Politics

September

September 2024

Derry

UK Government rejects calls for public inquiry into murder of GAA official Sean Brown

13 Sep

6.2k

Guess who's back

Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic

Sources have said that Russian naval exercises are planned to take place in the coming weeks.

Niall O'Connor

13 Sep

34.8k

ministerial council

Politicians praise 'reset' in North-South relations at council meeting

13 Sep

5.7k

anne rabbitte

Junior Minister tells court she 'didn't feel safe' after cow dung thrown towards her at public meeting

13 Sep

8.6k

Belfast

Michelle O'Neill wades into dispute after Irish language protest at new Belfast station

Around 100 protestors yesterday took part in a demonstration at the new Grand Central Station in Belfast over a lack of Irish language signage.

13 Sep

16.9k

Cork

Tánaiste says 'we didn't do right' by Sophie Toscan du Plantier and 'we failed her family'

13 Sep

9.5k

Missiles

Biden and Starmer to discuss letting Ukraine use long-range arms against Russia

Updated 13 Sep

8.5k

US Election

Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again

Updated 12 Sep

49.7k

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Beep beep

Road safety classes launched for transition year students to help them ‘become safer road users’

12 Sep

8.1k

West Cork

Tánaiste says Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder case should have been 'put before a jury'

12 Sep

28.1k

War in Ukraine

Three Red Cross staff members killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine

12 Sep

4.4k

Analysis

Fine Gael have been in power for nearly 14 years - but will their 'new energy' win new voters?

12 Sep

7.6k

Dublin Airport

IAA proposes seat limit of 25.2 million for Dublin Airport during next year’s Summer season

12 Sep

10.9k

Cost of Living

Sinn Féin pledges to cap childcare costs at €10 per day and introduce 52 week parent's leave

12 Sep

29.6k

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rent index

Average rent for new tenancies grew by 8.1% in the year to March

Updated 12 Sep

7.6k

Sinn Féin

Mary Lou McDonald speaks publicly for first time about her husband's cancer diagnosis

12 Sep

54.7k

Gaza

Taoiseach calls for accountability for war crimes after Israeli strikes kill aid workers

12 Sep

6.0k

budget 2025

€560 ‘baby boost’ and fuel allowance extension to those over 66 earmarked for Budget 2025

12 Sep

59.1k

State Supports

Asylum seekers with jobs should pay towards accommodation, Harris says

12 Sep

14.9k

Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift urges US fans to vote in election as she scoops up seven VMAs

The night didn’t go as well for nominated Irish artists Hozier and U2, who missed out in their categories.

12 Sep

15.8k

Alberto Fujimori

Former Peru president who was convicted for human rights abuses dies aged 86

12 Sep

7.0k

Wrong team

Joe Biden dons Trump hat in show of 9/11 ‘bipartisan unity’

11 Sep

35.7k

Pat Finucane

UK Government announces public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane

A Belfast Appeal Court in July ruled that the Government must establish a formal, public inquiry.

Updated 11 Sep

19.7k

The Morning After

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump attend 9/11 memorial, and shake hands, after fierce debate

11 Sep

20.2k

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Govt to consider 'further changes' to asylum seeker supports in the coming weeks

11 Sep

83.3k

Gardaí

Garda Training Allowance to be increased in bid to boost garda recruitment figures

11 Sep

23.7k

budget 2025

Publicly funded childcare manifesto pledge and budget promises outlined at FG think-in

Updated 11 Sep

14.2k

apple tax

Apple tax money gives State 'options' but it's 'irresponsible' to make commitments - Taoiseach

11 Sep

7.2k

Housing

Taoiseach says Housing for All plan 'a good starting point' but needs updating

Updated 11 Sep

15.0k

Redress

'Those who speak Christianity must practice it': Harris says Govt has 'levers' to make religious orders pay

11 Sep

11.2k

passenger cap

Michael O'Leary cites Leinster rugby matches as Ryanair seeks more slots at Dublin Airport

11 Sep

13.3k

We Are Never Ever Ever Going Back

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. If you're inclined to ask, 'who cares?' - here's why many do

11 Sep

21.2k

Dog whistle

'They’re eating the cats': How Trump's claim about pet-eating spread before last night's debate

11 Sep

16.2k

Brussels

Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week

11 Sep

5.9k

Belfast

Family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane meets with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn

11 Sep

3.6k

golden delicious

Analysis: Apple tax, the next steps and €14 billion burning a hole in Ireland's pocket

No appeals but where will the money will go?

11 Sep

14.9k

us presidential race

Trump on the defensive and Taylor Swift comes out for Harris: The key points on debate night in US

Last night’s debate is widely being viewed as a win for Kamala Harris who kept her cool while Trump blustered.

11 Sep

55.4k

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As it happened

Harris and Trump go head-to-head in US Presidential debate

We bring you the latest through the night right here.

Updated 11 Sep

43.7k

126

Land tax

Solution to land hoarding tax impasse expected before Budget day with discussions 'ongoing'

10 Sep

6.8k

vaping

Cabinet approves ban on sale of single-use vapes and restrictions on flavours

Updated 10 Sep

27.7k