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Politics

August
August 2025
Famine
Tánaiste 'can move forward' with passing Occupied Territories Bill as famine grips Gaza
24 Aug
11.4k
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'If you put money on me to get a seat, you would have made a fortune'
24 Aug
12.6k
11
RELATED
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
16 Aug
Being a first-time TD: Martin Daly on keeping his GP practice going and his concerns about racism
9 Aug
Justice for Harvey march
Large crowds gather in Dublin to remember Harvey, as opposition calls for Simon Harris to resign
Parents of children and children themselves who have been impacted by spinal surgery waiting times took part in the march of remembrance.
Eimer McAuley
23 Aug
18.9k
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'I took a plunge joining Fine Gael. Now my family are all members'
23 Aug
18.4k
81
RELATED
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
16 Aug
Being a Gen Z TD: I've been surprised by how little ministers actually engage in debates
10 Aug
Being a first-time TD: Will I still be doing this at 80? I don't know but I love it for now.
4 Aug
the great move
'I won't be stuck for something to do': Michael D Higgins on leaving the Áras
23 Aug
16.8k
79
aras25
Open Thread: Who do you want to see running for President?
Updated 23 Aug
28.3k
224
school bus places
Labour calls for ‘overhaul of failing’ school transport as parents unable to secure bus places
23 Aug
8.4k
32
Ghislaine Maxwell
Epstein accomplice told Justice Department she did not see Trump act in ‘inappropriate way’
22 Aug
11.8k
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Family in Ipas accommodation face transfer from Dublin to the other side of the country
22 Aug
38.4k
Analysis
Fianna Fáilers want to offer something different to FG, SF and the Left, but Bertie's not the answer
22 Aug
10.6k
War in Ukraine
'No meeting planned' between Putin and Zelenskyy until agenda is agreed, Russia says
Updated 22 Aug
4.8k
Cost of Living
UCD Students' Union is establishing a food bank to help struggling students
22 Aug
8.3k
67
Dublin City Council
Three hundred warning letters issued over alleged unauthorised short-term rentals in Dublin
22 Aug
44.2k
38
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
13.7k
Safety
6 foot 5 Justice Minister says he feels safe walking around Dublin 'any time of the day or night'
22 Aug
32.7k
Opinion
Larry Donnelly: In his efforts to end the Ukraine war, Trump only cares about one thing
Larry Donnelly
22 Aug
11.4k
39
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
56
will they wont they
Catherine Connolly supporters 'anxiously' waiting to see if Sinn Féin will back her Áras bid
21 Aug
9.4k
78
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
94
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
23.7k
81
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
15.8k
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
30
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
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