Politics

Ambassador gives clearest indication yet Trump will visit Ireland in September for Irish Open
Ambassador gives clearest indication yet Trump will visit Ireland in September for Irish Open
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
The 42′s football writer assesses Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite performance this week.
GPs charging 'outrageous' fees of up to €220 for menopause appointments, TD says
GPs charging 'outrageous' fees of up to €220 for menopause appointments, TD says
Why did Cuba kill four people on a US-registered speedboat?
Why did Cuba kill four people on a US-registered speedboat?
The 9 at 9 Clintons appear before US Epstein probe, Sinn Féin picks by-election candidate and Ireland needs a lot more construction workers.
'Potentially challenging situation' in meeting Ireland's electricity demand
'Potentially challenging situation' in meeting Ireland's electricity demand
Since 2016, EirGrid has warned of an increasing tightness between supply and demand.
Wednesday
25 Feb
Janice Boylan selected as Sinn Féin's candidate to contest Dublin Central by-election
Janice Boylan selected as Sinn Féin's candidate to contest Dublin Central by-election
Trump’s border Czar says Pope 'oughta fix the Church' before commenting on US immigration policy
Trump’s border Czar says Pope 'oughta fix the Church' before commenting on US immigration policy
State apology for thalidomide survivors will be made 'as soon as possible'
State apology for thalidomide survivors will be made 'as soon as possible'
Mary Robinson says Trump administration bullying other countries 'like we've never seen before'
Mary Robinson says Trump administration bullying other countries 'like we've never seen before'
Record number of journalists killed last year, with Israel responsible for two-thirds of the deaths
Record number of journalists killed last year, with Israel responsible for two-thirds of the deaths
Minister calls on UCD to intervene after image of student 'bruised and unconscious' was shared
Minister calls on UCD to intervene after image of student 'bruised and unconscious' was shared
Taoiseach expects LOI astro funding to be restored - but Patrick O'Donovan says it's up to him
Taoiseach expects LOI astro funding to be restored - but Patrick O'Donovan says it's up to him
Defence Minister: Ireland should not be 'afraid' to work closely with British and French navies
Defence Minister: Ireland should not be 'afraid' to work closely with British and French navies
Commons speaker confirms he warned police about Peter Mandelson 'flight risk' ahead of arrest
Commons speaker confirms he warned police about Peter Mandelson 'flight risk' ahead of arrest
Landlords can soon increase rents for new tenancies to 'market rent' - how is market rent set?
Landlords can soon increase rents for new tenancies to 'market rent' - how is market rent set?
Former TD Gino Kenny co-opted onto council after PBP colleague resigns
Former TD Gino Kenny co-opted onto council after PBP colleague resigns
Ireland's biggest landlord tells investors new rent rules will be major boost for shareholders
Ireland's biggest landlord tells investors new rent rules will be major boost for shareholders
Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said the details of Ires Reit’s projections would “send a shiver down the spine of all renters”.
The 9 at 9 Trump’s State of the Union, police search at former prince Andrew’s home ends and Irish naval officers could be posted on foreign ships.
'You don't have to vote for me': Gerry Hutch kicks off campaign to urge people to register to vote
'You don't have to vote for me': Gerry Hutch kicks off campaign to urge people to register to vote
Tuesday
24 Feb
US ambassador hosts Irish business event and talks Trump's tariffs, but uncertainty remains
US ambassador hosts Irish business event and talks Trump's tariffs, but uncertainty remains
Gerry Adams and Bertie Ahern were back in a room together talking peace today
Gerry Adams and Bertie Ahern were back in a room together talking peace today
Police end searches at ex-prince Andrew's former home as MPs agree to release trade envoy files
Police end searches at ex-prince Andrew's former home as MPs agree to release trade envoy files
Major French arms company to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military
Major French arms company to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military
Peter Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest was sparked by ‘baseless’ claim he planned to leave UK
Peter Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest was sparked by ‘baseless’ claim he planned to leave UK
Taoiseach says Department of Justice has ‘no knowledge’ of claims woman was trafficked into Ireland
Taoiseach says Department of Justice has ‘no knowledge’ of claims woman was trafficked into Ireland
After a week of pauses and rollbacks, where do we stand in the row about SNA allocation?
After a week of pauses and rollbacks, where do we stand in the row about SNA allocation?
The government now says no schools will lose SNAs in September – but there’s been criticism that the problem is being kicked down the road.
New sand spit in Dublin could 'help protect the Dart line from flooding'
New sand spit in Dublin could 'help protect the Dart line from flooding'
Ireland's DPC has pushed back against a TD's allegation that it is 'too close to big tech'
Ireland's DPC has pushed back against a TD's allegation that it is 'too close to big tech'
Government completes rollback as ministers confirm no schools will lose SNAs in September
Government completes rollback as ministers confirm no schools will lose SNAs in September
Almost 200 schools were previously told they could lose part of their SNA allocation.
Sports Minister doesn't regret 'hooliganism' remarks made over chaos at League of Ireland match
Sports Minister doesn't regret 'hooliganism' remarks made over chaos at League of Ireland match
Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’
Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’
President Connolly signs bill to pave the way for new rent rules
President Connolly signs bill to pave the way for new rent rules
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Dublin city is now almost €2,700
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Dublin city is now almost €2,700
The 9 at 9 Peter Mandelson has been released on bail, Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago today and Gardaí rearrest chief suspect in the murder of Michael Gaine..
Gillian Sherratt and Janice Boylan battle for Sinn Féin’s Dublin Central nomination nod
Gillian Sherratt and Janice Boylan battle for Sinn Féin’s Dublin Central nomination nod
Media throng Peter Mandelson's home as he returns at 2am after release on bail
Media throng Peter Mandelson's home as he returns at 2am after release on bail
Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to be extended to Fingal and Wexford
Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to be extended to Fingal and Wexford
Monday
23 Feb
Former UK minister Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former UK minister Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Mandelson has been accused of passing on information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary.