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Politics

January
January 2025
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Updated 16 Jan
5.0k
Dáil Speaking time
Opposition TDs slam 'bizarre' move by pro-government independents to join Dáil opposition group
16 Jan
23.0k
86
EU Parliament
Dozens of MEPs write to EU Commission expressing 'deep concern' over Elon Musk's interference
16 Jan
13.0k
74
Gino Kenny
Cautious optimism on future of assisted dying despite omission from Programme for Government
16 Jan
5.7k
22
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli cabinet meeting on ceasefire deal delayed until tomorrow amid government infighting
The truce would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Updated 16 Jan
13.9k
Analysis
Analysis: Vague plans and no setting out of 'first 100 days' priorities in new Programme for Government
There are no promises to achieve anything in the first 100 days of office, unlike programme for government documents of the past.
Christina Finn
16 Jan
13.3k
70
legacy act
Why has controversy erupted about Gerry Adams possibly getting compensation for internment?
16 Jan
12.5k
Truce
Explainer: When will the Gaza ceasefire take effect - and will it last?
16 Jan
5.6k
Public Transport
Helen McEntee says powers of arrest for public transport police yet to be 'explored’
16 Jan
13.2k
84
Alliance MP
Sorcha Eastwood’s legal team says Andrew Tate is 'trivialising offensive postings' about her
16 Jan
19.6k
tech industrial complex
Joe Biden warns of 'oligarchy of extreme wealth' under Donald Trump in dark farewell speech
16 Jan
26.4k
126
5 year priorities
The most surprising and eyebrow-raising commitments in the Programme for Government
15 Jan
32.5k
104
Marco Rubio
US' incoming top diplomat says concerns over China's role at Panama Canal 'very legitimate'
15 Jan
11.7k
49
moving up and moving out
Focus now on who'll be in the new Cabinet and who might get moved up the political ladder
15 Jan
17.9k
57
Political roadmap
Programme for Govt: Transport security, cheaper childcare and 'open the Children’s Hospital’
The programme for government sets out the roadmap for Irish political decisions over the next five years.
15 Jan
46.9k
126
As it happened
Draft Programme for Government revealed as Independents confirmed for junior ministerial roles
Swift progress is being made today as Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent TDs work towards next week’s deadline.
Updated 15 Jan
27.2k
97
Government talks
Lowry walks away after questions about Moriarty Tribunal, says media has been ‘trying to undermine’ him
15 Jan
17.0k
Programme for Government
Simon Harris likely to take beefed up Foreign Affairs role as PfG details revealed
The VAT rate for the food-led hospitality sector, entertainment and hairdressing is also set to be cut to 9%.
Updated 15 Jan
29.9k
96
Kerry
Michael Healy-Rae confirms he will be a junior minister, likely in Department of Agriculture
Updated 15 Jan
45.2k
147
Stormont
Review finds Michael McMonagle employment may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’
15 Jan
9.9k
sexual health
Over 126,000 STI home test kits and 1.2 million condoms distributed through the HSE last year
15 Jan
4.2k
tate brothers
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood begins legal action over Andrew Tate social media posts
15 Jan
18.5k
yoon suk yeol
South Korea’s impeached president arrested over failed martial law bid
15 Jan
5.0k
3
next steps
Government urged to hold firm on Occupied Territories Bill as fears grow it may be watered down
15 Jan
5.8k
53
Trinity College
Climate change and culture wars take centre stage at first Trinity Seanad hustings
14 Jan
6.6k
seat at the table
White smoke: Regional Independents secure four government roles as deal emerges
Fianna Fáil is to hold a special Ard Fheis in Dublin on Sunday to ratify the new programme for government.
Updated 14 Jan
53.3k
92
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
14 Jan
4.9k
o'connell st
GPO ‘totally unsuitable’ for use as a soup kitchen says An Post, amid calls to open its doors
Updated 14 Jan
18.5k
65
Tulip Siddiq
UK Treasury minister resigns after ethics investigation despite being cleared of wrongdoing
14 Jan
10.7k
17
Peace Deal
Potentially 'hundreds' of Palestinian prisoners set to be freed as as Gaza ceasefire deal in 'final stages'
Updated 14 Jan
8.9k
Trump's picks
Defence secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth wants to 'restore warrior ethos' to US military
14 Jan
7.6k
63
Donald Trump
Trump would have been convicted if he wasn't elected, US special counsel finds
14 Jan
9.1k
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
13 Jan
9.7k
ceasefire deal
US President Joe Biden says Gaza peace negotiators are 'pressing hard' to secure deal
It comes as the White House confirmed reports that a ceasefire deal could be finalised soon.
Updated 13 Jan
15.3k
Homelessness
Dublin's Lord Mayor to meet with soup kitchen organisers as council considers new regulations
13 Jan
9.5k
66
Ah Keir
Just six months after the UK election, Labour's Chancellor and another minister are in trouble
13 Jan
15.4k
60
nearly there now
Government formation negotiations in race to finish line as talks continue today
13 Jan
10.8k
65
Democracy
Life in a dictatorship: Why do Belarusian journalists risk their lives for the truth?
Sasha Romanova
13 Jan
6.7k
exporting abortion
Your Stories: Have you had to travel abroad to access abortion services?
12 Jan
17.7k
Donetsk
Russia claims new villages in eastern Ukraine
12 Jan
9.3k
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