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Politics

Zelenkyy says 'important steps' made in Geneva peace talks as Trump gives Kyiv Thursday deadline
'Access to cash’ legislation to come into force later this week
Ukraine expected to feature as Taoiseach attends EU-Africa summit in Angola
Yesterday
23rd November 2025
Zelenskyy thanks Trump as US leader says Ukraine has showed 'zero gratitude' as talks start
The 28-point plan would require the invaded country to cede territory, cut its army and pledge never to join NATO.
New plans will ensure Ireland not seen as a 'soft touch' on immigration, says Michael Healy-Rae
Taoiseach visits Mandela home as part of tribute to civil rights activists in South Africa
Protest to be held outside City Hall tomorrow over rent hikes for council and HAP tenants
Stripe billionaire would likely be critical of Ireland's 'red tape', Taoiseach warned ahead of chat
Taoiseach says it's 'sad' that Gráinne Seoige's general election run is her 'biggest regret'
Maternity pay may not count as social welfare payments precluding refugees from gaining citizenship
Taoiseach disputes Marco Rubio's claim that the G20 is 'anti-American'
Why is private investing so complicated in Ireland?
The vast majority of Irish people don’t invest at all, outside of their home or pension – and there’s an Irish-specific reason many don’t.
Air ambulance mission 'stood down' after Air Corps forced to ground its fleet of PC-12 aircraft
Sources said that this was because there were not enough technicians available to maintain the small planes.
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16th November 2025 - 22nd November 2025
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G20 leaders hold sideline meeting as they scramble to respond to US plan for Ukraine
Ireland joined leaders of the EU, Britain, Germany, Canada and a host of other countries at the informal meeting during the G20 summit.
Major MAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from US Congress
Trump says Zelenskyy will 'have to like' US plan to end Ukraine-Russia war
Taoiseach criticises Peter McVerry Trust for constructing peacock enclosure
Government to expand community engagement on migration into areas where 'tensions are lower'
Disillusionment prompts some Dublin Central voters to consider backing second Hutch run
The big question everyone is wondering is whether a certain gangland figure will be on the ballot again. Many are hoping he will be.
Trump and Mamdani put their differences aside and have 'very productive' meeting
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Larry Donnelly: Is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump?
Larry Donnelly
Taoiseach joined by other world leaders in pledging combined billions to fight deadly diseases
The shadow of Donald Trump and his boycott of this year’s G20 loomed large over their addresses.
Reform UK's former Wales leader jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches
Zelenskyy: Ukraine might lose US support if it doesn't accept Donald Trump's peace plan
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Fugees rapper jailed for funnelling illegal foreign donations to Obama’s re-election campaign
Row between Trump and G20 hosts South Africa flares up again on eve of summit
Kremlin spokesperson remarks about Ireland's neutrality are 'nonsense', says Taoiseach
Maria Zakharova, who speaks on Foreign Affairs matters for the Putin regime, rounded on Ireland about neutrality and militarism.
Housing minister says limits on first-time-buyer supports and loans are 'under review'
Ireland (and Micheál Martin) will be making a debut at the G20 this weekend - here's why
'He continued to badmouth me': Tenants who fought evictions among stories in Threshold report
Why the Donald Trump-shaped hole at this weekend's G20 will make it harder to get things done
Trump isn’t at all happy with host nation South Africa – but one expert reckons his absence will be “damaging but not crippling”.
US peace plan requiring Ukraine to give up Donbas region described as 'good' by White House
Pension talks for caretakers and secretaries have broken down, trade union says
What’s the new shop people have been queuing down Henry Street for?
The Scandi discount store Normal has attracted huge queues since it opened yesterday.
Peter McVerry Trust spent money on peacock enclosure and €300k on a driveway