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Politics

This month
May 2026
Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
15 May
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PodcastThe Candidate
British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
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Energy Crisis
Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
15 May
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Brexit
Large majority in the North see Brexit as a failure and feel it has made break-up of UK more likely
15 May
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Kyiv
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
15 May
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Beijing
Trump says he made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as he wraps up China visit
15 May
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Prague
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
14 May
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public vote
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
14 May
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Metrolink
Ireland ‘faffed around’ on Metrolink and 'wasted a good recession' to build it, summit hears
14 May
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
14 May
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and he's off
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Updated 14 May
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RELATED
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
Christina Finn
14 May
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calculated risk
The government is going to tell civil servants to 'take risks' to speed up infrastructure delivery
14 May
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Controversy
'Totally wrong': Jack Chambers and Simon Harris condemn Bertie Ahern's immigration comments
14 May
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Rent
Eviction notices up 51% in first three months of the year as new rent rules begin to bite
14 May
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Beijing
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
14 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Bertie Ahern still under fire, Starmer braces for leadership challenge and the World Cup final is getting a half-time show.
Updated 14 May
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Middle East
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
14 May
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The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Christina Finn
14 May
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Budget 2027
Upcoming Budget will have €7bn spending package and income tax cuts, says Harris
Updated 13 May
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Abortion
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
Updated 13 May
18.0k
Tourism
Short-term let register promised for this month delayed again until December
Updated 13 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
13 May
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Beijing
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
13 May
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King's Speech
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
13 May
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Wes Streeting
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
13 May
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18
LITTER FINES
On-the-spot litter and dog fouling fines set to rise to €250 from September
13 May
6.0k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ireland’s imported fossil fuel dependence, and chants in Eurovision arena as Israel go through to the final.
Updated 13 May
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They think it's all over...
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
Jane Moore
13 May
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Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
12 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
13 May
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oliver bond house
Housing Department says funding ‘remains in place’ for regeneration of Oliver Bond flats
12 May
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Vienna
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
12 May
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
12 May
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hanging on in there
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
Updated 12 May
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RELATED
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Front pages of the UK newspapers today are brutal for Keir Starmer
12 May
Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as over eighty MPs and counting call on him to resign
11 May
Energy Bills
Government under fire over energy costs: 'Ireland's sky-high bills are not normal'
12 May
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Fatal foetal abnormalities
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
12 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
12 May
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FactCheck
Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs
12 May
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Climate
Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment
The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
Valerie Flynn
12 May
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Dublin Central
PBP byelection candidate makes ethics complaint against rival and lord mayor Ray McAdam
12 May
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