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Politics

Last week
25th May 2025 - 31st May 2025
new jobbo for dobbo
Bryan Dobson set to chair new State Commemorations Advisory Committee
27 May
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asylum seeker accommodation
Minister to bring forward plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
27 May
17.1k
occupied territories bill
Tánaiste has 'no objections' to Dáil sitting through summer to pass Occupied Territories bill
In the law’s biggest step forward, Cabinet greenlit the progression of the Occupied Territories Bill this morning.
Updated 27 May
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149
Ged Nash
Consumer watchdog needs powers to 'interrogate' supermarkets over high grocery prices, TD says
27 May
8.6k
49
Housing Crisis
Housing Minister says judicial reviews against housing developments being 'weaponised'
Updated 27 May
11.9k
26
Sleepy Joe
Joe Biden was begged by his son Hunter to ‘take a nap’ during his busy trip to Ireland in 2023
27 May
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44
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Undocumented Irish, Liverpool aftermath and the Occupied Territories Bill.
Updated 27 May
4.6k
law overhaul
Minister proposes changes to Ireland's new mental health law to deal with involuntary patients
27 May
8.5k
1
Law and Order
'Appalling lack of investment': Just two new garda stations opened in the last eight years
27 May
7.1k
18
The Morning Lead
Undocumented Irish are not attending routine US immigration meetings over deportation fears
Many believe they can “disappear into the economy” if they avoid meeting ICE agents.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
27 May
19.6k
housing delivery
Fines for housing developers who miss deadlines? Wouldn't work in Ireland, say experts
We asked housing experts if the UK PM Keir Starmer’s plan to penalise developers that miss deadlines would work here.
26 May
10.3k
54
War in Ukraine
Russia says West's decision to lift range limits on weapons sent to Ukraine is 'dangerous'
26 May
12.9k
RELATED
Kremlin says Trump 'emotional' after US President called Putin 'absolutely crazy' over Ukraine strikes
26 May
At least 12, including three children, killed in Russian drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine
25 May
Kyiv comes under drone and missile attack as Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners
24 May
Russia and Ukraine each hand over 390 prisoners as major prisoner swap begins
23 May
Immigration
Minister says 'upgraded' system will ensure 'vigorous' screening to tackle illegal immigration
26 May
19.0k
Basic Income Scheme
Minister backs artists keeping €325 basic income per week as report finds they're more happy
26 May
16.9k
60
Planning Permission
Removing judges from the planning process amounts to 'shooting the messenger'
26 May
10.2k
17
trump's tariffs
'Wait and see': Taoiseach says Trump's extension on tariff threat could stifle economic growth
Mairead Maguire
reports from the Global Economic Summit in Killarney
26 May
4.6k
19
Housing Crisis
'We need to declare an emergency': Politicians call on public to join housing protest next month
26 May
24.4k
61
Multinationals
Trump says 50% tariffs on EU delayed until 9 July after 'very nice call' with von der Leyen
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff from 1 June.
Updated 26 May
31.5k
106
RELATED
US farmers to gain better access to British agriculture market under new trade deal, Trump says
8 May
EU proposes hitting US-made planes and cars with tariffs if trade talks fail
8 May
Analysis: What are the potential impacts of Trump's tariffs on the Irish supply chain?
12 Apr
Commonwealth
King Charles, Canada's head of state, to open Ottawa parliament amid Trump's annexation threats
26 May
11.3k
42
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Remains of Gaine identified, US pauses EU tariffs and Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’
Updated 26 May
4.5k
Housing Crisis
Calls for reintroduction of 100% mortgages for first time buyers - but politicians urge caution
This type of mortgage is slowly creeping back into the market in the UK. We wanted to know if Ireland should follow suit.
Jane Matthews
26 May
30.3k
83
muckross house
'Turning a blind eye to genocide': Pro-Palestine group protests US congressman's Killarney visit
Mairead Maguire
reports from Killarney
25 May
15.4k
CHI AUDIT
HSE staff found to be 'ingratiating themselves financially' will be referred to gardaí, CEO says
The Sunday Times reported that an internal investigation at CHI found that a consultant abused the waiting list system while also delaying operations for sick children up to three years.
Updated 25 May
23.9k
46
voices
Like Conor Pass, the ambition is to expand the number of national parks and protect biodiversity
Christopher O'Sullivan
25 May
8.2k
0
European Affairs
A 50% tariff on EU goods would halt trade between the bloc and US, says minister
25 May
31.5k
84
Housing Crisis
Tóibín: Aontú would keep rent pressure zones and scrap VAT on housing materials if in government
25 May
7.8k
43
Trump Tariffs
Simon Harris urges US against tariff hikes on pharmaceuticals and microchips
25 May
10.8k
77
Red C Poll
Sinn Féin support drops by two points in new poll, while government parties remains steady
25 May
19.5k
73
Robert Tressell Festival
Bernie Sanders uses Dublin speech to urge workers to unite in ‘war with oligarchy’
25 May
27.5k
80
Last month
May 2025
Israel
Bono defends accepting Medal of Freedom from former US President Joe Biden
24 May
31.3k
52
Maros Sefcovic
EU wants to work on trade deal with US based on 'respect', not threats
24 May
7.2k
70
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 ‘Partitionist’ Belfast train tickets, Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap and gambling regulations.
24 May
4.1k
gambling regulation
Ireland's new gambling watchdog is up and running, but its strict laws won't apply until 2026
24 May
8.1k
27
10 years on
Conor Sheehan TD: Once that day in May came, I couldn’t continue living in a web of lies
Conor Sheehan
23 May
19.4k
race to the aras
Heather Humphreys and Michael McDowell rule themselves out of this year's presidential race
Updated 23 May
18.2k
76
Prisoner Swap
Russia and Ukraine each hand over 390 prisoners as major prisoner swap begins
23 May
6.4k
Here we go again
Donald Trump says he wants a 50% tariff on EU goods from 1 June
Updated 23 May
44.1k
174
mothers against genocide
Protesters seek apology from Minister in row over footage claim in strip-search allegation review
23 May
11.8k
woops
Mayo County Council expresses 'sincere regret' over internal proposal to boycott holiday homes
23 May
14.3k
45
Mass deportations
Tánaiste concerned about 'aggressive' US deportations after Shannon flight
23 May
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106
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