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Politics

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2025
Trump globally criticised after ordering nuclear weapons testing
Over five thousand children set to spend Halloween in emergency accommodation
The latest emergency accommodation figures are due later and it’s been warned that the figures will likely increase this month.
Family should be allowed home to Kerry after being moved 140km away, community leaders say
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Sinn Féin calls plan to limit media access to new policing committees a 'backward step'
Discretionary medical cards to be provided to unacknowledged Thalidomide survivors
Geert Wilders’s far-right populists and centrist party set for unprecedented tie in Dutch election
Micheál Martin says backbencher's comment comparing him to King Louis XIV was 'hurtful'
The Taoiseach defended his leadership of Fianna Fáil in an interview with Claire Byrne this morning.
Martin said being compared to King Louis XIV of France by a Fianna Fáil TD was "hurtful".
Billy Kelleher could have made a stronger presidential candidate than Jim Gavin "in hindsight", he said.
A Bertie Ahern candidacy "would have raised all the issues in terms of what transpired in the Mahon Tribunal".
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Why are new community safety meetings held in private?
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US and China strike deal on lowering tariffs and securing supply of rare earths
State moves to exit its last shareholdings in any Irish bank as PTSB goes up for sale
Cabinet signs off on multi-billion euro plan to upgrade public transport across Cork city
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Pricey artwork and land at Montrose among 'legacy issues' at RTÉ, says Minister
Tolls to increase on 10 national roads including the M50 from January
Micheál Martin says it's 'not fair' to suggest he doesn't listen to Fianna Fáil backbenchers
What Stripe's John Collison gets right - and wrong - about Ireland's infrastructure failures
A 2,500-word analysis by the tech billionaire has caused a stir in Irish political circles.
‘No one seemed terrified’: Jimmy Kimmel contrasts Irish election with US after holidaying here
'Democracy includes the power to dissent': Our readers tell us why they spoiled their votes
More than 200,000 people spoiled their votes – a record high for an Irish election.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
President Higgins has returned to Áras an Uachtaráin after two nights in hospital
Runners and riders: Connolly's on her way to the Áras - so who might fill her Dáil seat?
How long do you think Micheál Martin will remain as Fianna Fáil leader?
Global emissions only on track to fall 10% by 2035, far short of 60% goal
'Frustration' among Fianna Fáil backbenchers as rebels eye up no-confidence motion in Taoiseach
Hate speech 'widespread' in Ireland and legislation should be prioritised, report says
Government asks councils to limit media access to new policing committees
Argentina's Milei vows more reforms after election win
Man charged with assault and public order offences after Connolly canvasser incident
Gardaí responded to a report of an incident on Friday evening after a group of campaigners delivered leaflets on North Strand Road, Co Dublin.
President Higgins to remain in hospital for treatment of infection
Explainer: What exactly is the Council of State and who gets to be on it?
New public toilets in North Dublin park vandalised after one week
Government and Áras collision course? Taoiseach says he doesn't foresee any difficulties ahead
Taoiseach Micheál Martin believes all sides have the ‘maturity’ to deal with any issues that might arise.
The highs and lows of Michael D Higgins’ 14-year presidency
Inside Áras an Uachtaráin: Here's a look at where Catherine Connolly will soon call home
Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris
A number of Fianna Fáilers are speaking about the future of the party leadership this weekend.
Inside the Humphreys campaign: 'We had a fair idea a week ago we were going to lose'
Fine Gael insiders say from the very first live TV debate, they knew Heather Humphreys was on the backfoot.
Maria Steen says there's a big gap on Irish political right - but is unsure if she'll run again
Who is Brian McEnery, the man set to be Ireland's next 'first husband'?