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Politics

Last week
21st June 2026 - 27th June 2026
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
29
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
37
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
Last month
June 2026
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
111
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
1.9k
Baldonnel
Navigation beacon out of service for months at airfield where EU leaders expected to land
19 Jun
14.3k
new loos
Six new 'eco-toilets' are being installed in the Phoenix Park
18 Jun
55.0k
53
eu presidency
Closure of Silk Road Café 'more complex than has been said', Taoiseach says
18 Jun
44.9k
23
right side of history
'There's no country unblemished': Mick Wallace on accepting an award from Iran
18 Jun
38.4k
87
Housing Crisis
Keep eviction ban as option to tackle homelessness, report says, but coalition leaders say no
18 Jun
4.7k
31
stop the game
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
18 Jun
7.7k
105
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PodcastThe Candidate
The surprise abortion vote that broke government ranks
25m
Tá agus níl
Here's how every TD voted on removing the three-day wait for an abortion
Updated 18 Jun
23.1k
89
RELATED
Bill to end three-day abortion wait moves forward as decisive Dáil vote splits government parties
18 Jun
Why are the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
17 Jun
Brussels
Taoiseach to push for EU action in response to 'egregious Israeli breaches of human rights'
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
Updated 18 Jun
12.3k
88
Waterford
Abuse survivor relieved Kenneally lived long enough to see major state report into his crimes
Bill Kenneally died behind bars this morning while serving a 19-year prison sentence.
18 Jun
8.6k
RELATED
Notorious child abuser Bill Kenneally has died in prison
18 Jun
Man told by gardaí he was 'too young' in 1985 to report his abuse 'finally feels listened to'
10 Jun
reproductive rights
Bill to end three-day abortion wait moves forward as decisive Dáil vote splits government parties
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste’s support for the proposal has set them at odds with the majority of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs.
Updated 18 Jun
28.8k
218
makerfield or break
Why a civil war among the British right could hand today's crucial byelection to Andy Burnham
Eoghan Dalton
Updated 18 Jun
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