Politics
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jeffrey epstein
Trump touches down in UK for state visit amid fallout over Mandelson sacking
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Israel
Opinion: Preventing another genocide is how Germany should come to terms with its history
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Rural housing
One-off housing policy shift will allow people build homes on their own land, says Taoiseach
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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.
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Race for the Áras
Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the presidential ballot after Tipperary councillors back him
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Big Five
Eurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
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Campaign Trail
'A picnic not a parade': Humphreys faces questions on Orange Order events at the Ploughing
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Gaza
Israeli defence minister says 'Gaza is burning' as ground assault targets Gaza City
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first day back
Eoin Hayes a no-show at SocDems think-in as Holly Cairns faces media over latest controversy
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Housing
Taoiseach hits out at Dublin City Council for saying it doesn't need to rezone land for housing
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holly cairns
Social Democrats leader learned of Eoin Hayes’ ‘indefensible’ Halloween costume through the media
Monday
15 Sep 2025
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Under Pressure
Starmer says he won't resign amid backlash over Peter Mandelson links to Epstein
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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.
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Apology
Photos surface of Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes dressed as Barack Obama in brown make-up
As it happened
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.
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Nominations latest
Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close
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Presidential Election
Gavin on his 'military objectives' comment: 'Let me be clear, there is genocide taking place in Gaza'
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Child Benefit
Measures 'equivalent' to second tier of child benefit to feature in budget, says Taoiseach
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Housing
'We're running out of patience': Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing
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hip dysplasia
Cork mother confronts Taoiseach at Fianna Fáil think-in over daughter’s need for hip surgery
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school places
Minister for Education urges families to apply for special school places before new deadline
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Darragh O'Brien
Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap in the works, minister confirms
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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.
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Race for the Áras
Conor McGregor says he's ending his campaign for the Irish presidency
Sunday
14 Sep 2025
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Child Benefit
Second tier of child benefit will not be introduced in next month's budget, says Minister
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campaign launch
Heather Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades as she gives backing to Irish unity
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Race for the Áras
Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll
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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?
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Wexford
Still no clarity on future of homebuyers scheme in housing minister's home constituency
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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.
Saturday
13 Sep 2025
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US politics
CNN's John King on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the lessons from US political violence
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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Labour blasts Health Minister's 'showdown' approach to hospitals after Mater resignation
The Explainer
Who gets to decide who can run for president?
We’re joined by Dr Theresa Reidy, a political scientist in the Department of Government at UCC.
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