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Politics

Last week
6th July 2025 - 12th July 2025
Elon Musk says he has created a new political party for the US
Just 600 out of 20,000 construction firms register for list to crack down on cowboy builders
'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew
In this piece, we’ll hear for the first time publicly from three key players involved in the military side of the multi-agency response.
This month
July 2025
Joe Duffy rules out standing for president
Lawless accuses Sinn Féin of 'misleading' public over student fees in letter to party's TD
Up to 150 Sinn Féin members expected to attend conference on party's gender policy
MV Matthew seizure was a major success ... but Irish appetite for cocaine remains
The €157 million drug seizure was a massive win for the State – but those working in policy say the price of a bag of coke has not budged.
Savings scheme for first-time-buyers under consideration by government
Questions raised over why asylum seekers are being put in prison for weeks before deportation
The Irish Penal Reform Trust was sharply critical of the government imprisoning people for ‘administrative rather than criminal’ reasons.
Here's what happened today: Friday
During a reflective day in Hiroshima, the Taoiseach is reminded it's a small world
In these wartorn times, Hiroshima is a reminder of what should never be allowed happen again.
Over 22% of jobs at International Protection Appeals Tribunal are currently sitting empty
Fine Gael to reject motion of no confidence in von der Leyen while other Irish MEPs split
Jeremy Corbyn looking to start new party with MP who has quit Labour
Revealed: How Hezbollah fundraisers helped finance the €157m MV Matthew drug operation
Eight relative bit players in the drama have been sentenced today – this is the story of the smuggling operation’s origins.
Minister wants to 'maintain' insurance reforms before approving personal injury pay-out hikes
With rates set to rise next week, what is the state of play with Trump's tariffs?
FG has never raised idea of leaving jobseekers out of increased social welfare payments, says Martin
Micheál Martin moved to dismiss a two-tiered system, saying he doesn’t like drawing distinctions between people on social welfare.
Taoiseach hints childcare focus in Budget will be on increasing places rather than cutting costs
At least 15 killed by Israeli strikes on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Taoiseach lays wreath at Hiroshima memorial, says the world is more dangerous now than in 1945
North Korean man crosses heavily mined land border to South Korea
Trump to start informing countries of US tariff rates as EU yet to reach deal
'It's not so much about the party': Micheál Martin says the presidency should be above party politics
Tánaiste tells US ambassador 'we want the bombs to stop' in 4th of July celebration speech
Trump secures major victory as flagship tax and spending bill passes Congress
Taoiseach warns trade ban on Israeli settlements could hit Irish companies under US anti-boycott laws
Home carer crisis: 'I used to be terrified that he'd die, now I'm terrified I'll die'
Chicken fillet rolls and Cork City: Taoiseach tries to pull the strings for more trade with Japan
Though wearing a blue suit and not a green jersey in the sweltering 33 degree heat, the Taoiseach was on message that Ireland is open for business.
Tetchy scenes between neutrality activists and politicians during Triple Lock abolition meeting
United Ireland would cost €3bn in first year, but all burdens would disappear within ten years
Taoiseach 'surprised' by Fianna Fáil MEP's criticism of Eamon Ryan getting EU housing role
Taoiseach says no decision made on college fees as government accused of ‘betraying' students
Jamie Bryson and Daithí McKay cleared in Northern Ireland Nama misconduct trial
Racism in Ireland: 'This is our Ireland too, and we can no longer stay silent'
Fatima Ahmed
EU Commission President Von der Leyen faces no-confidence vote next week
Tánaiste accused of ‘gaslighting’ people in ‘desperate need’ of empty Council-owned homes
Labour sees biggest first-year poll drop for UK governing party since 1990s