Politics

There's a lot of talk, but a new political party is not imminent. Here's why...
There's a lot of talk, but a new political party is not imminent. Here's why...
Alex White doesn't rule out going into government with Sinn Féin if he is Labour leader
Alex White doesn't rule out going into government with Sinn Féin if he is Labour leader
Any more hats for the ring? Labour leadership nominations close at midday
Any more hats for the ring? Labour leadership nominations close at midday
Monday
2 Jun 2014
Another Labour TD wants to be the party's deputy leader - but doesn't want to be a minister
Another Labour TD wants to be the party's deputy leader - but doesn't want to be a minister
Local politicians seek meeting with Bausch and Lomb over job loss threat
Local politicians seek meeting with Bausch and Lomb over job loss threat
Here's how to keep up with your newly-elected council
Here's how to keep up with your newly-elected council
If you're one of the 396 people who voted for this guy then you're owed a big sloppy horse kiss
If you're one of the 396 people who voted for this guy then you're owed a big sloppy horse kiss
How does your local council spend its money?
How does your local council spend its money?
Government to fund kiddie dance classes and battle of the bands this week
Government to fund kiddie dance classes and battle of the bands this week
Sunday
1 Jun 2014
Rebel FF councillors return to flock after post-election breakaway
Rebel FF councillors return to flock after post-election breakaway
Just how toxic is the Labour party?*
Just how toxic is the Labour party?*
Here’s who’s in the running to take Brian Hayes's vacant Dáil seat
Here’s who’s in the running to take Brian Hayes's vacant Dáil seat
From today there are just 31 local authorities in Ireland
From today there are just 31 local authorities in Ireland
Saturday
31 May 2014
'This is farcical': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
'This is farcical': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
"I could tell there was carnage going on": Being voted out of office when you're mayor is pretty disappointing...
"I could tell there was carnage going on": Being voted out of office when you're mayor is pretty disappointing...
Enda Kenny has 'no responsibility' to tell TDs what he thinks of Trichet's banking inquiry snub
Enda Kenny has 'no responsibility' to tell TDs what he thinks of Trichet's banking inquiry snub
Friday
30 May 2014
'Bombshell' Fianna Fáil split in Limerick after election success
'Bombshell' Fianna Fáil split in Limerick after election success
Enda Kenny dad-dances to Happy with some teenagers
Enda Kenny dad-dances to Happy with some teenagers
Labour's choice: Joan Burton is the favourite, but Alex White is banking on his message of renewal
Labour's choice: Joan Burton is the favourite, but Alex White is banking on his message of renewal
Alex White denies presiding over medical card review, says it was a joint decision
Alex White denies presiding over medical card review, says it was a joint decision
'I'm the right person at the right time': Alex White joins Joan Burton in contest for Labour leadership
'I'm the right person at the right time': Alex White joins Joan Burton in contest for Labour leadership
James Reilly denies there was conflict of interest in maternity services review
James Reilly denies there was conflict of interest in maternity services review
A Ming Dynasty? Here's who's in the running to take the MEP's vacant Dáil seat
A Ming Dynasty? Here's who's in the running to take the MEP's vacant Dáil seat
Thursday
29 May 2014
Alex White WILL challenge Joan Burton for the Labour leadership
Alex White WILL challenge Joan Burton for the Labour leadership
Jobs Department denies it withheld Waterford job losses until after the election
Jobs Department denies it withheld Waterford job losses until after the election
The Dáil Plinth now has its own Twitter account
The Dáil Plinth now has its own Twitter account
Three TDs want to be Labour's second-in-command, one thinks Joan Burton would be a 'fantastic' leader
Three TDs want to be Labour's second-in-command, one thinks Joan Burton would be a 'fantastic' leader
Tánaiste reminds Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil that they will have to help fix the housing crisis
Tánaiste reminds Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil that they will have to help fix the housing crisis
Peter Robinson: I was misinterpreted when I said I'd trust Muslims 'to go down to the shops for me'
Peter Robinson: I was misinterpreted when I said I'd trust Muslims 'to go down to the shops for me'
Arthur Spring "considering" bid for Labour top job, Kelly making statement today
Arthur Spring "considering" bid for Labour top job, Kelly making statement today
What will NAMA have to say about its predicted profits at the PAC?
What will NAMA have to say about its predicted profits at the PAC?
Adams in Washington for post-Haass talks
Adams in Washington for post-Haass talks
After epic recheck, Midlands-North West sends Marian Harkin back to Brussels
After epic recheck, Midlands-North West sends Marian Harkin back to Brussels
Wednesday
28 May 2014
"You're prepared to lose"-the dying days of a European campaign
"You're prepared to lose"-the dying days of a European campaign
I'm out: Brendan Howlin tells colleagues that he doesn't want to be Labour leader
I'm out: Brendan Howlin tells colleagues that he doesn't want to be Labour leader
'The limits of austerity have been reached': Joan Burton confirms her Labour leadership bid
'The limits of austerity have been reached': Joan Burton confirms her Labour leadership bid
Brian Purcell appears before the Justice Committee, but refuses to answer questions about Callinan
Brian Purcell appears before the Justice Committee, but refuses to answer questions about Callinan
Acting Garda Commissioner denies the force has not supported Maurice McCabe
Acting Garda Commissioner denies the force has not supported Maurice McCabe
This minister is heading to the secretive Bilderberg summit - but in a 'private capacity'
This minister is heading to the secretive Bilderberg summit - but in a 'private capacity'
McDonald: 'You are not regarded as competent. Have you got that message Taoiseach?'
McDonald: 'You are not regarded as competent. Have you got that message Taoiseach?'