Politics

New US ambassador to Ireland says he is the luckiest man in the United States
New US ambassador to Ireland says he is the luckiest man in the United States
Who is Ireland's most popular minister?
Who is Ireland's most popular minister?
Hayes: Kicking inevitable when water bills hitting doorsteps at the same time as canvassers
Hayes: Kicking inevitable when water bills hitting doorsteps at the same time as canvassers
The country will have two new TDs today*
The country will have two new TDs today*
Is Sinn Féin really proposing a 73 per cent tax rate?
Is Sinn Féin really proposing a 73 per cent tax rate?
Friday
10 Oct 2014
Fine Gael's John McNulty has lost the Seanad by-election - and here's who beat him
Fine Gael's John McNulty has lost the Seanad by-election - and here's who beat him
David Norris takes on Russia Today presenter over gay rights
David Norris takes on Russia Today presenter over gay rights
What would the Greens do in Government? ... Build, build, build
What would the Greens do in Government? ... Build, build, build
Enda avoids more McNulty embarrassment - but now has a BIG problem in the Seanad
Enda avoids more McNulty embarrassment - but now has a BIG problem in the Seanad
John McGuinness has 'no response' to being told to step down as PAC chair
John McGuinness has 'no response' to being told to step down as PAC chair
Micheál's leadership "a non issue" say Fianna Fáil's three wise men
Micheál's leadership "a non issue" say Fianna Fáil's three wise men
The Briefcase: Bubble busters, more budget babble and startups as far as the eye can see
The Briefcase: Bubble busters, more budget babble and startups as far as the eye can see
Ireland's newest senator: I won't be whipped by any party
Ireland's newest senator: I won't be whipped by any party
Not neutral: Fianna Fáíl say they'd bring in €361 million in new tax measures
Not neutral: Fianna Fáíl say they'd bring in €361 million in new tax measures
"Pretty obnoxious" ... That's what Peter McVerry thinks of the plan to cut the top tax rate
"Pretty obnoxious" ... That's what Peter McVerry thinks of the plan to cut the top tax rate
Councillors in the South East aren't happy with David Cameron's plan for a new nuclear plant
Councillors in the South East aren't happy with David Cameron's plan for a new nuclear plant
State of the Nation: A breakthrough for UKIP ... and a lovely day for kite-flying
State of the Nation: A breakthrough for UKIP ... and a lovely day for kite-flying
24 candidates, but only one who isn't asking for votes ... Happy by-election day
24 candidates, but only one who isn't asking for votes ... Happy by-election day
Thursday
9 Oct 2014
Enda Kenny hints at cut to top tax rate
Enda Kenny hints at cut to top tax rate
Enda to Sinn Féin: Your promises are completely unachievable, Sinn Féin to Enda: Nonsense
Enda to Sinn Féin: Your promises are completely unachievable, Sinn Féin to Enda: Nonsense
This TD wants to tax lotto winnings to pay for more teachers
This TD wants to tax lotto winnings to pay for more teachers
The government says they'll cut our taxes in the Budget, but how are they going to do it?
The government says they'll cut our taxes in the Budget, but how are they going to do it?
Watch: Joan Burton wants to know why water protesters have expensive phones and cameras
Watch: Joan Burton wants to know why water protesters have expensive phones and cameras
Richard Bruton wants thousands more startups and he might hand out tax breaks to get them*
Richard Bruton wants thousands more startups and he might hand out tax breaks to get them*
Tánaiste tells Mary Lou to 'get real' and 'stop spreading Sinn Féin lies'
Tánaiste tells Mary Lou to 'get real' and 'stop spreading Sinn Féin lies'
Here's why tomorrow's by-elections are now crucial for Micheál Martin's leadership
Here's why tomorrow's by-elections are now crucial for Micheál Martin's leadership
This ex-Siptu official is resisting TDs' attempts to ask him about a 'slush fund'
This ex-Siptu official is resisting TDs' attempts to ask him about a 'slush fund'
Ebola: Government task force meets as Taoiseach says outbreak is of "gravest concern"
Ebola: Government task force meets as Taoiseach says outbreak is of "gravest concern"
Have restaurants and hotels been reaping all the spoils while workers suffer?
Have restaurants and hotels been reaping all the spoils while workers suffer?
State of the Nation: Not 'Top Cat' anymore ... Enda's got company at the top of the polls
State of the Nation: Not 'Top Cat' anymore ... Enda's got company at the top of the polls
Neck and neck: Sinn Féin and Fine Gael are level in latest opinion poll
Neck and neck: Sinn Féin and Fine Gael are level in latest opinion poll
Did Gerry Adams want JobBridge expanded, not scrapped, just a few months ago?
Did Gerry Adams want JobBridge expanded, not scrapped, just a few months ago?
Wednesday
8 Oct 2014
Heather Humphreys faced new claims about 'McNulty-gate' in the Seanad tonight
Heather Humphreys faced new claims about 'McNulty-gate' in the Seanad tonight
Ireland's new US Ambassador met the President today
Ireland's new US Ambassador met the President today
'Jobs lost here at home' as foreign firms cash in on Ireland's public purse
'Jobs lost here at home' as foreign firms cash in on Ireland's public purse
'No ifs, no buts, no education cuts' - thousands of students march on Leinster House
'No ifs, no buts, no education cuts' - thousands of students march on Leinster House
One of these Sinn Féin TDs is thinking about not paying their water charges
One of these Sinn Féin TDs is thinking about not paying their water charges
The Socialists think they could raise €3.3 billion by taxing millionaires
The Socialists think they could raise €3.3 billion by taxing millionaires
Here's how much money was seized from criminals last year
Here's how much money was seized from criminals last year
Think Ireland's income taxes are already too high? Try 60% for top earners
Think Ireland's income taxes are already too high? Try 60% for top earners