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Politics

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Expert warns that 'no platform is safe' after teenager harassed by man she met on Roblox
Nitrates derogation could be extended by three years after proposal backed by European Commission
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Twenty people stall a €9.5 billion project
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Harris says Sinn Féin is the party of ‘taking big money from big American building companies’
'I'm not forcing people to come to Ireland': Justice Minister defends sweeping immigration reforms
'Benefits Street' and 'Grinch' comparisons: UK papers react to Reeves' divisive Budget
National Guard shooting suspect worked with US military in Afghanistan
Government to move forward with plans to speed up judicial reviews already in the system
Yesterday
26th November 2025
UK budget: End of two-child benefit cap praised amid criticism of tax-hikes
The State's emergency gas reserve will be stored along the Shannon Estuary in Co Clare
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Whistleblowers call for introduction of legal aid as TD says system is a 'national disgrace'
Minister: MetroLink objection to delay project by 'months' with 2027 start date now 'a stretch'
X now shows where individual users are posting from: What does it tell us about Irish accounts?
Sinn Féin welcome Bob Vylan to Leinster House for a tour and to meet TDs
The punk-rap duo have faced serious repercussions for a chant at Glastonbury earlier this year.
Government will appoint senior counsel to lead scoping exercise into Michael Shine abuse
DART to Wicklow and extending the Luas - the Government has set out its transport priorities
Asylum seekers could pay up to €1,000 per month to live in tented accommodation under new rules
O’Callaghan said Ireland’s population grew by 1.6% last year, which is seven times the EU average.
Men working for Dublin City Council earning around 5% more on average than women
Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’
HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs around the world due to AI adoption
Government to allow for side-by-side building as amended defective blocks bill goes to Cabinet
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalising Ukraine deal after deadline extension
You'll soon be able to exit your mobile and WiFi contract for free if the provider hikes fees
Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'
Government pushes on with 'tough' stance on migration with new rule changes before Cabinet today
Tuesday
25th November 2025
Taoiseach and President had their first weekly meeting over tea and cakes
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Seán Lemass Airport? A Bill to rename Dublin Airport after a former Taoiseach introduced in Dáil
'Disgraceful': Blockade planned over proposed parking charges at Blanchardstown Centre
Institutions where paedophile doctor carried out his abuse 'need to be held to account'
'Cá bhfuil An Taoiseach?': McDonald and O'Brien clash over Martin no-show in Dáil
'Not-for-profit' taxi app from NTA would fight 'Uberisation' of sector, says TD
Sentencing adjourned for former Fianna Fáil TD found driving under influence of cocaine
Calls for government to do more as UN finds a woman is killed every ten minutes by family member
Zelenskyy visit to Ireland up in the air as Trump's peace deal deadline looms
Planning is continuing, but the government is unsure if the visit can go ahead given recent developments on a peace deal.
Monday
24th November 2025
'Scoping exercise' into Michael Shine abuse to get Cabinet approval
Dublin City councillors vote to pass rent hikes for tenants by razor-thin margin