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Politics

This month
March 2025
Irish Water
Excess water usage charges 'not being considered at this time’, Department of Housing says
11 Mar
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Philippines
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
11 Mar
7.3k
Peace Talks
Ukraine to present US with Russia ceasefire plan as high-level talks begin in Saudi Arabia
The meeting between Ukrainian and US officials will be the most senior since Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
11 Mar
10.9k
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RELATED
'Massive' drone attack on Moscow ahead of US-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
11 Mar
Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State arrive in Saudi Arabia for peace talks
10 Mar
EU 'must step up military support' after Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 14 people overnight
8 Mar
Russia
'Massive' drone attack on Moscow ahead of US-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
11 Mar
28.9k
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
10 Mar
4.3k
trade war
Relations between Canada and the US have not been this bad since the 19th century
10 Mar
38.9k
36
Concern
Taoiseach says government can’t ‘make up shortfall’ following Concern job losses due to USAID cut
10 Mar
17.7k
1
St Patrick's Day
'I understand I'm getting a lot of advice': Martin tight-lipped ahead of big meeting with Trump
The Taoiseach will meet Trump in the White House on Wednesday.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Texas
10 Mar
11.7k
76
ceasefire deal
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza ahead of new truce talks in Doha
10 Mar
5.8k
RELATED
Families of Israeli hostages and freed captives urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal
8 Mar
Hamas says Trump's 'dead' threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire
6 Mar
US confirms direct talks with Hamas, with Israel 'consulted on the matter'
5 Mar
Arab leaders endorse 'comprehensive' plan to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority
4 Mar
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Micheál Martin better be practicing his plámás right now
First, it was Covid restrictions that called off Micheál Martin’s visit to the White House for St Patrick’s Day in 2021. Then, during his second chance, he ended up actually catching Covid on the trip. Will it be third time lucky?
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Kenneth Collins
Second Sinn Féin politician denies wrongdoing after being questioned over alleged business fraud
10 Mar
11.3k
George's Dock
Outdoor pool back in the frame at Dublin city site of rejected whitewater rafting project
Local politicians and Dublin City Council have been trying to figure out what they want to do with the site for years.
Updated 10 Mar
15.3k
29
Canada
Former banker (and Irish citizen) Mark Carney to become next Canadian prime minister
10 Mar
28.2k
31
The Morning Lead
Taoiseach has landed in the US for perhaps the most high stakes St Patrick's Day visit yet
The threat of a trade war with the EU, war in Ukraine and Trump’s plans for Gaza have cast a dark cloud over this year’s visit Stateside.
Jane Matthews
Reports from Texas
10 Mar
44.6k
160
Canada
Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as Prime Minister
9 Mar
12.0k
40
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Smash-and-grab robberies, taxi fines and cyclones in Australia.
Updated 9 Mar
6.1k
Investigation
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould says he is ‘entirely innocent’ after being questioned by gardaí over €150k fraud
Gould’s solicitor said that his client “utterly rejects the complaint made against him”.
8 Mar
41.1k
FactCheck
Does the UN Security Council have final say when it comes to sending Irish troops abroad?
8 Mar
9.1k
92
Vandalism
Gaza protesters vandalise Donald Trump's Scottish golf resort
8 Mar
26.3k
ceasefire deal
Families of Israeli hostages and freed captives urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal
8 Mar
7.8k
eastern ukraine
EU 'must step up military support' after Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 14 people overnight
Updated 8 Mar
9.8k
housing figures
O'Brien gave pre-election housing projections 'in good faith', Tánaiste says
8 Mar
7.8k
53
Investigation
Harris says Oireachtas member arrested in garda fraud investigation 'not a member of Fine Gael'
8 Mar
28.3k
Jim O'Callaghan
Justice Minister defends proposed sex-offender register, claiming information should be public
8 Mar
11.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Shooting in Toronto, Concern layoffs and what is next for European security?
8 Mar
3.9k
The Morning Lead
'Security not war': How quickly can Europe move on its ambitious new defence plan?
Movement has been swift so far by EU standards but it’s likely any plan will be slow to put into progress.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
8 Mar
9.8k
76
Donald Trump
Trump threatens 'large scale' sanctions on Russia after overnight missile attack on Ukraine
7 Mar
23.8k
69
arms race
'Race for security, not war': Donald Tusk says Poland must pursue nuclear weapons for protection
7 Mar
9.8k
your stories
What would you like Micheál Martin to say to Trump when they meet? We want to hear your thoughts
7 Mar
9.9k
It's tradition
'They voted for me so I like them': Trump declares Irish American Heritage Month
Updated 7 Mar
44.0k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Childcare fees, Fontaines DC and Macron compared to Napoleon…
7 Mar
3.4k
tensions
Macron calls Putin an 'imperialist' after Russian president compared him to Napoleon
7 Mar
9.0k
crunch summit
EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
Updated 6 Mar
33.3k
RELATED
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
6 Mar
Ireland is 'open to any invitation' to assist in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine - Martin
5 Mar
Back On
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US will hold talks next week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war
Updated 6 Mar
17.1k
tariff threat
Trump delays 25% tariffs on most imports from Mexico until April
6 Mar
15.1k
87
on remand
Justice Minister says people likely to commit serious crimes shouldn’t be granted bail
6 Mar
19.2k
48
alison comyn
Drogheda senator seeks debate with Justice Minister on Michael Shine abuse
Updated 6 Mar
8.9k
Going Halves
Ireland and UK may invest in future joint-energy projects following summit talks
Leaders this morning agreed to also take a common approach to potential US tariffs, due to the Windsor agreement.
It "makes sense" for UK and Irish governments to work on offshore wind farms - minister.
"Vital" that leaders work together in response to US tariffs, Tánaiste said.
Taoiseach requests UK expertise in housing and infrastructure.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Liverpool
Updated 6 Mar
14.9k
76
RELATED
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US will hold talks next week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war
6 Mar
crunch summit
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
Ursula von der Leyen’s ‘ReArm Europe’ plan is up for discussion as the 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
Updated 6 Mar
16.4k
RELATED
Around 20 countries in talks for 'coalition of the willing' to defend Ukraine peace deal
6 Mar
Ireland is 'open to any invitation' to assist in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine - Martin
5 Mar
Cybertrucks
Tesla Takedown: Protests across the United States are targeting Elon Musk's car company showrooms
6 Mar
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