Politics

"Another ridiculous question": US-Russian tensions flare up in testy press briefing
"Another ridiculous question": US-Russian tensions flare up in testy press briefing
David Norris says people on social welfare shouldn't be allowed to buy drink
David Norris says people on social welfare shouldn't be allowed to buy drink
Parents can't rely on 'reasonable chastisement' when slapping their kids anymore
Parents can't rely on 'reasonable chastisement' when slapping their kids anymore
Thursday
10 Dec 2015
This councillor has been attempting to explain his encounters with "the beautiful Nina"
This councillor has been attempting to explain his encounters with "the beautiful Nina"
Russian supermarket apologises for product showing Barack Obama as a monkey
Russian supermarket apologises for product showing Barack Obama as a monkey
'We can’t have a law that excludes things just because somebody’s offended'
'We can’t have a law that excludes things just because somebody’s offended'
The members won't like it, but Fianna Fáil is sticking with its Longford candidate
The members won't like it, but Fianna Fáil is sticking with its Longford candidate
Who wants to see a video of Donald Trump cowering in front of a bald eagle?
Who wants to see a video of Donald Trump cowering in front of a bald eagle?
A major IT upgrade means people who don't pay fines will have it taken from their wages
A major IT upgrade means people who don't pay fines will have it taken from their wages
'Alarm bells are ringing' over a Central Bank whistleblower's allegations
'Alarm bells are ringing' over a Central Bank whistleblower's allegations
'The abortion holocaust': Senator condemned for 'horrific' language
'The abortion holocaust': Senator condemned for 'horrific' language
Senator Jim Walsh tells Senator Ivana Bacik to "get treatment for haemorrhoids"
Senator Jim Walsh tells Senator Ivana Bacik to "get treatment for haemorrhoids"
Is Donald Trump about to face a ban in Ireland as well?
Is Donald Trump about to face a ban in Ireland as well?
Why Ireland won't be turning to nuclear energy anytime soon
Why Ireland won't be turning to nuclear energy anytime soon
Alan Kelly faces "serious questions" over meeting with company that won state tender
Alan Kelly faces "serious questions" over meeting with company that won state tender
Troubles victims have strong words for the British government in this full-page ad
Troubles victims have strong words for the British government in this full-page ad
Wednesday
9 Dec 2015
Alcohol pricing: Here's how the planned changes will affect your pocket
Alcohol pricing: Here's how the planned changes will affect your pocket
A gun rights group is holding a "fake mass shooting" at a Texas college this week
A gun rights group is holding a "fake mass shooting" at a Texas college this week
WATCH: American mayor calls Donald Trump an "a**hole"
WATCH: American mayor calls Donald Trump an "a**hole"
Ray D'Arcy show on abortion broke rules on fairness and impartiality
Ray D'Arcy show on abortion broke rules on fairness and impartiality
This ousted Fine Gael TD is taking his own party to court next week
This ousted Fine Gael TD is taking his own party to court next week
'I'm absolutely not going to pay it' - Mick Wallace defiant on release from prison
'I'm absolutely not going to pay it' - Mick Wallace defiant on release from prison
Mick Wallace released from prison after arrest
Mick Wallace released from prison after arrest
Instead of being kicked out, Peter Mathews was just completely ignored in the Dáil today
Instead of being kicked out, Peter Mathews was just completely ignored in the Dáil today
A Renua candidate on the tax defaulters list says he wants to 'be accountable to others'
A Renua candidate on the tax defaulters list says he wants to 'be accountable to others'
Religious discrimination in schools to be addressed 'before the next school year'
Religious discrimination in schools to be addressed 'before the next school year'
Are we about to finally change our attitude to the demon drink?
Are we about to finally change our attitude to the demon drink?
Nuala Haughey
Elected officials need to know there are consequences to corruption
Nuala Haughey
Gardaí are now examining footage from the RTÉ Investigates sting
Gardaí are now examining footage from the RTÉ Investigates sting
UK Parliament could be set to consider a debate on banning Donald Trump
UK Parliament could be set to consider a debate on banning Donald Trump
Tuesday
8 Dec 2015
Mattie McGrath is wondering if someone is trying to kidnap or assassinate him
Mattie McGrath is wondering if someone is trying to kidnap or assassinate him
White House says Trump's latest idea "disqualifies" him from being President - and he has "fake hair"
White House says Trump's latest idea "disqualifies" him from being President - and he has "fake hair"
'It sickened me but I can’t honestly say I am hugely surprised'
'It sickened me but I can’t honestly say I am hugely surprised'
Noel Rock
'As a councillor, RTÉ Investigates was a huge let down - but we're not all the same'
Noel Rock
Dozens of protesters and gardaí enter Bank of Ireland College Green after anti-austerity march
Dozens of protesters and gardaí enter Bank of Ireland College Green after anti-austerity march
Renua says flat tax calculator taken down over 'technical issues' - but others aren't so sure
Renua says flat tax calculator taken down over 'technical issues' - but others aren't so sure
A match has been scheduled for Good Friday - and publicans are not happy
A match has been scheduled for Good Friday - and publicans are not happy
What should be done when politicians are caught dealing dirty?
What should be done when politicians are caught dealing dirty?
Galway councillor who didn't declare a house, some land and €150k payment explains why
Galway councillor who didn't declare a house, some land and €150k payment explains why
Archbishop: 'Baptising children simply to be able to attend a specific school is an abuse of baptism'
Archbishop: 'Baptising children simply to be able to attend a specific school is an abuse of baptism'