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Politics

May
May 2025
prostate cancer
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
19 May
16.9k
42
Freedom of Expression
Role of influencers to be considered under EU's 'democracy shield' plans
19 May
8.5k
42
hop skip and jump
Over 560 people skipped bail in Ireland's district courts last year
19 May
7.9k
Pedro Sanchez
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
19 May
19.9k
Red Cross
Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan elected chair of the Irish Red Cross
19 May
14.1k
50
Ken O'Flynn
Cork TD says he 'wasn't speaking as councillor' when he made comments about Travellers on radio
19 May
15.6k
Back Together
Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.
Updated 19 May
21.8k
77
Nicusor Dan
Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
19 May
7.2k
92
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PodcastThe Candidate
The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
31m
Electoral Commission
94% of Irish people trust elections, while work and holidays are the main reasons for not voting
Updated 19 May
6.1k
49
The Morning Lead
There's been a surge in the number of gardaí leaving within five years of joining up
TD Peadar Toíbín said a lot will hinge on who is hired to be the next Garda Commissioner.
Christina Finn
19 May
28.1k
33
Citywest
Migration Minister says he is unaware of reported plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
18 May
21.1k
regional independent group
Minister of State Robert Troy ‘unaware’ ministers have been briefing Michael Lowry’s grouping
18 May
23.7k
40
Analysis
Ireland’s 'right to request' remote work law is useless - it should be overhauled
One prominent employer has called the law a ‘toothless tiger’. Frankly, that feels kind.
Paul O'Donoghue
18 May
19.7k
Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
Updated 18 May
53.9k
Housing Crisis
'Highly coincidental' Airbnb launched €100k in rural Ireland grants two weeks after clampdown, says TD
Airbnb’s new grants range from €1,000 to €10,000 and are available to local organisations and community groups.
Two weeks after government announced it is moving to ban planning permissions for short-term lets in towns of more than 10,000 people, Airbnb launched its 'Rural Tourism Fund'
Christina Finn
Updated 18 May
43.3k
73
live from basel
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
17 May
17.0k
Shannon Airport
Garda hospitalised after US plane at Shannon Airport spray-painted by pro-Palestine protestors
Three women were arrested following the protest.
Updated 17 May
40.7k
Famine
President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
17 May
11.1k
SIPO
Public ethics watchdog to investigate comments made by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn
17 May
33.9k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Land sealed off for Michael Gaine search, asylum applications drop and Russian drone strike on bus kills nine
Updated 17 May
3.8k
Albania
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
Updated 16 May
12.2k
119
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
Updated 16 May
3.0k
kincora
New claims Mountbatten sexually abused children from notorious Belfast boys' home
16 May
32.1k
Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin banned from trans Pride march following last-minute meeting with Mary Lou McDonald
16 May
23.7k
As it happened
Ireland are out of the Eurovision after being eliminated in tonight's semi-final
Updated 15 May
64.7k
RELATED
Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
13 May
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
8 May
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
15 May
4.6k
Defamation trial
BBC reporter denies claims she had ‘no regard or care’ about Gerry Adams allegation
15 May
5.2k
children's health ireland
'Settlement' allowed former CHI boss keep salary after taking up new role, PAC told
15 May
13.7k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, fine stories, five o’clock…
15 May
2.5k
Bike Shed
No value for money assessment conducted on bike shelter project, long-awaited audit finds
15 May
11.0k
72
hip dysplasia
'It's damning': Children had hip bones cut into unnecessarily, Doherty tells Dáil
15 May
6.2k
29
Tariff wars
Harris cites US 'fundamental misunderstanding' of pharma industry as EU holds tariff talks
15 May
13.4k
36
The Morning Lead
Fears Air Corps may have to cut down on night flights due to lack of air traffic controllers
Air traffic control for the Air Corps is managed from Casement Aerodrome at Baldonnel in southwest Co Dublin.
Niall O'Connor
15 May
14.3k
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Updated 14 May
4.4k
Israeli Blockade
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
Israel’s blockade has entered its eleventh week.
'It's a collapse of basic survival. It's a collapse of dignity. It's a collapse of the international order.'
14 May
8.0k
uncharted
Ex-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins singer Lyra on RTÉ's new adventure show tonight
14 May
24.2k
38
hip dysplasia
Over 2,200 letters sent to parents of children who underwent hip surgeries
Updated 14 May
9.7k
8
driving test wait times
Fianna Fáil TD says learner drivers should be allowed drive a car unaccompanied
14 May
74.2k
141
Grand Canal
Dublin building collapse example of why derelict site levy should rise, says councillor
14 May
21.4k
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