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Politics - Today’s News

FactCheck: Has Fine Gael's Regina Doherty ensured waiting staff are legally entitled to 100% of their tips? Waiting Staff

FactCheck: Has Fine Gael's Regina Doherty ensured waiting staff are legally entitled to 100% of their tips?

47 minutes ago 2,492 Views 13 Comments

The claim was criticised by Sinn Féin who called it “false and misleading”.

Politics - Yesterday’s News

Countdown clock to be projected onto Number 10 to mark Brexit day Clocking Off

Countdown clock to be projected onto Number 10 to mark Brexit day

9 hours ago 9,545 Views 52 Comments

A commemorative Brexit coin will come into circulation on exit day.

Eoghan Murphy wants to stay as Housing Minister after the election because there's 'more for me to do' Fine Gael

Eoghan Murphy wants to stay as Housing Minister after the election because there's 'more for me to do'

15 hours ago 16,787 Views 92 Comments

The minister was out campaigning today.

Sinn Féin councillor suspended following comments on Varadkar and women Paddy Holohan

Sinn Féin councillor suspended following comments on Varadkar and women

18 hours ago 74,437 Views 52 Comments

The Dublin councillor was criticised yesterday for comments he made about Varadkar’s heritage.

'Big Ben must bong for Brexit' GoFundMe page tops £160,000 but it could all be in vain Bong Bong Bong This post contains videos

'Big Ben must bong for Brexit' GoFundMe page tops £160,000 but it could all be in vain

19 hours ago 20,290 Views 47 Comments

The House of Commons Commission said it would be an “unprecedented approach” to fund the cost through public donation.

'We will get these people behind bars': Varadkar commits to task forces for Drogheda and other areas Ge2020

'We will get these people behind bars': Varadkar commits to task forces for Drogheda and other areas

20 hours ago 15,434 Views 39 Comments

Leo Varadkar is in Drogheda this morning.

Leo Varadkar 'will consider' attending Drogheda rally against violence if he's 'in the country' and invited Drogheda Feud

Leo Varadkar 'will consider' attending Drogheda rally against violence if he's 'in the country' and invited

Updated 21 hours ago 23,453 Views 54 Comments

Gardaí are continuing to carry out forensic tests on a home in Rathmullen Park in Drogheda.

Record number of patients were hit by dangerous hospital superbug last year Record Breaking

Record number of patients were hit by dangerous hospital superbug last year

Fri 6:00 AM 8,904 Views 4 Comments

Over 660 new patients contracted the antibiotic-resistant bowel bug CPE from January to November – with 13 outbreaks currently across the country.

'It will get worse': 'Embarrassed' over-65s forced to sign on the dole Ge2020

'It will get worse': 'Embarrassed' over-65s forced to sign on the dole

Fri 12:05 AM 97,630 Views 157 Comments

Sinn Fein has pledged to restore the pensionable age to 65

Politics - Thursday 16 January, 2020

Parties settle into the campaign trail: No increase for bankers and promises of jobs for all Ge2020

Parties settle into the campaign trail: No increase for bankers and promises of jobs for all

Thu 8:16 PM 12,755 Views 57 Comments

It’s day two on the election campaign, with a focus on the economy.

FactCheck: Did Paschal Donohoe meet any individual insurance company in the midst of the insurance crisis? Ge2020

FactCheck: Did Paschal Donohoe meet any individual insurance company in the midst of the insurance crisis?

Thu 7:27 PM 24,572 Views 26 Comments

Minister of State Michael D’Arcy said Minister Donohoe has met with the firms, Michael McGrath says he was told otherwise – but who is right?

Sinn Féin councillor apologises after remarks about Taoiseach's 'Indian blood' criticised Paddy Holohan

Sinn Féin councillor apologises after remarks about Taoiseach's 'Indian blood' criticised

Thu 6:09 PM 63,429 Views No Comments

Leo Varadkar said this evening Paddy Holohan’s apology was “good enough for him”.

