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Politics

Last week
31st August 2025 - 13th September 2025
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
4 Sep
3.3k
Deal or no deal
It's taken 25 years to get over the line - so what’s in the EU’s controversial Mercosur deal?
4 Sep
19.0k
65
Paris summit
Zelenskyy and Macron: 26 countries have committed to contributing to Ukraine's post-war security
The US has yet to indicate support for the security guarantee plan.
US President Donald Trump joined by phone and his special envoy Steve Witkoff was at the meeting in person.
Macron said the US would make a decision on supporting the plan 'in the coming days'.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland was 'open' to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Updated 4 Sep
9.6k
RELATED
Uncertainty behind the scenes in Ireland as von der Leyen touts 'precise plans' for Ukraine deployment
3 Sep
Ireland open to taking part in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Taoiseach says
1 Sep
Gaza
Pope says future of Palestinian people must be 'ensured' during meeting with Israel's president
4 Sep
7.1k
Republican
Daughter of Irish author Liam O'Flaherty leaves Sinn Féin £338k in her will
4 Sep
20.8k
100
Mature recollections
Tom Clonan and Heather Humphreys differ on why a controversial disability proposal was scrapped
4 Sep
10.2k
40
Deportations
More than 40 Brazilian nationals deported from Ireland - including 15 serving prison sentences
4 Sep
19.7k
trump's tariffs
Trump takes fight to keep his sweeping tariffs to the US Supreme Court
4 Sep
11.7k
61
portrait of a lady
Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting that was spotted in property listing
4 Sep
14.7k
20
LIVE FOREVER
Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing the use of organ transplants to ‘become immortal’
4 Sep
16.1k
46
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
3 Sep
6.2k
Presidential Race
Humphreys put under pressure over Fine Gael's record in her first radio interview as candidate
3 Sep
16.8k
70
In the dark
City and county councils making road safety decisions without RSA figures for last 7 years
3 Sep
9.7k
12
tricolour
Harris warns against far-right 'hijacking' flag as Taoiseach says Ireland at 'tipping point'
3 Sep
14.8k
aras race
'Why not me?' - Joanna Donnelly on how she hopes to be an 'alternative' option for voters
The ex-Met Éireann forecaster says she’s built up a relationship with the public through her years of nightly weather broadcasts.
3 Sep
33.1k
Donabate
Tusla to conduct 'wellbeing check' on all cases, as search for missing boy in Donabate continues
Updated 3 Sep
33.4k
South America
EU presents Mercosur deal for approval but Irish farmers call for MEPs to oppose agreement
3 Sep
6.1k
46
policy framework
Government launches five-year national strategy to improve disability rights in Ireland
Updated 3 Sep
7.2k
52
RELATED
I'm about to lose my disability allowance: 'It's time to stop means testing this unfair system'
24 Jul
HSE chief admits waiting lists for assessments for children with disabilities will get worse
1 Jul
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
20 May
Households with a disabled person can spend up to 93% of disposable income on costs of disability
13 Mar
Social Media
Simon Harris says it’s time for politicians to say ‘enough’ to online threats and 'toxicity'
3 Sep
6.1k
Simon Harris
Woman arrested over threat made against Simon Harris and his family released without charge
Gardaí were alerted on Sunday to a specific and detailed threat that it is understood to have been posted on a popular social media platform.
Updated 3 Sep
49.7k
Military Parade
China is 'unstoppable', says Xi Jinping at Beijing parade with Kim Jong Un and Putin at his side
3 Sep
10.7k
72
bumper issue
Dublin City Council mulls measures to deter 'problematic' Croke Park match day parking
3 Sep
17.6k
44
new chief
New Garda boss says we don't talk enough about national security; warns of 'hostile state actors'
Justin Kelly took up as Garda Commissioner on Monday and replaced Drew Harris who had served in the post for seven years.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 2 Sep
19.8k
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Destroying the Amazon: New Garda Commissioner calls out eco-conscious people who use cocaine
2 Sep
Presidential Election
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael’s presidential candidate, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
Updated 2 Sep
26.9k
134
Race for the Áras
52 days to go: Ireland's presidential election to take place on Friday 24 October
2 Sep
21.8k
slow but steady
300 bike bunkers to crop up around Dublin (ten years after the programme was first trialled)
2 Sep
11.8k
48
Social Media
Online abuse sees Irish politicians install home security over fear of real-life attacks
The media regulator’s stark warning comes just days after a significant online threat to Simon Harris’s family.
The watchdog pledged to support candidates in the upcoming presidential election to report abuse on social media.
Updated 2 Sep
3.9k
Alstom
French company named on UN list for links to Israeli settlements makes joint bid to run Metrolink
2 Sep
27.5k
90
Electric Picnic
TG4 showed that Electric Picnic can work on TV - so why won't RTÉ do it?
The national Irish language public service provider was the only station televising the country’s largest music festival.
2 Sep
20.9k
77
unity referendum
Dublin City Council votes to urge government to prepare for Irish unity
1 Sep
13.6k
Ukraine
Ireland open to taking part in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Taoiseach says
Updated 1 Sep
6.3k
News Fix
Here's what happened today: Monday
1 Sep
5.0k
tricolour
Dublin council to meet senior gardaí over anti-migrant groups hanging Tricolour in city streets
Updated 1 Sep
23.1k
UK
47 more people charged with terrorism offences in London for supporting Palestine Action
1 Sep
5.3k
State of Play
Áras race: Kelly bows out, Gavin gets Justice Minister's support and Kelleher not backing down
Jim O’Callaghan said he believes the former Dublin GAA manager is a “uniquely qualified candidate” for the presidency.
Updated 1 Sep
32.4k
126
Fine Gael
Seán Kelly 'reluctantly' withdraws from Áras race, clearing way for Heather Humphreys
1 Sep
22.8k
80
Luxembourg
Israeli 'war bond' sales no longer facilitated by the Irish Central Bank
There have been multiple protests outside the Central Bank since the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023.
1 Sep
24.8k
RELATED
Central Bank called on to conduct review ahead of Israeli bond prospectus renewal next month
5 Aug
Gary Gannon launches legal action against Central Bank over approval of Israeli bonds
24 Jul
Why are pro-Palestine groups calling for Ireland to prevent the sale of Israeli 'war bonds'?
10 May
Israeli bonds
Central Bank's authorisation of the sale of Israeli 'war bonds' expires today
1 Sep
8.1k
presidential campaign
Catherine Connolly is not a fan of how the media is questioning her during her campaign
31 Aug
24.3k
143
global sumud flotilla
'We need to stop this': Aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and Irish activists sets sail for Gaza
Irish actor Liam Cunningham, who is supporting the flotilla, described it as “an indication of the world’s failure to uphold international law”.
Updated 31 Aug
21.8k
RELATED
Naoise Dolan: I've protested Israel's actions every way I can. Now, I'm joining the flotilla sailing for Gaza
31 Aug
'Death is closing in around us': Gaza City gripped by fear as Israel begins 'preliminary operations'
29 Aug
Pregnant women in Gaza describe malnutrition and extreme distress caused by Israel's blockade
29 Aug
Man-made famine declared in Gaza City
22 Aug
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