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Politics

Last week
23rd November 2025 - 29th November 2025
Government to allow for side-by-side building as amended defective blocks bill goes to Cabinet
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalising Ukraine deal after deadline extension
You'll soon be able to exit your mobile and WiFi contract for free if the provider hikes fees
Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'
Government pushes on with 'tough' stance on migration with new rule changes before Cabinet today
Taoiseach and President had their first weekly meeting over tea and cakes
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Seán Lemass Airport? A Bill to rename Dublin Airport after a former Taoiseach introduced in Dáil
'Disgraceful': Blockade planned over proposed parking charges at Blanchardstown Centre
Institutions where paedophile doctor carried out his abuse 'need to be held to account'
'Cá bhfuil An Taoiseach?': McDonald and O'Brien clash over Martin no-show in Dáil
'Not-for-profit' taxi app from NTA would fight 'Uberisation' of sector, says TD
Sentencing adjourned for former Fianna Fáil TD found driving under influence of cocaine
Calls for government to do more as UN finds a woman is killed every ten minutes by family member
Zelenskyy visit to Ireland up in the air as Trump's peace deal deadline looms
Planning is continuing, but the government is unsure if the visit can go ahead given recent developments on a peace deal.
'Scoping exercise' into Michael Shine abuse to get Cabinet approval
Dublin City councillors vote to pass rent hikes for tenants by razor-thin margin
Taoiseach feels the heat in South Africa as local radio grills him on immigration
Europe's proposed peace plan for Ukraine 'doesn't suit us', Kremlin says
Justice Minister says 'there may be consequences' for The Monk if he wins Dublin by-election
President leads tributes to artist and activist Margaretta D'Arcy following her death aged 91
Citywest Ipas centre a 'good example' for rest of EU, says European Commissioner for Migration
Micheál Martin was in South Africa for the G20 over the weekend - here's what you might have missed
An American boycott, the Taoiseach’s love of Darjeeling tea and questions about Trump-country all featured over the three days.
Debunked: No, Ukrainians do not make up 10% of the population of Co Kerry
'Access to cash’ legislation to come into force later this week
Ukraine expected to feature as Taoiseach attends EU-Africa summit in Angola
Zelenskyy thanks Trump as US leader says Ukraine has showed 'zero gratitude' as talks start
The 28-point plan would require the invaded country to cede territory, cut its army and pledge never to join NATO.
New plans will ensure Ireland not seen as a 'soft touch' on immigration, says Michael Healy-Rae
Taoiseach visits Mandela home as part of tribute to civil rights activists in South Africa
Protest to be held outside City Hall tomorrow over rent hikes for council and HAP tenants
Stripe billionaire would likely be critical of Ireland's 'red tape', Taoiseach warned ahead of chat
Taoiseach says it's 'sad' that Gráinne Seoige's general election run is her 'biggest regret'
Maternity pay may not count as social welfare payments precluding refugees from gaining citizenship
Taoiseach disputes Marco Rubio's claim that the G20 is 'anti-American'
Why is private investing so complicated in Ireland?
The vast majority of Irish people don’t invest at all, outside of their home or pension – and there’s an Irish-specific reason many don’t.
Air ambulance mission 'stood down' after Air Corps forced to ground its fleet of PC-12 aircraft
Sources said that this was because there were not enough technicians available to maintain the small planes.
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G20 leaders hold sideline meeting as they scramble to respond to US plan for Ukraine
Ireland joined leaders of the EU, Britain, Germany, Canada and a host of other countries at the informal meeting during the G20 summit.
Major MAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from US Congress