Politics

Michael O'Leary cites Leinster rugby matches as Ryanair seeks more slots at Dublin Airport
Michael O'Leary cites Leinster rugby matches as Ryanair seeks more slots at Dublin Airport
Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. If you're inclined to ask, 'who cares?' - here's why many do
Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. If you're inclined to ask, 'who cares?' - here's why many do
'They’re eating the cats': How Trump's claim about pet-eating spread before last night's debate
'They’re eating the cats': How Trump's claim about pet-eating spread before last night's debate
Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week
Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week
Family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane meets with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn
Family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane meets with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn
Analysis: Apple tax, the next steps and €14 billion burning a hole in Ireland's pocket
Analysis: Apple tax, the next steps and €14 billion burning a hole in Ireland's pocket
No appeals but where will the money will go?
Trump on the defensive and Taylor Swift comes out for Harris: The key points on debate night in US
Trump on the defensive and Taylor Swift comes out for Harris: The key points on debate night in US
Last night’s debate is widely being viewed as a win for Kamala Harris who kept her cool while Trump blustered.
Harris and Trump go head-to-head in US Presidential debate
Harris and Trump go head-to-head in US Presidential debate
We bring you the latest through the night right here.
Tuesday
10 Sep 2024
Solution to land hoarding tax impasse expected before Budget day with discussions 'ongoing'
Solution to land hoarding tax impasse expected before Budget day with discussions 'ongoing'
Cabinet approves ban on sale of single-use vapes and restrictions on flavours
Cabinet approves ban on sale of single-use vapes and restrictions on flavours
Hospitals, trains, millions of Oasis tickets: Nine ways Ireland could spend its Apple billions
Hospitals, trains, millions of Oasis tickets: Nine ways Ireland could spend its Apple billions
Donohoe 'disappointed' over Leinster House bike shed spend, says report must be completed quickly
Donohoe 'disappointed' over Leinster House bike shed spend, says report must be completed quickly
Muted mics, no notes and no audience: What to expect from the first US presidential debate
Muted mics, no notes and no audience: What to expect from the first US presidential debate
Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 charges of historical sexual offences
Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 charges of historical sexual offences
Poll: Will you read Leo Varadkar's autobiography?
Poll: Will you read Leo Varadkar's autobiography?
Taoiseach says decision-making process over €336,000 Oireachtas bike shed must be investigated
Taoiseach says decision-making process over €336,000 Oireachtas bike shed must be investigated
Bill to extend Seanad voting rights to up to one million graduates to be brought to Cabinet today
Bill to extend Seanad voting rights to up to one million graduates to be brought to Cabinet today
Monday
9 Sep 2024
Sinn Féin spends over €6,000 on 64 targeted social media ads for its new housing policy
Sinn Féin spends over €6,000 on 64 targeted social media ads for its new housing policy
Tánaiste says fans should have paid respect to God Save the King at Ireland v England match
Tánaiste says fans should have paid respect to God Save the King at Ireland v England match
Ireland must share debt with other EU nations in radical new plan to boost competitiveness
Ireland must share debt with other EU nations in radical new plan to boost competitiveness
Volunteer gardeners, 'dry' urinals and repair cafes in a box: How Dubs are tackling climate change
Volunteer gardeners, 'dry' urinals and repair cafes in a box: How Dubs are tackling climate change
Poll: Would you support a €560 ‘baby boost’ being given to new parents?
Poll: Would you support a €560 ‘baby boost’ being given to new parents?
Sunday
8 Sep 2024
Criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, says Gove
Criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, says Gove
FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs
FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs
A former champion jockey, Carberry became a household name after appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Ireland’s Fittest Family. But her next job is somewhat different.
SF's plan for the arts includes tax reliefs and a promise to repatriate 'stolen' Irish artefacts
SF's plan for the arts includes tax reliefs and a promise to repatriate 'stolen' Irish artefacts
Saturday
7 Sep 2024
Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir
Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir
The newly elected MEP says she wants to prioritise reforms in horse traceability as work gets underway in the EU Parliament.
Harris and Starmer say they're 'friends' looking for a stepchange in Anglo-Irish relations
Harris and Starmer say they're 'friends' looking for a stepchange in Anglo-Irish relations
Friday
6 Sep 2024
Gráinne Seoige selected as one of Fianna Fáil's election candidates in Galway West
Gráinne Seoige selected as one of Fianna Fáil's election candidates in Galway West
Sinn Féin TD says Irish Water ‘failed to notify Cork residents of unacceptable levels of manganese’
Sinn Féin TD says Irish Water ‘failed to notify Cork residents of unacceptable levels of manganese’
Senator John McGahon selected by Fine Gael to contest general election following 'scuffle' court case
Senator John McGahon selected by Fine Gael to contest general election following 'scuffle' court case
Defamation battle between Van Morrison and former NI health minister settled
Defamation battle between Van Morrison and former NI health minister settled
Under-resourced naval service operating at just 66% of agreed strength, report finds
Under-resourced naval service operating at just 66% of agreed strength, report finds
Tánaiste to discuss legacy and Stormont restoration with Hilary Benn at Anglo-Irish conference
Tánaiste to discuss legacy and Stormont restoration with Hilary Benn at Anglo-Irish conference
Thursday
5 Sep 2024
Hunter Biden offers guilty plea on eve of his tax evasion trial
Hunter Biden offers guilty plea on eve of his tax evasion trial
Budget 2025 will contain 'significant' income tax and USC reductions, says Taoiseach
Budget 2025 will contain 'significant' income tax and USC reductions, says Taoiseach
Labour pledges to ramp up school divestment, make gains in election and end child homelessness
Labour pledges to ramp up school divestment, make gains in election and end child homelessness
'Pay up': New figures show religious orders only paid 16% of institutional redress costs
'Pay up': New figures show religious orders only paid 16% of institutional redress costs
Protestor who threw bottle at Michael Healy-Rae must show he understands ramifications of his actions
Protestor who threw bottle at Michael Healy-Rae must show he understands ramifications of his actions
Debunked: False claims allege Kamala Harris paralysed a child and dressed in Communist attire
Debunked: False claims allege Kamala Harris paralysed a child and dressed in Communist attire
Increase in number of children living in households unable to afford essential items
Increase in number of children living in households unable to afford essential items