Politics

Poll backs Citizens' Assembly on abortion but rejects minister's maternity hospital promises
Poll backs Citizens' Assembly on abortion but rejects minister's maternity hospital promises
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Drugs: 'How is arresting someone for something that they are addicted to helping?'
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Could a row over Trump's wall cause a government shutdown? How likely is it?
Could a row over Trump's wall cause a government shutdown? How likely is it?
Monday
24 Apr 2017
Marine Le Pen steps down as leader of her party
Marine Le Pen steps down as leader of her party
US blacklists Syrian chemists over deadly sarin gas attack
US blacklists Syrian chemists over deadly sarin gas attack
Jury selected for trial of men accused of falsely imprisoning Joan Burton
Jury selected for trial of men accused of falsely imprisoning Joan Burton
Frances Fitzgerald: Abortion referendum should be held next year
Frances Fitzgerald: Abortion referendum should be held next year
Bernie Sanders is coming to Dublin
Bernie Sanders is coming to Dublin
France had a presidential election yesterday...now what happens?
France had a presidential election yesterday...now what happens?
American security monitor killed by landmine in rebel-held east Ukraine
American security monitor killed by landmine in rebel-held east Ukraine
Euro surges despite Le Pen making second round of French elections
Euro surges despite Le Pen making second round of French elections
Maternity benefit payments in Ireland are backlogged by 'a number of months'
Maternity benefit payments in Ireland are backlogged by 'a number of months'
Sunday
23 Apr 2017
"It is time to liberate the French people" - Le Pen is through to the final round in the presidential election
"It is time to liberate the French people" - Le Pen is through to the final round in the presidential election
Citizens' Assembly recommends abortion to be allowed without restrictions up to 12 weeks
Citizens' Assembly recommends abortion to be allowed without restrictions up to 12 weeks
Bishop says new maternity hospital should obey rules of Catholic Church
Bishop says new maternity hospital should obey rules of Catholic Church
After huge vote to push for change to Ireland's abortion laws, the Assembly is deciding what they should look like
After huge vote to push for change to Ireland's abortion laws, the Assembly is deciding what they should look like
Jeremy Corbyn vows to introduce four new public holidays in UK
Jeremy Corbyn vows to introduce four new public holidays in UK
Brendan Howlin hits out at 'sham' government and 'racist' Trump
Brendan Howlin hits out at 'sham' government and 'racist' Trump
Saturday
22 Apr 2017
President Erdoğan: The rags-to-riches champion that Europe hoped would steady Turkey
President Erdoğan: The rags-to-riches champion that Europe hoped would steady Turkey
Casting a vote in the French election in Ireland? Here's what you need to know
Casting a vote in the French election in Ireland? Here's what you need to know
No repeal: Citizens’ Assembly recommends replacing or amending Eighth Amendment
No repeal: Citizens’ Assembly recommends replacing or amending Eighth Amendment
Leftist protesters clash with police as German anti-immigration party meets in Cologne
Leftist protesters clash with police as German anti-immigration party meets in Cologne
This chart shows the massive drop in housing supply compared to the Celtic Tiger years
This chart shows the massive drop in housing supply compared to the Celtic Tiger years
Supercarrier the USS Carl Vinson will arrive in the Sea of Japan 'within days'
Supercarrier the USS Carl Vinson will arrive in the Sea of Japan 'within days'
Ivanka Trump has been absolutely raking it in since her father became president
Ivanka Trump has been absolutely raking it in since her father became president
A prolonged culture of bullying and stress: What's going on at the National Museum of Ireland?
A prolonged culture of bullying and stress: What's going on at the National Museum of Ireland?
Larry Donnelly
100 Days of Trump: 'There has been a great betrayal of vulnerable voters'
Larry Donnelly
Five Sinn Féin members resign in Kildare over allegations of bullying
Five Sinn Féin members resign in Kildare over allegations of bullying
The Citizens' Assembly votes on abortion today. Here's how it will play out
The Citizens' Assembly votes on abortion today. Here's how it will play out
Friday
21 Apr 2017
Geldof draws ire of Greek Cypriots over concert in Turkish-occupied area
Geldof draws ire of Greek Cypriots over concert in Turkish-occupied area
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group to review plans for National Maternity Hospital
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group to review plans for National Maternity Hospital
After 90 years in business, Éamon de Valera's Irish Press firm is being wound up
After 90 years in business, Éamon de Valera's Irish Press firm is being wound up
Family of woman shot at same time as Garda Tony Golden to sue Gardaí
Family of woman shot at same time as Garda Tony Golden to sue Gardaí
Suspect wanted in wake of Paris shooting hands himself in to Belgian police
Suspect wanted in wake of Paris shooting hands himself in to Belgian police
Poll: Would you like to see Labour back in government?
Poll: Would you like to see Labour back in government?
Most Irish people are definitely NOT in favour of a snap election here
Most Irish people are definitely NOT in favour of a snap election here
Thursday
20 Apr 2017
Ex-hospital master to Simon Harris: 'Ask nuns about their plans for €300m hospital'
Ex-hospital master to Simon Harris: 'Ask nuns about their plans for €300m hospital'
Nicola Sturgeon calls large Tory win in UK election 'a horrifying prospect'
Nicola Sturgeon calls large Tory win in UK election 'a horrifying prospect'
After visa changes, Australia is making it harder to become a citizen
After visa changes, Australia is making it harder to become a citizen
Civil servants' union wants a €1.4 billion pay restoration
Civil servants' union wants a €1.4 billion pay restoration