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Politics

June
June 2025
Minister criticised after recent deportation flight took off without human rights monitor on board
Sinn Féin criticised for 'heartless' opposition to extending temporary protection for Ukrainians
Leo Varadkar says he would sacrifice economic growth for a united Ireland
Artists to receive an extra €8,450 as Basic Income for the Arts scheme extended until next year
Residential property prices rose 7.5% in 12 months to April, CSO says
Man spared trial after apologising to Paul Murphy for threatening to 'slit' his wife's throat
‘Like exporting food in middle of famine’: Aontú leader says over 3,700 council-owned homes are empty
The price of a pint in Ireland is 205% of the European average
Central Bank lowers forecast for how many houses are likely to be built next year
UK politicians vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
Taoiseach not opposed to 'hotel bed tax' as one way to fund Dublin city revamp
Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel as Trump weighs up wading into conflict
Earlier today, Iran’s supreme leader said the nation would never surrender as demanded by Trump and warned the US it would face ‘irreparable damage’ if it intervenes.
Calls made to recognise Elizabeth Plunkett as a legal victim of Ireland's first serial killers
Call to action to tackle the prospect of a 'toxic goo lagoon' in Wexford
Shutting down a nursing home is a 'nuclear option' for regulator, TDs told
North city parks becoming virtual no-go areas for council workers due to drug crime, TD says
While there’s a high Garda presence in commercial areas of the city other areas nearby are being overlooked, Gary Gannon claims.
Almost 200 allegations of abuse of residents at nursing home in RTÉ programme were made since 2022
Trump considering US strikes against Iran, and he says patience is 'wearing thin'
The message comes as Israel and Iran continue to exchange fire.
Trump claimed that the US has taken 'complete and total control of the skies over Iran'.
Israel 'faces threats on many fronts' an IDF spokesperson said.
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
US condemn Russian strike on Kyiv that killed an American among at least 13 others
'I like dogs': Healy-Rae says minister can't tell property owners to allow tenants have pets
No protections against rising rents for students leaving private tenancies at end of year
Taoiseach tells Ivana Bacik she 'didn't have the courage' to be in Government
Paul Murphy lands in Dublin after being detained twice in Egypt over Gaza aid march
Citywest Hotel to be bought at a cost of €148 million for international protection accommodation
After 16 years, the banker pay cap of €500,000 is being scrapped
'It doesn't bode well': TDs blast Peter McVerry Trust's refusal to attend PAC
Opposition TDs call for young people to hit the streets on housing in 'Raise the Roof' protest
It's (almost) all housing as emergency RPZ laws sent to Cabinet with two other housing memos
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Netanyahu says killing of Iran leader will 'not escalate the conflict, it's going to end the conflict'
The IDF claims it now had "aerial superiority" over the capital city after destroying a third of Iran's surface-to-surface missile launchers.
Iran has urged the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency to condemn Israeli attacks on its nuclear sites
Benjamin Netanyahu's office said 11 people were killed in Iranian strikes on Israel overnight.
DUP minister says he has nothing to apologise for after 'reckless' post about Larne Leisure Centre
Irish MEPs condemn Ursula von der Leyen’s 'pro-Israeli solo run' amid Iran-Israel conflict
The government has spent over €1m on deportation flights for 170 people this year
Israeli troops kill 20 Palestinians waiting to collect food, says Gaza's civil defence agency
Tax cut expectations tempered as ‘two-tier’ child benefit and hospitality VAT rate under review
Sinn Féin defends view that extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees is a 'mistake'
Netanyahu tells Fox News Israel 'got' Iran's chief intelligence officer as conflict ramps up
At least five people were killed today when an Israeli strike hit a residential building in downtown Tehran, state television in Iran reported.
Authorities said Iranian missile fire targeting Israel killed at least 10 people overnight.
Donald Trump threatened Iran with the "full strength" of the military if the US is attacked "in any way, shape or form".
Manhunt continues for 57-year-old suspect in shootings of Democratic politicians