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Politics

Last month
April 2025
US Tariffs
Trump namechecks Ireland again as he suggests pharma import tariffs may be imposed soon
Updated 15 Apr
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BUSINESS SUPPORTS
New measures to be rolled out by May to deal with competitiveness challenges facing Ireland
15 Apr
9.1k
foster home sexual abuse
The 'Grace' case inquiry's final report will be published today after a six-year delay
'Grace', a woman with profound intellectual disabilities was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
In 2017, the former HSE boss apologised to the 47 families – including Grace’s – who were left in care.
Christina Finn
15 Apr
10.4k
RIP
'A true son of Cork': Businessman and Fine Gael politician John Mullins dies
Updated 14 Apr
36.8k
Coachella
Kneecap claim that a pro-Palestine message was ‘cut’ from their Coachella set
14 Apr
10.7k
Housing Crisis
Taoiseach says no decisions made yet on Rent Pressure Zone changes
14 Apr
5.9k
17
Trump Tariffs
EU tariffs on US goods suspended until July as Taoiseach says he hopes pharma forms part of talks
Updated 14 Apr
13.5k
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complex times
Former Tánaiste Simon Coveney begins new role as a consultant to EY Ireland
14 Apr
21.8k
27
EU meeting
European leaders and Donald Trump condemn Russia's Palm Sunday strike on Ukraine
Updated 14 Apr
12.1k
Maritime Security
Irish military to join EU naval intelligence alliance amid growing security concerns
14 Apr
13.2k
78
PENSION POT
Pension auto-enrolment to be delayed by 'number of months', says Minister
Updated 13 Apr
28.9k
50
Trump Tariffs
Pharmaceuticals 'need to be made in America' says US Commerce Secretary after temporary tariff halt
13 Apr
44.6k
108
Nigel Farage
Farage says Elon Musk was 'trying to encourage' him with tweet calling for new Reform UK leader
13 Apr
15.8k
63
Shake It Up
'Get rid of the points race': A TD's two-point plan to overhaul the Leaving Cert
13 Apr
31.4k
105
The cost of doing business
Central Bank went €3.6m over budget on new data system despite giving reassurances about cost
The overspend was one of 15 capital projects in which the bank has gone over budget since 2020.
Staff raised questions about the risks and costs involved when programme was first proposed in 2017.
Stephen McDermott
13 Apr
15.0k
Housing Crisis
Family spent eleven years living in converted workshed in Dublin back garden
12 Apr
85.5k
steelworks
UK's parliament approves emergency powers to take control of Scunthorpe steelworks
12 Apr
12.4k
28
Moscow
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes
12 Apr
4.3k
Trump Tariffs
Smartphones and computers are exempt from Trump's global tariffs, US announces
12 Apr
19.8k
72
Talks
Iran delegation arrives in Oman for high-stakes nuclear talks with the US
12 Apr
4.8k
Negotiations
Hamas official says delegation on its way to Cairo for Gaza truce talks
12 Apr
4.5k
Housing vs tourism
'Absolutely devastating': Kerry Councillors raise concerns about short-term lets register
12 Apr
37.8k
mother and baby homes
€86 million cash in the bank, but the majority of religious organisations haven't offered any redress
The Church of Ireland has €632m in assets and €40m in cash but has decided to not make a contribution towards redress.
Government sources say legislation being explored to make religious orders pay their fair share.
Christina Finn
12 Apr
8.9k
Washington
Tariff negotiations between US and EU to begin on Monday
11 Apr
6.0k
41
food review
Nutrition of hot school meals to be reviewed by health officials
Updated 11 Apr
13.0k
104
White House Cabinet
Donald Trump admits 'cost' from his 'beautiful' tariff war - while claiming win over EU
10 Apr
30.7k
81
citizenship
Law allowing naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases recommenced
Updated 10 Apr
70.5k
regional independents
Ooh Aah, don't listen to McGrath: Taoiseach rubbishes Finian's claim of a 'Heneghan deal'
Updated 10 Apr
13.4k
14
staring at the sun
Trade war u-turn: Why did Trump blink first?
It’s been a hell of a week and 24 hours.
Rónán Duffy
10 Apr
22.5k
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RELATED
EU suspends countermeasures to Trump tariffs for 90 days to 'give negotiations a chance'
10 Apr
Trump announces 90-day tariff 'pause' on countries that 'have not retaliated', ratchets up China rate to 125%
9 Apr
EU adopts countermeasures to Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum, which will begin next week
9 Apr
tariff turmoil
EU suspends countermeasures to Trump tariffs for 90 days to 'give negotiations a chance'
Trump’s sudden u-turn follows a wave of market volatility not seen since the early stages of Covid.
Updated 10 Apr
22.6k
87
RELATED
Trump announces 90-day tariff 'pause' on countries that 'have not retaliated', ratchets up China rate to 125%
9 Apr
'Welcome’ reprieve as whiskey, wine and dairy left out of planned EU counter-tariffs of up to 25%
8 Apr
maintain the positives
Taoiseach says tariff pause 'alleviates' pressure on Ireland's public finances
Updated 10 Apr
12.7k
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PodcastThe Candidate
Fine Gael wants the one job it’s never had
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Stressed Out
Vast majority of teachers in Ireland suffering 'moderate to high' burnout
10 Apr
15.0k
87
The Morning Lead
Cairn Homes chief says emergency law needed to stop thousands of planning permissions lapsing
Up to 15,000 planning approvals held up by delays such as judicial reviews are at risk of lapsing, according to Cairn Homes.
Government sources have said they are acutely aware of the issue and will look at what can possibly be done to assist.
Christina Finn
10 Apr
16.6k
22
not going
Minister won't attend GRA conference as Commissioner hasn't been invited
Updated 9 Apr
12.4k
u-turn
Trump announces 90-day tariff 'pause' on countries that 'have not retaliated', ratchets up China rate to 125%
Global tariffs from the US came into effect last night and resulted in mass market panic.
Updated 9 Apr
64.9k
172
RELATED
EU adopts countermeasures to Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum, which will begin next week
9 Apr
China retaliates with 84% levy on US goods as Trump says pharma tariffs coming 'very shortly'
9 Apr
European Commission
Irish MEPs ask EU to assess legality of German plan to deport Irish Palestine activists
9 Apr
6.4k
Áras an Uachataráin
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and Heather Humphreys not ruling out a run for the presidency
Updated 9 Apr
16.7k
91
Coalition deal
Germany’s next Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees deal to form new government with rival party
9 Apr
5.2k
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