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Politics

Yesterday
18th November 2025
'Sit down and be quiet': All out row between Jennifer Whitmore and Danny Healy Rae on Mercosur
US House of Representatives votes to open Epstein files after Trump u-turn
'Prudent Paschal' was the hand on the tiller in this coalition, which might crack with his exit
Donohoe was described as the “problem solver” who often used back channels between the two coalition parties to get things over the line.
'We don't want another Hungary': European Union grapples with adding new members
Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for World Bank role
The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.
Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend meeting with Trump and Saudi Prince
Reshuffle: New Cabinet jobs for Simon Harris, Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton
By-election: Can Sinn Féin win a second seat in Dublin Central - and could The Monk run again?
Paschal Donohoe is off for a big job in the States, but what does the World Bank actually do?
The finance minister is stepping down to take a US-based job as the World Bank’s number two.
The first ever EU enlargement summit has started in Brussels
UN Security Council votes to back Trump's plan for international stabilisation force in Gaza
The vote was a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza’s future.
US House to vote on Epstein files as ex-Treasury chief steps back from public role after email release
Ban on disposable vapes moves closer as Minister brings draft law to Cabinet
Monday
17th November 2025
UN Security Council approves Trump-backed 'stabilisation force' for Gaza
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
'People are suffering': SVP record increase in number of people seeking help ahead of Christmas
Frances Black says she has run out of patience with Simon Harris on Occupied Territories Bill
Councillors win key High Court concession against government plan for smaller apartment sizes
In reversal of earlier stance, Trump calls on Republicans to release Epstein files
This week
16th November 2025 - 19th November 2025
Minister for Older People defends plan to encourage older people to split homes into flats
How the Irish far right reacted to revelations of probe into extremism by gardaí
Last week
9th November 2025 - 15th November 2025
Call for 'clear timeline' for referendum on Irish unity at Labour conference
Labour wants to lead centre-left movement, but Bacik notes 'clear ideological differences' with SF
Tánaiste says families will be asked for input on child spinal inquiry as he accepts he broke 2017 promise
Households expected to be told to keep sum of cash in case of power outages or cyber attacks
Simon Harris says the left are ‘trying to caricature me’ on migration
Bacik calls for Occupied Territories Bill to be passed by Christmas
Micheál Martin has dodged at least one bullet as backbenchers row in behind housing plan
Sheehan: 'Fine Gael like to lecture Labour about populism, but I think Harris is a populist'
Using foreign ship to police major summit raises constitutional questions, former AG says
The state’s ability to adequately secure major EU Presidency events has come under the spotlight
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Questions on sexual orientation and mental health will be included in next census in 2027
Pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe for common conditions like shingles and cold sores
Micheál Martin says media more exercised about Fianna Fáil's presidential review than he is
Extremists are attempting to ‘undermine State and inflict violence’, Taoiseach says
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