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Politics - Today’s News

The number of people who are homeless has risen to over 10,000 again Homeless Figures

The number of people who are homeless has risen to over 10,000 again

1 hour ago 4,889 Views 24 Comments

6,697 adults and 3,574 children were in emergency accommodation in January.

Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election Government Formation

Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election

2 hours ago 8,484 Views 75 Comments

The issue of a rent freeze was discussed with the Green Party.

Q & A: What do you want to know about Covid-19 and Ireland's response to it? Coronavirus

Q & A: What do you want to know about Covid-19 and Ireland's response to it?

3 hours ago 8,158 Views No Comments

Have a question you’d like us to put to an expert? Send it our way.

'She won’t kiss me tonight': Minister hailed for wading into flood water to fix pump Kevin Boxer Moran This post contains videos

'She won’t kiss me tonight': Minister hailed for wading into flood water to fix pump

4 hours ago 39,736 Views 35 Comments

Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran was filmed lending a hand while topless in Athlone.

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Murdered Paul Quinn's family says Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is 'only obstacle' to justice Monaghan

Murdered Paul Quinn's family says Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is 'only obstacle' to justice

9 hours ago 15,053 Views 113 Comments

Breege and Stephen Quinn said Murphy must provide information to gardaí and the PSNI.

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Politics - Yesterday’s News

Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats Government Formation

Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats

23 hours ago 33,263 Views 117 Comments

Concerned TDs also voiced concerns that Green Party policies would be a hard sell in rural Ireland.

Drew Harris says he has 'no regrets' over his comments about IRA Army Council and Sinn Féin Garda Commissioner

Drew Harris says he has 'no regrets' over his comments about IRA Army Council and Sinn Féin

Wed 6:15 PM 38,666 Views 133 Comments

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the ‘war is over, the IRA is off the stage’.

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week Government Formation

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week

Updated Wed 6:13 PM 16,714 Views 77 Comments

The Dáil will reconvene on 5 March to discuss the European Council meeting and the Coronavirus outbreak.

The IRFU has postponed next month's Ireland v Italy Six Nations match Covid-19

The IRFU has postponed next month's Ireland v Italy Six Nations match

Updated Wed 5:15 PM 91,442 Views 152 Comments

It had been due to take place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday week, 7 March.

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Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants Government Formation

Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants

Wed 3:44 PM 17,923 Views 34 Comments

The Independent TDs met with Micheál Martin today.

'We’re promised more rain, sleet and snow': North-west braces for more flooding Underwater

'We’re promised more rain, sleet and snow': North-west braces for more flooding

Wed 1:43 PM 22,423 Views 3 Comments

A weather warning is in place for counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo until 12pm tomorrow.

IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match Coronavirus

IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match

Updated Wed 12:50 PM 40,599 Views 75 Comments

Health Minister Simon Harris is meeting with the IRFU this afternoon.

Ireland should expect 'a very big increase' in suspected coronavirus cases in the next few weeks Covid-19 This post contains videos

Ireland should expect 'a very big increase' in suspected coronavirus cases in the next few weeks

Wed 12:06 PM 97,361 Views 68 Comments

Health Minister Simon Harris stresses this does not mean a significant number of positive cases.

'We can't ban travel': Health Minister rules out screening for Covid-19 at Irish airports Coronavirus

'We can't ban travel': Health Minister rules out screening for Covid-19 at Irish airports

Wed 11:12 AM 41,039 Views 128 Comments

In recent days, an increased number of cases of Covid-19 have been identified on mainland Europe.

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Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election? Poll This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election?

Wed 9:10 AM 85,464 Views 211 Comments

The prospect of another election this year hasn’t dissipated.

Politics - Tuesday 25 February, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald: Sinn Féin will not take part in protest calling for change of government Dublin Rally

Mary Lou McDonald: Sinn Féin will not take part in protest calling for change of government

Tue 10:31 PM 39,555 Views 134 Comments

People Before Profit are organising a protest for change on 7 March.

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Tue 9:00 PM 16,636 Views No Comments

Here’s what made headlines today.

Harris to meet with IRFU after Dept says Ireland - Italy Six Nations game shouldn't go ahead Coronavirus

Harris to meet with IRFU after Dept says Ireland - Italy Six Nations game shouldn't go ahead

Updated Tue 9:00 PM 127,754 Views 226 Comments

Sports minister Shane Ross said he backed the government’s recommendation.

Varadkar and Martin agree to meet again while Sinn Féin and Green Party talk policy for 7.5 hours No White Smoke

Varadkar and Martin agree to meet again while Sinn Féin and Green Party talk policy for 7.5 hours

Updated Tue 6:14 PM 23,496 Views 113 Comments

More talks today but we’re still no closer to a government.

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The 5 at 5: Tuesday 5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

Tue 4:50 PM 10,074 Views No Comments

Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

Coronavirus spreads to southern Italy as Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report cases Covid-19

Coronavirus spreads to southern Italy as Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report cases

Updated Tue 3:20 PM 94,248 Views 69 Comments

Here at home the National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting to monitor the situation and advance preparedness plans.

Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney Talk The Talk

Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney

Tue 2:03 PM 11,346 Views 46 Comments

The tánaiste was speaking in Brussels at an EU special summit.

