Politics

South Dublin County Council becomes first in Ireland with majority female councillors
South Dublin County Council becomes first in Ireland with majority female councillors
Labour Party walks away from government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Labour Party walks away from government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Which political party had the best 2024?
Which political party had the best 2024?
FactCheck: False claims about Ireland's position on Gaza ramp up after embassy closure
FactCheck: False claims about Ireland's position on Gaza ramp up after embassy closure
Wednesday
18 Dec 2024
Fine Gael councillor Emma Blain elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin
Fine Gael councillor Emma Blain elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin
A pickpocketing seagull, a spoiled vote and a resignation - all this on day one of the new Dáil
A pickpocketing seagull, a spoiled vote and a resignation - all this on day one of the new Dáil
From leaving school at 16 to the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle - who is Verona Murphy?
From leaving school at 16 to the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle - who is Verona Murphy?
A new Ceann Comhairle elected as Mary Lou's bid to become Taoiseach voted down
A new Ceann Comhairle elected as Mary Lou's bid to become Taoiseach voted down
The 34th Dáil sat today for the first time.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after losing corruption appeal
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after losing corruption appeal
House prices nationally have increased by 157% from their low point in early 2013
House prices nationally have increased by 157% from their low point in early 2013
Player ratings: How would you rate the TD speeches as they battle to be elected Ceann Comhairle?
Player ratings: How would you rate the TD speeches as they battle to be elected Ceann Comhairle?
Fianna Fáil TD questions Verona Murphy's impartiality ahead of Ceann Comhairle election
Fianna Fáil TD questions Verona Murphy's impartiality ahead of Ceann Comhairle election
Nerves, intrigue and mystery ahead of secret ballot on first day of 34th Dáil
Nerves, intrigue and mystery ahead of secret ballot on first day of 34th Dáil
The 34th Dáil will sit for the first time today.
Tuesday
17 Dec 2024
FF and FG parliamentary parties agree to back Independent Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle
FF and FG parliamentary parties agree to back Independent Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle
Fine Gael slammed for slow disciplinary process over councillor's antisemitic remarks
Fine Gael slammed for slow disciplinary process over councillor's antisemitic remarks
Fine Gael's Emma Blain set to be appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin
Fine Gael's Emma Blain set to be appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin
EU opens investigation against TikTok over alleged Russian interference in Romanian elections
EU opens investigation against TikTok over alleged Russian interference in Romanian elections
'Deep slander': President Higgins rejects Israeli accusation that Ireland is antisemitic
'Deep slander': President Higgins rejects Israeli accusation that Ireland is antisemitic
Monday
16 Dec 2024
Canada's deputy prime minister resigns following row with Trudeau over looming US tariffs
Canada's deputy prime minister resigns following row with Trudeau over looming US tariffs
Taoiseach criticises embassy closure as Israeli foreign minister labels Irish government 'antisemitic'
Taoiseach criticises embassy closure as Israeli foreign minister labels Irish government 'antisemitic'
Gerry Adams to appear in UK civil case alleging he ‘oversaw’ IRA campaigns
Gerry Adams to appear in UK civil case alleging he ‘oversaw’ IRA campaigns
Ireland's first national pelvic floor health clinic opens in Dublin
Ireland's first national pelvic floor health clinic opens in Dublin
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, setting up late February election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, setting up late February election
Simon Harris defends his party’s engagement with Michael Lowry in government talks
Simon Harris defends his party’s engagement with Michael Lowry in government talks
Woman given suspended sentence after throwing milkshake over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
Woman given suspended sentence after throwing milkshake over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
EU sending envoy to speak to new Syrian government in Damascus
EU sending envoy to speak to new Syrian government in Damascus
Israeli opposition leader slams closure of Dublin embassy, urging government to 'stay and fight'
Israeli opposition leader slams closure of Dublin embassy, urging government to 'stay and fight'
'Unlikely' Holyhead will be repaired for Christmas as extra capacity sought for UK-bound ferries
'Unlikely' Holyhead will be repaired for Christmas as extra capacity sought for UK-bound ferries
The 9 at 9 Second arrest in garda assault investigation, Israeli embassy closure concerns and record Irish waste levels
South Korean investigators seek to question impeached president over short-lived martial law
South Korean investigators seek to question impeached president over short-lived martial law
Israel approves plan to 'double the population' in annexed Golan Heights
Israel approves plan to 'double the population' in annexed Golan Heights
Ireland producing more waste than a decade ago and 'almost certain' to miss 2025 recycling target
Ireland producing more waste than a decade ago and 'almost certain' to miss 2025 recycling target
In 2022, Ireland generated 15.7 million tonnes of waste.
Sunday
15 Dec 2024
Next Irish government should begin planning for unity, says former SDLP leader
Next Irish government should begin planning for unity, says former SDLP leader
Driving hours extended for hauliers over Christmas period as Holyhead port repairs continue
Driving hours extended for hauliers over Christmas period as Holyhead port repairs continue
Saturday
14 Dec 2024
Donald Trump calls for an end to Daylight Savings, citing a cost to the nation
Donald Trump calls for an end to Daylight Savings, citing a cost to the nation
Holyhead reopening date estimated to be 'a week away' as thousands of parcels rerouted
Holyhead reopening date estimated to be 'a week away' as thousands of parcels rerouted
The 9 at 9 South Korean president impeached, shipping delays from UK and government formation talks continue
Tánaiste calls on the UN to share its report on Private Séan Rooney’s death with his family
Tánaiste calls on the UN to share its report on Private Séan Rooney’s death with his family
Regional Independents pivot towards power while rotating Taoiseach now a certainty
Regional Independents pivot towards power while rotating Taoiseach now a certainty
The term time for the rotating Taoiseach is yet to be decided.