Politics

The 9 at 9 Government formation talks, man charged for health insurance CEO shooting and Netanyahu faces corruption trial
Monday
9 Dec 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Thousands break free from brutal military prisons in Syria after flight of Assad
Thousands break free from brutal military prisons in Syria after flight of Assad
Martin and Harris hold 'positive' meeting and agree party negotiating teams will meet tomorrow
Martin and Harris hold 'positive' meeting and agree party negotiating teams will meet tomorrow
McConalogue says Ireland will scrutinise Mercosur deal and insist on standards safeguards
McConalogue says Ireland will scrutinise Mercosur deal and insist on standards safeguards
No, you still can't vote in this one: What you need to know about the upcoming Seanad election
No, you still can't vote in this one: What you need to know about the upcoming Seanad election
South Korea President slapped with travel ban as insurrection investigation gets underway
South Korea President slapped with travel ban as insurrection investigation gets underway
Sunday
8 Dec 2024
Dutch authorities say they suspect Hague building explosion a criminal act
Dutch authorities say they suspect Hague building explosion a criminal act
Aontú joins Dáil technical grouping 'Regional Group' as formation talks ramp up
Aontú joins Dáil technical grouping 'Regional Group' as formation talks ramp up
'We need change' - McDonald hopes to meet Fianna Fáil for government formation talks this week
'We need change' - McDonald hopes to meet Fianna Fáil for government formation talks this week
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine after talks with Zelenskyy in Paris
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine after talks with Zelenskyy in Paris
The 9 at 9 Syrian rebels declare the end of Assad’s rule, power outages after Storm Darragh and outgoing TD exit costs
Exit payments: 26 TDs who lost their seats could cost the State €1.3 million over the next year
Exit payments: 26 TDs who lost their seats could cost the State €1.3 million over the next year
It adds to an existing bill of €3.9 million for TDs who already said they would not run again, as revealed by The Journal Investigates.
Saturday
7 Dec 2024
Taoiseach leads tributes to former Fine Gael TD Andrew Boylan following his death at age 85
Taoiseach leads tributes to former Fine Gael TD Andrew Boylan following his death at age 85
Healy-Raes and Paul Gogarty join forces with Independent Ireland in Dáil technical grouping
Healy-Raes and Paul Gogarty join forces with Independent Ireland in Dáil technical grouping
The 9 at 9 Thousands hit by power outages after Storm Darragh, Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen and another classic Late Late Toy Show
Back in the game? Ciarán Cuffe is bidding to become co-leader of the European Greens today
Back in the game? Ciarán Cuffe is bidding to become co-leader of the European Greens today
Friday
6 Dec 2024
Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns
Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns
Social Democrats reject Labour proposal to jointly enter government formation talks
Social Democrats reject Labour proposal to jointly enter government formation talks
EU reaches long-stalled South American trade deal despite fierce opposition
EU reaches long-stalled South American trade deal despite fierce opposition
O'Gorman 'very unlikely' to go back into government but urges Labour and the SocDems to discuss
O'Gorman 'very unlikely' to go back into government but urges Labour and the SocDems to discuss
The 9 at 9 Storm Darragh on the way, calls for South Korean President to resign, and a closer look at Irish voter turnout
What will the Green Party's wipeout mean for climate action in Ireland?
What will the Green Party's wipeout mean for climate action in Ireland?
Voter apathy? Turnout probably higher in last week's election than official figure suggests
Voter apathy? Turnout probably higher in last week's election than official figure suggests
Thursday
5 Dec 2024
Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French prime minister 'in the coming days'
Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French prime minister 'in the coming days'
Dozens in tents outside Dáil seeking international protection to be re-housed
Dozens in tents outside Dáil seeking international protection to be re-housed
Left in or left out? SF, Labour, the SocDems and Roderic O'Gorman have all been talking today
Left in or left out? SF, Labour, the SocDems and Roderic O'Gorman have all been talking today
Seán Ó Fearghaíl considering third bid as Ceann Comhairle (after previously ruling it out)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl considering third bid as Ceann Comhairle (after previously ruling it out)
The 9 at 9 Warnings to government on corporate tax receipts, political chaos in France, and a manhunt in New York City.
South Korean police investigating president for 'insurrection' as he clings to power
South Korean police investigating president for 'insurrection' as he clings to power
Fiscal watchdog urges incoming government to treat corporation tax 'like Norway treats its oil'
Fiscal watchdog urges incoming government to treat corporation tax 'like Norway treats its oil'
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warned the next coalition to be cautious when it comes to the country’s “extraordinary” corporate tax receipts.
Wednesday
4 Dec 2024
French government collapses as parliament votes to oust prime minister Michel Barnier
French government collapses as parliament votes to oust prime minister Michel Barnier
Mary Lou McDonald pledges to stick around as Sinn Féin leader for next five years
Mary Lou McDonald pledges to stick around as Sinn Féin leader for next five years
What have the 15 independent TDs said about joining a government?
What have the 15 independent TDs said about joining a government?
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil's majority 'has to be reflected' in coalition configuration
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil's majority 'has to be reflected' in coalition configuration
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris said today he was open to engaging with independent TDs.
Why is the French government at risk of collapsing?
Why is the French government at risk of collapsing?
The far-right failed in the general election - but reports of their death have been exaggerated
The far-right failed in the general election - but reports of their death have been exaggerated
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon when seeking hush money case dismissal
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon when seeking hush money case dismissal
How Stephen Donnelly went from firebrand independent to unseated minister
How Stephen Donnelly went from firebrand independent to unseated minister