Politics

Last week
25th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
Hospital overcrowding reaches highest level in nearly four years with 824 patients on trolleys
Minister and Law Society 'agree on need to find resolution' to solicitor strike 'without delay'
Australian broadcaster demands far-right party stop using Bluey the dog in political cartoons
Ireland is officially closing its 103-year-old rainy-day fund
New HSE guidelines highlight pregnancy terminations linked to severe pregnancy sickness
Women with severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy should be routinely screened for emotional distress, say new guidelines.
Flavio Bolsonaro to be issued US visa after having passport cancelled following election loss
No clear winner in Israeli election, exit polls suggest
Taoiseach says Michael D Higgins' comments on neutrality and Triple Lock were 'unfair'
Liquidator appointed to charity at centre of garda probe after regulator request
Woman was 'extremely distressed' after legal aid dispute stopped rape trial proceeding, court hears
Macklemore’s Dublin gig puts international spotlight on Ireland
Gardaí in GRA vote in favour of work-to-rule action during remaining EU presidency events
Neil Young is suing Trump again for $10m for using his song at a political rally
Football star Mbappé makes rapid apology as Chinese firms turn on him over 'dictator' joke
Israel election on track for record turnout as Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Arab parties
Land Development Agency boss John Coleman to take over as head of DAA
The Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027 after all
Striking solicitors want 'two tweaks' ahead of meeting with Jim O'Callaghan
'It wasn't a voluntary emigration': Patsy O'Sullivan was part of a generation who fled Ireland
Poll: Would you trust AI to give you financial advice?
Only 3% of Irish consumers invest, new banking survey finds
Iran to engage in security talks with Saudi, Pakistan and Turkey
Trump says Canada trade deal coming ‘soon’ ahead of US midterm elections
Ireland's welfare payments far from enough to keep people out of poverty
Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader in elections
Brazil election: Left-wing president Lula scores surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro
The announcement capped an evening of chaos at polling places across Brazil, following a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.
How is the Israeli election shaping up and just what might it mean for Palestine?
Netanyahu’s main competitor is different to him in a lot of ways, but on Gaza they share similar positions.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Poll: Should Ireland stop changing the clocks twice a year?
Musk warns Starlink will cut service if Ukraine uses it to 'kill people'
Obama criticises Trump's 'corruption' on campaign trail
Thousands attend support parade for Portadown Orange Order
How much would it cost to introduce an electricity price cap in Ireland?
It’s been argued that the incoming CRU levy will make electricity more expensive, and that electricity credits shouldn’t be universal. What are our other options?
Housing insiders warn construction could slump with minister's new plan
The changes were announced to little fanfare this week, but have set off alarm bells in the housing sector.
Last month
October 2026
Irish data centre chief says critics are 'like Brexiteers' and fuelled by conspiracy theories
Jim O’Callaghan is proving to be a Teflon justice minister