Politics

European leaders say the EU doesn't need Britain
European leaders say the EU doesn't need Britain
Nicolas Sarkozy declares candidacy for French presidential election
Nicolas Sarkozy declares candidacy for French presidential election
Julien Mercille
Where will Namaleaks lead us? The answer depends on you
Julien Mercille
Health Minister thanks two women who live-tweeted their abortion journey
Health Minister thanks two women who live-tweeted their abortion journey
OCI member calls Pat Hickey's arrest in front of TV cameras a "total and absolute disgrace"
OCI member calls Pat Hickey's arrest in front of TV cameras a "total and absolute disgrace"
David Cullinane TD
If politicians are really interested in 'new politics' they should work to secure justice for the Clerys workers
David Cullinane TD
Sunday
21 Aug 2016
FactCheck: Is minimum unit alcohol pricing "proven" to work?
FactCheck: Is minimum unit alcohol pricing "proven" to work?
Brazilian police have confiscated passports, laptops and phones from OCI officials in Rio today
Brazilian police have confiscated passports, laptops and phones from OCI officials in Rio today
Leo Varadkar: "I foresee a united Ireland at some point in the future"
Leo Varadkar: "I foresee a united Ireland at some point in the future"
Poll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
Poll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
What Donald Trump's plan to slash US corporate taxes would mean for Ireland
What Donald Trump's plan to slash US corporate taxes would mean for Ireland
Dark knight of lobbyists: Who is Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman?
Dark knight of lobbyists: Who is Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman?
The 4 reasons why voters are hesitant towards Hillary
The 4 reasons why voters are hesitant towards Hillary
Justin Moran
A mandatory retirement age is discriminatory. It just doesn't make sense in a changing Ireland
Justin Moran
"I do have sympathy for Pat Hickey. A 71-year-old man being filmed naked isn't to my tastes"
"I do have sympathy for Pat Hickey. A 71-year-old man being filmed naked isn't to my tastes"
Saturday
20 Aug 2016
Pat Hickey being held in one of Brazil's most notorious prisons
Pat Hickey being held in one of Brazil's most notorious prisons
Two Irish women live-tweet UK abortion journey to Enda Kenny
Two Irish women live-tweet UK abortion journey to Enda Kenny
"The eighth amendment hasn't been voted upon in my lifetime. That's long enough"
"The eighth amendment hasn't been voted upon in my lifetime. That's long enough"
Self-employed workers' rights were on the back burner for years, so why the change of heart now?
Self-employed workers' rights were on the back burner for years, so why the change of heart now?
TTIP is a major trade deal for the EU - but TDs aren't allowed take copies of its documents
TTIP is a major trade deal for the EU - but TDs aren't allowed take copies of its documents
Friday
19 Aug 2016
Olympic Council of Ireland says Pat Hickey is entitled to "natural justice" as Ross announces inquiry
Olympic Council of Ireland says Pat Hickey is entitled to "natural justice" as Ross announces inquiry
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Pat Hickey has been transferred to Bangu Prison in Rio de Janeiro
Pat Hickey has been transferred to Bangu Prison in Rio de Janeiro
Donald Trump's campaign chairman has resigned
Donald Trump's campaign chairman has resigned
Trump apologises, says he "regrets offending people" and "causing personal pain"
Trump apologises, says he "regrets offending people" and "causing personal pain"
Thursday
18 Aug 2016
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: Heavy bombers dropping 'full payload' have horrific effects on those below
Tom Clonan
OCI wouldn't be first to try and put me back in my box, says Ross
OCI wouldn't be first to try and put me back in my box, says Ross
Sinn Féin accused of "taking out" Peter Robinson after explosive Nama claims
Sinn Féin accused of "taking out" Peter Robinson after explosive Nama claims
Wednesday
17 Aug 2016
You'll never guess who the world's most powerful woman is*
You'll never guess who the world's most powerful woman is*
Trump hires head of a right-wing website in latest campaign reshuffle
Trump hires head of a right-wing website in latest campaign reshuffle
Tuesday
16 Aug 2016
Trump denies that the ousted former head of Fox News is prepping him for debates with Hillary
Trump denies that the ousted former head of Fox News is prepping him for debates with Hillary
The government wants to ban cigarette vending machines, but a big supplier says it will challenge them in court
The government wants to ban cigarette vending machines, but a big supplier says it will challenge them in court
Shane Ross not giving up hope on reaching deal with Olympic Council of Ireland
Shane Ross not giving up hope on reaching deal with Olympic Council of Ireland
Trump calls for "extreme vetting" of immigrants, looks for "common ground with Russia"
Trump calls for "extreme vetting" of immigrants, looks for "common ground with Russia"
Monday
15 Aug 2016
Trump adviser denies receiving illegal cash payments from Ukraine
Trump adviser denies receiving illegal cash payments from Ukraine
Turkey demands answers after Swedish minister accuses country of legalising sex with children
Turkey demands answers after Swedish minister accuses country of legalising sex with children
Trump wants to quiz people on religion and gender equality before they enter US
Trump wants to quiz people on religion and gender equality before they enter US
Mick Wallace and Clare Daly launch Nama whistleblowing website
Mick Wallace and Clare Daly launch Nama whistleblowing website
British-Iranian mum detained in Iran accused of trying to overthrow the regime
British-Iranian mum detained in Iran accused of trying to overthrow the regime
Trump says he's not just competing with "crooked Hillary" but the "crooked media" too
Trump says he's not just competing with "crooked Hillary" but the "crooked media" too