Politics

Democrat leader says negotiating with Trump White House is 'like negotiating with jello'
Democrat leader says negotiating with Trump White House is 'like negotiating with jello'
Ireland could get an Independence Day - but it wouldn't be a holiday
Ireland could get an Independence Day - but it wouldn't be a holiday
North Korea will send 22 athletes to the South for Winter Olympics
North Korea will send 22 athletes to the South for Winter Olympics
Remembering the 35 girls who died in a Cavan orphanage fire in 1943
Remembering the 35 girls who died in a Cavan orphanage fire in 1943
Donald Trump is still under fire for business ties, one year on
Donald Trump is still under fire for business ties, one year on
UK could get a special trade deal with the EU after Brexit - Macron says
UK could get a special trade deal with the EU after Brexit - Macron says
US committee examining claim of Russian mafia money link to Trump's Doonbeg golf course
US committee examining claim of Russian mafia money link to Trump's Doonbeg golf course
Giant crowds expected at second anti-Trump Women's March
Giant crowds expected at second anti-Trump Women's March
'These are not faceless women': Key moments from the Dáil's Eighth Amendment debate
'These are not faceless women': Key moments from the Dáil's Eighth Amendment debate
Friday
19 Jan 2018
Varadkar says Ireland's abortion laws are 'too restrictive and need to be reformed'
Varadkar says Ireland's abortion laws are 'too restrictive and need to be reformed'
'There are two views in the party': Fianna Fáil split after Micheál Martin says he supports repeal
'There are two views in the party': Fianna Fáil split after Micheál Martin says he supports repeal
'Unexpected but exciting': New Zealand Prime Minister pregnant with first child
'Unexpected but exciting': New Zealand Prime Minister pregnant with first child
Repeal-supporting Micheál Martin doesn't think he's out of step with his own party
Repeal-supporting Micheál Martin doesn't think he's out of step with his own party
Over 8,500 people spent Christmas Day in emergency accommodation
Over 8,500 people spent Christmas Day in emergency accommodation
The government vowed to stop it, but 10,000 elderly people had to wait in A&E for more than a day
The government vowed to stop it, but 10,000 elderly people had to wait in A&E for more than a day
Thursday
18 Jan 2018
Trump says his plan for border wall has never changed after aide called it 'uninformed'
Trump says his plan for border wall has never changed after aide called it 'uninformed'
'We should remove the Eighth Amendment' - Micheál Martin has changed his mind
'We should remove the Eighth Amendment' - Micheál Martin has changed his mind
'We don’t have a lot of time': Last-ditch Stormont talks start next week
'We don’t have a lot of time': Last-ditch Stormont talks start next week
Shane Ross accidentally voted against his own drink-driving bill in the Dáil today
Shane Ross accidentally voted against his own drink-driving bill in the Dáil today
As it happened: TDs share their views on Ireland's abortion laws
As it happened: TDs share their views on Ireland's abortion laws
'Take a look in the mirror': Why didn't the Central Bank act earlier on the tracker mortgage scandal?
'Take a look in the mirror': Why didn't the Central Bank act earlier on the tracker mortgage scandal?
France to lend priceless Bayeux Tapestry to Britain - but is Macron just trolling?
France to lend priceless Bayeux Tapestry to Britain - but is Macron just trolling?
Apple is shifting billions in cash funnelled through Ireland back to the US
Apple is shifting billions in cash funnelled through Ireland back to the US
Property Tax: Donohoe says he wants 'moderate, affordable' changes by 2020
Property Tax: Donohoe says he wants 'moderate, affordable' changes by 2020
Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life'
Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life'
Presidential hopeful defends advising local councillors about how to 'maximise' mileage expenses
Presidential hopeful defends advising local councillors about how to 'maximise' mileage expenses
Trump faces heavy criticism as he reveals his 'Fake News Awards' winners
Trump faces heavy criticism as he reveals his 'Fake News Awards' winners
Why did Nóirín O'Sullivan suddenly flip from protecting whistleblowers to challenging their credibility?
Why did Nóirín O'Sullivan suddenly flip from protecting whistleblowers to challenging their credibility?
'People are dying': Life-saving surgeries delayed or cancelled due to intensive care bed shortage
'People are dying': Life-saving surgeries delayed or cancelled due to intensive care bed shortage
'I never cost the State a penny, but now they're taking part of my pension'
'I never cost the State a penny, but now they're taking part of my pension'
Wednesday
17 Jan 2018
Simon Harris opens abortion debates by listing counties of women who travelled for abortions
Simon Harris opens abortion debates by listing counties of women who travelled for abortions
Could you pass the cognitive fitness test taken by Donald Trump this week?
Could you pass the cognitive fitness test taken by Donald Trump this week?
Leo Varadkar apologises to Joanne Hayes over Kerry Babies scandal
Leo Varadkar apologises to Joanne Hayes over Kerry Babies scandal
Farage brands Varadkar a 'European unionist' as he attacks Irish relationship with EU
Farage brands Varadkar a 'European unionist' as he attacks Irish relationship with EU
Could this be our next president?
Could this be our next president?
Steve Bannon refuses to answer lawmakers' questions following 'White House instructions'
Steve Bannon refuses to answer lawmakers' questions following 'White House instructions'
Is handing out free food and clothes to homeless people really the best way to help them?
Is handing out free food and clothes to homeless people really the best way to help them?
There is more than one apology due over the abysmal Kerry Babies saga
There is more than one apology due over the abysmal Kerry Babies saga
Tuesday
16 Jan 2018
Taoiseach asked to send 'message of support' to Meath village worried about 'Scientology centre'
Taoiseach asked to send 'message of support' to Meath village worried about 'Scientology centre'
Donald Trump has no cognitive problems - but should eat less fat and exercise more
Donald Trump has no cognitive problems - but should eat less fat and exercise more