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Politics

January
January 2025
Eleanor Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's wife delayed in her bid to have sex offence charges against her dismissed
23 Jan
21.3k
The Daily Poll
Whose side are you on in the Dáil row?
23 Jan
26.5k
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White House
Trump threatens to withdraw federal aid to fire-hit California
23 Jan
40.8k
107
Leinster House
In pictures: Here's some standout photos from a very unusual day in the Dáil
22 Jan
16.0k
45
PodcastThe Candidate
Dáil chaos: We can’t stress enough how unprecedented today was
almighty political row
Opposition unite over issue Harris and Martin never expected could bring down the House
A chaotic and strange day at Leinster House which has resulted in the country not having a new Taoiseach tonight.
Christina Finn
22 Jan
28.6k
88
Meltdown
Explainer: All hell broke loose in the Dáil today - here's why
Jane Matthews
22 Jan
31.7k
54
As it happened
How a day of chaos and confusion played out in Dail Éireann
The Dáil started to meet at 11am this morning and was supposed to be voting on a new Taoiseach.
However, a row over opposition speaking rights for the Regional Independents descended into chaos.
The Dáil was suspended multiple times and has now been called off until tomorrow.
Updated 22 Jan
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22 Jan
Opposition parties gearing up for a big fight in the Dáil over the Regional Independent group
22 Jan
Not happy
'Stunt politics on speed': Harris and Martin round on opposition after day of chaos in Dáil
22 Jan
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22 Jan
Aontú’s two TDs ditch Regional Independent technical group amid Dáil speaking rights row
22 Jan
What just happened? How a bitter row led to the Dáil being suspended TWICE in an hour
22 Jan
at odds
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal 'now' or face tariffs, sanctions
22 Jan
18.0k
90
What A Mess
Aontú’s two TDs ditch Regional Independent technical group amid Dáil speaking rights row
22 Jan
17.7k
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FactCheck
Debunked: Photo of Jimmy Saville with a child does not show a young Keir Starmer
22 Jan
15.1k
scraps
What just happened? How a bitter row led to the Dáil being suspended TWICE in an hour
22 Jan
27.8k
77
digital wallet
Digital driving licences will be rolled out this year - slightly later than expected
22 Jan
28.3k
45
United States
US government workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as Trump orders programs shut
Updated 22 Jan
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194
Washington DC
Trump demands apology from 'nasty' Washington Bishop after plea for him to have 'mercy'
Updated 22 Jan
47.2k
The Morning Lead
Today we get a new Taoiseach - here's a rundown of how the day is going to go
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will become the next Taoiseach of Ireland.
Christina Finn
22 Jan
23.8k
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
21 Jan
8.1k
We aren't in government we swear
TDs set to get extra week of holidays as row over Independents' Dáil speaking time heats up
Updated 21 Jan
15.2k
56
Twitter
European Commission criticised over lack of action taken against Elon Musk's X
21 Jan
7.7k
Explainer
Why did Biden grant preemptive pardons for his family and Dr Anthony Fauci?
21 Jan
19.7k
43
that's an order
'Illegal aliens', rioters freed and quitting WHO: Executive orders Trump signed on his first day
21 Jan
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131
World Economic Forum
Von der Leyen tells Davos the EU must be 'pragmatic' with Trump and 'deepen' ties with China
Updated 21 Jan
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90
Washington DC
In pictures: The second inauguration of US President Donald Trump
Updated 21 Jan
47.4k
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How it happened
From 'Trump's back' to 'orange manbaby': How the papers are covering Trump's return
21 Jan
17.8k
73
White House
Elon Musk sparks controversy with gesture at Trump rally which some have called a 'Nazi salute'
21 Jan
25.5k
Farewell
Biden quotes Seamus Heaney and says ‘we’re not leaving the fight’ as he departs Washington
21 Jan
9.9k
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executive orders
Trump grants pardons to 1,500 US Capitol rioters and withdraws from Paris climate accord
21 Jan
35.5k
216
The Morning Lead
Almost 22,000 international protection cases pending at end of 2023, despite drop in applications
There was a 90% increase in decisions made by the International Protection Office in 2023, but a threefold increase in appeals also happened that year.
21 Jan
9.7k
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
20 Jan
5.1k
Covid-19 Advisor
Biden issues preemptive pardon for his siblings, their spouses and Dr Anthony Fauci
20 Jan
41.4k
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As it happened
Trump welcomes 'golden age' of America as he's sworn in as US President
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his first official speech.
Updated 20 Jan
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20 Jan
It's official: Donald Trump is US President again
20 Jan
one foot in one foot out
Soc Dems and SF call on Tóibín to ditch Independent's group but Aontú calls demand 'ludicrous'
20 Jan
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Inauguration
Martin offers Trump 'warmest' congratulations as Simon Harris hopes for another Irish visit
20 Jan
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Four more years
It's official: Donald Trump is US President again
20 Jan
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 20 Jan
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It's done
Fine Gael parliamentary party and members vote in favour of Programme for Government
20 Jan
7.2k
52
Dáil row
Non-government parties unite against plan for some Regional Independents to sit in opposition
20 Jan
9.4k
27
trump inauguration
Conor McGregor hangs out with Farage and Hegseth in Washington ahead of Trump's inauguration
20 Jan
30.8k
bro-tocracy
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20 Jan
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