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The next Brexit step: Withdrawal Agreement Bill to be published on Friday Theresa May

The next Brexit step: Withdrawal Agreement Bill to be published on Friday

2 hours ago 3,677 Views 5 Comments

“We need to take decisions, not to duck them,” Theresa May told MPs, urging them to vote for her thrice-defeated deal.

Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence New Rules

Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence

2 hours ago 12,906 Views 85 Comments

Shane Ross has asked the RSA to research scooter regulations in other countries.

Taoiseach: Co-living an option - 'it's not going to replace traditional houses and apartments' Housing Crisis

Taoiseach: Co-living an option - 'it's not going to replace traditional houses and apartments'

3 hours ago 8,402 Views 72 Comments

Leo Varadkar and Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy faced opposition on their co-living stance in the Dáil today.

Government 'reluctantly' grants second year long extension to Grace case inquiry Grace Case

Government 'reluctantly' grants second year long extension to Grace case inquiry

5 hours ago 6,129 Views 5 Comments

The Farrelly Commission to provide its final phase report by 15 May 2020.

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May writes to Corbyn with plea for 'last chance' compromise as her Brexit hopes dwindle Few Options Left

May writes to Corbyn with plea for 'last chance' compromise as her Brexit hopes dwindle

6 hours ago 7,923 Views 20 Comments

The prime minister is running out of options and allies after unveiling her new Brexit plan yesterday.

Varadkar 'looks forward' to meeting Trump when he visits Ireland in two weeks' time Trump In Ireland

Varadkar 'looks forward' to meeting Trump when he visits Ireland in two weeks' time

7 hours ago 8,347 Views 61 Comments

Trump and his wife Melania will stay at his Doonbeg resort in Clare.

'We live in a strange world': Michael McDowell criticises Fine Gael TD over injury lawsuit Seanad This post contains videos

'We live in a strange world': Michael McDowell criticises Fine Gael TD over injury lawsuit

8 hours ago 26,371 Views No Comments

McDowell referenced the case before the Circuit Civil Court in the Seanad yesterday.

Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate Ep2019

Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate

8 hours ago 24,624 Views 41 Comments

Prime Time’s David McCullagh had his hands full.

Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere? Uncoupling

Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere?

9 hours ago 15,118 Views 14 Comments

Ireland is set to vote this Friday on whether or not the wait period for couples seeking a divorce should be reduced.

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Justice Minister says government will consider similar legislation to UK 'porn block' law Age Verification

Justice Minister says government will consider similar legislation to UK 'porn block' law

9 hours ago 7,244 Views 34 Comments

Credit card details could be used to verify a person is over 18 under the new UK rules.

Politics - Yesterday’s News

Trump in Ireland: White House confirms US President will arrive on 5 June From Here To Clare

Trump in Ireland: White House confirms US President will arrive on 5 June

17 hours ago 46,977 Views 101 Comments

The US President will be here for a two-night visit.

New Brexit plan: May loses support as she gives MPs a shot at second referendum Groundhog Day

New Brexit plan: May loses support as she gives MPs a shot at second referendum

Updated 17 hours ago 39,668 Views 49 Comments

“The biggest problem with Britain today is its politics,” May said today.

Taoiseach asks for details about letters sent to mortgage-holders demanding full payment of arrears within 30 days Cabot Financial

Taoiseach asks for details about letters sent to mortgage-holders demanding full payment of arrears within 30 days

19 hours ago 27,736 Views 50 Comments

Taoiseach has said it is now time for to review the tax treatment of vulture funds.

Don't judge co-living on one planning application, says minister as proposals dubbed '21st century bedsits' Housing Crisis

Don't judge co-living on one planning application, says minister as proposals dubbed '21st century bedsits'

21 hours ago 13,669 Views 57 Comments

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said co-living is an ‘exciting’ choice for young workers.

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Catching up with the council candidates: They love canvassing but juggling politics with jobs is a challenge On The Doorsteps

Catching up with the council candidates: They love canvassing but juggling politics with jobs is a challenge

21 hours ago 7,463 Views 8 Comments

Some local election candidates say they have been knocking on doors since January, in the fight for seats.

Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital Abortion

Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital

Tue 3:35 PM 9,204 Views 66 Comments

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said his heart goes out to the couple involved in the case.

'You can't just go in there fawning and gushing like some nodding dog': Dublin candidates set out their stall European Parliament

'You can't just go in there fawning and gushing like some nodding dog': Dublin candidates set out their stall

Tue 9:15 AM 15,712 Views 57 Comments

10 Dublin candidates talked climate change, housing and the EU defence spend.

Brexit back on Cabinet agenda as Tánaiste says no-deal Brexit preparations must continue It Hasn't Gone Away You Know

Brexit back on Cabinet agenda as Tánaiste says no-deal Brexit preparations must continue

Tue 8:00 AM 5,792 Views 13 Comments

Leo Varadkar is to meet UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Dublin in the next few weeks.

Opinion: Directly elected mayors would be good for democracy Opinion

Opinion: Directly elected mayors would be good for democracy

Tue 7:00 AM 8,644 Views 35 Comments

Citizens of some cities will vote on Friday as to whether to introduce a directly elected mayor – the move would boost local government, writes Deiric Ó Broin .

Lyra McKee murder and parcel bomb plot given as reasons for two special 'Omagh laws' being renewed again OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE

Lyra McKee murder and parcel bomb plot given as reasons for two special 'Omagh laws' being renewed again

Tue 6:30 AM 11,144 Views 9 Comments

Dissident republican threat and gangland crime are to be given as reasons for two special laws being renewed.

