Politics

Last call for Good Friday drinking ban as bill passes in the Seanad
Last call for Good Friday drinking ban as bill passes in the Seanad
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Ireland 'shouldn't go down US route of splitting security and policing'
Ireland 'shouldn't go down US route of splitting security and policing'
Donegal residents concerned after sewage spill at Irish Water treatment plant
Donegal residents concerned after sewage spill at Irish Water treatment plant
A post-Brexit trip to Belfast to buy a new TV will mean you'll pay duty plus VAT, says TD
A post-Brexit trip to Belfast to buy a new TV will mean you'll pay duty plus VAT, says TD
Government accused of 'wilfully' releasing inaccurate homelessness figures
Government accused of 'wilfully' releasing inaccurate homelessness figures
Brexit has 'undermined political stability' and worsened divisions in Northern Ireland
Brexit has 'undermined political stability' and worsened divisions in Northern Ireland
Donald Trump had a second meeting with Vladimir Putin that no-one knew about
Donald Trump had a second meeting with Vladimir Putin that no-one knew about
The food is 'horrible' and the men are 'creepy' - Children in direct provision speak out
The food is 'horrible' and the men are 'creepy' - Children in direct provision speak out
Tuesday
18 Jul 2017
Fine Gael minister says left-wing policies would "break this country"
Fine Gael minister says left-wing policies would "break this country"
Don't worry, Paschal has found the money to refund your water charges
Don't worry, Paschal has found the money to refund your water charges
Delivery drivers bring Westminster to a standstill in protest at rising acid attacks
Delivery drivers bring Westminster to a standstill in protest at rising acid attacks
'It's time for her to go': TDs call for Commissioner to step down over Templemore scandal
'It's time for her to go': TDs call for Commissioner to step down over Templemore scandal
Ed Sheeran praised for 'protecting his true fans' by recalling 10,000 tickets
Ed Sheeran praised for 'protecting his true fans' by recalling 10,000 tickets
Trump's healthcare plan falls apart as two more Republicans go against it
Trump's healthcare plan falls apart as two more Republicans go against it
Monday
17 Jul 2017
Simon Coveney says electronic tagging of vehicles in place of a hard border would not work
Simon Coveney says electronic tagging of vehicles in place of a hard border would not work
Shane Ross to 'name and shame' drink-drivers by the end of this year
Shane Ross to 'name and shame' drink-drivers by the end of this year
Theresa May seeks to root out leakers as Tony Blair says Jeremy Corbyn could be PM
Theresa May seeks to root out leakers as Tony Blair says Jeremy Corbyn could be PM
Woman who made sex abuse allegations against Maurice McCabe tells tribunal: 'He wasn't a saint'
Woman who made sex abuse allegations against Maurice McCabe tells tribunal: 'He wasn't a saint'
'It's an insult to my little boy': Families who lost loved ones to drunk-drivers slam politicians opposing new law
'It's an insult to my little boy': Families who lost loved ones to drunk-drivers slam politicians opposing new law
Ireland's Phil Hogan has been presented with a medal of honour by the Republic of Austria
Ireland's Phil Hogan has been presented with a medal of honour by the Republic of Austria
Proposal would give the State powers to investigate universities quickly
Proposal would give the State powers to investigate universities quickly
'These people matter': The government's new 'compassionate' plan to tackle drug addiction
'These people matter': The government's new 'compassionate' plan to tackle drug addiction
Here are the questions on water charges you want answered
Here are the questions on water charges you want answered
Five times more children sign up to childcare schemes aimed at less well-off families
Five times more children sign up to childcare schemes aimed at less well-off families
'We do not want to be Cuba' - Venezuela's opposition votes against president
'We do not want to be Cuba' - Venezuela's opposition votes against president
'It's not fair to leave people in this pain': Westmeath woman waiting 2 years for surgery on chronic back ailment
'It's not fair to leave people in this pain': Westmeath woman waiting 2 years for surgery on chronic back ailment
Sunday
16 Jul 2017
Japan protests against bid to recognise Korean women forced into brothels
Japan protests against bid to recognise Korean women forced into brothels
'We don't have any gays': Chechnya's leader strongly denies his country tortured and killed gay men
'We don't have any gays': Chechnya's leader strongly denies his country tortured and killed gay men
Turkey president promises to 'chop off the heads' of traitors as hundreds of thousands take to the streets
Turkey president promises to 'chop off the heads' of traitors as hundreds of thousands take to the streets
Micheál Martin is well ahead of Leo Varadkar in the satisfaction ratings
Micheál Martin is well ahead of Leo Varadkar in the satisfaction ratings
Women being 'forced into homelessness' as former partners refuse to sign arrears deals
Women being 'forced into homelessness' as former partners refuse to sign arrears deals
Saturday
15 Jul 2017
Socks, jogging and Love Actually: One month in office, Leo has seen some highs and lows
Socks, jogging and Love Actually: One month in office, Leo has seen some highs and lows
Tony Blair: EU would be prepared to accommodate UK on issue of mass migration
Tony Blair: EU would be prepared to accommodate UK on issue of mass migration
Turkey to hold day of celebration on 1-year anniversary of defeated coup
Turkey to hold day of celebration on 1-year anniversary of defeated coup
'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated
'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated
'I couldn’t imagine being able to afford loans of €20,000 for my degree'
'I couldn’t imagine being able to afford loans of €20,000 for my degree'
Pretty soon you're going to need this card to do a whole load of important things in Ireland - but why?
Pretty soon you're going to need this card to do a whole load of important things in Ireland - but why?
Friday
14 Jul 2017
Russian lobbyist in meeting with Donald Trump Jr denies being a spy
Russian lobbyist in meeting with Donald Trump Jr denies being a spy
A 25-second handshake, military parades and Daft Punk: Donald Trump enjoyed Bastille Day today
A 25-second handshake, military parades and Daft Punk: Donald Trump enjoyed Bastille Day today