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Politics

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December 2025
Bondi victims' families demand national inquiry into antisemitism
The Skibbereen ship 'the Nazis couldn't sink' and the 60-year fight for compensation
Ireland's man in Israel was reminded in 1993 that Gaza was outside his jurisdiction
Sitdown Sunday: The best longreads of the year
Trump and Zelensky to meet for face-to-face talks to discuss ending Ukraine-Russia war
Sinn Féin may boycott US St Patrick's Day trip again next year
This year the party boycotted the visit in protest over US involvement in the genocide in Gaza.
When Bertie Ahern brought loyalists to Dublin and they raised 'ethnic cleansing' by republicans
The Loyalist Commission had representatives from the UVF, UDA and Red Hand Commando.
White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking hands with Adams during 1995 visit
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Our picks for the political dramas to binge during Twixmas
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'Brit cards' raised eyebrows recently, but similar plans in 2005 didn't go down well here either
Newly released documents show anxious discussions among officials after Northern Bank Robbery
Thirty years before CervicalCheck, sending smears abroad was being considered to save money
Prince Charles's team told Irish officials that Diana might fancy 'upstaging' him by visiting Ireland
State Papers from 30 years ago detailed the behind-the-scenes chat about Charles’ visit here.
Here's What Happened Today: St Stephen's Day
From Rosie O'Donnell to Saipan: The biggest Late Late Show moments of 2025
Officials warned Paschal Donohoe that Vat cut would be 'extremely significant' for taxpayer
Looking for something to watch? The top new films to stream this Christmas and New Year
Thirteen photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year
Sitdown Santa: How did such an annoying Christmas song get so popular?
Minister 'determined' to get Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation passed next year
Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin's support of fox hunting is the right choice
Taoiseach pushes back on Defence Forces intelligence officer claim of China as a hostile state
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due to travel to China in the coming weeks.
Life at the Lighthouse café at Christmas: 'If I touched your life ... I was like a hurricane'
In the the Lighthouse Cafe, many people who have been on their own recovery journey are leading an innovative service that links those who need meals in with long-term supports.
Minister says gas prices ‘will continue to drop’ and he will consider grants for people in arrears
Two police officers killed in Moscow in overnight explosion
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner, accusing him of seeking to censor social media platforms
CEO of Dublin and Cork Airports to ‘take some time out of the business’
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The Candies: Our political awards for 2025
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Deal to clear way for Metrolink will see ten Ranelagh houses being bought by TII
Palestine Red Crescent on two years of healthcare workers being beaten, kidnapped and killed
Taoiseach says calls to quit nothing new as he hits out at 'bile' in 'anonymous commentary'
The Fianna Fáil leader says he’s a “policy nerd” who sees a bright future for his party.
Libya's top military chief and four other officials killed in plane crash over Turkey
Pope calls for global truce on Christmas Day and says 'Russia rejected a request' for one
Australian state lawmakers approve sweeping gun and protest laws after Bondi attack
Judicial review proceedings against Metrolink line for Dublin have been withdrawn
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said ‘we’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project’.
Ukraine's Dancing With The Stars returns for one special episode
No further action to be taken into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, local police say