Prince Harry makes first public appearance since meeting with Queen Royal Duties

Prince Harry makes first public appearance since meeting with Queen

Thu 4:43 PM 33,717 Views 26 Comments

Queen Elizabeth has agreed to Harry and Meghan’s wish to step down from their role as senior royals.

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If you've registered to vote in the past 8 months, you may need to register again Ge2020

If you've registered to vote in the past 8 months, you may need to register again

Thu 4:27 PM 15,463 Views 7 Comments

Next Wednesday is the last day you have to register in time for the upcoming election.

'I've won the bet': With the election called Gerry Adams can cut his hair, but he's undecided about getting the chop

'I've won the bet': With the election called Gerry Adams can cut his hair, but he's undecided about getting the chop

Thu 3:17 PM 56,470 Views 94 Comments

Adams said the long hair came about because of a bet with Martin Ferris.

Phil Hogan says that US threats over Huawei are 'a bit of sabre-rattling' EU Trade Commissioner

Phil Hogan says that US threats over Huawei are 'a bit of sabre-rattling'

Thu 3:01 PM 12,266 Views 32 Comments

The EU Trade Commissioner also said it was “just not possible” to agree a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year.

Garda receives minor injuries after being struck with moving vehicle during farmer protest Merrion St

Garda receives minor injuries after being struck with moving vehicle during farmer protest

Thu 12:18 PM 20,752 Views 40 Comments

The vehicle involved is understood not to have been a tractor. No arrests have been made.

Donald Trump's articles of impeachment to be read out in the Senate today Here We Go

Donald Trump's articles of impeachment to be read out in the Senate today

Thu 8:09 AM 6,833 Views 26 Comments

The impeachment trial will begin next Thursday.

'You called me a liar': Audio of row between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren released US Election

'You called me a liar': Audio of row between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren released

Thu 7:13 AM 31,136 Views 47 Comments

The two appeared to engage in a war of words after a debate on Monday night.

Micheál says he won't use the government jet to fly back home to Cork if he becomes Taoiseach Ge2020

Micheál says he won't use the government jet to fly back home to Cork if he becomes Taoiseach

Thu 6:45 AM 20,333 Views 97 Comments

Martin said ministers do need to travel abroad from time-to-time.

Politics - Wednesday 15 January, 2020

Sinn Féin finance minister in Stormont says UK government's funding for North 'woefully inadequate' Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin finance minister in Stormont says UK government's funding for North 'woefully inadequate'

Wed 10:45 PM 39,843 Views 41 Comments

This evening, Conor Murphy said he “cannot and will not” accept the British government’s package.

Siptu 'more hopeful' after reassurances over FAI given in meeting with Shane Ross Financial Woes

Siptu 'more hopeful' after reassurances over FAI given in meeting with Shane Ross

Wed 10:20 PM 9,376 Views 17 Comments

Representatives from the union met with the Minister for Sport today.

Varadkar said it's 'only half-time' on Brexit as he meets new European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen

Varadkar said it's 'only half-time' on Brexit as he meets new European Commission president

Wed 8:10 PM 12,990 Views 41 Comments

Ursula von der Leyen said this evening ‘there’s no other country in the EU that is more affected by [Brexit] than Ireland]”.

'Nutters' dismissal, Leo in a forklift and 'silly attacks': Parties get out for the first full day on the campaign trail Ge2020

'Nutters' dismissal, Leo in a forklift and 'silly attacks': Parties get out for the first full day on the campaign trail

Updated Wed 6:00 PM 29,726 Views 90 Comments

The Taoiseach hit the road to Monaghan.

'Extraordinary': Micheál hits out at Leo for calling on Dublin Mayor to address canal tent incident Ge2020

'Extraordinary': Micheál hits out at Leo for calling on Dublin Mayor to address canal tent incident

Wed 4:34 PM 37,898 Views 70 Comments

Gardaí were alerted to the incident at Wilton Terrace yesterday afternoon.

RTÉ to broadcast Martin/Varadkar showdown but Sinn Féin says its exclusion is 'utter joke' Head To Head

RTÉ to broadcast Martin/Varadkar showdown but Sinn Féin says its exclusion is 'utter joke'

Wed 3:36 PM 32,754 Views 99 Comments

As well as a Prime Time debate for Martin and Varadkar, another Claire Byrne Live debate will feature leaders of multiple parties.

