Politics

Mary Lou McDonald tells Dáil that counter EU tariffs on the US are not in Ireland's interest
Mary Lou McDonald tells Dáil that counter EU tariffs on the US are not in Ireland's interest
Opposition splits as some parties remain seated during Dáil walkout over new questions slot
Opposition splits as some parties remain seated during Dáil walkout over new questions slot
Government to go into preparation overdrive in coming days to counter US tariff blowback
Government to go into preparation overdrive in coming days to counter US tariff blowback
Cabinet Committee on Ireland’s economy to meet for the first time to assess US tariff fallout
Opposition were 'juvenile' and 'took a trouncing' during speaking rights row, Michael Lowry says
Opposition were 'juvenile' and 'took a trouncing' during speaking rights row, Michael Lowry says
The 9 at 9 Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs loom, tourism figures drop and Val Kilmer dead at 65
Tuesday
1 Apr 2025
Top Trump advisor used Gmail for official business, adding to security pressures
Top Trump advisor used Gmail for official business, adding to security pressures
Paris court could give decision on Marine Le Pen's appeal before 2027 presidential election
Paris court could give decision on Marine Le Pen's appeal before 2027 presidential election
Women at Mothers Against Genocide Leinster House protest 'were strip-searched', Dáil hears
Women at Mothers Against Genocide Leinster House protest 'were strip-searched', Dáil hears
Eleven people in a vigil for the children and mothers of Gaza were arrested yesterday morning outside Leinster House.
Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of violating US-brokered deal by striking energy sites
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of violating US-brokered deal by striking energy sites
US tariffs: What will happen on Trump's 'Liberation Day'?
US tariffs: What will happen on Trump's 'Liberation Day'?
The Irish government is bracing for impact tomorrow, as US tariffs of up to 20% on EU nations have been predicted.
Verona Murphy wins first-ever Dáil vote of confidence in a Ceann Comhairle by 96 votes to 71
Verona Murphy wins first-ever Dáil vote of confidence in a Ceann Comhairle by 96 votes to 71
Members of the Opposition allege Murphy failed to act impartially and favoured the Government in her actions last week.
‘Significant day in history of the world’: Income tax cuts in jeopardy, warns minister
‘Significant day in history of the world’: Income tax cuts in jeopardy, warns minister
Explainer: Is Trump serious about a third term?
Explainer: Is Trump serious about a third term?
'There's no split in Aontú': Tóibín condemns Opposition behaviour despite TD standing with them last week
'There's no split in Aontú': Tóibín condemns Opposition behaviour despite TD standing with them last week
Sinn Fein TD’s High Court challenge to government’s 'super junior' ministers adjourned
Sinn Fein TD’s High Court challenge to government’s 'super junior' ministers adjourned
Family of 14-year-old girl killed in Hook Head tragedy back calls for child death review system
Family of 14-year-old girl killed in Hook Head tragedy back calls for child death review system
How does someone become a candidate for the Irish presidency?
How does someone become a candidate for the Irish presidency?
Independent TD Barry Heneghan is moving Dáil seats
Independent TD Barry Heneghan is moving Dáil seats
US tariffs could halve Irish pharma exports over five years, Tánaiste warns
US tariffs could halve Irish pharma exports over five years, Tánaiste warns
The 9 at 9 Ireland braces for Trump tariffs, government plans property tax freeze and three killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Junior housing ministers have yet to be formally given any ministerial powers
Junior housing ministers have yet to be formally given any ministerial powers
Irish companies helped Pfizer reduce corporate tax bill, claims US investigation
Irish companies helped Pfizer reduce corporate tax bill, claims US investigation
The report said Pfizer significantly lowered its tax bill by routing profits through Ireland and other jurisdictions.
Monday
31 Mar 2025
Marine Le Pen attacks five-year ban from running for office as 'political decision'
Marine Le Pen attacks five-year ban from running for office as 'political decision'
The far-right National Rally leader was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds to finance her party.
Bodies of 15 humanitarian workers killed by Israeli forces found in 'mass grave' in Gaza
Bodies of 15 humanitarian workers killed by Israeli forces found in 'mass grave' in Gaza
Labour Senator to launch Bill to ban ‘sex for rent’ adverts
Labour Senator to launch Bill to ban ‘sex for rent’ adverts
Vote of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to take place tomorrow
Vote of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to take place tomorrow
Government approves AIB's €1.2bn share buyback plan
Government approves AIB's €1.2bn share buyback plan
Fourteen arrested at Mothers Against Genocide vigil for Gaza outside Leinster House
Fourteen arrested at Mothers Against Genocide vigil for Gaza outside Leinster House
Eleven of the people arrested were participating in an overnight vigil for the women and children of Gaza on Mother’s Day.
Apple and Meta face big EU fines this week - and Ireland might have to collect the money
Apple and Meta face big EU fines this week - and Ireland might have to collect the money
‘Political death’: The EU Parliament fake jobs scam that has cost Le Pen her 2027 presidency bid
‘Political death’: The EU Parliament fake jobs scam that has cost Le Pen her 2027 presidency bid
Tariff threats: Taoiseach says fallout 'could very well' impact Budget calculations
Tariff threats: Taoiseach says fallout 'could very well' impact Budget calculations
Housing minister 'won't get into predictions' on whether social homes target was met last year
Housing minister 'won't get into predictions' on whether social homes target was met last year
The 9 at 9 Crunch tariff talks, changes to car insurance and rescue efforts in Myanmar
Jim O'Callaghan attends anti-people smuggling summit in UK as Starmer seeks to target 'vile trade'
Jim O'Callaghan attends anti-people smuggling summit in UK as Starmer seeks to target 'vile trade'
Sunday
30 Mar 2025
Mother and son face losing home after change to tenants scheme
Mother and son face losing home after change to tenants scheme
Here's what happened today: Sunday
Here's what happened today: Sunday
Sasha Romanova
Lukashenko: How Europe's last dictator figures in the thawing of US-Russian relations
Sasha Romanova
Sitdown Sunday: The man who loses thousands on camera every day - and the millions who watch him
Sitdown Sunday: The man who loses thousands on camera every day - and the millions who watch him
Fine Gael drops to its lowest level of support in new poll
Fine Gael drops to its lowest level of support in new poll