Politics

Ireland spending €150 million a year on asylum system
Ireland spending €150 million a year on asylum system
The best quotes from Scotland's independence referendum campaign
The best quotes from Scotland's independence referendum campaign
Poll: If an election was held tomorrow, who would you vote for?
Poll: If an election was held tomorrow, who would you vote for?
Chief Whip: We'll do something about the issue which most frustrates backbenchers*
Chief Whip: We'll do something about the issue which most frustrates backbenchers*
Dr David McCann
Column: An era has truly come to an end in Northern Ireland with the death of Ian Paisley
Dr David McCann
Friday
12 Sep 2014
Ian Paisley: 1926 - 2014
Ian Paisley: 1926 - 2014
"I have lost a friend": McGuinness pays tribute to the late Ian Paisley
"I have lost a friend": McGuinness pays tribute to the late Ian Paisley
Rob Ford withdraws from mayoral race with tumour, his brother takes over
Rob Ford withdraws from mayoral race with tumour, his brother takes over
Ian Paisley in Pictures: From Neverman to Chuckle Brother
Ian Paisley in Pictures: From Neverman to Chuckle Brother
'Never never never' and other famous words from Reverend Ian Paisley
'Never never never' and other famous words from Reverend Ian Paisley
Loose Lips Leo and 4 other things we learned at the Fine Gael 'think-in'
Loose Lips Leo and 4 other things we learned at the Fine Gael 'think-in'
PICTURES: Friends again! Leo and Enda patch things up over a cup of tea
PICTURES: Friends again! Leo and Enda patch things up over a cup of tea
Michael Noonan has struck a deal that will save Ireland €1.5 billion
Michael Noonan has struck a deal that will save Ireland €1.5 billion
Former DUP leader Ian Paisley has died, aged 88
Former DUP leader Ian Paisley has died, aged 88
Public row? what public row?.. Enda's trying to draw a line under the Varadkar spat
Public row? what public row?.. Enda's trying to draw a line under the Varadkar spat
Irish government should 'catch up' with business on energy: Dimplex boss
Irish government should 'catch up' with business on energy: Dimplex boss
Thursday
11 Sep 2014
Leo: "I don't mind being slapped down or scolded. I'm a big boy."
Leo: "I don't mind being slapped down or scolded. I'm a big boy."
Mary Lou hits back at criticism of €4,000 trip Down Under
Mary Lou hits back at criticism of €4,000 trip Down Under
Ask all you want but the government doesn't have a view on Scottish independence*
Ask all you want but the government doesn't have a view on Scottish independence*
Here's how Michael Noonan wants to end 'boom and bust' economics
Here's how Michael Noonan wants to end 'boom and bust' economics
This new Ógra Fiánna Fáil recruitment poster is magnificently cheesy
This new Ógra Fiánna Fáil recruitment poster is magnificently cheesy
Welsh First Minister announces surprise cabinet reshuffle on Twitter
Welsh First Minister announces surprise cabinet reshuffle on Twitter
Taoiseach rounds on 'Sir Humphreys' in Health Department
Taoiseach rounds on 'Sir Humphreys' in Health Department
Gerry Adams wants to see more all-island "joinedey-upness" in Sinn Féin
Gerry Adams wants to see more all-island "joinedey-upness" in Sinn Féin
Wednesday
10 Sep 2014
Big Phil's finally been named in the Agriculture job (and farmers are delighted)
Big Phil's finally been named in the Agriculture job (and farmers are delighted)
Back in time: Recognise this "medical doctor" posing with Keith Duffy?
Back in time: Recognise this "medical doctor" posing with Keith Duffy?
Joan Burton set to clear up confusion about outdoor weddings
Joan Burton set to clear up confusion about outdoor weddings
Here's how much Phil Hogan will be earning as EU Commissioner...
Here's how much Phil Hogan will be earning as EU Commissioner...
Here's the advice the Government was given on the Scottish referendum
Here's the advice the Government was given on the Scottish referendum
Can't organise a Taoiseach in a brewery? Ok, Guinness can
Can't organise a Taoiseach in a brewery? Ok, Guinness can
My "track record of delivering" won me EU role, says Hogan
My "track record of delivering" won me EU role, says Hogan
"Boom and bust" cycle at an end, hopefully --- Howlin
"Boom and bust" cycle at an end, hopefully --- Howlin
Explainer: Are we going to see an independent Scotland?
Explainer: Are we going to see an independent Scotland?
Explainer: Phil Hogan's set to be named as Agriculture Commissioner ... but what happens next?
Explainer: Phil Hogan's set to be named as Agriculture Commissioner ... but what happens next?
Tuesday
9 Sep 2014
Tax cuts shouldn't come at expense of health services, Varadkar warns
Tax cuts shouldn't come at expense of health services, Varadkar warns
Turf cutter Michael Fitzmaurice to contest Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Turf cutter Michael Fitzmaurice to contest Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Splash! James Reilly does the Ice Bucket Challenge
Splash! James Reilly does the Ice Bucket Challenge
Little boy gets bored in the White House, performs amazing faceplant
Little boy gets bored in the White House, performs amazing faceplant
Ex-MEP "would prefer" if People Before Profit had stayed out of Dáil race
Ex-MEP "would prefer" if People Before Profit had stayed out of Dáil race
Monday
8 Sep 2014
"The fight's not over yet": Councillors vote against Poolbeg incinerator plan
"The fight's not over yet": Councillors vote against Poolbeg incinerator plan