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Politics

Yesterday
22nd August 2025
Epstein accomplice told Justice Department she did not see Trump act in ‘inappropriate way’
Family in Ipas accommodation face transfer from Dublin to the other side of the country
Fianna Fáilers want to offer something different to FG, SF and the Left, but Bertie's not the answer
'No meeting planned' between Putin and Zelenskyy until agenda is agreed, Russia says
UCD Students' Union is establishing a food bank to help struggling students
Three hundred warning letters issued over alleged unauthorised short-term rentals in Dublin
'It is now the time for action': President Higgins calls on EU states to respond to Gaza famine
FBI raids home of fierce Trump critic who previously served as his national security adviser
FactFind: What is the Disability Green Paper haunting Heather Humphreys’ presidential run?
6 foot 5 Justice Minister says he feels safe walking around Dublin 'any time of the day or night'
Larry Donnelly: In his efforts to end the Ukraine war, Trump only cares about one thing
Larry Donnelly
Inheritance tax and gift exemption changes pushed for ahead of October's budget
Thursday
21st August 2025
Drinks industry calls for return to ‘zero-for-zero’ arrangement as it’s left out of tariffs deal
Ireland and UK among 21 nations to condemn Israel's plan for illegal Jerusalem settlements
US court overturns $464m civil fraud penalty against Trump, calling the sum 'excessive'
Catherine Connolly supporters 'anxiously' waiting to see if Sinn Féin will back her Áras bid
Done deal: US agrees to 15% cap on tariffs for pharma imports from the EU
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the deal would provide ‘predictability’ for companies.
US using AI surveillance tools to target migrants and pro-Palestine protesters, says Amnesty
Wednesday
20th August 2025
Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘instinct’ is to back a united Ireland as she praises 'kind' Martin McGuinness
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
The touchy subject of TDs and senators wielding more power than the Fine Gael grassroots surfaces again this week.
Any talks on Ukraine's security without Russia would be 'a road to nowhere', Kremlin says
Newly elected senator says he would run for the presidency - if a big party come knocking
US slaps sanctions on four more International Criminal Court officials over Israel actions
Call for regulation of 'laughing gas' due to harm posed to reproductive health
Police corral hundreds of protesters as Kneecap's Mo Chara returns to court to face UK terror charge
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is one-third of Belfast rap trio Kneecap and performs under the stage name ‘Mo Chara’.
Debunked: Asylum seekers are not exempt from income tax for a year after they are allowed to work
Fixed charge offences for breaches of new drone regulations on the way
Kelly says he's not out of the running yet as Humphreys clocks up supporters
Tuesday
19th August 2025
Syrian and Israeli diplomats reportedly hold rare meeting in Paris to discuss 'de-escalation'
SNP majority after Scottish elections could make second referendum a 'reality', says party leader
Israel demands release of all hostages at once, casting doubt on new Hamas-backed truce proposal
Heather for President is surging in Fine Gael circles, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
Putin will face a 'rough situation' if he does not agree to a peace plan, Trump says
Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
Monday
18th August 2025
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president and European leaders are holding talks with Trump at the White House aimed at ending Russia’s war.
Trump said the US would be "involved" in some form of security guarantees for Ukraine, without elaborating further.
The US President also said he would speak to his Russian counterpart "right after" his meeting with Zelenskyy and the European leaders.
Fine Gael to reopen nominations for its presidential candidate
Call for urgent cross-party action in Stormont to save Lough Neagh
Hamas accepts new 60-day ceasefire proposal, according to source from the group