Politics

Minister promises proper oversight of €4bn Ireland 2040 funds so money goes to the best bids
Minister promises proper oversight of €4bn Ireland 2040 funds so money goes to the best bids
Taoiseach says he's not ruling out a public inquiry into Shane O’Farrell death
Taoiseach says he's not ruling out a public inquiry into Shane O’Farrell death
'We come across kids who are exhausted... situations where toilet training has been almost impossible'
'We come across kids who are exhausted... situations where toilet training has been almost impossible'
Tuesday
29 May 2018
'They have suffered long enough': Pressure mounts on Theresa May to legislate for change to Northern Ireland abortion law
'They have suffered long enough': Pressure mounts on Theresa May to legislate for change to Northern Ireland abortion law
'It's like an enormous weight being lifted': Applause for Clare Daly's heartfelt referendum speech
'It's like an enormous weight being lifted': Applause for Clare Daly's heartfelt referendum speech
Cannabis now the most-used substance in new cases of problem drug use
Cannabis now the most-used substance in new cases of problem drug use
Abortion legislation expected to be law by January 2019
Abortion legislation expected to be law by January 2019
Kenneally abuse complaints: Alleged collusion between gardaí and church to be probed
Kenneally abuse complaints: Alleged collusion between gardaí and church to be probed
Peadar Tóibín: 'One child’s life is more important than my job, and every TD's job'
Peadar Tóibín: 'One child’s life is more important than my job, and every TD's job'
Italy in crisis: 'Mr Scissors' picks his caretaker cabinet as fresh elections loom
Italy in crisis: 'Mr Scissors' picks his caretaker cabinet as fresh elections loom
GPs who refuse to refer on patients seeking an abortion will need to respect 'law of the land'
GPs who refuse to refer on patients seeking an abortion will need to respect 'law of the land'
The 9 at 9 Garda training, a warning to swimmers, and North Korea: here’s your morning news update.
Monday
28 May 2018
Harris to bring abortion legislation to Dáil before summer recess
Harris to bring abortion legislation to Dáil before summer recess
'Tone deaf': Ivanka Trump photo with son sparks backlash over border separations
'Tone deaf': Ivanka Trump photo with son sparks backlash over border separations
Plastic straws, cutlery and cotton buds could be banned across the EU
Plastic straws, cutlery and cotton buds could be banned across the EU
Coveney calls on Russia to take accountability for downing of Malaysian Airlines flight
Coveney calls on Russia to take accountability for downing of Malaysian Airlines flight
British journalist Rachel Johnson apologises for 'moronic' tweet about Irish vote
British journalist Rachel Johnson apologises for 'moronic' tweet about Irish vote
Coveney to discuss 'troubling events in Gaza' with EU foreign ministers
Coveney to discuss 'troubling events in Gaza' with EU foreign ministers
Poll: Should there be Dáil sittings in the summer to pass abortion legislation?
Poll: Should there be Dáil sittings in the summer to pass abortion legislation?
The 9 at 9 Here’s a roundup of the news after a weekend where Ireland made headlines around the world.
Trump won't be interviewed for Russia probe 'unless he can access classified information'
Trump won't be interviewed for Russia probe 'unless he can access classified information'
'Ireland shedding its old skin', but will that include Fianna Fáil?
'Ireland shedding its old skin', but will that include Fianna Fáil?
Politicians made nearly 5,000 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of their constituents
Politicians made nearly 5,000 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of their constituents
Sunday
27 May 2018
GPs to hold emergency meeting to discuss referendum result
GPs to hold emergency meeting to discuss referendum result
Archbishop says he is 'deeply saddened' by referendum result
Archbishop says he is 'deeply saddened' by referendum result
'We owe her family a great debt': Calls for abortion legislation to be named Savita's Law
'We owe her family a great debt': Calls for abortion legislation to be named Savita's Law
Harris to seek permission to draft abortion legislation over summer
Harris to seek permission to draft abortion legislation over summer
Poll: Do you expect abortion legislation to be enacted in Ireland before the end of 2018?
Poll: Do you expect abortion legislation to be enacted in Ireland before the end of 2018?
'Stepping out from under our shadows': How international media reacted to the referendum
'Stepping out from under our shadows': How international media reacted to the referendum
'Not conservative ... just complicated' - Roscommon's repealers on the county's journey from No to Yes
'Not conservative ... just complicated' - Roscommon's repealers on the county's journey from No to Yes
The 11 standout moments of the Eighth Referendum campaign
The 11 standout moments of the Eighth Referendum campaign
There was talk that Dublin Castle would be muted. That is not what happened
There was talk that Dublin Castle would be muted. That is not what happened
It's cost €60k this year to have the army help out when US military planes land at Shannon Airport
It's cost €60k this year to have the army help out when US military planes land at Shannon Airport
Saturday
26 May 2018
The results are in and the country has voted YES - Here's what happens now
The results are in and the country has voted YES - Here's what happens now
Yes celebrates huge victory after massive vote to repeal
Yes celebrates huge victory after massive vote to repeal
Analysis: Six reasons why Ireland was a landslide Yes for repeal
Analysis: Six reasons why Ireland was a landslide Yes for repeal
14 constituencies see Yes votes of over 70%, Donegal the only county to say No (but only just)
14 constituencies see Yes votes of over 70%, Donegal the only county to say No (but only just)
Donegal is the only constituency to vote No in the referendum
Donegal is the only constituency to vote No in the referendum
Roscommon has voted by nearly 60% to repeal the Eighth Amendment
Roscommon has voted by nearly 60% to repeal the Eighth Amendment
Poll: What had the biggest influence on your vote?
Poll: What had the biggest influence on your vote?