Politics

NI health minister apologises for anti-gay remarks and resigns
NI health minister apologises for anti-gay remarks and resigns
Sunday
26 Apr 2015
Politicians who own pubs tell us what has gone wrong for rural Ireland
Politicians who own pubs tell us what has gone wrong for rural Ireland
'No special honours' for soldiers, prison staff, gardaí who served during The Troubles
'No special honours' for soldiers, prison staff, gardaí who served during The Troubles
Watch: Boris Johnson and Ed Miliband bicker like schoolboys until told to 'shut up'
Watch: Boris Johnson and Ed Miliband bicker like schoolboys until told to 'shut up'
"The No side seem fixated on the notion of the ‘ideal family’ – whatever that means"
"The No side seem fixated on the notion of the ‘ideal family’ – whatever that means"
8 things we learned at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
8 things we learned at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
"Never say never" ... Michael McDowell hints at possible return to politics
"Never say never" ... Michael McDowell hints at possible return to politics
Why can't all the left-wing parties get their act together?
Why can't all the left-wing parties get their act together?
Obama lets the press know how he really feels ... via his 'Anger Translator'
Obama lets the press know how he really feels ... via his 'Anger Translator'
New €1 million CT scanner at Waterford hospital left 'gathering dust' for almost a year
New €1 million CT scanner at Waterford hospital left 'gathering dust' for almost a year
Saturday
25 Apr 2015
Micheál Martin: Enda thinks fist-pumps solve problems ... but Gerry is even worse
Micheál Martin: Enda thinks fist-pumps solve problems ... but Gerry is even worse
QUIZ: Who wouldn't pay a fine to save their life? Test your knowledge of the week...
QUIZ: Who wouldn't pay a fine to save their life? Test your knowledge of the week...
The latest poll is bad for the government and REALLY good for Sinn Féin
The latest poll is bad for the government and REALLY good for Sinn Féin
'It took me 65-and-a-bit years to summon up the courage to talk about being gay'
'It took me 65-and-a-bit years to summon up the courage to talk about being gay'
'People who restrict the freedom of movement of others are fascists'
'People who restrict the freedom of movement of others are fascists'
'Civil servants asking the right questions are being attacked over Siteserv'
'Civil servants asking the right questions are being attacked over Siteserv'
Other families' bravery made me talk about my daughter Ella - Boyd Barrett
Other families' bravery made me talk about my daughter Ella - Boyd Barrett
The obsessive TD behind Siteserv revelations was asking the same questions last December
The obsessive TD behind Siteserv revelations was asking the same questions last December
A Fianna Fáil candidate has staunchly defended the infamous Galway Tent
A Fianna Fáil candidate has staunchly defended the infamous Galway Tent
Friday
24 Apr 2015
Alan Dukes has A LOT to say about the 'odd ideas' at the Department of Finance
Alan Dukes has A LOT to say about the 'odd ideas' at the Department of Finance
Micheál Martin has a pop at Leo, who is having none of it
Micheál Martin has a pop at Leo, who is having none of it
Alan Dukes: There are people around who see conspiracy in their tea leaves
Alan Dukes: There are people around who see conspiracy in their tea leaves
Can Fianna Fáil stop the in-fighting and bounce back?
Can Fianna Fáil stop the in-fighting and bounce back?
Enda says a full inquiry into Siteserv would take quite a long time
Enda says a full inquiry into Siteserv would take quite a long time
NI Health Minister draws links between gay relationships and child abuse
NI Health Minister draws links between gay relationships and child abuse
Just how many Irish people can really be classed as filthy rich?
Just how many Irish people can really be classed as filthy rich?
Revealed: How Michael Noonan's confidence in IBRC bosses was 'wearing quite thin'
Revealed: How Michael Noonan's confidence in IBRC bosses was 'wearing quite thin'
Young man takes on social welfare for 'age discrimination' over reduced dole
Young man takes on social welfare for 'age discrimination' over reduced dole
Thursday
23 Apr 2015
Yet another Fianna Fáil figure has had a go at "defeatist" party leadership
Yet another Fianna Fáil figure has had a go at "defeatist" party leadership
Noonan announces review into Siteserv deal as more FOI documents emerge
Noonan announces review into Siteserv deal as more FOI documents emerge
The new drugs minister describes his trip to Amsterdam as a young student
The new drugs minister describes his trip to Amsterdam as a young student
Mayo TD John O'Mahony confirms switch to Galway-West
Mayo TD John O'Mahony confirms switch to Galway-West
Why bankers have to swear by almighty God to tell the truth - and what happens if they don't
Why bankers have to swear by almighty God to tell the truth - and what happens if they don't
Minister accused of being 'clueless' over wildfires
Minister accused of being 'clueless' over wildfires
Which UK politician would YOU like to see turned into a sex doll?
Which UK politician would YOU like to see turned into a sex doll?
Enda: The government has 'nothing to hide' about Siteserv deal
Enda: The government has 'nothing to hide' about Siteserv deal
A Minister for Dublin and scrapping water charges - How the country might change under Fianna Fáil
A Minister for Dublin and scrapping water charges - How the country might change under Fianna Fáil
AIB boss: 'I did my level best, but it wasn't enough. I can never get away from that'
AIB boss: 'I did my level best, but it wasn't enough. I can never get away from that'
Is Siteserv the coalition's first wobble of 2015?
Is Siteserv the coalition's first wobble of 2015?
What exactly is Siteserv - and why is everyone talking about it?
What exactly is Siteserv - and why is everyone talking about it?