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Politics

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June 2025
Irish-American relations
Former senior Trump official says special relationship with Ireland won't stop president's trade war
2 Jun
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BBC libel case
Gerry Adams' comments about 'putting manners' on BBC described as 'chilling' by NUJ secretary
1 Jun
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PodcastThe Candidate
Inside Leinster House: The unspoken rules of a really odd place to work
38m
The Daily Poll
Should there be an age limit for people running in elections?
Updated 1 Jun
16.3k
93
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Air corps shortages, ‘massacre’ at Gaza aid hub and a left-wing consensus candidate for president?
Updated 1 Jun
4.8k
Presidential Election
Prospect of unity left-wing candidate for presidential election looking increasingly unlikely
Jane Matthews
1 Jun
18.6k
European Union
Poles go to the polls as voting in tight presidential election gets underway
1 Jun
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May
May 2025
Interview
Albert Dolan: FF's 26-year-old TD on Obama comparisons, buying a house and his choice for president
Jane Matthews
31 May
31.1k
90
Deportations
Close to 50 people have been deported on commercial flights so far this year
There have been 119 enforced deportations so far this year and the majority of these have involved periods of detention prior to removal.
31 May
11.5k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The story behind catching Richard Satchwell, Trump doubling steel tariffs and a space centre in Ireland?
31 May
4.4k
Kaja Kallas
'Love nonetheless': EU's top diplomat says Trump's 'tough love' on defence better than nothing
31 May
13.5k
37
trade tensions
Trump claims China has 'totally violated' tariff de-escalation deal with the US
30 May
16.7k
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RELATED
Trump calls court decision to block tariffs 'so political' as appeals court pauses initial ruling
30 May
US appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs following legal challenge
29 May
White House complains of 'judicial coup' after US court blocks Trump's sweeping import tariffs
29 May
'Wait and see': Taoiseach says Trump's extension on tariff threat could stifle economic growth
26 May
Trump says 50% tariffs on EU delayed until 9 July after 'very nice call' with von der Leyen
26 May
hilary benn
UK government seeks Supreme Court appeal over ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case
30 May
8.4k
israel katz
Israel's defence minister vows to build 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank
Updated 30 May
11.3k
Denis Donaldson
Daughter of Denis Donaldson calls for public inquiry into his killing following Adams case
30 May
8.8k
Minister for Housing
James Browne speaks to top Housing official over reported comments about 'housing tsar' role
30 May
8.8k
45
local authority loans
Housing minister 'not happy' that affordable homes were priced above threshold for state loans
30 May
35.7k
45
Tariff wars
Trump calls court decision to block tariffs 'so political' as appeals court pauses initial ruling
30 May
9.0k
63
Mental Health Crisis
Minister says we need faster responses for people presenting to ED with mental health crisis
30 May
5.2k
26
War in Ukraine
Ukraine 'ready' for more talks, but reaffirms call to see Russia's peace memorandum
29 May
2.9k
RELATED
Trump says he's protected Russia from 'really bad things' and Putin is 'playing with fire'
28 May
Kremlin says Trump 'emotional' after US President called Putin 'absolutely crazy' over Ukraine strikes
26 May
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
19 May
PAC
Children's Health Ireland to be called back before Public Accounts Committee
29 May
5.0k
Tariffs
US appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs following legal challenge
Updated 29 May
18.9k
75
Housing Activation Office
Minister pushes back on top Housing civil servant who says Ireland 'doesn't need' housing tsar
Updated 29 May
29.6k
57
Tánaiste says Israel is committing genocide during bad-tempered Dáil spat with Catherine Connolly
Connolly claimed that the Irish government are waiting for “the morally corrupt EU” to take action on Israel.
Updated 29 May
25.4k
187
Elections
People voting by post shouldn't have to pay for a medical cert, government told
29 May
5.2k
Speaking My Mind
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to be ‘honest and frank’ in memoir set for release in September
29 May
16.6k
67
Public Accounts Committee
Lead-lined cabinet to hold National Gallery's unused x-ray machine costing €222,448
Updated 29 May
17.2k
50
Cathal Crowe
Taoiseach didn't tell Fianna Fáil TD to correct claims British Army never shot Irish civilians
29 May
46.7k
202
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump’s tariffs blocked, more desperation in Gaza and an MEPs AI letter.
Updated 29 May
4.2k
ciaran mullooly
Irish MEP used AI to write open letter about Gaza which quoted Swedish House Mafia
29 May
62.9k
Offences against the State Act
Justice Minister to repeal State's counter-terrorism laws and replace Special Criminal Court
29 May
13.7k
controversies
Sinn Féin says it has carried out 'complete overhaul' of its HR and child protection policies
28 May
6.7k
Palestine
Sinn Féin bill seeking to prevent sale of Israeli 'war bonds' defeated by 87 votes to 75
The Government blocked the bill, despite a legal opinion from the Oireachtas Office of Parliamentary Legal Advisers saying it would be constitutional.
Independent TDs Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, who support the Government, voted in favour of the bill.
28 May
21.6k
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Dáil briefly suspended after protesters interrupt debate on ‘Israeli war bonds’
27 May
Why are pro-Palestine groups calling for Ireland to prevent the sale of Israeli 'war bonds'?
10 May
War in Ukraine
German chancellor pledges to help Ukraine develop long-range missiles
28 May
3.8k
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Trump says he's protected Russia from 'really bad things' and Putin is 'playing with fire'
28 May
Russia accuses Ukraine of escalating air attacks to thwart peace talks
27 May
Kremlin says Trump 'emotional' after US President called Putin 'absolutely crazy' over Ukraine strikes
26 May
Russia says West's decision to lift range limits on weapons sent to Ukraine is 'dangerous'
26 May
At least 12, including three children, killed in Russian drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine
25 May
RTÉ
Taoiseach defends going on Tubridy's podcast as RTÉ boss says he'd like former presenter to pay back €150k
28 May
13.2k
Middle East
'Let's call a spade a spade': Israeli government 'committing genocide in Gaza', Taoiseach says
28 May
9.8k
Leaders' Questions
Government accused of ‘water-weak’ opposition to Israeli war bonds Bill
28 May
4.0k
oireachtas media committee
RTÉ paid out €2.7m to Revenue for wrongly claiming Covid wage subsidy scheme
28 May
12.5k
38
Chi
Norma Foley won't 'pre-empt' Health Minister on whether CHI should be fully subsumed into HSE
28 May
6.2k
14
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Slurry spreading inspections, Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ and a rise in problem drug use.
Updated 28 May
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