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Politics

Yesterday
21st May 2025
'I accept I'm a well-paid person': Nama boss says salary not discussed in housing tsar meeting
'BAM’s pace is insufficient': National Children's Hospital delayed again until September 2025
Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
Simon Harris to bring draft of Occupied Territories Bill to Cabinet next week
La-Z-Boy recliner among items requested by TD Ken O'Flynn for Leinster House office
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James Browne: struggling with housing, excelling at celebrating the Normans
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Mayo council official defends proposal to 'boycott' people who own holiday homes
One Sinn Féin councillor said holiday homeowners should be financially incentivised to sell or rent their property.
'Stop screwing up': Mary Lou McDonald tells Taoiseach the government is gaslighting renters
EU plans €2 flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc as Fine Gael TD warns of 'fast fashion wave'
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
Disability rights advocate Cara Darmody meeting with Taoiseach this morning
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
Tuesday
20th May 2025
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
Why is a teenager sleeping outside the Dáil tonight and what's going on with 'assessments of need'?
Nama boss who was tipped for housing tsar role to face salary questions at Finance Committee
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
The Dáil is also set to hear a cross-party Opposition motion on the issue today.
Firm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week
Social Democrats to table Bill to reduce voting age to 16
Digitalisation of 1926 Census one step closer as Cabinet to hear next steps
Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny
Monday
19th May 2025
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
Labour's marriage equality event forced to move venues amid protest threats
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
Role of influencers to be considered under EU's 'democracy shield' plans
Over 560 people skipped bail in Ireland's district courts last year
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan elected chair of the Irish Red Cross
Cork TD says he 'wasn't speaking as councillor' when he made comments about Travellers on radio
Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.
Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
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The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
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94% of Irish people trust elections, while work and holidays are the main reasons for not voting
There's been a surge in the number of gardaí leaving within five years of joining up
TD Peadar Toíbín said a lot will hinge on who is hired to be the next Garda Commissioner.
Sunday
18th May 2025
Migration Minister says he is unaware of reported plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
Minister of State Robert Troy ‘unaware’ ministers have been briefing Michael Lowry’s grouping
Ireland’s 'right to request' remote work law is useless - it should be overhauled
One prominent employer has called the law a ‘toothless tiger’. Frankly, that feels kind.