Politics

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Minister receives final Grace case inquiry report after years of delays
Minister receives final Grace case inquiry report after years of delays
Donald Trump says he will 'probably' debate Kamala Harris, but can 'make a case for not doing it'
Donald Trump says he will 'probably' debate Kamala Harris, but can 'make a case for not doing it'
Fine Gael TD for Mayo and former Minister Michael Ring will not contest next election
Fine Gael TD for Mayo and former Minister Michael Ring will not contest next election
Monday
29 Jul 2024
Sunak's on the way out and these are the six MPs vying to take over as top Tory
Sunak's on the way out and these are the six MPs vying to take over as top Tory
Pay-related maternity benefit won't be in this budget but should be focus of next Govt, says minister
Pay-related maternity benefit won't be in this budget but should be focus of next Govt, says minister
Humphreys denies being 'blindsided' on TV Licence funding announcement
Humphreys denies being 'blindsided' on TV Licence funding announcement
Some 5,000 payments to asylum seekers cut since May, Social Protection Minister says
Some 5,000 payments to asylum seekers cut since May, Social Protection Minister says
The 9 at 9 Four out of 200 hare coursing events monitored, fifth road death in 48 hours and International Protection.
Asylum applications from Jordan and Nigeria prioritised in effort to 'speed up' processing
Asylum applications from Jordan and Nigeria prioritised in effort to 'speed up' processing
Sunday
28 Jul 2024
Gaza famine: 'The land was once my escape - it has become a place of refuge and survival'
Gaza famine: 'The land was once my escape - it has become a place of refuge and survival'
UN experts reported this month that there is no doubt famine has spread throughout Gaza.
Saturday
27 Jul 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Donald Trump tells Christian supporters they 'won't have to vote anymore' if he wins election
Donald Trump tells Christian supporters they 'won't have to vote anymore' if he wins election
A bullet - 'whether whole or fragmented' - hit Trump during assassination attempt, the FBI says
A bullet - 'whether whole or fragmented' - hit Trump during assassination attempt, the FBI says
Taoiseach: Better social housing allocation mechanisms needed to address rising homelessness
Taoiseach: Better social housing allocation mechanisms needed to address rising homelessness
Coalition leaders discuss Covid inquiry set up as Tánaiste grows 'impatient'
Coalition leaders discuss Covid inquiry set up as Tánaiste grows 'impatient'
'Vital' developmental checks not being carried out on newborns due to shortage of nurses
'Vital' developmental checks not being carried out on newborns due to shortage of nurses
A number of parents have contacted the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, saying their children’s health is being put at risk.
Friday
26 Jul 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Benjamin Netanyahu meets grinning Donald Trump while holding 'Total Victory' hat in Florida
Benjamin Netanyahu meets grinning Donald Trump while holding 'Total Victory' hat in Florida
Coolock community groups call for dialogue process amid 'very scary time'
Coolock community groups call for dialogue process amid 'very scary time'
Department of Defence refuses to release report detailing Defence Forces convictions
Department of Defence refuses to release report detailing Defence Forces convictions
Increased data sharing on asylum seekers’ social welfare will ‘ensure system is applied fairly’
Increased data sharing on asylum seekers’ social welfare will ‘ensure system is applied fairly’
Retailers criticise Dublin traffic plan go-ahead - but capital's chamber of commerce welcomes it
Retailers criticise Dublin traffic plan go-ahead - but capital's chamber of commerce welcomes it
'She'll make a fantastic president': Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris's bid for White House
'She'll make a fantastic president': Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris's bid for White House
Who's been busy? The TDs who asked the most (and fewest) questions in the Dáil this year
Who's been busy? The TDs who asked the most (and fewest) questions in the Dáil this year
And the awards go to…
Thursday
25 Jul 2024
Kamala Harris meets Benjamin Netanyahu as White House continues push for ceasefire
Kamala Harris meets Benjamin Netanyahu as White House continues push for ceasefire
Women to access pregnancy sickness meds through GP from August under HSE deal
Women to access pregnancy sickness meds through GP from August under HSE deal
Up until now Cariban had to be prescribed by a consultant, which was for a barrier to many women.
Rory Hearne selected to contest general election for SocDems in Róisín Shortall's constituency
Rory Hearne selected to contest general election for SocDems in Róisín Shortall's constituency
First measures of Dublin transport plan to restrict cars in the city to come into force next month
First measures of Dublin transport plan to restrict cars in the city to come into force next month
Pharmaceutical company Viatris to close Cork plant by 2028, with around 200 jobs impacted
Pharmaceutical company Viatris to close Cork plant by 2028, with around 200 jobs impacted
Taoiseach says ‘diverse and inclusive’ Irish Olympians give ‘great hope to young people’
Taoiseach says ‘diverse and inclusive’ Irish Olympians give ‘great hope to young people’
Ireland 'increasingly susceptible' to espionage, cyber and critical infrastructure attacks
Ireland 'increasingly susceptible' to espionage, cyber and critical infrastructure attacks
Housing completions fall during second quarter amid concerns about Government's annual target
Housing completions fall during second quarter amid concerns about Government's annual target
'School hols mean thousands taking unpaid leave': Calls for paid parental leave in Budget 2025
'School hols mean thousands taking unpaid leave': Calls for paid parental leave in Budget 2025
Fake ads about Tánaiste paid for by stolen credit cards originated in Russia and Belarus
Fake ads about Tánaiste paid for by stolen credit cards originated in Russia and Belarus
Circuit Court to get power to order companies to identify people who post defamatory comments online
Circuit Court to get power to order companies to identify people who post defamatory comments online
Ireland to be presented as the 'home of Halloween' at Japan Expo showcase
Ireland to be presented as the 'home of Halloween' at Japan Expo showcase
Thalidomide survivors hold 'brutally honest' meeting with coalition leaders amid state apology row
Thalidomide survivors hold 'brutally honest' meeting with coalition leaders amid state apology row
'Screamed at': Why did a row break out at Catherine Martin's press conference on RTÉ funding?
'Screamed at': Why did a row break out at Catherine Martin's press conference on RTÉ funding?
'It's about you': Biden addresses citizens on why he dropped out of US election
'It's about you': Biden addresses citizens on why he dropped out of US election
Biden said he believes the “defence of democracy is more important than any title”.