Politics

'Anybody with any kind of a brain will understand what I meant'
'Anybody with any kind of a brain will understand what I meant'
Obama pulls smoothest move ever after voter tells him "don't touch my girlfriend"
Obama pulls smoothest move ever after voter tells him "don't touch my girlfriend"
Nessa Childers says the legal, er, 'situation' between her and Phil Hogan is over
Nessa Childers says the legal, er, 'situation' between her and Phil Hogan is over
Enda Kenny: 'I have every confidence John Tierney can do his job'
Enda Kenny: 'I have every confidence John Tierney can do his job'
14 reasons why people don't like and don't trust Irish Water
14 reasons why people don't like and don't trust Irish Water
This guy is warning all sides in the North to refrain from 'dangerous mutual provocation'
This guy is warning all sides in the North to refrain from 'dangerous mutual provocation'
"Pimps may look south" warning, as Stormont votes to criminalise paying for sex
"Pimps may look south" warning, as Stormont votes to criminalise paying for sex
State of the Nation: Does anyone have confidence in this man?
State of the Nation: Does anyone have confidence in this man?
Work has started on the Poolbeg incinerator - but there's already a protest planned
Work has started on the Poolbeg incinerator - but there's already a protest planned
Stardust campaigners to hand new information to Minister over fatal fire
Stardust campaigners to hand new information to Minister over fatal fire
Monday
20 Oct 2014
'Despicable' and 'mischievous': Taoiseach and Gerry Adams in war of words
'Despicable' and 'mischievous': Taoiseach and Gerry Adams in war of words
Larry Donnelly
Opinion: US midterm elections – why they’re important to America and the world
Larry Donnelly
Truck drivers plan further traffic chaos, and one Minister isn't very happy about it
Truck drivers plan further traffic chaos, and one Minister isn't very happy about it
Charlie Flanagan has been in Europe to discuss how to fight Ebola
Charlie Flanagan has been in Europe to discuss how to fight Ebola
Nigel Farage backs UKIP 'theme song' performed in fake Caribbean accent
Nigel Farage backs UKIP 'theme song' performed in fake Caribbean accent
Bonuses of 19 per cent only given to 'exceptional' workers, says Irish Water
Bonuses of 19 per cent only given to 'exceptional' workers, says Irish Water
Cad é an Ghaeilge ar u-turn? Government to review bilingual signage plan
Cad é an Ghaeilge ar u-turn? Government to review bilingual signage plan
Who are Irish Water's board and how much do they earn?
Who are Irish Water's board and how much do they earn?
Richard Bruton says the government doesn't control Irish Water's bonus structure
Richard Bruton says the government doesn't control Irish Water's bonus structure
Here are some of the interesting and hilarious responses to Enda's first tweet in three years
Here are some of the interesting and hilarious responses to Enda's first tweet in three years
State of the Nation: Why Irish Water bonuses have TDs worried about their seats
State of the Nation: Why Irish Water bonuses have TDs worried about their seats
Gerry Adams says IRA "failed victims" in how it dealt with sex abuse claims
Gerry Adams says IRA "failed victims" in how it dealt with sex abuse claims
Sunday
19 Oct 2014
After a three year absence, here's why Enda Kenny is back tweeting about #littlethings
After a three year absence, here's why Enda Kenny is back tweeting about #littlethings
"Dad could certainly speak out": Ian Paisley remembered at Ulster Hall memorial
"Dad could certainly speak out": Ian Paisley remembered at Ulster Hall memorial
Political nostalgia: Hands up who still has a Lucinda Creighton beermat? ... Anyone?
Political nostalgia: Hands up who still has a Lucinda Creighton beermat? ... Anyone?
Martin calls on Government to intervene on Irish Water bonuses
Martin calls on Government to intervene on Irish Water bonuses
Is Lucinda Creighton recruiting for a new party?
Is Lucinda Creighton recruiting for a new party?
Martin hits out at Taoiseach on the North
Martin hits out at Taoiseach on the North
'People have been fairly sound': What Michael Fitzmaurice learned on his first week in the Dáil
'People have been fairly sound': What Michael Fitzmaurice learned on his first week in the Dáil
Still have questions about water charges? You might find the answers here
Still have questions about water charges? You might find the answers here
Saturday
18 Oct 2014
“Smart-alec Tánaiste thinks it is smart...": Here are the winners and losers from the political week
“Smart-alec Tánaiste thinks it is smart...": Here are the winners and losers from the political week
Taoiseach says he will meet Maíria Cahill as pressure increases on Sinn Féin
Taoiseach says he will meet Maíria Cahill as pressure increases on Sinn Féin
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I'm not exactly a shrinking violet'
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I'm not exactly a shrinking violet'
Mary Lou: It's "reprehensible" if IRA carried out own investigation into sexual abuse claims
Mary Lou: It's "reprehensible" if IRA carried out own investigation into sexual abuse claims
Is Ireland really 'the best small country in the world in which to do business'?
Is Ireland really 'the best small country in the world in which to do business'?
We asked Mary Lou McDonald where she'd be now had she stayed in Fianna Fáil
We asked Mary Lou McDonald where she'd be now had she stayed in Fianna Fáil
€80 million ... That's how much could be raised by hiring 100 extra tax staff
€80 million ... That's how much could be raised by hiring 100 extra tax staff
Barack Obama had his credit card declined in a New York cafe
Barack Obama had his credit card declined in a New York cafe
Friday
17 Oct 2014
Sex workers 'fear for their safety' if clients are criminalised
Sex workers 'fear for their safety' if clients are criminalised
Maíria Cahill: I am not an isolated case
Maíria Cahill: I am not an isolated case