The Russian government has resigned Vladimir Putin

The Russian government has resigned

Wed 2:19 PM 72,117 Views 45 Comments

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev resigned over a series of constitutional reforms proposed by Vladimir Putin.

Voter.ie to come back online soon after being down for over 18 hours Ge2020

Voter.ie to come back online soon after being down for over 18 hours

Wed 11:36 AM 13,304 Views 13 Comments

It’s not known why the site is down, or for how long it will be down for.

Boris Johnson's call to 'bung a bob for Big Ben bong' fails to gather funds NoFundMe

Boris Johnson's call to 'bung a bob for Big Ben bong' fails to gather funds

Wed 10:14 AM 28,719 Views 39 Comments

It would cost half a million pounds to make Big Ben ring on 31 January.

John Halligan will not seek re-election and is retiring from politics Ge2020

John Halligan will not seek re-election and is retiring from politics

Wed 8:08 AM 25,750 Views 58 Comments

Shane Ross appeared to let the cat out of the bag yesterday by stating that Halligan will not seek re-election.

Major traffic disruption expected with hundreds of farmers and tractors set for Dublin protest Beef Protest

Major traffic disruption expected with hundreds of farmers and tractors set for Dublin protest

Wed 7:24 AM 22,598 Views 84 Comments

Gardaí expect that around 400 tractors could form a blockade in the city centre.

Democratic debate: Warren appears to reject handshake with Sanders after sexism row Final Debate

Democratic debate: Warren appears to reject handshake with Sanders after sexism row

Wed 7:17 AM 18,938 Views 26 Comments

Warren had claimed that Sanders told her privately that he did not think a woman could be elected president.

Verona Murphy, Peter Casey, the Healy Raes: The contentious constituencies to watch in General Election 2020 It's On

Verona Murphy, Peter Casey, the Healy Raes: The contentious constituencies to watch in General Election 2020

Wed 6:05 AM 26,576 Views 17 Comments

It’s all to play for until February 8th.

Politics - Tuesday 14 January, 2020

'Channel public money to make a difference and stop waste': Opposition parties set out general election stalls Ge2020

'Channel public money to make a difference and stop waste': Opposition parties set out general election stalls

Updated Tue 9:20 PM 21,602 Views 101 Comments

Meanwhile, Fine Gael has pointed to progress in Brexit and the resolution of the Stormont deadlock in a bid to earn support from the electorate.

Explainer: The dos, don'ts and expected rows around candidate election posters Poster Wars

Explainer: The dos, don'ts and expected rows around candidate election posters

Tue 8:20 PM 13,217 Views 50 Comments

Love them or loathe them, there’ll be no avoiding them over the next three and a half weeks.

The 32nd Dáil has been dissolved by President Michael D Higgins Ge2020

The 32nd Dáil has been dissolved by President Michael D Higgins

Tue 2:48 PM 27,127 Views 95 Comments

The general election will be held on 8 February.

'Scotland will decide': Nicola Sturgeon bites back as Boris Johnson rejects independence vote North Of The Border

'Scotland will decide': Nicola Sturgeon bites back as Boris Johnson rejects independence vote

Tue 2:25 PM 31,316 Views 45 Comments

The two leaders of their respective governments traded statements online today.

Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath won't be contesting the election Ge 2020

Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath won't be contesting the election

Tue 1:00 PM 20,996 Views 50 Comments

McGrath said in a statement that this was the correct decision for him and his family, but that he was “far from retiring”.

The 9 at 9: Tuesday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Updated Tue 8:58 AM 12,632 Views 1 Comment

Here’s what’s making the headlines this morning as we drift closer to an election.

Thousands of people who registered to vote may not be able to if election is held before 15 February Ge 2020

Thousands of people who registered to vote may not be able to if election is held before 15 February

Tue 7:53 AM 18,908 Views 33 Comments

It has emerged that the updated register will not become valid until after Valentine’s Day.

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