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Politics

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2024
Kremlin denies report that Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin about war in Ukraine
Social Democrats pledges to replace SIPO with new Anti-Corruption Agency
Fianna Fáil pledges to raise State pension to €350
Irish military groups in Brussels campaign for better conditions for Defence Forces members
The event in Brussels will be hosted by representatives of the enlisted and officer ranks of the Irish Defence Forces.
Harris moves to ease energy price concerns after Martin claims FG VAT plan would trigger rate hike
'Election soundbites': Sinn Féin say Fine Gael's new migration policies are 'chaotic'
Backlash continues from Michael O'Leary's teacher remarks following endorsement of FG minister
Teaching union INTO have condemned O’Leary’s ‘outrageous and insulting’ remarks.
Green Party promise to facilitate cut in electricity prices for EV owners if reelected
Health Minister defends Fianna Fáil candidate Gráinne Seoige's ad on poor cancer care in Galway
Campaigners launch legal bid to block development plans for Moore Street in Dublin
FactCheck: Has work begun on nearly 60,000 new homes in the last 12 months?
Fianna Fáil senator Timmy Dooley among candidates with election campaign posters defaced
'A serious taxation mistake': Parties row over proposed VAT rate cuts
Green Party 'don't know whether to laugh or cry' over Fianna Fáil climate proposals
The first day of the 2024 general election campaign is in full swing.
If RFK Jr leads Trump's health team, trust in vaccines could be 'undermined' globally
Martin 'not surprised' US raised concerns over Occupied Territories Bill
Micheál Martin says the proposed legislation is being raised with him at the doors.
Martin is unsure if a new government will be formed by Christmas.
He will visit Donald Trump in the White House next year if he is Taoiseach.
The Fianna Fáil leader wants the first go as Taoiseach if rotating role is repeated.
How did parties and candidates campaign via online ads in the run-up to the election announcement?
22 days to go! Here's what the TV broadcasters are planning for the general election debates
Sinn Féin says Fianna Fáil's plan to boost the Renters' Tax Credit is 'reckless'
Battle of the lamposts already underway as posters pop up in the wee small hours
President agrees to dissolve the Dáil, kicking off the general election
The dissolution triggers the start of a short three-week election campaign ahead of polling day on 29 November.
How to make sure you’re on the register and everything else you need to know about GE2024
McDonald won't 'insult' public by ruling out parties for coalition but hopes to oust FF and FG
Campaign promises fly and giant banners unfurled as party leaders hit the trail, hard
Austin Stack, whose father was killed by the IRA, to run as Fianna Fáil candidate in Laois
Stardust group acknowledges 'real pain' caused by Antoinette Keegan's National Party candidacy
President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles is first woman in role
Fianna Fáil pledges to 'at a minimum' double the Renters' Tax Credit in the next government
Under Fianna Fáil’s plans, the tax credit could be boosted to at least €2,000.
Trump names his first major White House appointment as Biden commits to peaceful transfer of power
Trump won the US president election, defeating sitting Vice President Kamala Harris.
Retiring TDs bid farewell as 33rd Dáil wraps ahead of general election
Martin says Garda management can no longer stand in the way of a dedicated transport police
The Fianna Fáil leader said if his party is in power after the election, a transport police unit will be set up.
Mary Lou McDonald says women in public life have to be ‘fully respected’ as Trump returns to power
'It wasn't intentional': Martin says he 'inadvertently' scooped Harris on election announcement
Foley denies misleading Dáil over encounter with phone pouch company executive
Harris in Budapest for EU Council meeting as Greens hit out at ‘sniping’ from coalition partners
Biden hopes US can 'bring down the temperature' in remarks following Trump's election win
'My dad was a busman too' - Tánaiste and Bríd Smith still at loggerheads on her final day in Dáil
Stardust survivor Antoinette Keegan apologises for 'mistake' of National Party candidacy
Simon Harris says Ireland will work with Trump, but must prepare for impact on economy and Ukraine
Ireland will join South Africa case against Israel by 'end of year'