Politics

Trump says he's 'learned a lot' and is ready to work with Democrats after midterms disaster
Trump says he's 'learned a lot' and is ready to work with Democrats after midterms disaster
Abdul El-Sayed wins in high-profile Michigan race, making history as first-ever Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed wins in high-profile Michigan race, making history as first-ever Muslim senator
Amy Acton wins in Ohio after ugly race where her opponent used her estranged mother in ad
Amy Acton wins in Ohio after ugly race where her opponent used her estranged mother in ad
Government set to double down on smaller apartment sizes despite European court challenge
Government set to double down on smaller apartment sizes despite European court challenge
Tuesday
3 Nov
Mosque at centre of foiled bomb plot urges politicians to 'challenge hostility' facing Muslims
Mosque at centre of foiled bomb plot urges politicians to 'challenge hostility' facing Muslims
Spain's transport minister resigns after fatal train crash
Spain's transport minister resigns after fatal train crash
Patrick O’Donovan was consulted on which Fine Gael minister would take over his portfolio
Patrick O’Donovan was consulted on which Fine Gael minister would take over his portfolio
FactCheck: Is Ireland generating AI jobs ‘at two to three times the pace’ of other countries?
FactCheck: Is Ireland generating AI jobs ‘at two to three times the pace’ of other countries?
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke made the claim last week.
'The buck stops with you': Health minister blasted over patients spending hours on trolleys
'The buck stops with you': Health minister blasted over patients spending hours on trolleys
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Sinn Féin: Decision to begin demolition works at former Cork prison 'insulting to our history'
Sinn Féin: Decision to begin demolition works at former Cork prison 'insulting to our history'
Lack of derogations for striking staff could lead to significant disruption during EU summit
Lack of derogations for striking staff could lead to significant disruption during EU summit
The European Political Community (EPC) Summit will be held in Dublin on Thursday, 12 November.
Long-awaited rules for short-term lets in large towns and cities one step closer
Long-awaited rules for short-term lets in large towns and cities one step closer
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
'She represented the very best of us': Hundreds attend funeral of Ciara Mageean in Co Down
'She represented the very best of us': Hundreds attend funeral of Ciara Mageean in Co Down
The funeral Mass heard that the athlete was an ‘inspirational human being’.
Pulling an all-nighter or setting your alarm? When to expect key results from the US Midterms
Pulling an all-nighter or setting your alarm? When to expect key results from the US Midterms
A blue Texas? A blue Senate? Democrats are polling ahead in Republican territories, but when will we know if the blue wave materialises?
'Where there's a will, there's a way': Taoiseach pushes for public sector pay deal agreement
'Where there's a will, there's a way': Taoiseach pushes for public sector pay deal agreement
Judge criticises aspects of new legal aid scheme as 'grossly unfair' and 'demonstrably illogical'
Judge criticises aspects of new legal aid scheme as 'grossly unfair' and 'demonstrably illogical'
Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make personal statement to Dáil in relation to Liberty Recycling probe
Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make personal statement to Dáil in relation to Liberty Recycling probe
HSE failed to ensure that thousands of children under six received vital health checks
HSE failed to ensure that thousands of children under six received vital health checks
The 9 at 9 US heads to the polls for midterms, migrant worker demand changes, and funeral for Ciara Mageean to take place.
There were just 12 rental properties within HAP limits in September
There were just 12 rental properties within HAP limits in September
Agriculture minister to launch five year animal welfare strategy today
Agriculture minister to launch five year animal welfare strategy today
Monday
2 Nov
Ivan Yates latest construction industry voice to warn that new home building may drop
Ivan Yates latest construction industry voice to warn that new home building may drop
From O'Donovan fallout to a shift on 'woke' issues: Simon Harris faces a defining weekend
From O'Donovan fallout to a shift on 'woke' issues: Simon Harris faces a defining weekend
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Jack Chambers says public sector unions plan for strike day on 12 November 'extremely regrettable'
Jack Chambers says public sector unions plan for strike day on 12 November 'extremely regrettable'
Carla Lockhart quits DUP over fallout from Drumcree dispute, party accuses her of 'arrogance'
Carla Lockhart quits DUP over fallout from Drumcree dispute, party accuses her of 'arrogance'
O’Neill hits out at 'undemocratic' DUP block of engagements, including Catherine Connolly meeting
O’Neill hits out at 'undemocratic' DUP block of engagements, including Catherine Connolly meeting
Minister Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio to be reassigned during sick leave recovery
Minister Patrick O'Donovan's portfolio to be reassigned during sick leave recovery
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne appears in court over drink-driving charge
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne appears in court over drink-driving charge
In an earlier statement, the Wicklow-Wexford TD said gardaí arrested him at a mandatory checkpoint in the city centre.
The 9 at 9 Tributes paid to Ciara Mageean, US midterms loom another public sector strike being considered.
Michigan Democrat makes shock U-turn to back Republican as her party gets Senate poll boost
Michigan Democrat makes shock U-turn to back Republican as her party gets Senate poll boost
Sunday
1 Nov
Here’s why Democrats are accusing Trump of trying to ‘steal’ the upcoming midterm elections
Here’s why Democrats are accusing Trump of trying to ‘steal’ the upcoming midterm elections
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens further strikes
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens further strikes
Housing minister expresses 'frustration' over failure to release homeless figures
Housing minister expresses 'frustration' over failure to release homeless figures
France launches 'attempted murder' probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces
France launches 'attempted murder' probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces
Parking enforcement overhaul begins with greater focus on towing and fines
Parking enforcement overhaul begins with greater focus on towing and fines
Elon Musk’s X turned an anti-immigrant activist's court case into a global free speech crusade
Elon Musk’s X turned an anti-immigrant activist's court case into a global free speech crusade
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.