Politics

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*
Paul Murphy ripped up his latest Irish Water bill outside its HQ today
Paul Murphy ripped up his latest Irish Water bill outside its HQ today
People are bankrupting themselves to help the SocDems - Catherine Murphy
People are bankrupting themselves to help the SocDems - Catherine Murphy
Matchy-matchy: Fine Gael ministers send the same tweets, word for word, during live debate
Matchy-matchy: Fine Gael ministers send the same tweets, word for word, during live debate
The Co Sligo village where self-help is the path to growth
The Co Sligo village where self-help is the path to growth
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from last night's RTÉ Leaders' Debate
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from last night's RTÉ Leaders' Debate
the RTÉ general election leaders' debate
the RTÉ general election leaders' debate
Monday
15 Feb 2016
9 things you need to know about the Claire Byrne Live seven-way debate
9 things you need to know about the Claire Byrne Live seven-way debate
Fianna FĂ¡il councillor dies while canvassing
Fianna FĂ¡il councillor dies while canvassing
Right-wing Polish minister wants jail for anyone who calls Nazi death camps 'Polish'
Right-wing Polish minister wants jail for anyone who calls Nazi death camps 'Polish'
The TrailFix: Why is Fianna FĂ¡il having a good election - and can it continue?
The TrailFix: Why is Fianna FĂ¡il having a good election - and can it continue?
Gerry Adams got a hell of a grilling on this man's radio show this morning
Gerry Adams got a hell of a grilling on this man's radio show this morning
Enda: I've already ruled out Fianna FĂ¡il 10 times - and I'm doing it again
Enda: I've already ruled out Fianna FĂ¡il 10 times - and I'm doing it again
RTÉ will NOT be forced to let the Greens into tonight's leaders' debate
RTÉ will NOT be forced to let the Greens into tonight's leaders' debate
Barry Cowen says he wants to lead Fianna FĂ¡il
Barry Cowen says he wants to lead Fianna FĂ¡il
Alan Kelly: What Labour has achieved is astonishing
Alan Kelly: What Labour has achieved is astonishing
Sunday
14 Feb 2016
All over the country, Fine Gael and Labour's biggest problem could be each other
All over the country, Fine Gael and Labour's biggest problem could be each other
FactCheck: What effect does JobBridge and other schemes have on our unemployment rate?
FactCheck: What effect does JobBridge and other schemes have on our unemployment rate?
Joan Burton defends Labour TD pictured with Gerry Hutch
Joan Burton defends Labour TD pictured with Gerry Hutch
This is what Gerry Adams had to say about a former IRA member becoming minister for justice
This is what Gerry Adams had to say about a former IRA member becoming minister for justice
Sinn Féin candidate woos voters with special political Valentine's card
Sinn Féin candidate woos voters with special political Valentine's card
Enda repeatedly refuses to rule out doing a deal with Fianna FĂ¡il
Enda repeatedly refuses to rule out doing a deal with Fianna FĂ¡il
Lucinda Creighton hits out over standards in public office complaint
Lucinda Creighton hits out over standards in public office complaint
Alan Shatter claims someone is snipping the cable ties on his posters
Alan Shatter claims someone is snipping the cable ties on his posters
Saturday
13 Feb 2016
"I just want to convince people that the place for Labour is in government"
"I just want to convince people that the place for Labour is in government"
Where do Ireland's political parties stand on decriminalising cannabis?
Where do Ireland's political parties stand on decriminalising cannabis?
Fine Gael slumps as Sinn Féin rises in latest poll
Fine Gael slumps as Sinn Féin rises in latest poll
Typo sees Sinn Féin election candidate listed as councillor
Typo sees Sinn Féin election candidate listed as councillor
Cruz campaign pulls US ad featuring softcore porn actress
Cruz campaign pulls US ad featuring softcore porn actress
Mary Lou unimpressed with 'really stupid questions' about Thomas 'Slab' Murphy
Mary Lou unimpressed with 'really stupid questions' about Thomas 'Slab' Murphy
Russia has said a 'new cold war' could be on the cards
Russia has said a 'new cold war' could be on the cards
FactCheck: Exactly how many people are homeless in Ireland?
FactCheck: Exactly how many people are homeless in Ireland?
Friday
12 Feb 2016
The TrailFix: Two weeks to go and - as Bertie says - we're all asleep
The TrailFix: Two weeks to go and - as Bertie says - we're all asleep
What does Peter McVerry make of last night's Joan Burton dig?
What does Peter McVerry make of last night's Joan Burton dig?
Garda Commissioner to personally oversee funerals of two men murdered in Dublin
Garda Commissioner to personally oversee funerals of two men murdered in Dublin
There wasn't much love for Enda Kenny in Cork today
There wasn't much love for Enda Kenny in Cork today
Eamon Ryan: It'd be bloody difficult to lead the Greens if we don't win any seats
Eamon Ryan: It'd be bloody difficult to lead the Greens if we don't win any seats
Poll: Should the election campaign be suspended to deal with gangland crime?
Poll: Should the election campaign be suspended to deal with gangland crime?
Donald Trump's latest target? Pope Francis
Donald Trump's latest target? Pope Francis