Homeowners to pay back cost of house retrofits through their energy bills over 10 to 20 years Climate Action Plan

Homeowners to pay back cost of house retrofits through their energy bills over 10 to 20 years

Tue 6:00 AM 31,138 Views 111 Comments

The initiative is contained in the new Climate Action Plan which will be published in a couple of weeks.

FactCheck: Will children aged 4 and under be taught about masturbation if the sex education bill becomes law? Factcheck

FactCheck: Will children aged 4 and under be taught about masturbation if the sex education bill becomes law?

Tue 12:05 AM 34,040 Views 49 Comments

The claim was made by a Renua local election candidate.

Politics - Monday 20 May, 2019

Iranian foreign minister says Trump's 'genocidal taunts won't end Iran' Tit For Tat

Iranian foreign minister says Trump's 'genocidal taunts won't end Iran'

Mon 9:40 PM 10,037 Views 49 Comments

The riposte by Iran’s top diplomat followed an ominous warning by Trump.

Ministers to order State bodies to decarbonise under new Climate Action Plan Recycling

Ministers to order State bodies to decarbonise under new Climate Action Plan

Mon 9:00 PM 9,670 Views 49 Comments

Public agencies will have to reduce food waste, promote water conservation, and roll out recycling practices.

Austrian far-right ministers to resign en masse following hidden-camera sting Austria

Austrian far-right ministers to resign en masse following hidden-camera sting

Mon 8:24 PM 19,951 Views 7 Comments

This comes after one of their number, Interior Minister Herbert Kickl, was fired.

A milkshake has been thrown on Nigel Farage Spilled Milk

A milkshake has been thrown on Nigel Farage

Mon 1:41 PM 45,139 Views 130 Comments

The MEP candidate was canvassing in Newcastle when it happened.

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Doctors want cannabis risks highlighted, but campaigners says debate is conflating medicinal and recreational use Harmful

Doctors want cannabis risks highlighted, but campaigners says debate is conflating medicinal and recreational use

Mon 8:40 AM 22,032 Views 149 Comments

Medical experts said the government was ‘sleepwalking’ its way into supporting cannabis use in Ireland.

Poll: Have you made up your mind how you'll vote in the local and European elections? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Have you made up your mind how you'll vote in the local and European elections?

Mon 8:27 AM 24,353 Views 87 Comments

Ireland goes to the polls on Friday.

Opinion: 'The Farage approach would strip the heart from democracy' Opinion

Opinion: 'The Farage approach would strip the heart from democracy'

Mon 7:00 AM 12,939 Views 33 Comments

The Brexit Party is leading the polls but has refused to publish a manifesto – that approach poses a threat to democracy, writes Matthew Murphy.

Ireland South debate: Carbon tax and EU army dominate as nine candidates battle it out ahead of Friday's vote The Big Debate

Ireland South debate: Carbon tax and EU army dominate as nine candidates battle it out ahead of Friday's vote

Mon 1:08 AM 16,579 Views 34 Comments

Nine candidates took part in the Sunday night debate on RTÉ One.

Politics - Sunday 19 May, 2019

The 1995 referendum campaign was a thoroughly different beast to this one Story Of A Split

The 1995 referendum campaign was a thoroughly different beast to this one

Sun 9:30 PM 22,818 Views 42 Comments

Friday’s referendum has failed to see much of a debate.

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Sun 7:51 PM 11,810 Views No Comments

Here’s what mead the news today.

'A total exaggeration': Tánaiste dismisses reports of row between government and US over Trump visit Visit

'A total exaggeration': Tánaiste dismisses reports of row between government and US over Trump visit

Updated Sun 1:28 PM 25,140 Views 36 Comments

It has been widely reported that Trump will be in the country for a number of days at the beginning of June.

Trump says he's 'strongly pro-life' but supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and protecting life of mother Abortion

Trump says he's 'strongly pro-life' but supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and protecting life of mother

Sun 12:14 PM 19,098 Views 97 Comments

Trump’s comments come after several US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions.

Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal Once More

Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal

Sun 8:31 AM 15,763 Views 37 Comments

MPs have rejected the deal May agreed with Brussels three times already.

Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue Controversy

Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue

Sun 1:09 AM 65,748 Views 111 Comments

Meanwhile Eurovision organisers released a statement after two of Madonna’s dancers wore Israeli and Palestine flags.

Politics - Saturday 18 May, 2019

Explainer: Irish MEPs have been raising concerns of a future 'EU Army' - but is it likely to happen? Case For The Defence

Explainer: Irish MEPs have been raising concerns of a future 'EU Army' - but is it likely to happen?

Sat 10:01 PM 18,005 Views 77 Comments

Claims around the potential for an EU army have been prominent in the election debate

Australia's Liberal Party retains power in shock election win over Labor rivals To The Polls

Australia's Liberal Party retains power in shock election win over Labor rivals

Updated Sat 8:11 PM 23,944 Views 50 Comments

Just under 17 million people cast their vote across the country.

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Sat 8:08 PM 7,963 Views No Comments

A housing demonstration in Dublin, a rise in the polls for the Green Party, and a snap election in Austria: here’s what made the news today.

Austrian Chancellor calls election after far-right vice chancellor resigns over hidden-camera sting Ibiza Affair

Austrian Chancellor calls election after far-right vice chancellor resigns over hidden-camera sting

Updated Sat 7:09 PM 40,305 Views 83 Comments

Heinz-Christian Strache today insisted he was the “victim of a targeted political attack”.

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