Politics

FactCheck: You asked, we answered - how does Irish politicians' pay compare to Europe?
FactCheck: You asked, we answered - how does Irish politicians' pay compare to Europe?
Boost in numbers means there are now more special needs assistants than gardaí
Boost in numbers means there are now more special needs assistants than gardaí
Martin Heydon's life online: "You need a tough skin as a politician on social media'
Martin Heydon's life online: "You need a tough skin as a politician on social media'
'If we had simply accepted that ageist foster parents rule, it would still be with us'
'If we had simply accepted that ageist foster parents rule, it would still be with us'
Tuesday
27 Dec 2016
Quiz: Can you link the picture to the 2016 news story?
Quiz: Can you link the picture to the 2016 news story?
Romanian President sparks turmoil by rejecting country's first female and Muslim Prime Minister
Romanian President sparks turmoil by rejecting country's first female and Muslim Prime Minister
Renua's new leader is optimistic about 2017 - just don't mention the flat tax
Renua's new leader is optimistic about 2017 - just don't mention the flat tax
Israeli settlement vote: Trump blasts the United Nations as 'sad'
Israeli settlement vote: Trump blasts the United Nations as 'sad'
Taoiseach's spend on travel up, but he says it's because the government jet is out of use
Taoiseach's spend on travel up, but he says it's because the government jet is out of use
Monday
26 Dec 2016
Taoiseach found Ali's death the most difficult celebrity loss to take this year
Taoiseach found Ali's death the most difficult celebrity loss to take this year
Obama says he could have been re-elected if he ran against Donald Trump
Obama says he could have been re-elected if he ran against Donald Trump
A copy of this painting from the House of Commons now hangs in Leinster House
A copy of this painting from the House of Commons now hangs in Leinster House
Trump's pick for key spokesman role turns down job, citing family reasons
Trump's pick for key spokesman role turns down job, citing family reasons
Fake news story causes Pakistan to issue nuclear warning to Israel
Fake news story causes Pakistan to issue nuclear warning to Israel
Charlie Flanagan's gift of choice? A bog oak pen
Charlie Flanagan's gift of choice? A bog oak pen
'This is an absolute joke of a Dáil': Alan Kelly on sexism, his poisoned chalice and Labour's future
'This is an absolute joke of a Dáil': Alan Kelly on sexism, his poisoned chalice and Labour's future
Sunday
25 Dec 2016
The lecturer teaching a course on The Simpsons explains why it appears to predict the future
The lecturer teaching a course on The Simpsons explains why it appears to predict the future
The result of an election has less to do with faith in democracy than how much is in our pockets
The result of an election has less to do with faith in democracy than how much is in our pockets
Enda says this was his biggest challenge in 2016
Enda says this was his biggest challenge in 2016
About 70 people will have Christmas dinner in Apollo House today
About 70 people will have Christmas dinner in Apollo House today
Enda Kenny really likes to give people crystal bowls
Enda Kenny really likes to give people crystal bowls
Saturday
24 Dec 2016
Tony Duffin
It's planned the first supervised injecting facility will open in 2017. So how did we get here?
Tony Duffin
Trump ally wants Obama to 'die from mad cow disease' and Michelle to 'return to being male'
Trump ally wants Obama to 'die from mad cow disease' and Michelle to 'return to being male'
Abortion, Syria and autograph requests - a look through the Taoiseach's post
Abortion, Syria and autograph requests - a look through the Taoiseach's post
Taoiseach says 'you can't rule anything out' but gardaí vigilant against terror attacks
Taoiseach says 'you can't rule anything out' but gardaí vigilant against terror attacks
Friday
23 Dec 2016
Pint of the black stuff the most popular drink in the Dáil bar
Pint of the black stuff the most popular drink in the Dáil bar
Rockettes' owners deny dancers are being forced to attend Trump inauguration
Rockettes' owners deny dancers are being forced to attend Trump inauguration
Trump 'calls for arms race' after nuclear weapons comment
Trump 'calls for arms race' after nuclear weapons comment
Man ejected from flight after confronting Ivanka Trump
Man ejected from flight after confronting Ivanka Trump
Harris pushed for €1 increase on cigarettes and 75c on wine
Harris pushed for €1 increase on cigarettes and 75c on wine
Thursday
22 Dec 2016
Trump says America needs to boost nuclear capability until 'world comes to its senses'
Trump says America needs to boost nuclear capability until 'world comes to its senses'
Jump in reports of people allegedly working and claiming social welfare
Jump in reports of people allegedly working and claiming social welfare
This is why people are talking about North Carolina's 'bathroom law'
This is why people are talking about North Carolina's 'bathroom law'
Fr Peter McVerry calls for immediate closure of Merchants Quay Night Cafe
Fr Peter McVerry calls for immediate closure of Merchants Quay Night Cafe
An office building is now being occupied by homeless activists in Sligo town
An office building is now being occupied by homeless activists in Sligo town
Wednesday
21 Dec 2016
'This conversation is well and truly happening' - Tears and cheers from Apollo House activists after day in court
'This conversation is well and truly happening' - Tears and cheers from Apollo House activists after day in court
The Irish State has just sold its shares in big tobacco companies
The Irish State has just sold its shares in big tobacco companies
Theresa May is coming to Ireland next month
Theresa May is coming to Ireland next month
Far-right leader says Germany 'has to close its borders'
Far-right leader says Germany 'has to close its borders'
10% increase in Irish passports issued this year - but Brexit's not to blame
10% increase in Irish passports issued this year - but Brexit's not to blame