Politics

Alan Shatter is the problem that just won't go away
Alan Shatter is the problem that just won't go away
"Please don't force a woman to grow a baby that is going to die"
"Please don't force a woman to grow a baby that is going to die"
Irish students almost 10% more likely to finish school than their European equivalents
Irish students almost 10% more likely to finish school than their European equivalents
Sinn Féin to launch 'alternative 2016' --- alongside the Cuban Ambassador and Frances Black
Sinn Féin to launch 'alternative 2016' --- alongside the Cuban Ambassador and Frances Black
Why was Alan Shatter given information about Garda investigation before other TDs?
Why was Alan Shatter given information about Garda investigation before other TDs?
Micheál Martin tells Enda: 'You've put a price on people's lives'
Micheál Martin tells Enda: 'You've put a price on people's lives'
'No matter what anyone says to you, you're a mammy and a daddy now'
'No matter what anyone says to you, you're a mammy and a daddy now'
Joanne O'Riordan's brother launches Dáil bid
Joanne O'Riordan's brother launches Dáil bid
Did drinks companies water down the new alcohol laws?
Did drinks companies water down the new alcohol laws?
Those supermarket booze deals could be in danger...
Those supermarket booze deals could be in danger...
Michael Healy-Rae: 'I don't feel sorry for criminals who go home in boxes'
Michael Healy-Rae: 'I don't feel sorry for criminals who go home in boxes'
Tuesday
3 Feb 2015
'In the heat of the moment': Seán Barrett withdraws claim opposition out to undermine him
'In the heat of the moment': Seán Barrett withdraws claim opposition out to undermine him
Festive sales helped the Government rake in loads of tax
Festive sales helped the Government rake in loads of tax
The light on the Spire has been broken for months - did you notice?
The light on the Spire has been broken for months - did you notice?
British politicians vote to allow three-person babies
British politicians vote to allow three-person babies
'No-brainer', 'game changer' and 'a dig out of a hole' - why these people want a debt conference
'No-brainer', 'game changer' and 'a dig out of a hole' - why these people want a debt conference
Tenants who don't pay charges should have their water cut off, say landlords
Tenants who don't pay charges should have their water cut off, say landlords
Missed last night's water charge deadline? No problem, it seems
Missed last night's water charge deadline? No problem, it seems
Robbie Keane was back in the White House with his buddy Obama
Robbie Keane was back in the White House with his buddy Obama
Monday
2 Feb 2015
You WON'T be fined for not registering with Irish Water by midnight
You WON'T be fined for not registering with Irish Water by midnight
David Cameron is scared to answer basic maths questions
David Cameron is scared to answer basic maths questions
Councillor's opposition to homeless hostel 'not Nimby-ism, it's pure economics'
Councillor's opposition to homeless hostel 'not Nimby-ism, it's pure economics'
Seán Barrett says opposition parties are entitled to question his decisions
Seán Barrett says opposition parties are entitled to question his decisions
Dublin councillors vote in favour of new busking bye-laws
Dublin councillors vote in favour of new busking bye-laws
Fitzgerald is looking at possibility of allowing Good Friday alcohol sales
Fitzgerald is looking at possibility of allowing Good Friday alcohol sales
Church of Ireland won't be campaigning for same-sex marriage vote
Church of Ireland won't be campaigning for same-sex marriage vote
Enda: Templemore will never close again
Enda: Templemore will never close again
Will Dublin allow the Love Ulster parade to go ahead as planned?
Will Dublin allow the Love Ulster parade to go ahead as planned?
European Parliament evacuated after bomb alert
European Parliament evacuated after bomb alert
Poll: Should the 'Love Ulster' march go ahead in Dublin?
Poll: Should the 'Love Ulster' march go ahead in Dublin?
'A small regional peripheral airline' - Michael O'Leary dismisses Aer Lingus talk
'A small regional peripheral airline' - Michael O'Leary dismisses Aer Lingus talk
Sunday
1 Feb 2015
Taoiseach says IAG needs to give 'cast iron guarantee' on Aer Lingus bid
Taoiseach says IAG needs to give 'cast iron guarantee' on Aer Lingus bid
John Wright
Opinion: Drones may be fun, but they also pose complex legal and safety challenges
John Wright
Enda Kenny says more tax cuts are on the way
Enda Kenny says more tax cuts are on the way
'The temper of protest is changing' - Pat Rabbitte critical of 'thuggish' protesters
'The temper of protest is changing' - Pat Rabbitte critical of 'thuggish' protesters
9 times when Irish politics has been really sexist
9 times when Irish politics has been really sexist
Where is same-sex marriage legal?
Where is same-sex marriage legal?
Saturday
31 Jan 2015
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
Sexy rows, Belgian beer and 3 other questions we had for Brian Hayes
Sexy rows, Belgian beer and 3 other questions we had for Brian Hayes
Should sports arenas have 'no alcohol' areas so kids aren't sharing stands with drunks?
Should sports arenas have 'no alcohol' areas so kids aren't sharing stands with drunks?