Politics

Pornography being shown in pubs had the government in a fluster 30 years ago
Pornography being shown in pubs had the government in a fluster 30 years ago
Tuesday
29 Dec 2015
QUIZ: Bertie going grey and 19 other questions about the year that was
QUIZ: Bertie going grey and 19 other questions about the year that was
Julien Mercille
'I watched this man bleed out. He was rolling on the ground and I imagined his last moments'
Julien Mercille
There were some familiar faces at this morning's Council of State meeting
There were some familiar faces at this morning's Council of State meeting
This is Enda Kenny's biggest regret
This is Enda Kenny's biggest regret
Monday
28 Dec 2015
Michael Noonan spent Christmas in hospital due to fluid on his chest
Michael Noonan spent Christmas in hospital due to fluid on his chest
TD calls for bogs to be flooded to 'save communities'
TD calls for bogs to be flooded to 'save communities'
A phantom supporter* is erecting this man's election posters for him...
A phantom supporter* is erecting this man's election posters for him...
Some Ryan Report recommendations yet to be implemented due to lack of resources
Some Ryan Report recommendations yet to be implemented due to lack of resources
Enda promises action on abortion within six months of re-election
Enda promises action on abortion within six months of re-election
Sunday
27 Dec 2015
'I’ve gone to funerals where mourners would refuse to shake my hand'
'I’ve gone to funerals where mourners would refuse to shake my hand'
'Good', 'bad', 'stupid' - on the campaign trail, Donald Trump speaks like a nine-year-old
'Good', 'bad', 'stupid' - on the campaign trail, Donald Trump speaks like a nine-year-old
Joan is promising a €25 pension increase if Labour gets back into power
Joan is promising a €25 pension increase if Labour gets back into power
Poll: Should Irish emigrants be allowed vote for the Irish president?
Poll: Should Irish emigrants be allowed vote for the Irish president?
Saturday
26 Dec 2015
The many moods of Paschal Donohoe
The many moods of Paschal Donohoe
Canada's Prime Minister even makes cutting a birthday cake look slick
Canada's Prime Minister even makes cutting a birthday cake look slick
Enda Kenny isn't thinking about anyone else but Joan Burton
Enda Kenny isn't thinking about anyone else but Joan Burton
Tony Duffin
Drugs should be a priority issue for general election candidates - here's why
Tony Duffin
Here are five eye-opening things Dr Ben Carson believes
Here are five eye-opening things Dr Ben Carson believes
The deals they did: the up-and-down relationship of Bertie Ahern and Jackie Healy-Rae
The deals they did: the up-and-down relationship of Bertie Ahern and Jackie Healy-Rae
Friday
25 Dec 2015
How a controversy a day kept Donald Trump in the headlines (and at the top of the polls)
How a controversy a day kept Donald Trump in the headlines (and at the top of the polls)
Martin McGuinness's favourite Christmas present is a little box - but what's in it?
Martin McGuinness's favourite Christmas present is a little box - but what's in it?
Alarm company says it met with Alan Kelly after tender had been decided
Alarm company says it met with Alan Kelly after tender had been decided
Thursday
24 Dec 2015
'Have you got the wiffy code?': The not-so-serious 2015 political awards
'Have you got the wiffy code?': The not-so-serious 2015 political awards
Perry's Christmas miracle leaves Fine Gael needing at least two more women
Perry's Christmas miracle leaves Fine Gael needing at least two more women
Revealed: How Willie O'Dea almost got rid of his famous 'tache
Revealed: How Willie O'Dea almost got rid of his famous 'tache
The truth about that picture of Alex Salmond, a young lady and a Solero
The truth about that picture of Alex Salmond, a young lady and a Solero
Councillor considers resignation amid 'disgust' in Longford Fianna Fáil
Councillor considers resignation amid 'disgust' in Longford Fianna Fáil
Cameron says Britain's Christianity is key to its success
Cameron says Britain's Christianity is key to its success
Wednesday
23 Dec 2015
Who said it: Donald Trump or Mayor Quimby?
Who said it: Donald Trump or Mayor Quimby?
Michael D calls in Council of State over law that was rushed through the Dáil
Michael D calls in Council of State over law that was rushed through the Dáil
Minimum pricing for alcohol could be illegal - but Ireland's pressing ahead
Minimum pricing for alcohol could be illegal - but Ireland's pressing ahead
Averil Power defends using taxpayers' money to print 73,000 calendars
Averil Power defends using taxpayers' money to print 73,000 calendars
PICS: Enda dons a blue helmet, meets Irish troops and saves Christmas
PICS: Enda dons a blue helmet, meets Irish troops and saves Christmas
The mystery of the 85,000 Christmas cards and the Dáil printer
The mystery of the 85,000 Christmas cards and the Dáil printer
Why is the world's 29th richest person funding a campaign by Irish sex workers?
Why is the world's 29th richest person funding a campaign by Irish sex workers?
Tuesday
22 Dec 2015
Who is 'Slab' Murphy and why is he causing problems for Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin?
Who is 'Slab' Murphy and why is he causing problems for Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin?
'I don't like the fella': Michael Noonan definitely won't go on Vincent Browne
'I don't like the fella': Michael Noonan definitely won't go on Vincent Browne
Dublin City Council apologises for planner saying Alan Kelly had been 'bamboozled'
Dublin City Council apologises for planner saying Alan Kelly had been 'bamboozled'
'I would like to thank God': Jubilant Perry added to Fine Gael election ticket after court battle
'I would like to thank God': Jubilant Perry added to Fine Gael election ticket after court battle