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Politics

Last year
2024
Housing Crisis
'I just want a room - my own small bit of space': Three women on what it's like to be homeless
13 Oct 2024
17.2k
United States
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
13 Oct 2024
7.1k
70
Shock Move
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
“We will not ignore or hide away from difficult issues when they arise,” Mary Lou McDonald said.
Updated 13 Oct 2024
90.5k
Cobalt
McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge about alleged spy in Oireachtas
13 Oct 2024
14.5k
The Daily Poll
When do you want the general election to be held?
13 Oct 2024
30.1k
162
Middle East
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
Updated 13 Oct 2024
10.1k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you start your Sunday.
13 Oct 2024
5.8k
US-IRISH ELECTIONS
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
13 Oct 2024
18.0k
Analysis
Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes
Look at many of the government’s housing policies, and a similar pattern emerges.
Paul O'Donoghue
13 Oct 2024
19.5k
HARRIS IN THE US
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
12 Oct 2024
23.1k
86
tributes
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Órla Ryan
Updated 12 Oct 2024
45.4k
67
Gaza
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military
Updated 12 Oct 2024
20.1k
Middle East
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
Órla Ryan
Updated 12 Oct 2024
14.9k
RELATED
Israel 'must stop firing' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, Taoiseach says
12 Oct 2024
Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'
11 Oct 2024
Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen
12 Oct 2024
41.7k
Election fever
Ready, set, wait: With election speculation rampant, how soon could the Government call one?
Updated 12 Oct 2024
14.1k
160
Diocese of Waterford
Disinformation expert fears diocese is helping to 'mainstream conspiracy theories'
There are growing concerns that the Waterford diocese has become a ‘test case’ for hardline factions in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Eoghan Dalton
12 Oct 2024
44.7k
The Morning Lead
'We're ready': How far along are the main parties in picking election candidates?
We’ve taken a look at the numbers as the political parties start up their election machines.
Jane Matthews
12 Oct 2024
14.2k
54
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
11 Oct 2024
5.4k
National Security
Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians
Multiple sources confirmed there have been a number of approaches by foreign Governments, including Russia, to members of the Oireachtas.
Niall O'Connor
11 Oct 2024
11.4k
Confident
Fine Gael to run four candidates in five-seater Mayo constituency in upcoming general election
11 Oct 2024
13.6k
38
Hold your horses
'Many are speculating': Tánaiste plays down reports of possible election date by FF minister
11 Oct 2024
10.4k
59
Sinn Féin
Patricia Ryan TD says she quit SF over party asking her to remove Facebook post about encampment
11 Oct 2024
26.2k
Campaign Trail
Obama chides Black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'
11 Oct 2024
21.0k
153
Child Abuse
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
11 Oct 2024
7.1k
The Morning Lead
Cost of fencing on Grand Canal was over three times more than what Waterways Ireland told PAC
The cost for installing, maintaining and hiring the fences was €117,845 – over €70,000 more than what the Oireachtas was told.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
11 Oct 2024
19.7k
Lebanon
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
10 Oct 2024
4.0k
Leinster House
Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas
10 Oct 2024
6.7k
trump vs harris
Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
10 Oct 2024
5.5k
78
Washington DC
With election rumour mill still stuck in overdrive, Harris promises 'no tarmac announcements'
“We have a lot of work to get done.”
10 Oct 2024
6.0k
16
RIP
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
10 Oct 2024
11.7k
16
FactCheck
Debunked: Anti-migrant groups share hoax images of Sinn Féin TDs and 'refugees welcome' slogans
10 Oct 2024
12.9k
uk's next top tory
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.
10 Oct 2024
9.3k
24
Netflix
Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
10 Oct 2024
18.7k
7
Rebrand
So long An Bord Pleanála, there's a new Coimisiún in town: What you need to know about the change
10 Oct 2024
12.8k
46
letter from the states
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
Christina Finn
Reports from Washington DC
10 Oct 2024
20.2k
US Election
Obama to hit the campaign trail for Harris as Trump rallies in Biden’s hometown
10 Oct 2024
8.5k
41
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Hurricane Milton makes landfall, Simon Harris in Washington and the Occupied Territories Bill
10 Oct 2024
4.1k
4
In the White House
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 10 Oct 2024
17.4k
The Morning Lead
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
10 Oct 2024
5.3k
United States
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.
9 Oct 2024
24.1k
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