Politics

Taoiseach says people with convictions should be removed from the Defence Forces
Taoiseach says people with convictions should be removed from the Defence Forces
Expanding free IVF scheme to include couples who use donor materials is 'priority', says minister
Expanding free IVF scheme to include couples who use donor materials is 'priority', says minister
Joseph Barry Wallace, son of former MEP Mick Wallace, has died aged 30
Joseph Barry Wallace, son of former MEP Mick Wallace, has died aged 30
Bolivia president denies being behind failed coup
Bolivia president denies being behind failed coup
'Suckers and losers': Trump and 'slow' Biden battle it out in 'painful' debate
'Suckers and losers': Trump and 'slow' Biden battle it out in 'painful' debate
Joe Biden struggled to deliver certain answers – prompting concern among Democrats.
Thursday
27 Jun 2024
EU leaders back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as European Commission president
EU leaders back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as European Commission president
Biden v Trump: What to know ahead of tonight's debate
Biden v Trump: What to know ahead of tonight's debate
Tonight represents a chance for both candidates to win over undecided voters and take a lead in the run-up to November’s election.
Dara Calleary returns to Cabinet as super junior minister as James Lawless becomes Minister of State
Dara Calleary returns to Cabinet as super junior minister as James Lawless becomes Minister of State
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Debunked: Condensation trails after airplanes aren't signs of intentional climate modification
Debunked: Condensation trails after airplanes aren't signs of intentional climate modification
Senior Bolivian general among 17 people arrested after apparent failed coup attempt
Senior Bolivian general among 17 people arrested after apparent failed coup attempt
IALPA considering further strike action after talks to resolve pay dispute with Aer Lingus break down
IALPA considering further strike action after talks to resolve pay dispute with Aer Lingus break down
The pilots’ union said Aer Lingus will not move from its 12.5% pay increase offer.
Mother and Baby Home inquiry in North must not 'repeat mistakes' of Republic, survivor warns
Mother and Baby Home inquiry in North must not 'repeat mistakes' of Republic, survivor warns
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to deliver weapons as security agreement finalised in Brussels
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to deliver weapons as security agreement finalised in Brussels
Anyone accused of gender-based violence should not serve in Defence Forces while awaiting trial - Taoiseach
Anyone accused of gender-based violence should not serve in Defence Forces while awaiting trial - Taoiseach
Chambers wants to give workers 'a break' on income tax but says Government must be 'careful'
Chambers wants to give workers 'a break' on income tax but says Government must be 'careful'
Teachers’ union says €2,000 bonus after first year of teaching is ‘sticking plaster measure’
Teachers’ union says €2,000 bonus after first year of teaching is ‘sticking plaster measure’
Armed gardaí to be deployed to protect Taoiseach's home in County Wicklow
Armed gardaí to be deployed to protect Taoiseach's home in County Wicklow
Drug policy is 'literally killing people' and Ireland should decriminalise use, committee hears
Drug policy is 'literally killing people' and Ireland should decriminalise use, committee hears
‘I imagine it’s in here’: Labour TD suggests cocaine is being used in Leinster House
‘I imagine it’s in here’: Labour TD suggests cocaine is being used in Leinster House
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash over immigration, women’s rights and benefits in final debate
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash over immigration, women’s rights and benefits in final debate
State to sell 5% of its stake in AIB, bringing share to 25.5%
State to sell 5% of its stake in AIB, bringing share to 25.5%
Record 18,605 calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline amid increase in male callers
Record 18,605 calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline amid increase in male callers
Mother fears 'having to sleep in car' with three children if evicted from Direct Provision centre
Mother fears 'having to sleep in car' with three children if evicted from Direct Provision centre
The woman, who has international protection status, is one of many people who have been told they need to find alternative accommodation by next week.
The woman has three young children including a newborn
She has been living in Ballyhaunis for six years and is "devastated" to have to move
Rising rental costs and a lack of housing supply mean many people are now facing homelessness
Wednesday
26 Jun 2024
Troops, armoured vehicles pull back from Bolivia government palace following coup attempt
Troops, armoured vehicles pull back from Bolivia government palace following coup attempt
Ministers still at loggerheads over RTÉ funding as Martin says broadcasting tax not ‘palatable’
Ministers still at loggerheads over RTÉ funding as Martin says broadcasting tax not ‘palatable’
Emotional scenes outside Leinster House as landmark surrogacy and fertility legislation passes
Emotional scenes outside Leinster House as landmark surrogacy and fertility legislation passes
Jack Chambers appointed Finance Minister by President after being approved by Dáil vote
Jack Chambers appointed Finance Minister by President after being approved by Dáil vote
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McEntee says there's still 'so much work to do' after facing criticism from Natasha O'Brien
McEntee says there's still 'so much work to do' after facing criticism from Natasha O'Brien
Chairperson appointed to probe into drug that causes birth defects after almost a year's delay
Chairperson appointed to probe into drug that causes birth defects after almost a year's delay
Govt publishes updated plan to reduce emissions following years of delay and breach of EU deadline
Govt publishes updated plan to reduce emissions following years of delay and breach of EU deadline
DUP’s Sammy Wilson ‘will not be deterred’ after shots fired at MP’s constituency office
DUP’s Sammy Wilson ‘will not be deterred’ after shots fired at MP’s constituency office
'They aren’t living on the streets': Humphreys defends housing for some homeless families
'They aren’t living on the streets': Humphreys defends housing for some homeless families
NATO formally appoints Dutch Prime Minister as its new chief
NATO formally appoints Dutch Prime Minister as its new chief
American journalist Evan Gershkovich's closed-door trial for espionage begins in Russia
American journalist Evan Gershkovich's closed-door trial for espionage begins in Russia
Outgoing Finance Minister McGrath says he does not 'rule out' becoming a potential leader of Fianna Fáil
Outgoing Finance Minister McGrath says he does not 'rule out' becoming a potential leader of Fianna Fáil
UK gambling row deepens as a Tory Cabinet minister says he placed bets on election date
UK gambling row deepens as a Tory Cabinet minister says he placed bets on election date
Overhaul of Ireland's mental health law further delayed despite Govt promises for progress
Overhaul of Ireland's mental health law further delayed despite Govt promises for progress
Tuesday
25 Jun 2024
Fifth Tory investigated in growing gambling row as Labour candidate admits betting against himself
Fifth Tory investigated in growing gambling row as Labour candidate admits betting against himself