Politics

Gardaí received no reports of alleged attack and robbery of NFL quarterback in Dublin city
Gardaí received no reports of alleged attack and robbery of NFL quarterback in Dublin city
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was allegedly attacked in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Students urged to check if they're eligible for grants as SUSI applications soar
Students urged to check if they're eligible for grants as SUSI applications soar
It's showtime! The first of the presidential debates is tonight and it's all to play for
It's showtime! The first of the presidential debates is tonight and it's all to play for
Taoiseach: 'There won't be a border poll before 2030'
Taoiseach: 'There won't be a border poll before 2030'
The Good Friday Agreement “has to fulfill its potential”, said Martin.
Sunday
28 Sep 2025
Jim Gavin launches his presidential campaign in Dublin
Jim Gavin launches his presidential campaign in Dublin
Ireland's Central Bank governor wants to raise the retirement age - why are politicians so quiet?
Ireland's Central Bank governor wants to raise the retirement age - why are politicians so quiet?
Ireland’s pension system is heading for trouble as the population ages, but politicians are reluctant to raise the retirement age — leaving the country’s finances on a ticking time bomb.
Online smears spread about Jim Gavin came from 'far right' figure, Taoiseach says
Online smears spread about Jim Gavin came from 'far right' figure, Taoiseach says
Taoiseach says he would have 'no issue' with US President Donald Trump addressing the Dáil
Taoiseach says he would have 'no issue' with US President Donald Trump addressing the Dáil
Saturday
27 Sep 2025
We asked a graphic design expert to rate the presidential election posters
We asked a graphic design expert to rate the presidential election posters
Who’s used a very discreet party logo? And who scores a miserable 4/10?
Catherine Connolly 'understands opportunity of Irish unity', says Mary Lou McDonald
Catherine Connolly 'understands opportunity of Irish unity', says Mary Lou McDonald
Families seeking asylum to be offered up to €10,000 to drop claims and leave the State
Families seeking asylum to be offered up to €10,000 to drop claims and leave the State
New drone sightings over Denmark military base as EU plans 'drone wall' to prevent incursions
New drone sightings over Denmark military base as EU plans 'drone wall' to prevent incursions
At least 38 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight
At least 38 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight
What each candidate needs to do to win the presidency
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What each candidate needs to do to win the presidency
Christine Bohan, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy examine what the three hopefuls need to do to inch ahead, and why Maria Steen fell at the final hurdle.
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UN set to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
UN set to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
Taoiseach wants to see HSE-funded supports extended to help people quit vaping
Taoiseach wants to see HSE-funded supports extended to help people quit vaping
Heather Humphreys has spent four times more on social ads than her presidential rivals combined
Heather Humphreys has spent four times more on social ads than her presidential rivals combined
If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status
If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status
Tánaiste says he doesn’t want to be part of a ‘coalition of inaction’ – but that appears to be exactly what it is.
'All we want is to feel safe': Ukrainians in new Clonmel estate attacked and threatened
'All we want is to feel safe': Ukrainians in new Clonmel estate attacked and threatened
The incidents intensified after security guards left the site once the homes were completed.
Friday
26 Sep 2025
Taoiseach's homelessness comments 'deliberately disingenuous', TD says
Taoiseach's homelessness comments 'deliberately disingenuous', TD says
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
'Victory to Kneecap': Support pours in after rapper Mo Chara cleared in London court
'Victory to Kneecap': Support pours in after rapper Mo Chara cleared in London court
Emergency accommodation figures reach record high of over 16,300, including 5,145 children
Emergency accommodation figures reach record high of over 16,300, including 5,145 children
'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN
'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN
Martin said members of the Israeli government ‘who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza’ will not be allowed enter Ireland.
Martin Mansergh, key advisor to Fianna Fáil in the peace process, dies during visit to Africa
Martin Mansergh, key advisor to Fianna Fáil in the peace process, dies during visit to Africa
It looks like the €1,000 rent tax credit might get an extension
It looks like the €1,000 rent tax credit might get an extension
Worried about the government's €10m NFL spend? Donohoe says the payout will be ‘immense’
Worried about the government's €10m NFL spend? Donohoe says the payout will be ‘immense’
Brussels insists Trump's new 100% pharma tariffs will not apply to EU exports
Brussels insists Trump's new 100% pharma tariffs will not apply to EU exports
A spokesperson said the EU’s deal with the US shields European pharma exports from tariffs higher than 15%.
A spokesperson said the EU's deal with the US shields European pharma exports from tariffs higher than 15%.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government will be studying the impact of this announcement, which he noted includes a "number of exemptions".
ESB warns presidential candidates not to put posters on electricity poles
ESB warns presidential candidates not to put posters on electricity poles
'Ludicrous': Michelle O'Neill leads NI criticism of Starmer's new digital 'Brit Cards'
'Ludicrous': Michelle O'Neill leads NI criticism of Starmer's new digital 'Brit Cards'
'I'm not afraid': Ex-FBI director and Trump critic James Comey charged with two crimes
'I'm not afraid': Ex-FBI director and Trump critic James Comey charged with two crimes
How could the killing of Charlie Kirk reshape the American right?
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How could the killing of Charlie Kirk reshape the American right?
As the US heads towards midterm elections, could this killing become a rallying cry to galvanise the Republican base? Larry Donnelly, University of Galway law lecturer and columnist with The Journal, shares his analysis.
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Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: In this three-way race for president, everything is still to play for
Larry Donnelly
'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney
'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney
Mortgage approvals have dropped in the last year, but they're costing more money than ever
Mortgage approvals have dropped in the last year, but they're costing more money than ever
Ireland needs more offshore wind farms because of AI, says Taoiseach
Ireland needs more offshore wind farms because of AI, says Taoiseach
Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris
Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris
Thursday
25 Sep 2025
Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Obama conferred with Freedom of Dublin amid calls to boycott the event
Obama conferred with Freedom of Dublin amid calls to boycott the event