Politics

Micheál Martin wants a live TV showdown with Enda Kenny... but will the Taoiseach do it?
Micheál Martin wants a live TV showdown with Enda Kenny... but will the Taoiseach do it?
Gay politician warns opponents she will reveal their affairs if they use "family values" in marriage debate
Gay politician warns opponents she will reveal their affairs if they use "family values" in marriage debate
Ray D'Arcy's salary will be 'more than covered' by sponsorship money
Ray D'Arcy's salary will be 'more than covered' by sponsorship money
Average earner saving a €30,000 home deposit? Enda says that's 'achievable'
Average earner saving a €30,000 home deposit? Enda says that's 'achievable'
Enda Kenny went on Newstalk and Pat Kenny asked him about literally everything
Enda Kenny went on Newstalk and Pat Kenny asked him about literally everything
Sinead O'Connor is NOT joining Sinn Féin after 'they persuaded me I'd be bored s***less'
Sinead O'Connor is NOT joining Sinn Féin after 'they persuaded me I'd be bored s***less'
It's not okay to petrol bomb a politician's office, or call them a 'midget parasite'
It's not okay to petrol bomb a politician's office, or call them a 'midget parasite'
Man questioned over suspected arson attack on Michelle Mulherin's constituency office
Man questioned over suspected arson attack on Michelle Mulherin's constituency office
Tuesday
27 Jan 2015
Michael Lowry: Labour leaked note with 'malicious intent'
Michael Lowry: Labour leaked note with 'malicious intent'
Investigation launched after thousands of personal documents found on side of road
Investigation launched after thousands of personal documents found on side of road
'We want to make sure that the public can have confidence in us'
'We want to make sure that the public can have confidence in us'
Alan Kelly: Monday isn't a 'drop dead date', you can register on 3 February, 10 February...
Alan Kelly: Monday isn't a 'drop dead date', you can register on 3 February, 10 February...
Galway the latest council to call for fluoride ban - despite what the science says
Galway the latest council to call for fluoride ban - despite what the science says
"We're at the end of our tether" - Labour can't make this Senator leave his office
"We're at the end of our tether" - Labour can't make this Senator leave his office
Gerry Adams just got the better of Joan Burton on last night's Claire Byrne Live
Gerry Adams just got the better of Joan Burton on last night's Claire Byrne Live
Can Labour stand over the sale of family silver?
Can Labour stand over the sale of family silver?
Monday
26 Jan 2015
What's wrong with complimenting a woman on "on her nice dress, or a pair of shoes, or a hairstyle"?
What's wrong with complimenting a woman on "on her nice dress, or a pair of shoes, or a hairstyle"?
Fine Gael TD: "Yes, I made some calls to Africa. None of them were personal."
Fine Gael TD: "Yes, I made some calls to Africa. None of them were personal."
Indian prime minister wears suit with his own name written all over it
Indian prime minister wears suit with his own name written all over it
IMF says it 'stands ready' to support Greece
IMF says it 'stands ready' to support Greece
Paul Murphy
Opinion: Greece has turned the page – it's up to all of us to write the next chapter
Paul Murphy
Tipperary being awarded council of the year dubbed 'simply farcical' ... by a Tipperary TD
Tipperary being awarded council of the year dubbed 'simply farcical' ... by a Tipperary TD
Tieless and taking a civil not religious oath, Alexis Tsipras sworn in as Greek Prime Minister
Tieless and taking a civil not religious oath, Alexis Tsipras sworn in as Greek Prime Minister
Man who prank called Cameron was 'off his face on booze and cocaine'
Man who prank called Cameron was 'off his face on booze and cocaine'
Senator Catherine Noone now backing MMA to be recognised by Irish Sports Council
Senator Catherine Noone now backing MMA to be recognised by Irish Sports Council
Greece's new prime minister reckons Sinn Féin will win the election next year
Greece's new prime minister reckons Sinn Féin will win the election next year
Poll: Would you support the sale of Aer Lingus?
Poll: Would you support the sale of Aer Lingus?
Celtic punk band to Republican Governor: "Stop using our music ... we literally hate you"
Celtic punk band to Republican Governor: "Stop using our music ... we literally hate you"
Leo Varadkar inspires 'gay in Ireland' joke on Saturday Night Live
Leo Varadkar inspires 'gay in Ireland' joke on Saturday Night Live
Who are Syriza?
Who are Syriza?
Sunday
25 Jan 2015
The Government is willing to consider offers for Aer Lingus
The Government is willing to consider offers for Aer Lingus
'There's no way USC can be abolished overnight'
'There's no way USC can be abolished overnight'
Greece's far-left Syriza party race ahead in exit polls as government concedes defeat
Greece's far-left Syriza party race ahead in exit polls as government concedes defeat
Adams offers to act as go-between for anyone with info on Adrian Donohoe shooting
Adams offers to act as go-between for anyone with info on Adrian Donohoe shooting
Health Minister Leo Varadkar wants to lift the ban on gay men donating blood
Health Minister Leo Varadkar wants to lift the ban on gay men donating blood
GPs: Are we missing patients who are suicidal because we're rushed off our feet?
GPs: Are we missing patients who are suicidal because we're rushed off our feet?
'Yes' side enjoys massive lead in same-sex marriage debate, but how secure is it? - Poll
'Yes' side enjoys massive lead in same-sex marriage debate, but how secure is it? - Poll
Here's how much was spent on criminal legal aid in 2014
Here's how much was spent on criminal legal aid in 2014
Saturday
24 Jan 2015
There's MORE good news for Enda and Joan in the latest opinion poll
There's MORE good news for Enda and Joan in the latest opinion poll
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?