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Politics

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Who is Paul Whelan, the Irish citizen freed after being jailed in Russia for espionage?
Multiple buildings, including Dept of Taoiseach and Áras an Uachtaráin, rammed by van overnight
Hours before the incident, the suspect posted online about plans to kill an unnamed man and anyone who got in his way.
Australian report finds Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza result of 'serious failures'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Voters believing migration conspiracy theories 'very concerning' Minister says
Budget 2025: Vape tax, double child benefit, but no rise in jobseeker’s payment
The finance minister said there will be a ‘substantial’ package of supports for pensioners.
Jack Chambers says Government would intervene if petrol prices reach 2022 levels
SF pledges affordable homes for households earning under €90k but salary cap criticised by FF
'The same old show': Harris on Trump falsely accusing her of 'turning Black' for clout
Ireland’s first-ever velodrome and badminton centre to be completed by 2027
The indoor cycling track and 12-court badminton facility has got the green light to proceed by government.
'Hundreds' on waiting lists for swimming lessons in some areas as pools struggle to meet demand
A significant uptake in the sport is expected after McSharry and Wiffen’s Olympic medals – but can Ireland keep up?
Fine Gael selects senator Tim Lombard and Cllr Noel O'Donovan to contest Cork South-West seats
Income tax changes priority for Greens rather than inheritance tax cuts, O'Gorman indicates
Trump says Kamala Harris 'happened to turn black' in interview at event for black journalists
Almost a third of Irish voters believe in a version of the Great Replacement conspiracy theory
Tánaiste welcomes Starmer’s funding 'commitment' to redevelop Casement Park in time for Euro 2028
Ambitious rail plan aims to link airports and halve journey times with train speeds of 200 km/h
The plan aims to make journeys between Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Derry significantly faster than travelling by car.
Sinn Féin MLA says PSNI officer celebrating Armagh win is a boost for 'community relations'
Petrol and diesel prices to rise from midnight in latest excise increase
Families of victims to be central to review of laws to restrict parental rights of murderers
“Killing a mother is child abuse,” Valerie French’s brother David said yesterday as he demanded change.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Minister receives final Grace case inquiry report after years of delays
Donald Trump says he will 'probably' debate Kamala Harris, but can 'make a case for not doing it'
Fine Gael TD for Mayo and former Minister Michael Ring will not contest next election
Sunak's on the way out and these are the six MPs vying to take over as top Tory
Pay-related maternity benefit won't be in this budget but should be focus of next Govt, says minister
Humphreys denies being 'blindsided' on TV Licence funding announcement
Some 5,000 payments to asylum seekers cut since May, Social Protection Minister says
Asylum applications from Jordan and Nigeria prioritised in effort to 'speed up' processing
Gaza famine: 'The land was once my escape - it has become a place of refuge and survival'
UN experts reported this month that there is no doubt famine has spread throughout Gaza.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Donald Trump tells Christian supporters they 'won't have to vote anymore' if he wins election
A bullet - 'whether whole or fragmented' - hit Trump during assassination attempt, the FBI says
Taoiseach: Better social housing allocation mechanisms needed to address rising homelessness
Coalition leaders discuss Covid inquiry set up as Tánaiste grows 'impatient'
'Vital' developmental checks not being carried out on newborns due to shortage of nurses
A number of parents have contacted the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, saying their children’s health is being put at risk.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Benjamin Netanyahu meets grinning Donald Trump while holding 'Total Victory' hat in Florida