Politics

'Pinning the flesh back together is painful' - Eamon Gilmore's, um, graphic take on austerity
'Pinning the flesh back together is painful' - Eamon Gilmore's, um, graphic take on austerity
"It's common sense, you don't interfere with the judiciary"
"It's common sense, you don't interfere with the judiciary"
Joan Burton's department has refused to name most of the companies who use JobBridge
Joan Burton's department has refused to name most of the companies who use JobBridge
Simon Coveney is jetting off to the US to talk about beef
Simon Coveney is jetting off to the US to talk about beef
Saturday
21 Jun 2014
Joan Burton says she has the passion needed to be the next Labour leader
Joan Burton says she has the passion needed to be the next Labour leader
Alex White says it's time to tell the IMF that 'enough is enough'
Alex White says it's time to tell the IMF that 'enough is enough'
'I’m going to hit you between the eyes': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
'I’m going to hit you between the eyes': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
Ex-IRA man, anti-drugs campaigner, occasional Joe Dolan impersonator: Meet the Lord Mayor
Ex-IRA man, anti-drugs campaigner, occasional Joe Dolan impersonator: Meet the Lord Mayor
Sinn Féin 'must be ready for government' says Adams
Sinn Féin 'must be ready for government' says Adams
Ó Cuív defends asking for a man convicted of manslaughter to be moved to an open prison
Ó Cuív defends asking for a man convicted of manslaughter to be moved to an open prison
The government doesn't have a majority in the Seanad and has to change the law to get it back
The government doesn't have a majority in the Seanad and has to change the law to get it back
We spent €35k last year monitoring elections in Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan
We spent €35k last year monitoring elections in Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Friday
20 Jun 2014
Niall Collins admits that asking a judge not to jail a drug dealer was 'a mistake'
Niall Collins admits that asking a judge not to jail a drug dealer was 'a mistake'
Here's what you need to know about Brendan Howlin's new lobbying law
Here's what you need to know about Brendan Howlin's new lobbying law
Full metal racket: The Government's in no mood for a scrap, and the McGraths are livid...
Full metal racket: The Government's in no mood for a scrap, and the McGraths are livid...
Garda Commissioner admits 'listening hasn't always been a priority'
Garda Commissioner admits 'listening hasn't always been a priority'
"Worrying rise" in racist attacks prompts action from Robinson & McGuinness
"Worrying rise" in racist attacks prompts action from Robinson & McGuinness
How Niall Collins did nothing wrong, but did himself no favours
How Niall Collins did nothing wrong, but did himself no favours
Thursday
19 Jun 2014
Shatter: 'I was secretly put on trial, and wasn't given a chance to defend myself'
Shatter: 'I was secretly put on trial, and wasn't given a chance to defend myself'
Micheál Martin: TDs shouldn't involve themselves in criminal proceedings
Micheál Martin: TDs shouldn't involve themselves in criminal proceedings
Michael Noonan will do 'whatever it takes' to reach deficit targets
Michael Noonan will do 'whatever it takes' to reach deficit targets
Minister: No, we don't throw people out of asylum centres with just a sleeping bag
Minister: No, we don't throw people out of asylum centres with just a sleeping bag
PAC told to give more info about why it wants to quiz Frank Flannery and Angela Kerins
PAC told to give more info about why it wants to quiz Frank Flannery and Angela Kerins
In full: Shatter's slams the barrister whose report led to his resignation as justice minister
In full: Shatter's slams the barrister whose report led to his resignation as justice minister
'Ignoring' the system gives speeders an 86% chance of avoiding punishment
'Ignoring' the system gives speeders an 86% chance of avoiding punishment
Young Fine Gael wants to reduce the minimum wage by €2 per hour
Young Fine Gael wants to reduce the minimum wage by €2 per hour
Warning over legal challenges as banking inquiry's public sessions not expected until 2015
Warning over legal challenges as banking inquiry's public sessions not expected until 2015
Niall Collins sent letter to judge to inform him of the suicide of children's mother
Niall Collins sent letter to judge to inform him of the suicide of children's mother
Driver deaths are down, but "more vulnerable" road users are being killed
Driver deaths are down, but "more vulnerable" road users are being killed
Nomadic beasts, hackneyed clichés and mild-mannered TDs: A not very productive day's work in the Dáil
Nomadic beasts, hackneyed clichés and mild-mannered TDs: A not very productive day's work in the Dáil
Dublin Mayor: I didn't mean any offence when I suggested blocking royals from 1916 events
Dublin Mayor: I didn't mean any offence when I suggested blocking royals from 1916 events
The IMF is getting behind Joan Burton as the next Labour leader
The IMF is getting behind Joan Burton as the next Labour leader
Ombudsman finds 'no evidence' that RUC involved in murder attempt on Gerry Adams
Ombudsman finds 'no evidence' that RUC involved in murder attempt on Gerry Adams
Fianna Fáil won't comment on one of its TDs asking a judge not to jail a drug dealer
Fianna Fáil won't comment on one of its TDs asking a judge not to jail a drug dealer
Nearly every FOI request about the liquidation of Anglo has been refused
Nearly every FOI request about the liquidation of Anglo has been refused
After much controversy, the banking inquiry will meet for first time today (in private)
After much controversy, the banking inquiry will meet for first time today (in private)
Wednesday
18 Jun 2014
The IMF is back in town, and it's not mad on the Government's mortgage strategy
The IMF is back in town, and it's not mad on the Government's mortgage strategy
What are the chances of the Adare bypass being built anytime soon? (Hint: Not great)
What are the chances of the Adare bypass being built anytime soon? (Hint: Not great)
'We're a normal country now': Brendan Howlin said goodbye to the IMF's man in Dublin today
'We're a normal country now': Brendan Howlin said goodbye to the IMF's man in Dublin today
"We are now a blood-ridden country": Margaretta D'Arcy rounds on TDs over Shannon...
"We are now a blood-ridden country": Margaretta D'Arcy rounds on TDs over Shannon...