Politics

Who exactly was everyone in Charlie last night?
Who exactly was everyone in Charlie last night?
Here's how Twitter reacted to the first episode of Charlie
Here's how Twitter reacted to the first episode of Charlie
Could Enda Kenny do a deal with independents after the next election?
Could Enda Kenny do a deal with independents after the next election?
Sunday
4 Jan 2015
Kenny assures homeowners that property tax rates won't explode
Kenny assures homeowners that property tax rates won't explode
Malcolm Byrne
Opinion: Let's grow our democracy – let's lower the voting age to 16
Malcolm Byrne
Public sector workers shouldn't expect a pay rise this year
Public sector workers shouldn't expect a pay rise this year
This is the most sarcastic letter ever written about butter to a Taoiseach
This is the most sarcastic letter ever written about butter to a Taoiseach
How does the EU work?
How does the EU work?
Saturday
3 Jan 2015
Analysis: Lucinda's new party won't be left, right or whipped, so how will that work?
Analysis: Lucinda's new party won't be left, right or whipped, so how will that work?
We got a first look at RTÉ's major new 1916 drama - here's everything you need to know
We got a first look at RTÉ's major new 1916 drama - here's everything you need to know
Lower retailer fees for credit cards getting closer (that's good news for shoppers)
Lower retailer fees for credit cards getting closer (that's good news for shoppers)
What did Ronald Reagan eat on his visit to Ireland?
What did Ronald Reagan eat on his visit to Ireland?
Vodafone is blocking Lucinda's new party website - but not on purpose
Vodafone is blocking Lucinda's new party website - but not on purpose
Government Buildings got a lick of paint when Ronald Reagan came to visit
Government Buildings got a lick of paint when Ronald Reagan came to visit
Varadkar: Nurses must sort out registration fee dispute amongst themselves
Varadkar: Nurses must sort out registration fee dispute amongst themselves
Friday
2 Jan 2015
Confirmed: Here's everything we know about Lucinda Creighton's new political party
Confirmed: Here's everything we know about Lucinda Creighton's new political party
Forgot about these Budget changes? They kicked in yesterday
Forgot about these Budget changes? They kicked in yesterday
Leo Varadkar appears on Operation Transformation
Leo Varadkar appears on Operation Transformation
QUIZ: How well do you know Enda Kenny?
QUIZ: How well do you know Enda Kenny?
Lucinda Creighton is set to announce a new political party today
Lucinda Creighton is set to announce a new political party today
Anti-social behaviour on Dublin's streets 'isn't putting tourists off'
Anti-social behaviour on Dublin's streets 'isn't putting tourists off'
Minister apologises for offence after "leaving the n out" of tweet about 'cult politics'
Minister apologises for offence after "leaving the n out" of tweet about 'cult politics'
Thursday
1 Jan 2015
Back in 1984 the Government was worried about banning smoking in classrooms
Back in 1984 the Government was worried about banning smoking in classrooms
This councillor is refusing to claim any expenses in 2015
This councillor is refusing to claim any expenses in 2015
'I think it is time to do this': Enda Kenny is happy to campaign for same-sex marriage
'I think it is time to do this': Enda Kenny is happy to campaign for same-sex marriage
Wednesday
31 Dec 2014
The best archive pic we found this year
The best archive pic we found this year
Look out for the giant spliff: The not-so-serious 2014 political awards
Look out for the giant spliff: The not-so-serious 2014 political awards
ECB warns countries to get economies in order as 'populist parties' are on the rise
ECB warns countries to get economies in order as 'populist parties' are on the rise
Enda Kenny doesn't blame anyone for the Irish Water debacle
Enda Kenny doesn't blame anyone for the Irish Water debacle
Here's how much it would cost to scrap USC for people who earn less than €60,000
Here's how much it would cost to scrap USC for people who earn less than €60,000
Tuesday
30 Dec 2014
Shufflin', celebrating and protesting: The political year in pictures
Shufflin', celebrating and protesting: The political year in pictures
Taxpayer 'plugging €58 million hole' in financial regulation cost
Taxpayer 'plugging €58 million hole' in financial regulation cost
The answers to 9 political questions we were asking this time last year
The answers to 9 political questions we were asking this time last year
Larry Donnelly
Race, immigration, and water water everywhere – the year in Irish and American politics
Larry Donnelly
Thirty years ago, a Fine Gael government was worried that Sinn Féin 'could deliver'
Thirty years ago, a Fine Gael government was worried that Sinn Féin 'could deliver'
Enda Kenny might appoint a senator to the Cabinet*
Enda Kenny might appoint a senator to the Cabinet*
Monday
29 Dec 2014
Joan Burton says State pension is 'absolutely secure'
Joan Burton says State pension is 'absolutely secure'
Quiz: How well do you know the headline makers of 2014?
Quiz: How well do you know the headline makers of 2014?
Christy Burke wants to team up with Ming's successor ... maybe
Christy Burke wants to team up with Ming's successor ... maybe
10,000 Irish homeowners need protection against 'vulture funds'
10,000 Irish homeowners need protection against 'vulture funds'