Politics

Trump says Obama is behind protests and leaks
Trump says Obama is behind protests and leaks
Former Fine Gael and Independent TD Peter Mathews has died aged 65
Former Fine Gael and Independent TD Peter Mathews has died aged 65
Poll: Should people who paid their water charges get a refund?
Poll: Should people who paid their water charges get a refund?
'If you're over the alcohol limit, you're over the limit': Ross wants more support for drink-driving law
'If you're over the alcohol limit, you're over the limit': Ross wants more support for drink-driving law
FactCheck: How many new social housing units did the government provide last year?
FactCheck: How many new social housing units did the government provide last year?
Monday
27 Feb 2017
Irish people have one overwhelming favourite for the next Taoiseach
Irish people have one overwhelming favourite for the next Taoiseach
George W Bush isn't impressed with Trump's criticism of the media
George W Bush isn't impressed with Trump's criticism of the media
Trump proposes a massive $54 billion increase in US military spending
Trump proposes a massive $54 billion increase in US military spending
Brian Cowen has joined the board of a European think tank funded by big business
Brian Cowen has joined the board of a European think tank funded by big business
The DUP's Sammy Wilson told a US TV station that it's okay to compare Sinn Féin with ISIS
The DUP's Sammy Wilson told a US TV station that it's okay to compare Sinn Féin with ISIS
Theresa May to signal end of free movement for EU migrants when Article 50 is triggered
Theresa May to signal end of free movement for EU migrants when Article 50 is triggered
Sean Spicer's denials left looking thin as Trump's choice for top Navy job steps aside
Sean Spicer's denials left looking thin as Trump's choice for top Navy job steps aside
Sunday
26 Feb 2017
FactCheck: Are there really 8,500 social housing units currently being built?
FactCheck: Are there really 8,500 social housing units currently being built?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Rise in deportations 'worrying and stressful' as department denies official crackdown policy
Rise in deportations 'worrying and stressful' as department denies official crackdown policy
Trump warned 'don't get too happy' after poking fun at Democrats' new chair
Trump warned 'don't get too happy' after poking fun at Democrats' new chair
26 Justice Department employees suspended from duty with full pay
26 Justice Department employees suspended from duty with full pay
Varadkar edges ahead of Coveney in Fine Gael leadership poll
Varadkar edges ahead of Coveney in Fine Gael leadership poll
The 9 at 9 It’s Sunday. Stay in bed a bit longer and have a read of the day’s stories.
"We call this residential care, I call it institutionalisation of trauma": Group calls for better child protection
"We call this residential care, I call it institutionalisation of trauma": Group calls for better child protection
Donald Trump to skip White House Correspondents' Dinner
Donald Trump to skip White House Correspondents' Dinner
'This is our weapon' - Is the future of the protest in Ireland under threat?
'This is our weapon' - Is the future of the protest in Ireland under threat?
Saturday
25 Feb 2017
What can Fine Gael learn from previous heaves against long-serving party leaders?
What can Fine Gael learn from previous heaves against long-serving party leaders?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Simon Harris defends use of prefabs on hospital sites
Simon Harris defends use of prefabs on hospital sites
FactCheck: Did Right2Water this week support charging for excessive water use?
FactCheck: Did Right2Water this week support charging for excessive water use?
New poll shows that support for Sinn Féin is at its highest level in a year
New poll shows that support for Sinn Féin is at its highest level in a year
US immigration reportedly 'bars' Syrian cinematographer from travelling to the Oscars
US immigration reportedly 'bars' Syrian cinematographer from travelling to the Oscars
Michael Healy-Rae says Trump's view on deregulation 'shows intelligence of the man'
Michael Healy-Rae says Trump's view on deregulation 'shows intelligence of the man'
Republicans are getting shouted at by constituents (even kids) angry about Donald Trump
Republicans are getting shouted at by constituents (even kids) angry about Donald Trump
The 9 at 9 Sit back, relax and have a read of today’s stories.
BBC, New York Times and other media barred from White House press briefing
BBC, New York Times and other media barred from White House press briefing
'Dismay' and online anger as pro-choice TFMR Ireland excluded from Citizens' Assembly
'Dismay' and online anger as pro-choice TFMR Ireland excluded from Citizens' Assembly
Friday
24 Feb 2017
Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Bus Éireann workers told to 'prepare for protracted strike'
Bus Éireann workers told to 'prepare for protracted strike'
Penalty points for mobile phone use could be increased, Ross says
Penalty points for mobile phone use could be increased, Ross says
The Charleton Tribunal has an official (different) name, and its opening statement is due next Monday
The Charleton Tribunal has an official (different) name, and its opening statement is due next Monday
"They shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name": Trump attacks media
"They shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name": Trump attacks media
Sanders says Trump has 'opened the floodgates' for private prisons to profit
Sanders says Trump has 'opened the floodgates' for private prisons to profit
Caitlyn Jenner's message to Donald Trump over LGBTQ rights: 'Call me'
Caitlyn Jenner's message to Donald Trump over LGBTQ rights: 'Call me'