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Politics

This month

February 2026

Epstein files

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon pays damages to Alan Shatter over false Epstein claim

13 Feb

19.3k

Nations League

FAI called on to boycott Ireland's matches against Israel but Taoiseach says they should go ahead

Ireland has been drawn into the same group as Israel, Austria and Kosovo for the Nations League.

Updated 13 Feb

23.8k

238

London

UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says

13 Feb

5.3k

Sponsored

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defamation reform

‘Much-needed clarity’: Defamation reform Bill passes Oireachtas after decade-long campaign

13 Feb

3.7k

4

Football

Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as dates for Nations League matches confirmed

13 Feb

6.0k

trump administration

Dublin woman Gail Slater leaves White House job less than a year after appointment

13 Feb

23.7k

26

Fine Gael

Three seeking to be Fine Gael candidate for Galway West by-election

12 Feb

9.8k

26

Joe O'Reilly

'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show

12 Feb

25.2k

8

come in out of the rain

Waiting in the rain for a bus? Just three shelters were built in Dublin last year

12 Feb

10.6k

44

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…

Updated 12 Feb

1.6k

Sponsored

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29m

Public Accounts

TDs are 'sick to the teeth' of the children’s science centre saga

12 Feb

9.4k

14

incredible scenes

'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos

The five-hour hearing saw Democrats round on the US attorney general over her department’s handling of the release of the Epstein files.

Jane Moore

12 Feb

24.9k

94

Controversy

Government wins late night vote in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin

12 Feb

10.5k

Cash OUt

Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing)

11 Feb

25.9k

78

Rent reforms

'You couldn't care less': Taoiseach gets defensive as rent reforms face criticism

Updated 11 Feb

29.6k

103

Housing vs tourism

Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over 'grace period' for owners

11 Feb

9.6k

14

Action Plan

Ireland must act now to appoint counter-drone security coordinator, MEP says

11 Feb

4.5k

Jenifer Carroll MacNeill

Patients could be in National Children's Hospital from December ‘if everything goes well’

11 Feb

6.3k

36

strong language

'Terrifying' actions of ICE agents must be raised by Martin with Trump, MEP Maria Walsh says

Eoghan Dalton

reports from Strasbourg

Updated 11 Feb

6.7k

96

suspended sentences

'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse

11 Feb

14.6k

26

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

11 Feb

1.4k

Freddie Scappaticci

'The identity of Stakeknife is clear to everybody': Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci as IRA mole

11 Feb

8.4k

Courtsdesk

UK's Ministry of Justice orders deletion of court reporting database founded by Irish journalist

11 Feb

8.7k

Ukraine War

Government parties attack Sinn Féin after MEPs vote against EU's €90 billion Ukraine fund

11 Feb

14.0k

Basic Income for the Arts

Permanent scheme to financially support Irish artists welcomed by trade union

Updated 11 Feb

16.1k

52

spinal surgeries

Temple Street surgery scandal: Review of surgeon's work widened to cover more children's cases

11 Feb

18.2k

Washington

Trump and Netanyahu to hold White House talks on Iran today

11 Feb

4.1k

98

good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

10 Feb

4.0k

stardust

'One size does not fit all': Flat payment of €20,000 for survivors of Stardust fire slammed

The 823 survivors awarded compensation in a 1985 tribunal are eligible for the payment.

10 Feb

21.2k

52

rental charges

Ó Broin wants country's biggest landlord to answer questions over scrapped 'common area' fees

10 Feb

16.9k

Bin Collection

Labour TD brings forward Bill to overhaul domestic waste collection in Dublin City

10 Feb

10.2k

31

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SEAMUS CULLETON

Taoiseach says Irishman's detention in Texas ICE centre being raised with US Homeland Security

Updated 10 Feb

42.3k

124

MANDELSON SCANDAL

Starmer won't 'walk away from country' as Labour MPs resist 'chaotic leadership election'

Starmer is taking part in a community visit and chairing Cabinet in an attempt to show it is business as usual despite leadership jitters.

Updated 10 Feb

5.1k

10

Palestine

Still no timeline for Occupied Territories Bill as minister says she's awaiting AG advice

10 Feb

3.4k

59

Christine Lagarde

EU Parliament votes in favour of digital euro but ECB chief insists 'cash is queen'

10 Feb

9.3k

26

ongoing beef

New EU safeguards to allow investigations into Mercosur farm imports (if the deal ever happens)

Eoghan Dalton

Reports from Strasbourg

10 Feb

2.5k

5

SCRAPPED CAP

Praise and criticism as government confirms move to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap

Updated 10 Feb

13.0k

76

Fertility

France is sending 29 year olds a letter reminding them to plan their family 'before it's too late'

10 Feb

10.7k

34

Housing Crisis

Government rows back on short-term let regulations for towns with populations over 10,000

10 Feb

10.2k

16

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