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Politics

Last week
22nd June 2025 - 28th June 2025
Zelensky signs agreement to try 'war criminal' Vladimir Putin
Seán Kelly has all but declared for the presidential election race
Trump says 'progress' being made in Gaza, raising hopes for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Farmers back EU Commission proposal that would ban vegetarian products using terms like ‘burger’
An Post 'very apologetic' about alleged theft of missing mail last year
Health minister vows to 'eradicate' nicotine pouches calling them 'particularly invidious'
Government pledges 'full support' to doctor working to get mobile children's hospital into Gaza
Minister says wing of new children's hospital might be named after medic Kathleen Lynn
Enterprise Minister slammed for requesting delay in introducing health labelling of alcohol
Will Ireland follow the UK with free Mounjaro jabs? Minister says assessment to be ready by next year
Warning over high rates of unintended pregnancies among women using apps rather than contraception
The unintended pregnancy rate from reliance on these apps is closer to 25% rather than the 7% that the apps say, according to the new National Sexual Health Strategy.
Ivana Bacik holds up meme of bald baby JD Vance in the Dáil
Men who abuse women 'not only tolerated, they are celebrated', Dáil hears
After spending over a month in Gaza, this doctor had a powerful message for Irish politicians
Dr Mohammed Mustafa told Oireachtas staff and members yesterday about his time working in one of Gaza’s last hospitals.
Zohran Mamdani pulls off major upset by defeating Andrew Cuomo in New York mayoral primary
Mary Lou McDonald says plans to revamp GPO as mixed used 'cultural' hub is a 'betrayal of history'
Similar to how Temple Bar was revitalised, a special body is to be set up to drive improvements across the city.
Sinn Féin claim RTÉ repeatedly 'erase' the Six Counties as party introduces new proposed law
Senator says it is 'scandalous' the IRFU is a ‘major Dublin 4 landlord’
'Dear Donald...': NATO chief sends gushing message, as Trump arrives at high-stakes summit
The country's new children's hospital will be called (drumroll) – the National Children’s Hospital Ireland
Bill Gates says it's up to Europe to help the developing world after US pulls out of aid deals
Taoiseach fails to commit to 6am closing time for nightclubs but promises licensing law reform
Israel says 'campaign against Iran not over' after Iranian president announces 'end of 12-day war'
The US President said both countries had violated the ceasefire, but said he is "really unhappy" with Israel.
The Israeli military said the 'campaign against Iran is not over' and that it is 'entering a new phase'.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had announced the 'end of the 12-day war imposed' by Israel.
Calls in Dáil for supermarkets to publish their profits as price of groceries soar
No timeline for 'tourism tax' but Taoiseach says it could help fund Dublin city revamp
Students and companies seeking to set up in US should 'not put all their eggs in one basket'
Seven-day rosters in hospitals is 'robbing Peter to pay Paul', say consultants
State-backed student accommodation to have twin rooms and shared bathrooms to boost bed capacity
Sinn Féin MEP has not received apology she demanded from Commissioner over Ireland remarks
Government confirms that revised Housing for All plan will be delayed
Ban on Irish imports from Israeli settlements in Occupied Palestine is approved by Cabinet
Israel's defence minister accuses Iran of violating ceasefire and orders 'powerful strikes' on Tehran
Russian drone attack kills three, including five-year-old child, in northeastern Ukraine
Tánaiste 'very concerned' about stricter social media vetting for US student visas
Taoiseach to update Cabinet on plans to speed up process of buying a home and reduce probate time
Calls for Government to set up watchdog to monitor job losses due to Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump says a ‘total ceasefire’ has been agreed between Israel and Iran
The US President announced plans for a ceasefire to begin within the next number of hours, following on from an Iranian attack on a US military base in Qatar earlier today.
Iran attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base after US attacks on its nuclear facilities.
US President Donald Trump dismissed the Iranian attack as a 'very weak response'.
Israel and Iran have both issued evacuation recommendations as they continue to launch attacks tonight.
Trump thanks Iran for 'early notice' and says 'they've gotten it out of their system'
EU's 'inaction' slammed after it found ‘indications’ Israeli actions in Gaza breach trade deal