Politics

Trump ousts Veteran Affairs chief as he taps White House doctor to replace him
Trump ousts Veteran Affairs chief as he taps White House doctor to replace him
Social workers have to develop skills to deal with allegations of historical abuse 'on the hoof'
Social workers have to develop skills to deal with allegations of historical abuse 'on the hoof'
Wednesday
28 Mar 2018
Committee raises stigmatisation concerns over the use of 'welfare cheats' term in department campaign
Committee raises stigmatisation concerns over the use of 'welfare cheats' term in department campaign
'It's not good enough': Committee says better oversight of how RTÉ spends taxpayers' money is needed
'It's not good enough': Committee says better oversight of how RTÉ spends taxpayers' money is needed
Referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment to be held on Friday 25 May
Referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment to be held on Friday 25 May
Dr Rhona Mahony joins Together for Yes repeal campaign
Dr Rhona Mahony joins Together for Yes repeal campaign
Tánaiste denies doing a U-turn on abortion
Tánaiste denies doing a U-turn on abortion
Belfast council votes to award Bill Clinton freedom of the city
Belfast council votes to award Bill Clinton freedom of the city
Taoiseach says it would be appropriate for Pope to visit survivors of Catholic Church abuse in Ireland
Taoiseach says it would be appropriate for Pope to visit survivors of Catholic Church abuse in Ireland
China and North Korea confirm that Kim Jong-un took a secret trip to Beijing
China and North Korea confirm that Kim Jong-un took a secret trip to Beijing
Tuesday
27 Mar 2018
Dept of Justice had 'shortcomings' but 'did not deliberately conceal' emails from Disclosures Tribunal
Dept of Justice had 'shortcomings' but 'did not deliberately conceal' emails from Disclosures Tribunal
Government plans to reduce the cost of the morning-after pill or make it free for all women
Government plans to reduce the cost of the morning-after pill or make it free for all women
Sinn Féin senator who retweeted post calling IRA victim a 'sadist' makes 'sincere apology' in Seanad
Sinn Féin senator who retweeted post calling IRA victim a 'sadist' makes 'sincere apology' in Seanad
Varadkar says Coveney's call for two-thirds majority lock in abortion law is unconstitutional
Varadkar says Coveney's call for two-thirds majority lock in abortion law is unconstitutional
Taoiseach says expulsion of Russian diplomat from Ireland is an 'act of solidarity' with the UK
Taoiseach says expulsion of Russian diplomat from Ireland is an 'act of solidarity' with the UK
Leo's controversial Strategic Communications Unit to be wound down within months
Leo's controversial Strategic Communications Unit to be wound down within months
It turns out you WON'T need a PSC to apply for your driving licence after all
It turns out you WON'T need a PSC to apply for your driving licence after all
Why has Ireland ousted a Russian diplomat, and how significant is it?
Why has Ireland ousted a Russian diplomat, and how significant is it?
Poll: Should Ireland expel Russian diplomats?
Poll: Should Ireland expel Russian diplomats?
The 9 at 9 Russian spies and abortion legislation – here’s what’s happening today.
Russian Ambassador warns Ireland should use 'common sense' when considering diplomat expulsions
Russian Ambassador warns Ireland should use 'common sense' when considering diplomat expulsions
New Young Fine Gael chairman says his 'coathanger abortion' comment was 'atrocious'
New Young Fine Gael chairman says his 'coathanger abortion' comment was 'atrocious'
Monday
26 Mar 2018
Coveney says Ireland will 'show solidarity with closest neighbour' over Russian diplomats expulsion
Coveney says Ireland will 'show solidarity with closest neighbour' over Russian diplomats expulsion
Here's what the legislation could look like if the Eighth is repealed
Here's what the legislation could look like if the Eighth is repealed
Greece's maverick ex-minister Varoufakis launches new political party
Greece's maverick ex-minister Varoufakis launches new political party
UK civil servant tasked with finding solution to Irish border issue quits job
UK civil servant tasked with finding solution to Irish border issue quits job
Far-left French politician arrested over tweet appearing to celebrate heroic policeman's death
Far-left French politician arrested over tweet appearing to celebrate heroic policeman's death
The 9 at 9 Here are the news stories you should know about this morning.
Simon Coveney u-turn: Tánaiste now says he backs 12 weeks proposal
Simon Coveney u-turn: Tánaiste now says he backs 12 weeks proposal
Exiled former Catalan leader to appear in court as his arrest triggers protests
Exiled former Catalan leader to appear in court as his arrest triggers protests
Sunday
25 Mar 2018
How many foreign groups are buying Facebook ads as part of the abortion referendum debate?
How many foreign groups are buying Facebook ads as part of the abortion referendum debate?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
David Davis: Irish border can be solved by 'a whole load of new technology'
David Davis: Irish border can be solved by 'a whole load of new technology'
'The Mooch' charmed Ray D'Arcy last night - but he didn't tell us anything new
'The Mooch' charmed Ray D'Arcy last night - but he didn't tell us anything new
'One of my best friends was killed right around here': McCartney remembers John Lennon at New York march
'One of my best friends was killed right around here': McCartney remembers John Lennon at New York march
Saturday
24 Mar 2018
'No more silence': Hundreds of thousands march for gun control in the US
'No more silence': Hundreds of thousands march for gun control in the US
'Fast ferry' service for Tory Island ends long-running row
'Fast ferry' service for Tory Island ends long-running row
Fianna Fáil support drops five points in latest opinion poll
Fianna Fáil support drops five points in latest opinion poll
Former Ceann Comhairle Sean Treacy dies aged 94
Former Ceann Comhairle Sean Treacy dies aged 94
'What are Sinn Féin delivering? Absolutely nothing' - Foster says DUP won't be held to 'ransom'
'What are Sinn Féin delivering? Absolutely nothing' - Foster says DUP won't be held to 'ransom'