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Politics

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'I’ve chosen someone': Geldof reveals what Martin said in their call about a potential Áras run
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UK State Visit
Protesters beamed giant Epstein video onto Windsor Castle as Trump's UK state visit began
Local police said four people had been arrested ‘on suspicion of malicious communications’ following the stunt in Windsor.
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Hate crime analysis, Trump in the UK and president Bob Geldof?
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Yesterday
16th September 2025
jeffrey epstein
Trump touches down in UK for state visit amid fallout over Mandelson sacking
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Israel
Opinion: Preventing another genocide is how Germany should come to terms with its history
Bobby McDonagh
14 hrs ago
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Rural housing
One-off housing policy shift will allow people build homes on their own land, says Taoiseach
15 hrs ago
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the ploughing
Áras hopefuls embrace the electorate (and each other) at the Ploughing
Also, breaking news: 54 is still young, according to Jim Gavin.
Andrew Walsh
Reporting from Screggan
15 hrs ago
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Race for the Áras
Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the presidential ballot after Tipperary councillors back him
Updated 16 hrs ago
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Big Five
Eurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
Updated 17 hrs ago
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Campaign Trail
'A picnic not a parade': Humphreys faces questions on Orange Order events at the Ploughing
17 hrs ago
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Gaza
Israeli defence minister says 'Gaza is burning' as ground assault targets Gaza City
Updated 18 hrs ago
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first day back
Eoin Hayes a no-show at SocDems think-in as Holly Cairns faces media over latest controversy
21 hrs ago
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Housing
Taoiseach hits out at Dublin City Council for saying it doesn't need to rezone land for housing
21 hrs ago
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holly cairns
Social Democrats leader learned of Eoin Hayes’ ‘indefensible’ Halloween costume through the media
Updated 16 Sep
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dublin City Council hears presidential pitches, Trump sues The New York Times and Eoin Hayes in trouble again…
Updated 16 Sep
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Monday
15th September 2025
Under Pressure
Starmer says he won't resign amid backlash over Peter Mandelson links to Epstein
15 Sep
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RELATED
Peter Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says
14 Sep
Peter Mandelson speaks of deep 'regret' after being sacked over links to Jeffrey Epstein
11 Sep
UK ambassador to US says 2003 birthday message to 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein is 'very embarrassing'
10 Sep
Analysis
Just like Micheál, Jim Gavin has no time for polls, but FF should fear a post-budget survey
Micheal Martin is no fan of polls, but the first one post budget might be a rude awakening.
Christina Finn
reports from County Cork
15 Sep
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Apology
Photos surface of Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes dressed as Barack Obama in brown make-up
Updated 15 Sep
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As it happened
Dublin City among six councils to decide not to back any candidates for the Áras today
Laois, Roscommon, Galway City, Longford and Cork City also decided not to nominate any candidates for the presidential election.
Updated 15 Sep
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Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close
15 Sep
Conor McGregor says he's ending his campaign for the Irish presidency
15 Sep
Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll
14 Sep
Nominations latest
Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close
Updated 15 Sep
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Budget 2026
Budget latest: Don't expect much in income tax cuts this year
15 Sep
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Presidential Election
Gavin on his 'military objectives' comment: 'Let me be clear, there is genocide taking place in Gaza'
15 Sep
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Child Benefit
Measures 'equivalent' to second tier of child benefit to feature in budget, says Taoiseach
15 Sep
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Housing
'We're running out of patience': Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing
15 Sep
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hip dysplasia
Cork mother confronts Taoiseach at Fianna Fáil think-in over daughter’s need for hip surgery
15 Sep
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school places
Minister for Education urges families to apply for special school places before new deadline
15 Sep
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Darragh O'Brien
Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap in the works, minister confirms
15 Sep
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Conor McGregor pulls out of the presidential election, soldier accused of two killings in Bloody Sunday to go on trial and Adolescence star makes Emmy history
15 Sep
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Áras hopefuls
Presidential pitches at councils around the country kick-off a jam-packed week in politics
The Dáil also returns this week after its summer hiatus.
Christina Finn
Updated 15 Sep
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Race for the Áras
Conor McGregor says he's ending his campaign for the Irish presidency
15 Sep
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Sunday
14th September 2025
Child Benefit
Second tier of child benefit will not be introduced in next month's budget, says Minister
14 Sep
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campaign launch
Heather Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades as she gives backing to Irish unity
Updated 14 Sep
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Budget plans, new Áras poll – and is it too late for Irish banks to challenge Revolut?
Updated 14 Sep
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Race for the Áras
Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll
14 Sep
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Rivals
Ireland's banks are finally challenging Revolut - why has it taken them so long?
AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB are teaming up and finally getting with the times – but why now?
Paul O'Donoghue
14 Sep
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Wexford
Still no clarity on future of homebuyers scheme in housing minister's home constituency
14 Sep
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not great expectations
Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?
Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.
Christina Finn
14 Sep
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Last week
7th September 2025 - 13th September 2025
US politics
CNN's John King on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the lessons from US political violence
13 Sep
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Fine Gael
Heather Humphreys launches her presidential campaign in Co Monaghan
Updated 13 Sep
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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Labour blasts Health Minister's 'showdown' approach to hospitals after Mater resignation
13 Sep
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