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Politics

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Vladimir Putin says Russia 'should engage', not obstruct US talks on Ukraine
Garda stationed near Phoenix Park says Drew Harris was 'shielded from cost-of-living crisis'
President Catherine Connolly won't make decision on what to do with salary until new year
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A careful visit with an even more careful message
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Cost of living centre stage in Dáil (again) after Harris says he will be 'Sensible Simon'
Fianna Fáil review into presidential campaign unlikely to be published before New Year
Yesterday
3rd December 2025
Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal use could have put troops at risk
Government leaders remain vague about timeline for enactment of Occupied Territories Bill
US House Oversight Committee releases never-before-seen images of Epstein’s private island
Sinn Féin says Government scrapped energy credits ‘despite warnings from their own officials'
Tánaiste commends Irish ambassador after interaction with Israeli minister over Herzog Park
Taoiseach says Putin's 'ready for war' comment is a 'direct threat' to Europe
Construction firm BAM to take legal action against National Children's Hospital
Keir Starmer to defend new budget in face of backlash over tax hikes
Poll suggests large majority in favour of ban on foxes getting hunted for sport
Tuesday
2nd December 2025
Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘evil’ deportation video
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a key moment in the negotiations towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Two men arrested after clashes between protesters over Palestine flag at Belfast council
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.
Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s full speech to the Oireachtas
Zelenskyy gives gratitude to 'every Irish home that has sheltered our people here'
PSNI probe video of masked men in front of Irish flag saying politicians are 'legitimate targets'
Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland
Panel that conducts reviews into child deaths is to be placed on a statutory footing
Cabinet to move forward with plans to deregulate and 'fast track' key infrastructure projects
Monday
1st December 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland for first official visit
Zelenskyy will meet with President Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin while here.
EU drawing up new sanctions against Belarus over 'hybrid attack' on Lithuania
Dublin council chief insists no senior politicians pressured him to drop Herzog Park plan
Richard Shakespeare told councillors tonight he did receive a phone call from a senior civil servant on Saturday about the legality of the name change.
Zelenskyy says Trump’s peace plan ‘looks better' with revisions ahead of his trip to Dublin
‘Deep disappointment’ after proposal to rename park after Terence Wheelock also withdrawn
LDA rules out Baggot Street Hospital for affordable housing in city centre
An assessment found significant investment would be required in order to deliver a residential scheme within the building.
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting Ireland tomorrow?
Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland tomorrow
During the visit, Zelenskyy will meet with the President, Taoiseach and members of the Ukrainian community living in Ireland.