Politics

Corbyn defiant as Tories net historic by-election win over Labour
Corbyn defiant as Tories net historic by-election win over Labour
Thursday
23 Feb 2017
'I want to enlighten him': Trump inauguration singer speaks out against transgender policy
'I want to enlighten him': Trump inauguration singer speaks out against transgender policy
On Brussels trip, Kenny says Brexit deal should include provision for united Ireland
On Brussels trip, Kenny says Brexit deal should include provision for united Ireland
Asked about controversies, Commissioner says there are 'inaccuracies we cannot correct at the moment'
Asked about controversies, Commissioner says there are 'inaccuracies we cannot correct at the moment'
'Neither confrontation nor submission': Trump's top diplomat in Mexico to calm tensions
'Neither confrontation nor submission': Trump's top diplomat in Mexico to calm tensions
Dáil hears 'building inflation' to blame for €1 billion children's hospital
Dáil hears 'building inflation' to blame for €1 billion children's hospital
Poll: At what age should children get a smartphone?
Poll: At what age should children get a smartphone?
The 9 at 9 Storm Doris is causing some disruption this morning – here’s your morning round-up.
Trump overturns Obama's school protections for transgender students
Trump overturns Obama's school protections for transgender students
Jetting off: Enda's 'last lap' mission of diplomacy and negotiation starts today
Jetting off: Enda's 'last lap' mission of diplomacy and negotiation starts today
Wednesday
22 Feb 2017
'All calm on the western front': Fine Gael happy with Enda's message at crunch meeting
'All calm on the western front': Fine Gael happy with Enda's message at crunch meeting
FactCheck: How many new social housing units does the government plan to build?
FactCheck: How many new social housing units does the government plan to build?
Tusla boss admits confidence in system 'may well have been undermined'
Tusla boss admits confidence in system 'may well have been undermined'
Enda says he doesn't want to see commuters discommoded by bus strike
Enda says he doesn't want to see commuters discommoded by bus strike
The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know this Wednesday morning.
'Hate and fear' by Trump, Duterte and others is bringing the world back to the 1930s, says Amnesty
'Hate and fear' by Trump, Duterte and others is bringing the world back to the 1930s, says Amnesty
'Our rights were breached': Here's how Apple will fight the EU's €13bn Irish tax ruling
'Our rights were breached': Here's how Apple will fight the EU's €13bn Irish tax ruling
Shane Ross to seek a free vote on new drink-driving law
Shane Ross to seek a free vote on new drink-driving law
The contenders for the Fine Gael leadership, ranked from most to least likely
The contenders for the Fine Gael leadership, ranked from most to least likely
Tuesday
21 Feb 2017
Taoiseach told 'several children have died' waiting for Orkambi drug decision
Taoiseach told 'several children have died' waiting for Orkambi drug decision
The Taoiseach WILL go to Washington (and here's where all his ministers are heading)
The Taoiseach WILL go to Washington (and here's where all his ministers are heading)
Mother releases harrowing video of daughter suffering seizures in bid to access medication
Mother releases harrowing video of daughter suffering seizures in bid to access medication
Trump decries bigotry and intolerance during visit to African American museum
Trump decries bigotry and intolerance during visit to African American museum
Enda has been told he's guilty of clogging up the roads by getting people back to work
Enda has been told he's guilty of clogging up the roads by getting people back to work
Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon
Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon
Brexit minister says Britain won't 'bribe eastern states for support'
Brexit minister says Britain won't 'bribe eastern states for support'
Taoiseach spent twice as much on photos last year compared to 2015
Taoiseach spent twice as much on photos last year compared to 2015
Monday
20 Feb 2017
Leo Varadkar is the people's favourite for next Fine Gael leader
Leo Varadkar is the people's favourite for next Fine Gael leader
'He gave me a blessing as well when he was at it' - Kenny in joking form over leadership challenge
'He gave me a blessing as well when he was at it' - Kenny in joking form over leadership challenge
'He's hurting our country': Thousands protest against Trump on US Presidents Day
'He's hurting our country': Thousands protest against Trump on US Presidents Day
FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related deaths?
FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related deaths?
Arlene Foster couldn't take questions at manifesto launch due to 'man flu'
Arlene Foster couldn't take questions at manifesto launch due to 'man flu'
Poll: Would you like to see Enda become Ireland's Brexit minister?
Poll: Would you like to see Enda become Ireland's Brexit minister?
Larry Donnelly
The parallels between Irish and American controversies, in a wild week for politics
Larry Donnelly
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos at centre of storm over 'child abuse' comments
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos at centre of storm over 'child abuse' comments
'When you are in a hole, stop digging' - Swedes have taken issue with Trump's latest tweet
'When you are in a hole, stop digging' - Swedes have taken issue with Trump's latest tweet
Russia confirms its ambassador to the UN has died 'unexpectedly'
Russia confirms its ambassador to the UN has died 'unexpectedly'
Galway City Council investigating allegations staff were gifted social housing
Galway City Council investigating allegations staff were gifted social housing
Black market cigarette smugglers 'avoiding airports' in search for new tactics
Black market cigarette smugglers 'avoiding airports' in search for new tactics
Sunday
19 Feb 2017
FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related crime?
FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related crime?