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Politics

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Social media 'destroying social conscience' after onlookers filmed man's final moments, TD says
Eurovision defends stance on Israel's inclusion after RTÉ call for 'discussion'
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Ireland has a voice on Gaza, but no real power
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Debunked: Deepfake video appears to show Canadian Prime Minister announcing ban on old cars
Michael Healy-Rae seeks injunction against 'serious and grave' publications about him
Hospital consultants using waiting lists to funnel business to their private companies, Dáil told
Minister says new housing tsar will have to be 'forthright with any conflicts of interest'
Gerry Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme during defamation trial
Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
RPZ changes will have 'significant impact' says Minister, who claims he understands renters' fears
Yesterday
6th May 2025
Taoiseach and Housing Minister unaware that McDonagh advertised Cabra home as short-term let
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Carney says Canada 'not for sale' but Trump says 'never say never' in the Oval Office
Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote
Bill to outlaw sex for rent and give gardaí power to remove protesters' masks approved by government
Gerry Adams tells High Court he won't 'speculate' about who was in charge of the IRA in 1970s
Donohoe does not expect NAMA boss to carry over €430,000 salary when he returns to NTMA job
Employment set to grow over next two years but at slower rate than last year
Debunked: A government scheme did not spend €200,000 per car to help isolated Ukrainians
Israeli finance minister says Gaza will be 'entirely destroyed' and civilians will be expelled
Israel's nine-week blockade on Gaza is 'clearly' a war crime, says Taoiseach
Martin also said it was “wholly unacceptable” that Israel is planning the mass displacement of people in Gaza.
Staff at RTÉ call on broadcaster to oppose Israel's participation at Eurovision this year
Suicide rate in Ireland has reduced by over 25% since 2000, Cabinet to be told
Monday
5th May 2025
AfD sues German intelligence agency over 'extremist' label
Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport
Europe seeks to attract US-based scientists with new €500m support package
UK begins four days of VE day commemorations to honour last veterans of WWII
Right-wing nationalist candidate wins first round of voting in Romania's Presidential election
US moves to issue 100% tariff on foreign-made films
This week
4th May 2025 - 7th May 2025
Vladimir Putin ‘hopes nuclear weapons will not be required’ in Ukraine
Ever wonder about your co-worker's salary? New laws are set to bring wages right into the open
The EU has introduced a new directive on pay transparency in salary scales.
Fianna Fáil narrowly leads over Sinn Féin as most popular party
Let's be honest - in its first 100 days, this government has failed to get off the ground
Last week
27th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025
Australia's left-leaning prime minister wins second term as conservative rival set to lose seat
Running influencer under fire for interview with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Kneecap being sent to the Arctic by RTÉ
US to stage military parade in Washington on June 14, which coincides with Trump's birthday