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Politics

Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
Garda Jerry McCabe murder investigation ‘very much live’ 30 years on from Limerick shooting
Mark Carney to visit Ireland for first time as Canada PM and meet with Taoiseach and president
David Lammy told JD Vance ‘you’re wrong’ after Henry Nowak case commentary
New €6.3 million cross-border project aims to bring together Creeslough and Greysteel communities
Sitdown Sunday: The Dublin woman who shot Mussolini
A UK student's killing reignited claims about two-tier policing this week, but do they stack up?
Taoiseach says United States ‘needs to keep the pressure on Israel'
US shoots two Iranian drones threatening Strait of Hormuz, as the war enters day 100
This month
June 2026
'I was sacked on Radio Kerry': Two winners and two losers from the political week
The scrappage scheme: Who will be the biggest winners?
Paddy Comyn
Several Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike on military vehicle, army says
TD seeks solution for parents facing travel checks if they don't share their child's surname
The have-nots and the have-yachts: Distrust is supercharged in an unequal society
Security concerns mounting over potential attack on Russian-owned factory in Limerick
Senior security sources said there are significant concerns that the facility could be directly targeted.
Rotunda seeks to 'explain rationale' behind consultants on public contracts seeing private patients
Debunked: Videos of a party do not show social housing ‘purposely built for African migrants’
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Unions recommend ambulance workers accept new pay proposals
Ireland has banned two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country
Trump cancels concerts to mark 250th birthday of the US after artists pull out
King Charles pays the rent for Andrew's adult children, says new report into royal family
Malcolm Byrne steps down as AI Committee Chairperson after drink-driving arrest
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'Nothing to do with me': Junior Minister responds to accusation of conflict of interest
If a referendum was held to increase the number of ministers, how would you vote?
Fine Gael MEPs 'deeply concerned' that Limerick refinery may be fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine
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Michael Healy-Rae follows the Donald Trump playbook
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Holly Cairns expecting second baby and to take maternity leave in October
EU to take Ireland to court over 'significant' peat cutting activity still taking place
Bondi Beach attack hero charged with assaulting his father
Gardaí to spend €150m on rollout of body-worn cameras nationwide
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire, with Hezbollah banned from 'pilot' security zones
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Greed is Good World Cup
Ahead of the opening game on 11 June in Mexico City, controversies range from human rights abuses to price gouging.
No school will lose more than one SNA a year from 2027 onwards, Education Minister pledges
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to government one day
September brings another childcare fee cut for families signed up to subsidised providers
New scrappage scheme will offer €5k for cars over 13 years old if owners go electric
Explainer: What exactly is the beef between Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae?