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Politics

Taoiseach hails 'productive' Online Safety summit with gardaí and digital regulators
TD calls for Government apology to be issued to victims of 1979 Glen of Imaal explosion
New files reveal how concerns over dust and Dáil sittings delayed €335k Oireachtas bike shed
Internal records from the Oireachtas show the completion date for the controversial project slipped repeatedly.
Anti-overdose drug 'should be publicly available in towns in same way as defibrillators'
One in 10 candidates from migrant backgrounds didn't canvas in elections for fear of violence
Poll: When would you like a general election to be held?
Support for Fine Gael surges to 27%, making it the most popular party ahead of Sinn Féin
Can't keep up with the Fine Gael departures? Here's a round up of who is standing down
We’re up to 17 Fine Gael TDs so far – more than half of the party’s TDs.
Von der Leyen to meet with leaders of four countries hit by flooding in central Europe
Liquified gas cargo ship allegedly breaching Russian sanctions spotted off Galway coast
The ship, named New Energy, is a Palau registered craft and has been named in a list of US State Department sanctions.
Yesterday
18th September 2024
Fine Gael TD Damien English will not contest upcoming General Election
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Google appealing planning refusal for new data centre in south Dublin
Why have Trump and Vance doubled down on their false narratives about immigrants 'eating pets'?
Government begins to progress legislation for celtic-tiger era apartment remediation scheme
Health Minister in ongoing discussions about expanding free contraception to 16-year-old girls
Legislation approved to stop children on trial for murder facing mandatory life sentences after High Court ruling
'Profound embarrassment': Ceann Comhairle says public anger over bike shed 'entirely justified'
Cost-of-living package in Budget won't be as big as previous years, Finance Minister confirms
Dozens of children from Gaza to be brought to Ireland for medical care under new plan
Residential property prices have increased by nearly 10% in the last year
Around 52,000 new homes needed per year until 2050 due to pent-up demand, says Central Bank
Tuesday
17th September 2024
Hezbollah blames Israel as nine killed and thousands injured by exploding pagers across Lebanon
Von der Leyen says not everyone can get an economic portfolio. So is McGrath happy with his lot?
Taoiseach says there is a 'roadmap’ to higher Child Benefit for low income families but not in Budget 2025
With two weeks to go until Budget 2025, we want to know: What would you like to see in it?
Gardaí take to truck patrols to catch distracted drivers, in tactic borrowed from Europe
Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner
The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.
'All of us are trying to be strong': LMFM broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal diagnosis
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'Stalled' high pressure system means we're set for sunny weather for most of week
Health Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
Half of farmers want to see a new rural party while support for Fianna Fáil hits low of 14%
The Dáil returns this week: Here are seven things to look out for (spoiler: one is an election)
The bike shed, Gaza and the Apple tax are sure to remain high on the political agenda this year. Oh, and what will come of the hate crime bill?
Monday
16th September 2024
France's Breton quits EU Commission, accuses von der Leyen of 'questionable governance'
Will the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
Hellfire Club works in Dublin Mountains to begin tomorrow
RTÉ recorded €9.1m deficit last year, with a €17.3m decline in TV Licence fee income
Tánaiste says apology should be issued to family of boy who was taken off scoliosis surgery wait list
DUP minister suggests Northern Ireland could host Euro 2028 fixture at Windsor Park