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Politics

This month
December 2024
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Podcast The Explainer
What will the Green Party's wipeout mean for climate action in Ireland?
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29:33
GE2024 legacy issues
Voter apathy? Turnout probably higher in last week's election than official figure suggests
6 Dec
12.6k
55
Michel Barnier
Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French prime minister 'in the coming days'
5 Dec
5.5k
16
kildare street
Dozens in tents outside Dáil seeking international protection to be re-housed
5 Dec
31.2k
no-so-united
Left in or left out? SF, Labour, the SocDems and Roderic O'Gorman have all been talking today
Updated 5 Dec
22.6k
107
he's for real
Seán Ó Fearghaíl considering third bid as Ceann Comhairle (after previously ruling it out)
5 Dec
13.2k
57
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Warnings to government on corporate tax receipts, political chaos in France, and a manhunt in New York City.
5 Dec
4.4k
yoon suk yeol
South Korean police investigating president for 'insurrection' as he clings to power
5 Dec
5.5k
The Morning Lead
Fiscal watchdog urges incoming government to treat corporation tax 'like Norway treats its oil'
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warned the next coalition to be cautious when it comes to the country’s “extraordinary” corporate tax receipts.
5 Dec
21.1k
85
No Confidence
French government collapses as parliament votes to oust prime minister Michel Barnier
Updated 4 Dec
33.2k
67
mary glue
Mary Lou McDonald pledges to stick around as Sinn Féin leader for next five years
4 Dec
19.5k
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GE2024 Independents
What have the 15 independent TDs said about joining a government?
4 Dec
22.5k
who goes first
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil's majority 'has to be reflected' in coalition configuration
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris said today he was open to engaging with independent TDs.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
4 Dec
14.9k
62
RELATED
Mary Lou McDonald pledges to stick around as Sinn Féin leader for next five years
4 Dec
What have the 15 independent TDs said about joining a government?
4 Dec
Eight independent TDs form 'Regional Group' amid government formation talks
4 Dec
Michel Barnier
Why is the French government at risk of collapsing?
4 Dec
8.0k
48
FactCheck
The far-right failed in the general election - but reports of their death have been exaggerated
4 Dec
10.3k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.
Updated 4 Dec
4.9k
Pardon Me
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon when seeking hush money case dismissal
4 Dec
13.5k
92
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Podcast The Candidate
How Stephen Donnelly went from firebrand independent to unseated minister
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37:27
GE2024 New Kids on the Block
FF and FG to debate next moves today - as possible Independent Alliance 2.0 waits in the wings
Is the Independent Alliance band getting back together?
Galway East TD Sean Canney says there is a myth out there that Independents only deal in parish pump politics.
Wexford TD Verona Murphy says she has no bad blood with Fine Gael.
Christina Finn
4 Dec
26.2k
107
Martial Law
South Korean opposition demands president step down over 'insurrection'
Updated 3 Dec
40.9k
GE2024 All over
Results Centre: How each party fared and who got elected in every constituency
Updated 3 Dec
344k
212
to lead or be led
Micheál Martin refuses to rule out another term of rotating Taoiseach
3 Dec
22.3k
78
outdoor smoking ban
EU health ministers back non-binding resolution banning smoking outside pubs and cafes
3 Dec
15.9k
63
Section 39
SIPTU trade union to consult Section 39 workers on industrial action over pay claim
3 Dec
8.0k
38
Coalition talks
Fine Gael wants 'parity of esteem' if it goes into government with Fianna Fáil - what does that mean?
Updated 3 Dec
28.8k
129
UK
Starmer meets Greek prime minister amid reports of deal to return Parthenon Marbles
3 Dec
8.8k
41
The Daily Poll
Do you think there should be a rotating Taoiseach?
3 Dec
46.9k
102
Analysis
Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
3 Dec
37.6k
66
Marie Sherlock
Labour TD doubles down, saying party won't go it alone with FF/FG
2 Dec
23.3k
79
back again
Hello Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The winners and losers of the 2024 General Election
The 34th Dáil will first sit on 18 December.
Updated 2 Dec
83.9k
172
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Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
3 Dec
McDonald has a 'hard neck' in reaching out to Soc Dems and Labour leaders, says TD
2 Dec
Live Blog
Fianna Fáil claim last two seats as Labour TD comes out strongly against FF/FG coalition
2 Dec
102k
75
RELATED
Not returning: Here are all the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
2 Dec
McDonald has a 'hard neck' in reaching out to Soc Dems and Labour leaders, says TD
2 Dec
GE2024 the winners
We now have our full slate of TDs for the 34th Dáil - here's who has been elected
After a mammoth count in Cavan-Monaghan, all 174 seats have been filled.
Updated 2 Dec
150k
81
No-confidence vote
French government heading for collapse after forcing through Michel Barnier’s austerity budget
2 Dec
14.9k
18
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
2 Dec
4.1k
presidential pardon
Joe Biden's pardon for son Hunter angers both Democrats and Republicans
2 Dec
18.8k
48
GE2024 outgoing tds
Not returning: Here are all the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
Updated 2 Dec
85.7k
109
Hindsight
Why did Fine Gael support John McGahon’s controversial general election bid in Louth?
2 Dec
13.6k
GE2024 the dance begins
McDonald has a 'hard neck' in reaching out to Soc Dems and Labour leaders, says TD
2 Dec
73.9k
140
FactCheck
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
2 Dec
23.4k
GE2024 Independents Day
Three new independent TDs elected to the Dáil (although one has been around the block already)
2 Dec
10.2k
18
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