Politics

'I was born in 1950s conservative Ireland and I'm asking people to make this happen'
'I was born in 1950s conservative Ireland and I'm asking people to make this happen'
Run your own business? There's some lovely news for you today
Run your own business? There's some lovely news for you today
Are these posters illegal? Labour says they're not
Are these posters illegal? Labour says they're not
Wednesday
13 May 2015
TD refusing to remove his Yes Equality pin in Leinster House
TD refusing to remove his Yes Equality pin in Leinster House
Irish Water is refusing to say how many people have paid their bills
Irish Water is refusing to say how many people have paid their bills
"Mr O'Brien is a media baron" - RTÉ fights action against Denis O'Brien
"Mr O'Brien is a media baron" - RTÉ fights action against Denis O'Brien
David Norris: "As a gay man, I would really welcome being voted to be an equal person"
David Norris: "As a gay man, I would really welcome being voted to be an equal person"
Big plan to help mortgage holders 'won't have the banks quaking in their boots'
Big plan to help mortgage holders 'won't have the banks quaking in their boots'
'Absolutely farcical': EPA report into Portlaoise waste facility slammed
'Absolutely farcical': EPA report into Portlaoise waste facility slammed
Selfies, beards and tears: Gerry Adams was like a pop star on Grafton Street this lunchtime
Selfies, beards and tears: Gerry Adams was like a pop star on Grafton Street this lunchtime
"This is about fear...": Renua candidate's poster defaced with anti-gay slurs
"This is about fear...": Renua candidate's poster defaced with anti-gay slurs
Dáil suspended TWICE after Enda Kenny tells Socialist TDs 'where to go'
Dáil suspended TWICE after Enda Kenny tells Socialist TDs 'where to go'
In mortgage arrears? Here's how the government plans to help
In mortgage arrears? Here's how the government plans to help
Enda Kenny buttered scones on TV - and talked about his same-sex marriage 'journey'
Enda Kenny buttered scones on TV - and talked about his same-sex marriage 'journey'
Joan Burton's car blocked by protesters at same-sex marriage event
Joan Burton's car blocked by protesters at same-sex marriage event
Tuesday
12 May 2015
Taoiseach clarifies that Ibrahim Halawa isn't facing murder charges
Taoiseach clarifies that Ibrahim Halawa isn't facing murder charges
Pat Carey is definitely not making a political comeback
Pat Carey is definitely not making a political comeback
The economic recovery means Irish people are drinking more
The economic recovery means Irish people are drinking more
Mary Lou was told to remove the Yes Equality badge she wore in the Dáil earlier
Mary Lou was told to remove the Yes Equality badge she wore in the Dáil earlier
74 TDs have just voted down another abortion bill
74 TDs have just voted down another abortion bill
Bertie and Brian got over €80k each last year
Bertie and Brian got over €80k each last year
WATCH: The terrifying moment the Nepal quake struck the parliament
WATCH: The terrifying moment the Nepal quake struck the parliament
Things are getting interesting for Fianna Fáil in Bertie's old stomping ground
Things are getting interesting for Fianna Fáil in Bertie's old stomping ground
Same-sex marriage debate heats up amid growing fears of No vote
Same-sex marriage debate heats up amid growing fears of No vote
This is why some TDs have to watch a video of thousands of pigs being slaughtered
This is why some TDs have to watch a video of thousands of pigs being slaughtered
A local councillor has called for the removal of the LGBT pride flag from Cork City Hall
A local councillor has called for the removal of the LGBT pride flag from Cork City Hall
Simon Coveney impressed a lot of people talking about the marriage referendum last night
Simon Coveney impressed a lot of people talking about the marriage referendum last night
Monday
11 May 2015
Ouch: David Miliband made some harsh criticisms of his brother after his defeat
Ouch: David Miliband made some harsh criticisms of his brother after his defeat
Poll: Do you think politicians should be garda vetted?
Poll: Do you think politicians should be garda vetted?
'We can protect the rights of gay people without redefining the meaning of marriage'
'We can protect the rights of gay people without redefining the meaning of marriage'
Mattie McGrath
It turns out Nigel Farage won't be resigning after all
It turns out Nigel Farage won't be resigning after all
EU wants refugee quotas for member states and the UK's not happy
EU wants refugee quotas for member states and the UK's not happy
Sick of this sight? Dublin could be getting a load of new ranks. Here's where:
Sick of this sight? Dublin could be getting a load of new ranks. Here's where:
Eamon Gilmore: Same-sex marriage has no implications for children
Eamon Gilmore: Same-sex marriage has no implications for children
Sunday
10 May 2015
Joan Burton thinks Irish politicians need to be like the Girl Guides
Joan Burton thinks Irish politicians need to be like the Girl Guides
Water charges will be taken from wages after people are given "every opportunity" - Minister
Water charges will be taken from wages after people are given "every opportunity" - Minister
Anti-austerity protesters clash with police near Downing Street
Anti-austerity protesters clash with police near Downing Street
QUIZ: Who's thankful for selfies? Test your knowledge of the week…
QUIZ: Who's thankful for selfies? Test your knowledge of the week…
Poll: Was RTÉ right to ask a minister to remove his Yes pin?
Poll: Was RTÉ right to ask a minister to remove his Yes pin?
Here's how the Catholic Church in Britain has responded to same-sex marriage
Here's how the Catholic Church in Britain has responded to same-sex marriage