Politics

Ireland's newest political party says racism accusations are "nonsense"
Ireland's newest political party says racism accusations are "nonsense"
Thursday
23 Jul 2015
A bridge and a boat are set to get some famous Irish names
A bridge and a boat are set to get some famous Irish names
What happens when there has to be an investigation into an inquiry?
What happens when there has to be an investigation into an inquiry?
Joan Burton to banking inquiry - "We would have let Anglo fail"
Joan Burton to banking inquiry - "We would have let Anglo fail"
"This guy is a hero by any measure": Irish Water honoured at lavish US awards ceremony
"This guy is a hero by any measure": Irish Water honoured at lavish US awards ceremony
Enda take note... It's never a good idea for a leader to play with paper firemen on TV
Enda take note... It's never a good idea for a leader to play with paper firemen on TV
Wednesday
22 Jul 2015
Ervia boss: "Even in Greece... they pay for their water services"
Ervia boss: "Even in Greece... they pay for their water services"
These men tried to launch a new party ... but anti-racism protesters gate-crashed their event
These men tried to launch a new party ... but anti-racism protesters gate-crashed their event
'A mockery of the justice system': There are almost 116k outstanding warrants
'A mockery of the justice system': There are almost 116k outstanding warrants
Tuesday
21 Jul 2015
Business groups are lining up to pour scorn on the coalition's minimum wage plans
Business groups are lining up to pour scorn on the coalition's minimum wage plans
Poll: Do you agree with the plan to hold a Cabinet meeting in Lissadell House?
Poll: Do you agree with the plan to hold a Cabinet meeting in Lissadell House?
Better childcare over tax cuts? Will the government listen to this advice?
Better childcare over tax cuts? Will the government listen to this advice?
Eamon Ryan
The Irish Water debacle can be solved in five steps
Eamon Ryan
"I understand it's very nice": Senator says we should move Seanad to Farmleigh
"I understand it's very nice": Senator says we should move Seanad to Farmleigh
One month on, Sinn Féin has un-expelled this Cork councillor
One month on, Sinn Féin has un-expelled this Cork councillor
Lorraine Higgins receives threat to fill her 'rat's mouth with lead'
Lorraine Higgins receives threat to fill her 'rat's mouth with lead'
Poll: Would you support a seagull cull?
Poll: Would you support a seagull cull?
Vicious seagulls behaving like cows "with mad cow disease" - FF senator
Vicious seagulls behaving like cows "with mad cow disease" - FF senator
Monday
20 Jul 2015
Contentious law allowing water charges to be taken from dole passed by Seanad
Contentious law allowing water charges to be taken from dole passed by Seanad
Ministers don't have to explain most of their €1.4 million personal expenses
Ministers don't have to explain most of their €1.4 million personal expenses
Ireland's first ever female minister has a new job
Ireland's first ever female minister has a new job
Sunday
19 Jul 2015
QUIZ: Who said Greece needed Brian Cowen's steady hand? Test your knowledge of the week...
QUIZ: Who said Greece needed Brian Cowen's steady hand? Test your knowledge of the week...
Bertie Ahern says he received a rope and noose in the post after leaving office
Bertie Ahern says he received a rope and noose in the post after leaving office
New poll shows a surge in support for independents
New poll shows a surge in support for independents
Saturday
18 Jul 2015
13 great Bertieisms at the banking inquiry
13 great Bertieisms at the banking inquiry
This magazine cover shows exactly what Donald Trump is doing to his opponents
This magazine cover shows exactly what Donald Trump is doing to his opponents
Enda Kenny: 'I expect to win the next election'
Enda Kenny: 'I expect to win the next election'
'Giving another bailout to Greece is like giving money to a drug addict'
'Giving another bailout to Greece is like giving money to a drug addict'
Poll: Renua or the Social Democrats?
Poll: Renua or the Social Democrats?
'We'll depopulate - and very, very quickly the island will be gone'
'We'll depopulate - and very, very quickly the island will be gone'
Friday
17 Jul 2015
Derek Nolan
Do the Social Democrats believe in the rule of law?
Derek Nolan
2,500 people officially became Irish today
2,500 people officially became Irish today
Poll: Should Bertie be forgiven?
Poll: Should Bertie be forgiven?
9 things we learned from Bertie at the banking inquiry
9 things we learned from Bertie at the banking inquiry
Thursday
16 Jul 2015
Greece latest: Banks to reopen on Monday, but with a €60 withdrawal limit
Greece latest: Banks to reopen on Monday, but with a €60 withdrawal limit
This clip of TDs shouting and roaring will make you glad they've gone on holidays
This clip of TDs shouting and roaring will make you glad they've gone on holidays
'We've a new Troika in town': Joan doesn't think much of the new party
'We've a new Troika in town': Joan doesn't think much of the new party
Poll: Should Ireland's military come to the defence of EU nations?
Poll: Should Ireland's military come to the defence of EU nations?
Video: Angela Merkel makes Palestinian girl facing deportation cry
Video: Angela Merkel makes Palestinian girl facing deportation cry
Bertie: If hindsight was foresight, I'd be a billionaire
Bertie: If hindsight was foresight, I'd be a billionaire