Politics

Council told by Housing Department not to include people it says are homeless in monthly figures
Council told by Housing Department not to include people it says are homeless in monthly figures
Wednesday
2 May 2018
UK government defeated after Lords vote for powers to reject hard Irish border
UK government defeated after Lords vote for powers to reject hard Irish border
'A deceptive practice': Bill to ban LGBTQ conversion therapies passes second stage of Seanad
'A deceptive practice': Bill to ban LGBTQ conversion therapies passes second stage of Seanad
Iowa lawmakers approve most restrictive abortion bill in US
Iowa lawmakers approve most restrictive abortion bill in US
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Doctor says Trump dictated letter which said he would be 'healthiest president ever'
Doctor says Trump dictated letter which said he would be 'healthiest president ever'
'Common sense prevailed': Proposal to raise digital age of consent to 16 rejected
'Common sense prevailed': Proposal to raise digital age of consent to 16 rejected
English breast screening scandal: Up to 270 women may have had lives shortened over IT error
English breast screening scandal: Up to 270 women may have had lives shortened over IT error
Leo Varadkar confirms redress scheme for women affected by the smear test controversy
Leo Varadkar confirms redress scheme for women affected by the smear test controversy
Tuesday
1 May 2018
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Varadkar: 'I was never told about CervicalCheck scandal when I was health minister'
Varadkar: 'I was never told about CervicalCheck scandal when I was health minister'
Cervical cancer memo to minister states Vicky Phelan case was not a patient safety incident
Cervical cancer memo to minister states Vicky Phelan case was not a patient safety incident
Concerns over mystery Facebook ads claiming to offer 'unbiased facts' on Eighth Referendum
Concerns over mystery Facebook ads claiming to offer 'unbiased facts' on Eighth Referendum
Monday
30 Apr 2018
Israel's Netanyahu says he has proof of Iran's 'secret' nuclear weapons plan
Israel's Netanyahu says he has proof of Iran's 'secret' nuclear weapons plan
Cervical cancer: Harris confirms statutory investigation into CervicalCheck programme
Cervical cancer: Harris confirms statutory investigation into CervicalCheck programme
EU task force boss says 'rapid' agreement on border issues needed before June
EU task force boss says 'rapid' agreement on border issues needed before June
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Varadkar says the Irish government is not interested in a 'land grab' in Northern Ireland
Varadkar says the Irish government is not interested in a 'land grab' in Northern Ireland
What is the 'Windrush generation' and why did it lead to a major apology and a resignation?
What is the 'Windrush generation' and why did it lead to a major apology and a resignation?
Paschal Donohoe
Paschal Donohoe: 'Our stance on bankers' pay has remained unchanged. This is the right thing to do'
Paschal Donohoe
Carillion construction fallout: Wexford principal fearful new school may not be able to open in time
Carillion construction fallout: Wexford principal fearful new school may not be able to open in time
Sunday
29 Apr 2018
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd has resigned over the Windrush scandal
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd has resigned over the Windrush scandal
Here's what new rules to stop 'unfair' grocery deals could mean for the Irish food sector
Here's what new rules to stop 'unfair' grocery deals could mean for the Irish food sector
Saturday
28 Apr 2018
Dublin City Council directs 'The Question of the Eighth' event be cancelled at literature festival
Dublin City Council directs 'The Question of the Eighth' event be cancelled at literature festival
New poll shows Fine Gael remains the most popular party in the country
New poll shows Fine Gael remains the most popular party in the country
North Korea says 'historic meeting' with the South opens 'new era for peace'
North Korea says 'historic meeting' with the South opens 'new era for peace'
Friday
27 Apr 2018
Q & A: What do you want to know before voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum?
Q & A: What do you want to know before voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum?
Anti-Brexit unionist nominated by Leo Varadkar elected to Seanad with help of Sinn Féin
Anti-Brexit unionist nominated by Leo Varadkar elected to Seanad with help of Sinn Féin
CervicalCheck: Senior team sent in to ensure women told about smear reviews
CervicalCheck: Senior team sent in to ensure women told about smear reviews
'Slight delay' in publishing Ireland's latest homeless numbers shows new form of reporting is needed, says minister
'Slight delay' in publishing Ireland's latest homeless numbers shows new form of reporting is needed, says minister
Royal baby named Louis in tribute to Lord Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA in 1979
Royal baby named Louis in tribute to Lord Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA in 1979
'No more war' - North and South Korean leaders commit to complete denuclearisation
'No more war' - North and South Korean leaders commit to complete denuclearisation
Poll: Should the Seanad be elected by popular vote?
Poll: Should the Seanad be elected by popular vote?
'Disgraceful and self-serving' - Road safety chief hits out at TDs over drink-driving bill
'Disgraceful and self-serving' - Road safety chief hits out at TDs over drink-driving bill
Explainer: There are two seats up for grabs in the Seanad today - here's what you need to know
Explainer: There are two seats up for grabs in the Seanad today - here's what you need to know
Thursday
26 Apr 2018
Donald Trump set to meet British Queen during UK visit but Ireland not on the agenda
Donald Trump set to meet British Queen during UK visit but Ireland not on the agenda
Mary Lou kicks off Sinn Féin's Yes campaign: 'I want my teenage daughter to grow up in a compassionate Ireland'
Mary Lou kicks off Sinn Féin's Yes campaign: 'I want my teenage daughter to grow up in a compassionate Ireland'
Patients with missed cancer diagnoses may not be told by their doctors
Patients with missed cancer diagnoses may not be told by their doctors
Madrid's regional leader has stepped down over allegations she shoplifted €40 worth of face cream
Madrid's regional leader has stepped down over allegations she shoplifted €40 worth of face cream
Wednesday
25 Apr 2018
'We are both dragon energy' - Kanye and Trump tweet about each other as West wears MAGA hat
'We are both dragon energy' - Kanye and Trump tweet about each other as West wears MAGA hat