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Politics

This month
November 2025
As it happened
President Connolly pledges 'a steady hand, but also a catalyst for change' as she's sworn in
The inauguration ceremony took place earlier in Dublin Castle.
Updated 11 Nov
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on schedule
Connolly's first engagement as president: a visit to a Gaelscoil close to the Áras
Updated 11 Nov
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Dublin Castle
In pictures: Catherine Connolly inaugurated as tenth President of Ireland
11 Nov
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off to the áras
Snappy ceremony ushers in new era as Catherine Connolly sworn in as 10th President of Ireland
11 Nov
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Connolly to be sworn in as President, government’s new housing plan finally signed off and rain warnings in place
Updated 11 Nov
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no pet policy
New housing plan seeks to eliminate 'blanket ban’ on pets in tenancy agreements
11 Nov
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The Morning Lead
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland's 10th President today, here's how it will play out
Here’s everything you need to know about the inauguration.
11 Nov
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Washington
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump at the White House for historic talks
10 Nov
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Housing Crisis
New housing plan gets Cabinet committee sign off with measures to be announced on Thursday
Christina Finn
10 Nov
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slán
President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time
10 Nov
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End of an era
In Pictures: President Michael D Higgins’s 14 years in office
Updated 10 Nov
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Clash
DUP absence from Connolly inauguration 'not a snub', says party leader
10 Nov
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Áras fallout
Ivan Yates insists he's 'done nothing wrong' in first interview since media training controversy
Yates insisted he had ‘broke no rules’ over his coaching of Jim Gavin while acting as a pundit.
10 Nov
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Millions are displaced in the Philippines, a poultry housing order comes in and the BBC chairman is to apologise.
Updated 10 Nov
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children's health ireland
Calls issued for inquiry into CHI following whistleblower claims about Harvey Sherratt's care
10 Nov
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the republican party
Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil should be heading up unity efforts rather than ‘The Shinners’
9 Nov
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Fianna Fáil election review delays, a super typhoon in the Philippines and cyber safety warnings
9 Nov
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Leap Back
Even the NTA is confused about whether students studying in the North can get a student Leap Card
8 Nov
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friction
Fianna Fáil braces itself for a delay of its review of its presidential campaign
8 Nov
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Taxi drivers protest Uber, Trump and Orbán buddy up in DC and internal unrest over Fianna Fáil’s election review
8 Nov
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pivot
Newest Independent Ireland councillor on how his views have not shifted since leaving the SocDems
8 Nov
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presidential election report
'Not a hope in hell': There will be fury in Fianna Fáil if election review delayed
Some TDs in the party said they don’t expect the internal report to be ready next week.
Christina Finn
8 Nov
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The Late Late Show
Holly Cairns says Tánaiste's 'tough on immigration' rhetoric shows government is in 'panic mode'
7 Nov
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emma little pengelly
DUP's Deputy First Minister turns down invitation to attend Catherine Connolly's inauguration
Updated 7 Nov
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Ivan Yates
Ivan Yates and Coimisiún na Meán to be invited before media committee
7 Nov
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Ukraine
Government planning for possible visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland
It is understood that officials are working on a plan for Zelenskyy to come here, possibly as early as December.
Niall O'Connor
7 Nov
15.9k
National Security
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk
Security concerns are being raised as Ireland prepares to take on the rotating presidency of the EU next summer.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 7 Nov
63.9k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Two men in court over Ipas centre arson, EU concerns over Irish military spending and Elon Musk to become a trillionaire
Updated 7 Nov
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anti-narcotics campaign
US hits another boat in the Caribbean, killing three people
7 Nov
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Europa League
Six arrested at protest held before Aston Villa match against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham
6 Nov
17.9k
Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico's president unveils proposals to boost prosecution of sexual abuse after she was groped
6 Nov
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San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to step down at next election aged 86
6 Nov
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Leaders' Questions
Harris says it is a ‘dog whistle’ to compare him to Nigel Farage
6 Nov
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arts funding
Emotions run high as comedians take fight for their work to be recognised as art to Leinster House
Updated 6 Nov
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knockalisheen
Sinking floors, mould and overcrowding found in state-owned Ipas centre
6 Nov
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Abortion Services
Women denied abortion at home could soon get help across EU borders
6 Nov
4.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Another bird flu outbreak,COP30 kicks off and a major typhoon hits the Philippines.
Updated 6 Nov
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podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
When political training becomes a political problem
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behind the curtain
Teething issues in host city as leaders gather - what you need to know about this year's COP
This year’s flagship climate talks are happening in Brazil near the Amazon rainforest.
Lauren Boland
Updated 6 Nov
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post-presidential meeting
Fianna Fáilers vented about so-called 'naughty list' while the boss was en route to Brazil
The meeting was also told there is “serious risk” the government is taking a flawed approach to the nitrates derogation deal.
Christina Finn
5 Nov
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