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Politics

This month
July 2026
Investigation
Taoiseach says review into Aughinish Alumina expected to be complete within ‘number of weeks’
2 Jul
5.3k
20
Analysis
Von der Leyen visit comes as Euroscepticism is high and the EU's Gaza response is a key driver
The visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Cork comes as support for Ireland’s EU membership is at its lowest point in 13 years.
Christina Finn
reports from Cork
2 Jul
8.4k
82
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
2 Jul
1.8k
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PodcastThe Candidate
More houses in rural Ireland sounds great until you ask about the buses
20m
Irish Foreign Legion
TD suggests Ireland look abroad for new Defence Forces recruits
2 Jul
21.5k
85
missile strikes
Ukraine asks allies to send air defence systems, after Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 17
Updated 2 Jul
8.9k
85
Fireworks
Did you hear loud noises in Dublin last night? It may have been the US 4 July celebration
2 Jul
16.4k
32
strait of hormuz
'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks
2 Jul
5.2k
on-the-spot fines
Litter fines will increase from €150 to €250 in September
2 Jul
4.4k
36
Animal Welfare
TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned
2 Jul
25.5k
61
The Morning Lead
Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
Local residents say the height and scale of the development is out of character with the street of redbrick terraced housing.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said this development is not what is needed by locals in the area.
"What we're lacking is affordable homes that people can actually aspire to live in and raise a family," he said.
2 Jul
31.5k
71
Explainer
There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?
Eoghan Dalton
1 Jul
7.9k
43
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
1 Jul
9.1k
Analysis
From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
Christina Finn
1 Jul
11.4k
24
carbon bootprint
Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
Kelly Earley
1 Jul
3.0k
48
As it happened
Zelenskyy heads home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
Updated 1 Jul
36.5k
149
Thanks but no thanks
Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
1 Jul
43.1k
132
Opinion
Lise Hand: Our passport shouldn’t be relegated to being a handy life hack to skip airport queues
Lise Hand
1 Jul
9.2k
22
Revolving Door
Record number of former officials asked to have lobbying cooling-off period waived last year
1 Jul
5.5k
19
Dublin Castle
Zelenskyy doesn't 'want to wait' long for results of Irish investigation into Auginish Alumina
Updated 1 Jul
35.5k
75
oh canada
Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest
1 Jul
5.3k
30
Dublin
Why has Zelenskyy decided to fly over to Dublin for the start of Ireland's EU presidency?
Updated 1 Jul
23.4k
178
passenger cap
Dáil easily passes bill to allow removal of airport passenger cap as Sinn Féin supports government
1 Jul
10.8k
21
Stormont
Ex-DUP leader Edwin Poots says he wouldn't have 'done anything to protect' Jeffrey Donaldson
1 Jul
11.3k
Carer's Allowance
A two-adult household can now make up to €110k without cuts to carer's allowance
1 Jul
23.9k
20
ode to joy
EU presidencies can bring big moments for taoisigh, just ask Charlie Haughey or Bertie Ahern
Ireland has a history of holding the presidency at some particularly pivotal times.
Rónán Duffy
1 Jul
9.9k
51
Last month
June 2026
Identity and Democracy
EU prosecutors conduct raids in four countries over alleged misappropriation of funds by far right
30 Jun
11.6k
38
Climate Change
Dáil told today is 'the day of the bonfire of our climate targets' as it debates LNG bill
30 Jun
8.0k
4
legal aid
Law Society head warns solicitors are resigning from legal aid panels over a new payment model
30 Jun
8.1k
28
RIP
'A man of principle': Tributes paid to former Fianna Fáil minister David Andrews after his death
Updated 30 Jun
23.2k
30
Scam
Experts warn of surge in scams as new EU charges on parcels kick in this week
30 Jun
4.6k
17
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
30 Jun
1.5k
Road Safety
Tánaiste says he is 'concerned' by lack of registration system for e-scooters
30 Jun
6.4k
Poppintree Park
Gardaí investigating assault of men in Dublin park condemned as unprovoked racist attack
30 Jun
24.8k
Ukraine
Police hunt for Monaco bomb suspect after ‘Ukrainian magnate and his family’ injured in blast
Updated 30 Jun
12.8k
House wine
Oireachtas to spend €400k on its own brand of red and white wine for the Dáil
30 Jun
18.9k
126
rural ireland
Government signs off on plan to make it easier for locals to build homes in their own areas
The new plan tells local authorities they are no longer to be ‘over prescriptive’ about rural housing rules.
Christina Finn
Updated 30 Jun
27.5k
87
Simon Harris
Harris says petrol stations should 'pass on' falling oil prices as excise duty to be restored
30 Jun
15.6k
76
Treoirlínte Pleanála don Ghaeltacht
Scrúdú Gaeilge le déanamh ag iarrthóirí ar chead phleanála sa Ghaeltacht
30 Jun
1.9k
2
Middle East
Trump says Iran requested Qatar meeting, despite Tehran denying any direct negotiations planned
30 Jun
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