Politics

Nikita Hand is suing Conor McGregor and her former neighbours over evidence she says was 'lies'
Nikita Hand is suing Conor McGregor and her former neighbours over evidence she says was 'lies'
Justice department throws cold water on calls for witnesses to get paid leave throughout trials
Justice department throws cold water on calls for witnesses to get paid leave throughout trials
Paula Fay was not entitled to paid leave to attend the trial of her brother, who raped her when she was a child.
Thursday
31 Jul 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Mother of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon says Tánaiste shouldn't 'seek to speak for me'
Mother of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon says Tánaiste shouldn't 'seek to speak for me'
Minister says Ryanair boss is a 'successful' man but he's wrong about MetroLink
Minister says Ryanair boss is a 'successful' man but he's wrong about MetroLink
Three-year construction of €274m Liffey Valley to Dublin bus corridor to begin in September
Three-year construction of €274m Liffey Valley to Dublin bus corridor to begin in September
'Smear' campaign against Ireland over Occupied Territories Bill must be tackled, says committee
'Smear' campaign against Ireland over Occupied Territories Bill must be tackled, says committee
Man (23) charged with stabbing a garda in Dublin city centre
Man (23) charged with stabbing a garda in Dublin city centre
Is the EU-US tariff deal the best we could do?
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Is the EU-US tariff deal the best we could do?
Or should we view it as dodging what could have been a potentially very damaging bullet? We’re joined by Dr Emma Howard, an economist and lecturer at TU Dublin.
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Funeral to be held for Thatcher's close political ally Norman Tebbit
Funeral to be held for Thatcher's close political ally Norman Tebbit
Russian missile and drone attack kills six and injures 52 in Kyiv
Russian missile and drone attack kills six and injures 52 in Kyiv
Wednesday
30 Jul 2025
Summer recess political awards: Tell us who you think are the winners and losers of this Dáil
Summer recess political awards: Tell us who you think are the winners and losers of this Dáil
Sisters sexually abused by priest brother say witnesses should get paid leave throughout trials
Sisters sexually abused by priest brother say witnesses should get paid leave throughout trials
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
State to deliver 'bespoke response' to calls for public inquiry into surgeon's decades of abuse
State to deliver 'bespoke response' to calls for public inquiry into surgeon's decades of abuse
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has told survivors of Michael Shine’s abuse that she’s committed to responding to their calls.
Defence committee weighs in on plan to scrap the 'Triple Lock' for Irish troop deployments
Defence committee weighs in on plan to scrap the 'Triple Lock' for Irish troop deployments
Public transport police to be hired next year (and they'll have powers to arrest)
Public transport police to be hired next year (and they'll have powers to arrest)
Cian O’Callaghan’s assistant quits party over Eoin Hayes reinstatement
Cian O’Callaghan’s assistant quits party over Eoin Hayes reinstatement
Tuesday
29 Jul 2025
Netanyahu condenms UK decision to recognise State of Palestine unless ceasefire agreed in Gaza
Netanyahu condenms UK decision to recognise State of Palestine unless ceasefire agreed in Gaza
Keir Starmer made the announcement this afternoon following a cabinet meeting to discuss the crisis in Gaza.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Government accused in High Court of breaching international law over Israeli weapon 'flyovers'
Government accused in High Court of breaching international law over Israeli weapon 'flyovers'
Clampdown on payments for hosting Ukrainians as new rule to limit some RTB registered properties
Clampdown on payments for hosting Ukrainians as new rule to limit some RTB registered properties
Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly announced as new Garda Commissioner, succeeding Drew Harris
Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly announced as new Garda Commissioner, succeeding Drew Harris
It comes after a lengthy search process, with the current commissioner’s term extended twice.
Should garden cabins and attic conversions need planning permission? The government wants your views
Should garden cabins and attic conversions need planning permission? The government wants your views
Chambers says any extra money given to ministers for Budget will come with strings attached
Chambers says any extra money given to ministers for Budget will come with strings attached
Taoiseach says it is 'unsatisfactory' that killer of Irish soldier Seán Rooney still at large
Taoiseach says it is 'unsatisfactory' that killer of Irish soldier Seán Rooney still at large
Q&A: What we know (and don't know) about the EU-US tariff deal
Q&A: What we know (and don't know) about the EU-US tariff deal
'Really stupid move': Dublin councillors are fighting over giving Obama the keys to the city
'Really stupid move': Dublin councillors are fighting over giving Obama the keys to the city
People Before Profit Councillors have said if the award is not rescinded, they will bring an emergency motion against it.
Monday
28 Jul 2025
Online retailer Temu potentially in breach of EU digital marketplace rules
Online retailer Temu potentially in breach of EU digital marketplace rules
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Scrutiny of laws to facilitate Ireland's trade deal with Canada scrapped after US tariffs
Scrutiny of laws to facilitate Ireland's trade deal with Canada scrapped after US tariffs
'No handouts': Taoiseach rules out supports for businesses impacted by US tariffs
'No handouts': Taoiseach rules out supports for businesses impacted by US tariffs
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that he has 'ten or 12 days' to end the war in Ukraine
Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that he has 'ten or 12 days' to end the war in Ukraine
Win for Donegal as Health Minister greenlights Letterkenny surgical hub alongside Sligo one
Win for Donegal as Health Minister greenlights Letterkenny surgical hub alongside Sligo one
Danny Healy-Rae has slept on it and decided he won't make complaint about 'shove' from garda
Danny Healy-Rae has slept on it and decided he won't make complaint about 'shove' from garda
President Higgins urges EU presidents to speak up on Gaza, calling silence a 'moral failing'
President Higgins urges EU presidents to speak up on Gaza, calling silence a 'moral failing'
'Resorted to submission': Last-minute US tariff deal earns stinging criticism from EU leaders
'Resorted to submission': Last-minute US tariff deal earns stinging criticism from EU leaders
The deal was reached during a meeting between Donald Trump and the president of the European Commission on Sunday.
Are pharmaceuticals part of the EU-US tariff deal? And what's Section 232 got to do with it?
Are pharmaceuticals part of the EU-US tariff deal? And what's Section 232 got to do with it?
Dublin Lord Mayor invites Obamas to accept Freedom of City award during September visit
Dublin Lord Mayor invites Obamas to accept Freedom of City award during September visit