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Politics

September
September 2025
Catherine Connolly 'understands opportunity of Irish unity', says Mary Lou McDonald
Families seeking asylum to be offered up to €10,000 to drop claims and leave the State
New drone sightings over Denmark military base as EU plans 'drone wall' to prevent incursions
At least 38 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight
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What each candidate needs to do to win the presidency
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UN set to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
Taoiseach wants to see HSE-funded supports extended to help people quit vaping
Heather Humphreys has spent four times more on social ads than her presidential rivals combined
If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status
Tánaiste says he doesn’t want to be part of a ‘coalition of inaction’ – but that appears to be exactly what it is.
'All we want is to feel safe': Ukrainians in new Clonmel estate attacked and threatened
The incidents intensified after security guards left the site once the homes were completed.
Taoiseach's homelessness comments 'deliberately disingenuous', TD says
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
'Victory to Kneecap': Support pours in after rapper Mo Chara cleared in London court
Emergency accommodation figures reach record high of over 16,300, including 5,145 children
'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN
Martin said members of the Israeli government ‘who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza’ will not be allowed enter Ireland.
Martin Mansergh, key advisor to Fianna Fáil in the peace process, dies during visit to Africa
It looks like the €1,000 rent tax credit might get an extension
Worried about the government's €10m NFL spend? Donohoe says the payout will be ‘immense’
Brussels insists Trump's new 100% pharma tariffs will not apply to EU exports
A spokesperson said the EU's deal with the US shields European pharma exports from tariffs higher than 15%.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government will be studying the impact of this announcement, which he noted includes a "number of exemptions".
ESB warns presidential candidates not to put posters on electricity poles
'Ludicrous': Michelle O'Neill leads NI criticism of Starmer's new digital 'Brit Cards'
'I'm not afraid': Ex-FBI director and Trump critic James Comey charged with two crimes
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How could the killing of Charlie Kirk reshape the American right?
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Larry Donnelly: In this three-way race for president, everything is still to play for
Larry Donnelly
'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney
Mortgage approvals have dropped in the last year, but they're costing more money than ever
Ireland needs more offshore wind farms because of AI, says Taoiseach
Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris
Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Obama conferred with Freedom of Dublin amid calls to boycott the event
As Misneach gets ready to leave the Áras with Michael D, who could be Ireland's next First Pet?
You can count on us to ask the important questions.
Unusual Dáil motion to condemn attacks on Gaza flotilla with Irish aboard
'Welcome to the neighbourhood': New Irish embassy opening across from White House welcomed by Trump
In a letter penned by the US president, Trump said he looked forward to ‘advancing fair trade policies’.
Former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins has submitted legal bills of €2.1m to Oireachtas
Government confirms new vape tax to kick in on 1 November
Debunked: Candidates who want to run for President of Ireland do not need government backing
Gaza flotilla group says it has 'credible' intelligence Israel will attack them 'within 48 hours'
Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle
Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.