Politics

'Lucinda or Shane never knocked at my door ... they probably knew better'
'Lucinda or Shane never knocked at my door ... they probably knew better'
6 things The West Wing taught us about The State of the Union
6 things The West Wing taught us about The State of the Union
Government accused of 'complete hypocrisy' over Irish Water board ... but they're having none of it
Government accused of 'complete hypocrisy' over Irish Water board ... but they're having none of it
Gay adoption law will be in place before marriage equality vote
Gay adoption law will be in place before marriage equality vote
Barack Obama's State of the Union address last night was unexpectedly feisty
Barack Obama's State of the Union address last night was unexpectedly feisty
Tuesday
20 Jan 2015
Irish fathers look set to benefit from two weeks paid paternity leave
Irish fathers look set to benefit from two weeks paid paternity leave
The former Fianna Fáil and Green ministers who are (or could be) making a comeback
The former Fianna Fáil and Green ministers who are (or could be) making a comeback
Mary Hanafin won't say if she supports or opposes same-sex marriage
Mary Hanafin won't say if she supports or opposes same-sex marriage
"Thanks so much": Leo Varadkar on the reaction to his announcement that he's gay
"Thanks so much": Leo Varadkar on the reaction to his announcement that he's gay
No apology for Sinn Féin TD after remarks about his homeless brother were made in the Dáil
No apology for Sinn Féin TD after remarks about his homeless brother were made in the Dáil
Update: Fine Gael high-flyer apologises for Page 3 "feminazis" comment
Update: Fine Gael high-flyer apologises for Page 3 "feminazis" comment
'I find it a bit disloyal': A Labour minister is NOT happy with Simon Coveney
'I find it a bit disloyal': A Labour minister is NOT happy with Simon Coveney
The Meath councillor dishing out grit from the boot of his car
The Meath councillor dishing out grit from the boot of his car
Jake Brennan's mother to sleep outside the Dáil for three nights
Jake Brennan's mother to sleep outside the Dáil for three nights
Can Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin end Civil War politics?
Can Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin end Civil War politics?
New anti-terrorism laws for Ireland to be introduced 'within weeks'
New anti-terrorism laws for Ireland to be introduced 'within weeks'
Here's another ex-Fianna Fáil minister who could be making a comeback
Here's another ex-Fianna Fáil minister who could be making a comeback
Here's where Government saved almost €2 million last year
Here's where Government saved almost €2 million last year
Monday
19 Jan 2015
Ireland is the IMF's star pupil. But that doesn't mean you're getting any debt relief
Ireland is the IMF's star pupil. But that doesn't mean you're getting any debt relief
Life experience: I lived as a house-sitter in Charlie Haughey's mansion ... it was pretty tacky
Life experience: I lived as a house-sitter in Charlie Haughey's mansion ... it was pretty tacky
Is this letter to Muslim leaders Islamophobic or 'reasonable, sensible and moderate'?
Is this letter to Muslim leaders Islamophobic or 'reasonable, sensible and moderate'?
Michael Noonan: We need to talk about public service pay rises
Michael Noonan: We need to talk about public service pay rises
Former Fianna Fáil councillor appears before court in Cork
Former Fianna Fáil councillor appears before court in Cork
RTÉ investigating 'plagiarised' Charlie monologue
RTÉ investigating 'plagiarised' Charlie monologue
"I'm sure Ireland will recover...": David Norris's very David Norris response to Leo
"I'm sure Ireland will recover...": David Norris's very David Norris response to Leo
Why no politician should ever have to do what Leo Varadkar did ever again
Why no politician should ever have to do what Leo Varadkar did ever again
Another first? Geraldine Kennedy just said f*** on Morning Ireland
Another first? Geraldine Kennedy just said f*** on Morning Ireland
So was the final episode of Charlie actually any good?
So was the final episode of Charlie actually any good?
Sunday
18 Jan 2015
"It's not something that defines me": Health Minister Leo Varadkar on being gay
"It's not something that defines me": Health Minister Leo Varadkar on being gay
SPOILER ALERT: This is the infamous TV appearance that led to Charlie Haughey's downfall
SPOILER ALERT: This is the infamous TV appearance that led to Charlie Haughey's downfall
This Senator's unusual choice of hashtag is now trending
This Senator's unusual choice of hashtag is now trending
Why this TD thinks we love failure in Ireland
Why this TD thinks we love failure in Ireland
Fancy being Taoiseach Gerry? He "hasn't given it any thought"
Fancy being Taoiseach Gerry? He "hasn't given it any thought"
'His courage will inspire many others who would like to be open about who they are'
'His courage will inspire many others who would like to be open about who they are'
19 heart-warming and funny reactions to Varadkar coming out
19 heart-warming and funny reactions to Varadkar coming out
Stephen Donnelly: 'The only party I'm involved in is my kid's birthday party'
Stephen Donnelly: 'The only party I'm involved in is my kid's birthday party'
'Have you ever been to Pantibar?' - Enda Kenny slags Leo Varadkar about getting there first
'Have you ever been to Pantibar?' - Enda Kenny slags Leo Varadkar about getting there first
18 months on, how does this Fine Gael TD reflect on Lapgate?
18 months on, how does this Fine Gael TD reflect on Lapgate?
Saturday
17 Jan 2015
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
After the reshuffle snub and McNulty-gate, what's it like to be a woman in Fine Gael?
After the reshuffle snub and McNulty-gate, what's it like to be a woman in Fine Gael?