Politics

This month
August 2026
Trump to hold off on new strikes as Middle East allies reach outline of deal to end Iran war
Government touts faster asylum decisions as lawyer warns rushed process risks genuine claims
There has been criticism of cases being decided without an oral hearing.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Belfast native and Labour candidate voted in as Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
We will actually lose something when we get rid of our motor tax discs
Paddy Comyn
E-scooter ban puts promised bike and electric car rental hubs on ice
The Green Party has criticised the government’s decision to stall the pilot scheme as ‘totally spurious’.
Last month
July 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Irish Rail lodge planning application for second of eight new railway stations in Cork
'Show me the money!' - Why Wall St and Silicon Valley are having a Jerry Maguire moment over AI
After years of funding Silicon Valley’s AI ambitions, investors want more than grand visions.
Be careful of fake news about Ceuta as Spanish enclave faces migrant crisis
Hamas says it has reached deal for group's disarmament and Israel's gradual withdrawal from Gaza
Here's what happened today: Thursday
PTSB was just sold to a bank you've probably never heard of
Dublin GAA club grounds vandalised for second time in space of 48 hours
Gardaí launch probe as multiple female councillors report ‘very disturbing’ sexual phone calls
Why we should be building more two-bedroom terrace houses
These types of houses can be ‘starter homes’.
Iranian strike kills worker and damages Chinese firm’s building in Kuwait amid renewed attacks
The incident came after the US military said it had carried out a ‘heavy wave of strikes’ against Iran.
Should TDs be allowed to use AI to write parliamentary questions?
Government clears next hurdle in €300m+ plan to purchase military radar systems from France
No further action to be taken by police against UK Green Party leader over guillotine image
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Oireachtas officials had to overhaul the system for TDs to ask questions to clamp down on AI use
The government has completed just 10 of its 74 climate commitments for the last three years
E-scooter rules approved by cabinet, with age increase and mandatory helmets to come in next month
Mother of girl killed in Creeslough explosion hoping for ‘strong commitment’ on public inquiry
Taoiseach says he raised Dubliner's trial in Stuttgart with German chancellor
Taoiseach says DUP should ‘respect independence of judiciary’ after criticism of bomb bail decision
Do you think state-owned supermarkets are a good idea?
Zelenskyy says Ukraine granted air-defence licences during ‘good' White House meeting with Trump
Uisce Éireann top-up of €2bn for home connections and new e-scooter rules on the cabinet agenda
Macron invokes World War II as France battles wildfires ahead of another searing heatwave
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
It's been a busy day in Washington as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu arrive for talks with Trump
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy were both due to attend memorial events for Republican senator Lindsey Graham today.
Merz says trial of Irish man in Germany is 'not a show trial' as he visits Dublin
Zohran Mamdani announces development of five discounted New York-owned grocery stores
Couples earning a combined €113k unlikely to afford family home in Dublin commuter belt
The report published today points to further affordability issues in the property market for first-time buyers.
Trump says 'good chance' of progress in talks with Iran as both sides hold fire for third day