Politics

Last week

27th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025

no need for speed

Gardaí planning to roll out 'a lot more' e-scooter speed testing kits across the country

2 May

16.9k

ambassador to ireland

Ted Cruz tells ambassador nominee Ireland's stance on Israel 'endangers core US interests'

Updated 1 May

23.1k

228

falling tsar

Housing tsar controversy: McDonagh tells minister he no longer wants to be considered for job

Updated 1 May

36.9k

Shakeup

Signalgate fallout: Trump nominates national security advisor Mike Waltz as US ambassador to UN

1 May

27.8k

PodcastThe Candidate

Kneecap get the scrutiny Netanyahu doesn't

32m

economic concerns

Tánaiste signals the rollout of health warnings on alcohol bottles will be delayed

1 May

8.5k

public childcare model

Low pay and no places: Protesters at Dáil demand government fix 'broken' childcare system

Campaigners say the childcare system in Ireland is “broken”.

1 May

8.6k

basel 2025

'Don't invade personal space' - New rules in bid to avoid repeat of Eurovision controversies

Daragh Brophy

1 May

15.9k

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ankle monitors

Electronic tags to monitor people convicted or accused of crime to be rolled out this year

1 May

6.9k

still the one

Roderic O’Gorman is the Green Party leader (still) after the leadership race went uncontested

1 May

6.1k

Ryanair

Ryanair threatens to quit buying Boeing aircraft if 'ill-judged' US tariffs raise prices

1 May

29.8k

Elections

Electoral Commission: 'Hundreds of thousands' of names on electoral registers that shouldn't be

1 May

17.3k

Grace case

'There's so much wrong with this report': Calls for 'Grace' commission to appear before Oireachtas committee

1 May

4.2k

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intel ireland

Enterprise Minister doesn't think job cuts at Intel's Kildare site are 'inevitable'

1 May

5.0k

enforced removal

Minister wants to 'secure our borders' as 39 people deported to Georgia on chartered flight

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that further ‘enforced removal’ operations will take place this year.

1 May

19.9k

Controversy

Christy Moore and Pulp among acts calling for ‘freedom of expression’ after cancelled Kneecap gigs

The open letter pointed to a ‘campaign to remove Kneecap from the public eye’ by Westminster and the British media.

Updated 30 Apr

39.8k

minerals deal

Ukraine expects to sign long-awaited minerals deal with the US in the next 24 hours

30 Apr

7.0k

Grace case

Solicitor responsible for ‘Grace’ tells minister Grace is happy and living a meaningful life

30 Apr

6.3k

DCU

Enda Kenny says he has 'no intention whatsoever' of running for president

30 Apr

14.2k

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Migrant health workers

Low-paid healthcare workers ask to be allowed bring family members to join them in Ireland

30 Apr

15.1k

Explainer

What is the 'housing tsar' controversy all about and will they really be paid €430,000?

30 Apr

8.8k

Grace case

'Grace' case: Children's rapporteur calls for 'inquiry into inquiry' over 'failures' in process

It follows an unprecedented public intervention from the solicitor for wards of court, who acted for Grace.

30 Apr

4.3k

Delay delay delay

Government accused of mounting 'despicable attack on low paid workers' during Leaders' Questions

30 Apr

8.5k

FactCheck

FactCheck: Are there really more teachers in Ireland than ever before?

30 Apr

9.5k

Canada

Mark Carney's Liberal Party falls just short of Canada majority government, says state broadcaster

Updated 29 Apr

9.2k

ceo pay

CEOs at commercial state bodies in line for pay increases following remuneration report

Updated 29 Apr

15.1k

Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach quizzed on why Housing Minister needs to 'job-share' with new €430k Housing Tsar

Updated 29 Apr

36.6k

EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Huge overhaul of asylum law in Ireland incoming as Minister does not rule out detention centres

Updated 29 Apr

31.9k

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Apr 29

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How to find the right 7-Seater for your Family

Watch as Sinéad and her family test several popular 7-seaters

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The Ford Capri Returns, reimagined as a Bold New EV

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BYD Seal-U

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Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

This 7-seater SUV comes with automatic transmission and is perfect for Irish roads, from Spirit Skoda Dublin

€55,950

Dacia Jogger

This affordable 7-seater comes with a one-year warranty from Kearys Belgard

€23,790

Volvo XC90

This powerful SUV’s engine is a 2.0 L petrol plug-in Hybrid, available from Joe Duffy Kia and Volvo

€97,900

Ford Capri Select

This all-electric SUV is one of the most attractive cars of its kind on the market, from Navan Ford and Opel

€49,300

SEAT Tarraco

This diesel-engine 7-seater is available on a monthly payment plan from Bradys Dublin Ltd

€41,450

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gra conference

Garda union done with 'donning green jersey', threatens to withdraw from EU presidency planning

29 Apr

11.2k

MEP

'He had to have the control': Kathleen Funchion speaks out after ex-partner jailed under Coco's Law

29 Apr

19.2k

Profile

Who is Canada's prime minister Mark Carney and what's his connection to Ireland?

29 Apr

14.5k

Irish Airspace

Harris to bring plans to roll-out Ireland's first military radar programme to Cabinet today

29 Apr

10.6k

Leinster House

Further three month delay to rollout of auto-enrolment pensions for workers

29 Apr

11.4k

Estonia

Switzerland's youth fencing team apologise after Israeli flag scandal

28 Apr

37.7k

police investigation

Taoiseach says Kneecap must 'urgently clarify' views on Hamas and Hezbollah amid investigation

Updated 28 Apr

21.7k

Brendan McDonagh

Taoiseach 'understands concern' about reports that housing tsar will retain €430k Nama salary

28 Apr

35.5k

War in Ukraine

Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to coincide with VE Day

28 Apr

15.3k

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'The best decision I've ever made': How fostering a child can change their life and yours

Childcare and education among areas needing more cross border co-operation, report says

28 Apr

3.6k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Man charged for Vancouver car attack, Tina Satchwell murder trial begins and Canada goes to the polls

Updated 28 Apr

4.1k

Jens-Frederik Nielsen

Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and that the US is showing disrespect

27 Apr

9.9k