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Politics

August
August 2025
Dublin City Council
Three hundred warning letters issued over alleged unauthorised short-term rentals in Dublin
22 Aug
44.1k
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gaza famine
'It is now the time for action': President Higgins calls on EU states to respond to Gaza famine
22 Aug
21.1k
john bolton
FBI raids home of fierce Trump critic who previously served as his national security adviser
22 Aug
17.7k
FactCheck
FactFind: What is the Disability Green Paper haunting Heather Humphreys’ presidential run?
22 Aug
13.2k
Safety
6 foot 5 Justice Minister says he feels safe walking around Dublin 'any time of the day or night'
22 Aug
32.6k
Opinion
Larry Donnelly: In his efforts to end the Ukraine war, Trump only cares about one thing
Larry Donnelly
22 Aug
11.4k
22
inheritance tax
Inheritance tax and gift exemption changes pushed for ahead of October's budget
22 Aug
86.3k
57
Tariffs
Drinks industry calls for return to ‘zero-for-zero’ arrangement as it’s left out of tariffs deal
21 Aug
34.9k
19
West Bank
Ireland and UK among 21 nations to condemn Israel's plan for illegal Jerusalem settlements
21 Aug
7.2k
massive win
US court overturns $464m civil fraud penalty against Trump, calling the sum 'excessive'
21 Aug
14.8k
46
will they wont they
Catherine Connolly supporters 'anxiously' waiting to see if Sinn Féin will back her Áras bid
21 Aug
9.4k
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RELATED
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
20 Aug
Newly elected senator says he would run for the presidency - if a big party come knocking
20 Aug
Kelly says he's not out of the running yet as Humphreys clocks up supporters
20 Aug
Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan
19 Aug
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
19 Aug
Trump Tariffs
Done deal: US agrees to 15% cap on tariffs for pharma imports from the EU
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the deal would provide ‘predictability’ for companies.
21 Aug
39.5k
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Amnesty International
US using AI surveillance tools to target migrants and pro-Palestine protesters, says Amnesty
21 Aug
5.4k
frankly
Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘instinct’ is to back a united Ireland as she praises 'kind' Martin McGuinness
20 Aug
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HEATHER VS SEÁN
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
The touchy subject of TDs and senators wielding more power than the Fine Gael grassroots surfaces again this week.
Christina Finn
20 Aug
31.3k
War in Ukraine
Any talks on Ukraine's security without Russia would be 'a road to nowhere', Kremlin says
20 Aug
5.5k
RELATED
Trump says US troops won't enforce Ukraine-Russia deal on the ground - but might by air
20 Aug
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet directly in a 'neutral country' in the coming weeks
19 Aug
What parts of Ukraine could Vladimir Putin ask for in exchange for an end to the war?
19 Aug
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
18 Aug
Presidential Election
Newly elected senator says he would run for the presidency - if a big party come knocking
20 Aug
24.1k
51
International Criminal Court
US slaps sanctions on four more International Criminal Court officials over Israel actions
Updated 20 Aug
15.1k
Nitrous Oxide
Call for regulation of 'laughing gas' due to harm posed to reproductive health
20 Aug
6.4k
28
London
Police corral hundreds of protesters as Kneecap's Mo Chara returns to court to face UK terror charge
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is one-third of Belfast rap trio Kneecap and performs under the stage name ‘Mo Chara’.
Updated 20 Aug
35.9k
FactCheck
Debunked: Asylum seekers are not exempt from income tax for a year after they are allowed to work
20 Aug
5.1k
The Morning Lead
Fixed charge offences for breaches of new drone regulations on the way
Christina Finn
Updated 20 Aug
15.7k
11
RELATED
Dubliners concerned new drone deliveries will disrupt funerals
20 Aug
Minister was told to play up 'uncluttered airspace' to sell Ireland as global leader for drones
8 Jul
Nominations
Kelly says he's not out of the running yet as Humphreys clocks up supporters
20 Aug
6.5k
27
Syria
Syrian and Israeli diplomats reportedly hold rare meeting in Paris to discuss 'de-escalation'
19 Aug
4.2k
John Swinney
SNP majority after Scottish elections could make second referendum a 'reality', says party leader
19 Aug
7.9k
34
Gaza
Israel demands release of all hostages at once, casting doubt on new Hamas-backed truce proposal
19 Aug
5.1k
RELATED
Hamas accepts new 60-day ceasefire proposal, according to source from the group
18 Aug
Amnesty accuses Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians as mass anti-war protests hit Tel Aviv
18 Aug
'We don't know the taste of sleep': Gaza City in peril as Israel plans to seize control
17 Aug
Baby girl killed with her parents in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
16 Aug
UN says at least 1,760 people have been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May
15 Aug
War in Ukraine
Putin will face a 'rough situation' if he does not agree to a peace plan, Trump says
19 Aug
11.5k
83
aras25
Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan
19 Aug
21.5k
44
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
19 Aug
10.6k
58
price of peace
What parts of Ukraine could Vladimir Putin ask for in exchange for an end to the war?
19 Aug
15.4k
RELATED
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet directly in a 'neutral country' in the coming weeks
19 Aug
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
18 Aug
Opinion: For Ukraine, it's a case of 'if you're not at the table, you're probably on the menu'
14 Aug
diplomatic flurry
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president and European leaders are holding talks with Trump at the White House aimed at ending Russia’s war.
Trump said the US would be "involved" in some form of security guarantees for Ukraine, without elaborating further.
The US President also said he would speak to his Russian counterpart "right after" his meeting with Zelenskyy and the European leaders.
Updated 18 Aug
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RELATED
Number of European leaders to join Zelenskyy in the White House tomorrow
17 Aug
Opinion: For Ukraine, it's a case of 'if you're not at the table, you're probably on the menu'
14 Aug
Presidential Election
Fine Gael to reopen nominations for its presidential candidate
Updated 18 Aug
12.7k
52
algae blooms
Call for urgent cross-party action in Stormont to save Lough Neagh
18 Aug
12.6k
26
Gaza
Hamas accepts new 60-day ceasefire proposal, according to source from the group
18 Aug
6.2k
Presidential Race
Tony Holohan 'will not seek' Áras nomination to avoid 'exposing family to criticism or abuse'
Updated 18 Aug
26.1k
78
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Zelenskyy visits Trump, Áras race chaos continues and EU accused of ‘intimidating’ staff
Updated 18 Aug
4.7k
Palestine
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.
18 Aug
23.1k
Ukraine War
'You can restore children's melodic laughter': Melania Trump sends letter to Vladimir Putin
17 Aug
25.3k
85
Another Name in the Hat
Heather Humphreys confirms she is 'seriously considering' seeking Fine Gael nomination for president
Updated 17 Aug
30.0k
113
RELATED
Presidential campaigning ramping up as potential candidates take stock after McGuinness withdrawal
16 Aug
Frances Fitzgerald not entering Áras race for Fine Gael as Sean Kelly mulls bid
15 Aug
Ukraine War
Number of European leaders to join Zelenskyy in the White House tomorrow
Taoiseach Micheál Martin participated in talks today with a number of European leaders planning to travel to Washington.
Updated 17 Aug
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