tu, Boris?' - British papers react to Boris Johnson's resignation
This is how Labour wants the State to solve the housing crisis
This is how Labour wants the State to solve the housing crisis
Gerard Craughwell says he'll do his utmost to challenge Michael D for the presidency
Gerard Craughwell says he'll do his utmost to challenge Michael D for the presidency
Confirmed: Michael D Higgins says he WILL seek a second term as president
Confirmed: Michael D Higgins says he WILL seek a second term as president
Trump picks Republican favourite for Supreme Court - setting up a ferocious confirmation battle
Trump picks Republican favourite for Supreme Court - setting up a ferocious confirmation battle
From made-up quotes to Brexit votes - Boris Johnson has come a long way, and he's far from done yet
From made-up quotes to Brexit votes - Boris Johnson has come a long way, and he's far from done yet
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to meet Leo Varadkar and Michael D Higgins during two-day visit to Ireland
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to meet Leo Varadkar and Michael D Higgins during two-day visit to Ireland
American soldiers wore uniforms in Shannon town without Irish government approval
American soldiers wore uniforms in Shannon town without Irish government approval
Monday
9 Jul 2018
Public servants will be able to work until 70 under new Bill
Public servants will be able to work until 70 under new Bill
'The Brexit dream is dying... we're headed for the status of a colony': Turmoil in UK as Boris resigns
'The Brexit dream is dying... we're headed for the status of a colony': Turmoil in UK as Boris resigns
'Filibustering is parliamentary vandalism': Ross says TDs against drink-driving laws are not representing rural Ireland
'Filibustering is parliamentary vandalism': Ross says TDs against drink-driving laws are not representing rural Ireland
Resignations and recriminations: How Theresa May's Brexit has turned into an awful mess
Resignations and recriminations: How Theresa May's Brexit has turned into an awful mess
Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide
Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide
With her Brexit secretary gone, are Theresa May's days numbered?
With her Brexit secretary gone, are Theresa May's days numbered?
Dominic Raab appointed as new UK Brexit secretary
Dominic Raab appointed as new UK Brexit secretary
'I wouldn't have done a good job': Britain's Brexit secretary steps down in major blow to May
'I wouldn't have done a good job': Britain's Brexit secretary steps down in major blow to May
Suicide prevention training for secondary school teachers to be expanded
Suicide prevention training for secondary school teachers to be expanded
Government to fund US and Canadian students to come here to learn Irish
Government to fund US and Canadian students to come here to learn Irish
Sunday
8 Jul 2018
Drivers seeking compo through Personal Injuries Board will have to take a medical under new law
Drivers seeking compo through Personal Injuries Board will have to take a medical under new law