Politics

"I'm going to do much better than people think" - the first-timer running in one of the toughest constituencies
"I'm going to do much better than people think" - the first-timer running in one of the toughest constituencies
'Festival for Change': Calls for voters to protest like it's 2014 at last big rally before election
'Festival for Change': Calls for voters to protest like it's 2014 at last big rally before election
"Sanders and Clinton do not speak...": 48 hours in Sin City with Hillary
"Sanders and Clinton do not speak...": 48 hours in Sin City with Hillary
Friday
19 Feb 2016
The TrailFix: Does anyone have any idea what's going to happen?
The TrailFix: Does anyone have any idea what's going to happen?
Labour senator hits out at 'sexism' in the party after being ignored for 'monster canvass'
Labour senator hits out at 'sexism' in the party after being ignored for 'monster canvass'
Red C outsourced some polling and voters were asked about 'Edna Kenny'
Red C outsourced some polling and voters were asked about 'Edna Kenny'
A man's been arrested over that robbery Leo Varadkar was caught up in
A man's been arrested over that robbery Leo Varadkar was caught up in
Mary Lou had a row with a concerned citizen on Grafton Street this morning
Mary Lou had a row with a concerned citizen on Grafton Street this morning
O'Callaghan vs. Rock: Which one of these two can we trust?
O'Callaghan vs. Rock: Which one of these two can we trust?
Lots done, more to do: Cameron 'Brexit' talks went on all night
Lots done, more to do: Cameron 'Brexit' talks went on all night
Thursday
18 Feb 2016
FactCheck: Is Fine Gael right to say it has "maintained disability spending"?
FactCheck: Is Fine Gael right to say it has "maintained disability spending"?
The TrailFix: We need to talk about Gerry's maths problem
The TrailFix: We need to talk about Gerry's maths problem
Was Polish anti-Communist hero Lech Walesa secretly a Communist informant?
Was Polish anti-Communist hero Lech Walesa secretly a Communist informant?
Donald Trump and Pope Francis got into a proper row today
Donald Trump and Pope Francis got into a proper row today
'Gerry Adams Maths School': Michael Noonan lashes Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin
'Gerry Adams Maths School': Michael Noonan lashes Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin
Lorraine Courtney
'Downton Abbey and tea cups': We’ve a fairly dreadful record of sexism in Irish politics
Lorraine Courtney
Labour wants to replace the Eighth Amendment with a UK-style abortion law
Labour wants to replace the Eighth Amendment with a UK-style abortion law
Sinn Féin TD quits after 'vicious' efforts to undermine her
Sinn Féin TD quits after 'vicious' efforts to undermine her
"Play it cool": Micheál Martin's been stopping traffic in sunny south Dublin
"Play it cool": Micheál Martin's been stopping traffic in sunny south Dublin
Minister calls Adams "a man who takes off socks to count to 20" after RTÉ interview
Minister calls Adams "a man who takes off socks to count to 20" after RTÉ interview
This One Direction election ad sparked an absolute holy show on Twitter
This One Direction election ad sparked an absolute holy show on Twitter
A week out from polling day, the Catholic Bishops are weighing in on abortion
A week out from polling day, the Catholic Bishops are weighing in on abortion
Dr Keith Gaynor
Bressie has made this front page news, but how loud do we have to shout?
Dr Keith Gaynor
Europe will try to convince Britain to stay in the EU today
Europe will try to convince Britain to stay in the EU today
Wednesday
17 Feb 2016
The TrailFix: What on earth has gone wrong with Fine Gael?
The TrailFix: What on earth has gone wrong with Fine Gael?
RAF jets being sent towards Russian bombers 'heading for UK airspace'
RAF jets being sent towards Russian bombers 'heading for UK airspace'
Blocking traffic lights and parking in disabled spaces - the poster wars are still raging
Blocking traffic lights and parking in disabled spaces - the poster wars are still raging
Sinn Féin claims RTÉ has been refusing to give it coverage
Sinn Féin claims RTÉ has been refusing to give it coverage
Joan slams critics of her hands and says she's not 'Downton Abbey and teacups'
Joan slams critics of her hands and says she's not 'Downton Abbey and teacups'
Leo Varadkar compares Micheál Martin to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Leo Varadkar compares Micheál Martin to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Obama asks Republicans to 'rise above the venom' after judge's unexpected death
Obama asks Republicans to 'rise above the venom' after judge's unexpected death
'Everyday we work to close the gap': Are the rich still getting richer?
'Everyday we work to close the gap': Are the rich still getting richer?
Tuesday
16 Feb 2016
Varadkar among candidates caught up in armed robbery while canvassing
Varadkar among candidates caught up in armed robbery while canvassing
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from TV3's Deputy Leaders' Debate
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from TV3's Deputy Leaders' Debate
The TrailFix: Surely these lads could put their differences aside and cut a deal?
The TrailFix: Surely these lads could put their differences aside and cut a deal?
With 10 days left, the latest poll is very bad news for Fine Gael
With 10 days left, the latest poll is very bad news for Fine Gael
The Healy-Raes could be set to take both seats in Kerry...
The Healy-Raes could be set to take both seats in Kerry...
Is this the most boring constituency in Ireland?
Is this the most boring constituency in Ireland?
Remember when someone threw a dildo at a politician's head? John Oliver's response is glorious
Remember when someone threw a dildo at a politician's head? John Oliver's response is glorious
Fine Gael wants to increase the dole by €27*
Fine Gael wants to increase the dole by €27*