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Politics

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June 2026
Matthew Whittaker
US Nato head spends his time 'calming everyone down' as Trump tensions with Europe spill over
Niall O'Connor
22 Jun
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children's health ireland
Health minister wants all affected groups included in CHI inquiry as some families flag flaws
22 Jun
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11
Downfall
From Queen's Honours list to sex offenders list: The fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Diarmuid Pepper
Reporting from Newry Crown Court
22 Jun
18.9k
James Geoghegan
Fuel protesters are considering new blockades over upcoming increase in diesel prices
Fuel relief introduced by the government in April is set to end on 31 July.
22 Jun
70.2k
159
As it happened
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of rape
Updated 22 Jun
48.1k
another one bites the dust
Analysis: Why Keir Starmer became the latest casualty of the Downing Street meat grinder
Starmer becomes the latest PM to leave while in office, but how did he get here?
Rónán Duffy
22 Jun
9.3k
52
As it happened
Starmer quits in Downing Street speech and his would-be replacement is sworn in as MP
Updated 22 Jun
49.0k
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RELATED
Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
19 Jun
Members of Britain's oldest Irish club weigh in on vote that could spell end for Keir Starmer
17 Jun
Operation Adana
New affidavit lodged with courts claims fresh evidence that lays out RAF use of Irish airspace
22 Jun
12.6k
RIP
Former US Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan dies aged 100
22 Jun
4.6k
12
Analysis
Here's why UK leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham won't need any introductions in Ireland
Those in Irish government circles have described the possible changeover from Starmer to Burnham as “business as usual”.
Christina Finn
22 Jun
24.4k
26
weight-loss medicine
'Significant price reduction' for Mounjaro means the drug may be deemed cost-effective
22 Jun
24.6k
34
Colombia
Trump-backed populist who has never held office wins Colombia's presidential election
22 Jun
9.8k
17
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 UK prime minister Keir Starmer reportedly set to quit, heatwave in Europe to intensify and Serena Williams makes a single comeback
22 Jun
2.2k
Retirement
New law to allow people to work beyond employer’s retirement cut-off until State Pension age of 66
22 Jun
17.8k
19
inside bikegate
Bikegate: Internal documents back up claim there was 'no warrant' to search farmer's land
TD Alan Kelly has called for a public inquiry into the case, which he says has cost the State some €400,000.
Niall O'Connor
22 Jun
54.8k
Downing Street
Keir Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign as prime minister
21 Jun
6.3k
23
Sexual Abuse
Survivors want Fianna Fáil apology for Bill Kenneally abuse, Mary Lou McDonald says
21 Jun
3.6k
UK monarchy
King Charles to publish his personal tax bill in push for greater transparency
21 Jun
7.0k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Eve Hewson on how being Bono's daughter impacted her view of fame
21 Jun
58.7k
35
Middle East
JD Vance lands in Switzerland for talks on deal to end US Iran war
21 Jun
5.1k
The Morning Lead
'There's a lot of aggro': The parking wars saga continues as Citywest residents call for action
Despite mounting national scrutiny on poor transport connectivity in new housing developments, the government has taken no action.
Jane Matthews
21 Jun
34.7k
95
The week that was
'Yes, we know. Everybody here is able to count': 3 winners and 1 loser of the political week
20 Jun
16.7k
Press Freedom
Al Jazeera reports death of journalist in Gaza after Israeli strike on refugee camp
20 Jun
4.8k
UK Politics
Keir Starmer facing calls to outline exit plan after Burnham’s Makerfield triumph
20 Jun
5.9k
24
eu presidency
Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
20 Jun
5.3k
31
Brussels
Would the EU take Britain back?
20 Jun
20.0k
97
FactCheck
The head of US intelligence has been pushing misinformation about Ukrainian 'biolabs'. What are they?
20 Jun
10.5k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Israel attacks Lebanon despite ceasefire, one dead after train collision in England and readers share their stories on getting home from concerts.
20 Jun
2.6k
social media ban
Sinn Féin says under-16 ban may drive teens to 'darker, unregulated, corners of the internet'
20 Jun
4.6k
28
your stories
Ghost buses, rain and pricey taxis: Your stories of getting home from suburban summer gigs
We asked our readers to share their experiences of travelling to and from the big concerts that take place every year across Dublin.
20 Jun
12.8k
36
scramblers
Gardaí seized more than 1,000 scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in first quarter of 2026
19 Jun
22.3k
30
Getting offline
Maybe we should be giving children more options than 'bad' or 'really bad' online lives?
Steve Dempsey
19 Jun
2.5k
11
hanging on in there
Burnham allies ‘want Starmer to hand over power in September’ - but UK PM says he's going nowhere
Updated 19 Jun
23.8k
76
Kenneally case
Ex-FF TD resigned membership after release of Bill Kenneally report, junior minister says
19 Jun
15.3k
EU Budget
Germany and France are at odds over the EU's massive budget (and Ireland is in 'listening mode')
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
19 Jun
6.3k
14
Dialog
Government asked to clarify if ministers invited to Peter Thiel-linked conference in Wicklow
19 Jun
12.8k
21
diplomatic rift
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
Italy’s foreign minister has cancelled a visit to the US over Trump’s “grave and offensive words”, which he said “offend the whole of Italy”.
19 Jun
25.2k
42
defence and cash
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
The 27 leaders are meeting for their last summit before Ireland takes over the EU presidency in a couple of weeks.
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
Updated 19 Jun
7.3k
40
Dublin city centre
Dublin bar owner says there is 'feral mood' in city and rejects ministers claiming it's safe
19 Jun
29.7k
120
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 US-Iran peace talks called off, Labour wins UK byelection and 42 people deported to South Africa via charter flight.
19 Jun
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