EU to demand 'level playing field' and access to UK waters in Brexit trade talks CULTURAL OBJECTS

EU to demand 'level playing field' and access to UK waters in Brexit trade talks

Updated Tue 1:51 PM 17,770 Views 33 Comments

The terms also include a controversial clause stating that Britain should “return unlawfully removed cultural objects to their countries of origin”.

Conor Murphy again refuses to state that Paul Quinn was not a criminal Sinn Féin

Conor Murphy again refuses to state that Paul Quinn was not a criminal

Tue 9:24 AM 29,461 Views 68 Comments

Quinn’s mother Breege has repeatedly called for the Sinn Féin MLA to publicly state that her son, who was murdered in 2007, was not a criminal.

Hundreds of people attend Sinn Féin rally in Cork Public Meeting

Hundreds of people attend Sinn Féin rally in Cork

Tue 7:48 AM 36,584 Views 160 Comments

Sinn Féin meetings are planned across the country in the coming weeks.

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for preliminary talks around government formation today Let's Dance

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for preliminary talks around government formation today

Tue 6:30 AM 13,013 Views 87 Comments

The two parties will both meet with the Green Party separately later this week.

Politics - Monday 24 February, 2020

Government urged to do more on flooding impact as Varadkar visits stricken areas Athlone

Government urged to do more on flooding impact as Varadkar visits stricken areas

Mon 7:01 PM 21,049 Views 40 Comments

The Irish Farmers Association said the Taoiseach’s visit had an element of “trying to close the stable door after the horse had bolted”.

Green leader Ryan says Dáil numbers are 'difficult' but 'that doesn't stop us talking to Sinn Féin' How Ya Getting On

Green leader Ryan says Dáil numbers are 'difficult' but 'that doesn't stop us talking to Sinn Féin'

Mon 5:55 PM 14,951 Views 54 Comments

Eamon Ryan made the comments after his party held initial meetings with Sinn Féin today.

Timmy Dooley among three outgoing Fianna Fáil TDs to secure Seanad nominations Seanad Elections

Timmy Dooley among three outgoing Fianna Fáil TDs to secure Seanad nominations

Mon 5:42 PM 30,780 Views 56 Comments

All three lost their Dáil seats during this month’s general election.

Pearse Doherty: Criticism from other parties about Sinn Féin public rally 'nothing but hysterics' Government Talks

Pearse Doherty: Criticism from other parties about Sinn Féin public rally 'nothing but hysterics'

Mon 2:27 PM 38,529 Views 257 Comments

Leo Varadkar said today the rallies were “an unwelcome development”.

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Should you enter a public park after dark? Dublin City Council says it's 'common sense' not to After Hours

Should you enter a public park after dark? Dublin City Council says it's 'common sense' not to

Mon 12:05 AM 56,097 Views 65 Comments

Councillors asked if extra lights could be added to some parks. The council said this would “give a false sense of safety”.

Politics - Sunday 23 February, 2020

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Sun 7:45 PM 21,965 Views No Comments

A rainfall warning on top of flooding, TDs still talking about government formation, and Trump on Russian interference – it’s The Fix.

Trump denies any knowledge of Russian efforts to help his opponent in US presidential election US Elections 2020

Trump denies any knowledge of Russian efforts to help his opponent in US presidential election

Sun 7:10 PM 15,929 Views 41 Comments

Trump accused the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee of leaking election security information

Party leaders planning new week of talks but still no sign of government being formed Talk To Me

Party leaders planning new week of talks but still no sign of government being formed

Sun 2:39 PM 11,815 Views 93 Comments

Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee said people need to respect that the party will not go into government with Sinn Féin.

Macron 'not sure' a trade deal between Europe and Britain can be agreed before the end of the year Trade Negotiations

Macron 'not sure' a trade deal between Europe and Britain can be agreed before the end of the year

Sun 1:46 PM 11,812 Views 38 Comments

Britain and the EU are about to embark on negotiations aiming to hammer out a trade agreement by the end of December.

'This is just the tipping point': The cost of being a student in Ireland has skyrocketed in the past decade Notabusiness

'This is just the tipping point': The cost of being a student in Ireland has skyrocketed in the past decade

Sun 9:30 AM 31,540 Views 113 Comments

Students protested this week in UCD on more than one occasion about the high cost of rent.

Politics - Saturday 22 February, 2020

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Sat 7:49 PM 19,328 Views 1 Comment

Sinn Féin to host public rallies, yellow weather warning for tomorrow, and Michael O’Leary… here’s The Fix.

Sinn Féin organising public rallies to bring 'government for change to the people' On Tour

Sinn Féin organising public rallies to bring 'government for change to the people'

Sat 5:21 PM 71,435 Views 332 Comments

The locations on the agenda include Galway, Cork and Newry.

US Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders warns Russia 'to stay out of US presidential election' US Election 2020

US Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders warns Russia 'to stay out of US presidential election'

Updated Sat 4:57 PM 11,833 Views 44 Comments

The Vermont senator issued a statement following reports Russia was trying to help his campaign.

Social Democrats rule out going into a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Coalition Talks

Social Democrats rule out going into a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Sat 12:37 PM 28,897 Views 103 Comments

Talks have been ongoing for more than a week now but there is no sign of a government being formed.

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