Politics

'Some kind of penalty may be necessary' - new campaign may mean fines for blocking footpaths
'Some kind of penalty may be necessary' - new campaign may mean fines for blocking footpaths
Monday
19 Jun 2017
Russia warns it will 'treat US planes as targets' after jet shot down
Russia warns it will 'treat US planes as targets' after jet shot down
In the time it takes to read this headline, two people worldwide will have been forced from their homes
In the time it takes to read this headline, two people worldwide will have been forced from their homes
Máire Whelan officially appointed to the Court of Appeal
Máire Whelan officially appointed to the Court of Appeal
Leo travels to London to discuss Brexit and Northern Ireland
Leo travels to London to discuss Brexit and Northern Ireland
Poll: Do you want a general election?
Poll: Do you want a general election?
UK seeks deal 'like no other in history' as Brexit talks kick off
UK seeks deal 'like no other in history' as Brexit talks kick off
Macron sweeps to victory in parliamentary election (but falls short of landslide)
Macron sweeps to victory in parliamentary election (but falls short of landslide)
'There will be disappointments': There just aren't enough junior ministries to keep Leo supporters happy
'There will be disappointments': There just aren't enough junior ministries to keep Leo supporters happy
Sunday
18 Jun 2017
'The millennial vote is key' - Can Corbynmania be harnessed by Ireland's Labour party?
'The millennial vote is key' - Can Corbynmania be harnessed by Ireland's Labour party?
Trump says he's being investigated by the FBI, but Trump's lawyer insists he isn't
Trump says he's being investigated by the FBI, but Trump's lawyer insists he isn't
Macron looks set to win a massive majority in French parliamentary elections
Macron looks set to win a massive majority in French parliamentary elections
Help-to-buy scheme may be scrapped admits Housing Minister
Help-to-buy scheme may be scrapped admits Housing Minister
Poll: Would you inform on your neighbours if you suspected they were welfare cheats?
Poll: Would you inform on your neighbours if you suspected they were welfare cheats?
The 9 at 9 Man dies in Galway crash, the dangers of sexting and we factcheck Leo’s welfare cheat claims – it’s the 9 at 9.
FactCheck: Did the government really save €500 million due to reported welfare fraud last year?
FactCheck: Did the government really save €500 million due to reported welfare fraud last year?
Saturday
17 Jun 2017
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Poll: Do you approve of Attorney General Máire Whelan being nominated to the Court of Appeal?
Poll: Do you approve of Attorney General Máire Whelan being nominated to the Court of Appeal?
Friday
16 Jun 2017
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Donald Trump says he's ending Obama's 'one-sided deal' with Cuba
Donald Trump says he's ending Obama's 'one-sided deal' with Cuba
Arlene Foster on power-sharing: 'It takes two to tango and we're ready to dance'
Arlene Foster on power-sharing: 'It takes two to tango and we're ready to dance'
Attorney General controversy: Shane Ross calls for review of Whelan appointment
Attorney General controversy: Shane Ross calls for review of Whelan appointment
Former German leader Helmut Kohl has died at the age of 87
Former German leader Helmut Kohl has died at the age of 87
'An extraordinary person and a beautiful woman': Community turns out to pay respects to Ann Louise Gilligan
'An extraordinary person and a beautiful woman': Community turns out to pay respects to Ann Louise Gilligan
Limerick mayor hopeful under fire for comments on immigrants claiming social welfare
Limerick mayor hopeful under fire for comments on immigrants claiming social welfare
Fianna Fáil says there 'will be consequences' over judge's appointment
Fianna Fáil says there 'will be consequences' over judge's appointment
Pro-choice group fears wording of abortion referendum will be too limited
Pro-choice group fears wording of abortion referendum will be too limited
Trump cancels Obama policy that allowed illegal immigrant parents stay in America
Trump cancels Obama policy that allowed illegal immigrant parents stay in America
Thursday
15 Jun 2017
These Sinn Féin MPs were at Leinster House today to demand speaking time
These Sinn Féin MPs were at Leinster House today to demand speaking time
Staff involved in care for 'Grace' were promoted, PAC told
Staff involved in care for 'Grace' were promoted, PAC told
'Ireland has lost a fierce and dedicated campaigner': Tributes pour in for Ann Louise Gilligan
'Ireland has lost a fierce and dedicated campaigner': Tributes pour in for Ann Louise Gilligan
'The Donald and I, we are winning' - Australian PM caught on tape mocking Trump
'The Donald and I, we are winning' - Australian PM caught on tape mocking Trump
'It stinks' - Criticism of decision to give Attorney General a job she didn't apply for
'It stinks' - Criticism of decision to give Attorney General a job she didn't apply for
Cabinet reshuffle 'not a great day' for women, says Burton
Cabinet reshuffle 'not a great day' for women, says Burton
Varadkar in quotes: From not trusting Fianna Fáil to paying jobless immigrants to leave
Varadkar in quotes: From not trusting Fianna Fáil to paying jobless immigrants to leave
Day 1: Leo Varadkar says he's going to be the man to unite the country - but other TDs aren't so sure
Day 1: Leo Varadkar says he's going to be the man to unite the country - but other TDs aren't so sure
Wednesday
14 Jun 2017
New ministers in Finance, Justice, Housing: This is Leo Varadkar's Cabinet
New ministers in Finance, Justice, Housing: This is Leo Varadkar's Cabinet
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Poll: How do you feel about Leo Varadkar being Taoiseach?
Poll: How do you feel about Leo Varadkar being Taoiseach?
Bernie Sanders says suspect who shot Republicans volunteered on his campaign
Bernie Sanders says suspect who shot Republicans volunteered on his campaign