Politics

Debunked: Anti-immigration campaigner posts AI image of men in boat during Dublin flooding
Debunked: Anti-immigration campaigner posts AI image of men in boat during Dublin flooding
Tánaiste says government will ‘have a look’ at a social media ban for under-16s
Tánaiste says government will ‘have a look’ at a social media ban for under-16s
Independent TD Barry Heneghan votes against the government on disability payment motion
Independent TD Barry Heneghan votes against the government on disability payment motion
Housing completions hit highest level in over a decade as apartment builds surge
Housing completions hit highest level in over a decade as apartment builds surge
The initial State target of 41,000 house completions (which the government abandoned in November) was missed, however.
The 9 at 9 Transport delays in Dublin, further rain warnings in ‘saturated’ areas and rules on scramblers…
Trump says the Minneapolis mayor is 'playing with fire' as court blocks detention of refugees
Trump says the Minneapolis mayor is 'playing with fire' as court blocks detention of refugees
Calls for swift replacement of inner city task force chair after Jim Gavin steps down
Calls for swift replacement of inner city task force chair after Jim Gavin steps down
Wednesday
28 Jan
'Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations
'Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations
Minister says gardaí have 'power' to seize scramblers but tougher laws to go to Cabinet within weeks
Minister says gardaí have 'power' to seize scramblers but tougher laws to go to Cabinet within weeks
Former Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu elected as deputy leader of Green Party
Former Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu elected as deputy leader of Green Party
Principals resigning and returning to teaching due to hot school meals red tape, committee hears
Principals resigning and returning to teaching due to hot school meals red tape, committee hears
The 9 at 9 Planning enforcement actions, an attack on a US congresswoman and three killed in Ukraine.
'Devastating' scenes in Enniscorthy amid warnings flood risk will remain for another 48 hours
'Devastating' scenes in Enniscorthy amid warnings flood risk will remain for another 48 hours
The storm left homes and businesses inundated with water, cars stranded, power cut and the town centre closed off after the River Slaney burst its banks
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group warned that the risk of flooding will remain throughout today and into tomorrow as further rain falls on already sodden ground.
"Particularly I think South Dublin caught us a little bit by surprise - we just weren’t expecting those levels of rainfall,” emergency planning boss Keith Leonard said this morning.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar faces down attacker after being sprayed with unknown substance
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar faces down attacker after being sprayed with unknown substance
‘We’re gonna keep talking. Just give me ten minutes. Please don’t let them have the show’.
Trump says 'we're going to de-escalate' in Minneapolis after backlash over Alex Pretti killing
Trump says 'we're going to de-escalate' in Minneapolis after backlash over Alex Pretti killing
Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine
Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine
Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?
Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?
Commuting by water is a common approach used around the world and should be considered here, say two Fine Gael representatives.
Freenow says around two-thirds of taxi drivers have ended shifts early due to safety concerns
Freenow says around two-thirds of taxi drivers have ended shifts early due to safety concerns
Tuesday
27 Jan
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Garda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
Garda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
EU strikes 'mother of all' trade deals with India, with good news for Irish whiskey
EU strikes 'mother of all' trade deals with India, with good news for Irish whiskey
Government pushes ahead with steps to scrap the Triple Lock
Government pushes ahead with steps to scrap the Triple Lock
Justice Minister: People who do cocaine don't think enough about how it enables gangland crime
Justice Minister: People who do cocaine don't think enough about how it enables gangland crime
Explainer: In a few weeks, new rent rules will kick in - here's how it might impact you
Explainer: In a few weeks, new rent rules will kick in - here's how it might impact you
Changes to rental rules kick in on 1 March and its causing a lot of confusion.
State approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work
State approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work
FG cllr to face party probe over revelation of contacting Garda about speeding ticket
FG cllr to face party probe over revelation of contacting Garda about speeding ticket
Taoiseach says there should be no scramblers on public roads after teenager's death
Taoiseach says there should be no scramblers on public roads after teenager's death
St Patrick's trips: Ministers to head to 50 countries (and yes the Taoiseach is planning to meet Trump)
St Patrick's trips: Ministers to head to 50 countries (and yes the Taoiseach is planning to meet Trump)
The 9 at 9 Storm Chandra disruptions and flooding, Trump takes a step back in Minneapolis and renters feeling squeezed…
Watchdog warns that the government's spending plans could leave Ireland economically vulnerable
Watchdog warns that the government's spending plans could leave Ireland economically vulnerable
New grant of up to €4,000 to upgrade windows and doors to be made available from March
New grant of up to €4,000 to upgrade windows and doors to be made available from March
Higher earners in the Republic spend six years longer renting compared to the North
Higher earners in the Republic spend six years longer renting compared to the North
A new two-bed apartment in the Republic is estimated to cost almost double that for the same in Northern Ireland.
Monday
26 Jan
Over 3,000 homes were brought back to use last year (with Donegal one of the bright lights)
Over 3,000 homes were brought back to use last year (with Donegal one of the bright lights)
'A pure gentleman': Former MEP Brian Crowley laid to rest after funeral in Co Cork
'A pure gentleman': Former MEP Brian Crowley laid to rest after funeral in Co Cork
Ireland among North Sea nations to sign wind power pledge to resist Russian energy 'blackmail'
Ireland among North Sea nations to sign wind power pledge to resist Russian energy 'blackmail'
'I feel like I've come home': Suella Braverman becomes the latest Tory to defect to Reform
'I feel like I've come home': Suella Braverman becomes the latest Tory to defect to Reform
The 9 at 9 School absences, organised crime suspect arrested and massive US winter storm claims lives…
'This has to stop': Obama and Clinton urge Americans to 'speak out' after Minneapolis shootings
'This has to stop': Obama and Clinton urge Americans to 'speak out' after Minneapolis shootings
Multiple senators from Trump’s Republican Party and the NRA have called for a full investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti.
Sunday
25 Jan
Labour row erupts after Starmer rival Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP is blocked
Labour row erupts after Starmer rival Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP is blocked
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen by many as a challenger to the UK Prime Minister’s leadership of the party.