Politics

European rights watchdog criticises Italy over treatment of migrants in detention centres
European rights watchdog criticises Italy over treatment of migrants in detention centres
Centrist Francois Bayrou named as new French prime minister
Centrist Francois Bayrou named as new French prime minister
Nancy Pelosi hospitalised after injury on trip to Luxembourg
Nancy Pelosi hospitalised after injury on trip to Luxembourg
Labour 'unlikely’ to go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, says Bacik
Labour 'unlikely’ to go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, says Bacik
Suspicious package sent to Social Democrats HQ in Dublin found not credible, say gardaí
Suspicious package sent to Social Democrats HQ in Dublin found not credible, say gardaí
Hayes, a TD elected to Dublin Bay South, was suspended with immediate effect from the Social Democrats parliamentary party this week.
Sinn Féin nominates Aengus Ó Snodaigh as Ceann Comhairle of the new Dáil
Sinn Féin nominates Aengus Ó Snodaigh as Ceann Comhairle of the new Dáil
Former minister Eoghan Murphy's book launch event at the Irish Embassy in London cost €2,500
Former minister Eoghan Murphy's book launch event at the Irish Embassy in London cost €2,500
Kerry election candidate released from jail after agreeing to remove social media posts about garda
Kerry election candidate released from jail after agreeing to remove social media posts about garda
Taoiseach says politicians need to reflect on voter 'disaffection' after Gerry Hutch's narrow loss
Taoiseach says politicians need to reflect on voter 'disaffection' after Gerry Hutch's narrow loss
Debunked: A failed election candidate was jailed, but not for uncovering election tampering
Debunked: A failed election candidate was jailed, but not for uncovering election tampering
The 9 at 9 Kyran Durnin investigation, Syrian political movements and the Ceann Comhairle salary
Ceann Comhairle's €255k salary should be cut and a two term limit put in place, Tóibín says
Ceann Comhairle's €255k salary should be cut and a two term limit put in place, Tóibín says
The Aontú leader also believes that TDs’ salaries should be reduced across the board.
Thursday
12 Dec 2024
Syrians in Ireland 'overwhelmed with joy' at fall of Assad regime but some 'worry deeply' about future
Syrians in Ireland 'overwhelmed with joy' at fall of Assad regime but some 'worry deeply' about future
“My uncle and his two sons were murdered because anti-government slogans were written on their house walls,” one man told us.
'Outrageous': Strong criticism as report into sexual abuse of woman with intellectual disabilities delayed six years
'Outrageous': Strong criticism as report into sexual abuse of woman with intellectual disabilities delayed six years
Date fixed for Gerry Adams' defamation case against the BBC
Date fixed for Gerry Adams' defamation case against the BBC
Time Magazine names Donald Trump as person of the year for the second time
Time Magazine names Donald Trump as person of the year for the second time
Eoin Hayes removes election fundraising pages after suspension from Social Democrats
Eoin Hayes removes election fundraising pages after suspension from Social Democrats
The 9 at 9 Mortgage spending, Gaza ceasefire vote and fossil fuel warnings
Wednesday
11 Dec 2024
Failed election candidate denies threatening garda, says he only had knife to take down posters
Failed election candidate denies threatening garda, says he only had knife to take down posters
Ethics watchdog confirms it decided against publishing non-routine reports prior to general election
Ethics watchdog confirms it decided against publishing non-routine reports prior to general election
Debunked: False claims the World Health Organisation will undo human rights have spread online
Debunked: False claims the World Health Organisation will undo human rights have spread online
Harris says Independents 'very serious' about entering Government
Harris says Independents 'very serious' about entering Government
Eoin Hayes made €199k from his Palantir shares - but what is the company and what does it do?
Eoin Hayes made €199k from his Palantir shares - but what is the company and what does it do?
Kerry election candidate Michelle Keane jailed following contempt of court order
Kerry election candidate Michelle Keane jailed following contempt of court order
SIPO asked not to be in charge of enforcing lobbying standards for former public servants
SIPO asked not to be in charge of enforcing lobbying standards for former public servants
Wexford TD Verona Murphy nominated for Ceann Comhairle role by Regional Independents
Wexford TD Verona Murphy nominated for Ceann Comhairle role by Regional Independents
Tánaiste secures approval for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel
Tánaiste secures approval for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel
Parties in Northern Ireland executive agree to extend Britain's ban on puberty blockers
Parties in Northern Ireland executive agree to extend Britain's ban on puberty blockers
The 9 at 9 Woman arrested in Kyran Durnin case, Syrian prime minister appointed and more homes at risk of coastal erosion
Tuesday
10 Dec 2024
FF and FG deputy leaders meet as big question mark hangs over 'parity of esteem'
FF and FG deputy leaders meet as big question mark hangs over 'parity of esteem'
Who will be the third wheel of government is yet to be decided.
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect
Former TDs Anne Rabbitte, Joe Flaherty and Alan Farrell appointed to the Seanad
Former TDs Anne Rabbitte, Joe Flaherty and Alan Farrell appointed to the Seanad
Explainer: Why was newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended just days into the job?
Explainer: Why was newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended just days into the job?
Fall from grace for Soc Dems TD reminds newbie politicians to take a leaf out of Ben Dunne's book
Fall from grace for Soc Dems TD reminds newbie politicians to take a leaf out of Ben Dunne's book
Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he gives evidence
Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he gives evidence
Ethics investigation finds Robert Troy made genuine, but avoidable, declaration errors
Ethics investigation finds Robert Troy made genuine, but avoidable, declaration errors
'Significant failings in governance and financial management' at Peter McVerry Trust
'Significant failings in governance and financial management' at Peter McVerry Trust
The charity is required to undergo an intensive oversight and monitoring programme.
'Completely inappropriate' to pause decisions on Syrian asylum applications, says refugee council
'Completely inappropriate' to pause decisions on Syrian asylum applications, says refugee council
'We could've used our elbows a bit more': Ciarán Cuffe on the Greens' demise and new EU role
'We could've used our elbows a bit more': Ciarán Cuffe on the Greens' demise and new EU role
Are you a Syrian living in Ireland? We want to hear your thoughts on the fall of the Assad regime
Are you a Syrian living in Ireland? We want to hear your thoughts on the fall of the Assad regime