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Politics
This week
1st November 2026 - 7th November 2026
haley stevens
Michigan Democrat makes shock U-turn to back Republican as her party gets Senate poll boost
midterm elections
Here’s why Democrats are accusing Trump of trying to ‘steal’ the upcoming midterm elections
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Beyond Visa-Free: Why China Is Becoming an Increasingly Attractive Destination for Irish Travelers
Embassy of China in Ireland
Nov 1
SeriesInternet Diaries
Elon Musk’s X turned an anti-immigrant activist's court case into a global free speech crusade
AnalysisHousing
How can the Irish government stop paying unsustainable rent subsidies to private landlords?
SeriesWinners and Losers
'It annoyed me as the leader of Fine Gael': The winners and losers of the political week
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
'He's burning up goodwill': Pressure grows on Housing Minister over recent changes
One housing charity director warned James Browne is ‘not bringing anyone with him’ on recent key announcements, and questioned what his strategy is.
Last week
25th October 2026 - 7th November 2026
Cork City
This Cork tower will be the tallest apartment block in Ireland - here's how it came together
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Poll: How is your business planning to reward its employees this Christmas?
An Post
Oct 31
ColumnMotoring
A breathalyser in the pub sounded clever. It was the wrong answer to the right question
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of sexual assault against the man in court last week – an agreement has been reached between Ireland and the Sudanese regime.
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This elite Irish business school's virtual open day will help you find the Master's to match your ambitions
UCD
Oct 31
United Ireland
Sinn Féin and SDLP welcome Taoiseach's plan to create new body to examine Irish unity
strike action
Public sector unions warn there is ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail
Public Spending
‘We don’t need ad campaigns lecturing citizens’: Simon Harris calls for greater control of NGOs
Republicans
Trump scraps two late midterm rallies and lashes out at reporter who asked if he was tired
God's Country
JD Vance rallies Texas Republicans as Democrats gain ground in tight Senate race
Texan cowboys and queries about the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s consent ad – inside JD Vance’s Texas warehouse rally.
eu presidency
Garda overtime to be ‘soon’ reduced after complaints from GRA, says Garda Commissioner
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Stormont
DUP block engagements with Michelle O’Neill and warn of ‘consequences’ for Garvaghy Road ‘arrogance'
Fine Gael
Harris 'annoyed' by anonymous briefings about health of 'good colleague' Patrick O'Donovan
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ComReg
Oct 29
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