Politics

Siptu wants the minimum wage to be €11.45 an hour
Siptu wants the minimum wage to be €11.45 an hour
Jonathan Victory
Column: So, you've made it into government? Here's how to avoid a democratic revolution
Jonathan Victory
A lot of Fine Gael TDs were 'very nervous' before Christmas. So, how are they now?
A lot of Fine Gael TDs were 'very nervous' before Christmas. So, how are they now?
Will 'midget-gate' affect turn-out for today's water protests?
Will 'midget-gate' affect turn-out for today's water protests?
'The most memorable thing about jail? Helping IRA members escape on a helicopter'
'The most memorable thing about jail? Helping IRA members escape on a helicopter'
Friday
30 Jan 2015
That big row which led to the Dáil walkout is getting bigger (and now Shatter's involved)
That big row which led to the Dáil walkout is getting bigger (and now Shatter's involved)
Bertie: Fianna Fáil won't be back on government benches after next election
Bertie: Fianna Fáil won't be back on government benches after next election
'I've seen children using e-cigs and that is terrifying'
'I've seen children using e-cigs and that is terrifying'
Russian bomber airplanes flew past the west coast of Ireland
Russian bomber airplanes flew past the west coast of Ireland
Next mass 'day of action' on water charges will be in March (not April)
Next mass 'day of action' on water charges will be in March (not April)
'Greek people have a very unhealthy relationship when it comes to paying tax'
'Greek people have a very unhealthy relationship when it comes to paying tax'
Thursday
29 Jan 2015
There is a 'Skype facility' in Leinster House after all. Well, sort of...
There is a 'Skype facility' in Leinster House after all. Well, sort of...
Fine Gael row with TDs over funding 'like a Merc owner giving out about Fords Escorts':
Fine Gael row with TDs over funding 'like a Merc owner giving out about Fords Escorts':
Greek approach "precisely what this government did", says Tánaiste
Greek approach "precisely what this government did", says Tánaiste
Minister: Keeping data on students until they're 30 is 'reasonable'
Minister: Keeping data on students until they're 30 is 'reasonable'
The PSNI are set to miss the Paddy's Day parade in New York
The PSNI are set to miss the Paddy's Day parade in New York
Fine Gael has been throwing serious shade at Gerry Adams on Twitter
Fine Gael has been throwing serious shade at Gerry Adams on Twitter
IAG is a 'predator hovering over Aer Lingus'
IAG is a 'predator hovering over Aer Lingus'
7 inevitable responses to Michelle Mulherin's call for a Dáil 'Skype facility'
7 inevitable responses to Michelle Mulherin's call for a Dáil 'Skype facility'
It's like installing an iPad, Mary Lou... Just a little more complicated
It's like installing an iPad, Mary Lou... Just a little more complicated
Enda Kenny and Joan Burton were given a serious dose of (virtual) reality today
Enda Kenny and Joan Burton were given a serious dose of (virtual) reality today
"The addiction of politics is in me... but there's always part of me saying: ‘Do you want it?’"
"The addiction of politics is in me... but there's always part of me saying: ‘Do you want it?’"
The 'men and women' guy from VinB last night has previous form on the show
The 'men and women' guy from VinB last night has previous form on the show
Water charges: Government faces extra costs to pay for €100 household grant
Water charges: Government faces extra costs to pay for €100 household grant
200 new jobs for Dublin and Limerick as Enda unveils latest 'Action Plan'
200 new jobs for Dublin and Limerick as Enda unveils latest 'Action Plan'
'Deeply wrong': Labour TD abstains from vote on mother and baby homes inquiry
'Deeply wrong': Labour TD abstains from vote on mother and baby homes inquiry
Will Enda finally do a TV debate?
Will Enda finally do a TV debate?
Vincent Browne almost fell off his chair laughing at this guy's take on marriage equality
Vincent Browne almost fell off his chair laughing at this guy's take on marriage equality
Alan Greene
Opinion: Those criticising the President for signing Bills into law are overestimating his power
Alan Greene
"He will get a respectful interview": Ryan Tubridy extends Late Late invite to Taoiseach
"He will get a respectful interview": Ryan Tubridy extends Late Late invite to Taoiseach
Wednesday
28 Jan 2015
Man who called the President "midget parasite" is main organiser of mass anti-charges rally
Man who called the President "midget parasite" is main organiser of mass anti-charges rally
Here's why all of the opposition TDs walked out of the Dáil today...
Here's why all of the opposition TDs walked out of the Dáil today...
Wide condemnation of 'midget parasite' abuse of President Higgins
Wide condemnation of 'midget parasite' abuse of President Higgins
'Worse now than the heroin epidemic of the 80s' - Christy Burke on drugs in Dublin
'Worse now than the heroin epidemic of the 80s' - Christy Burke on drugs in Dublin
'Disturbing allegations' of garda failures in case of Polish woman's alleged rape
'Disturbing allegations' of garda failures in case of Polish woman's alleged rape
The Tories tried to use Sinn Féin to have a go at Ed Miliband
The Tories tried to use Sinn Féin to have a go at Ed Miliband
Would it work here? - Greece moves to axe austerity
Would it work here? - Greece moves to axe austerity
Child benefit is 'staying as it is', regardless of what the IMF says
Child benefit is 'staying as it is', regardless of what the IMF says
Any sale of government's Aer Lingus shares would face Dáil vote
Any sale of government's Aer Lingus shares would face Dáil vote
Michael McCarthy
How an electoral commission can stop another e-voting fiasco
Michael McCarthy