Politics

No public sector pay deal before Christmas after talks break down
No public sector pay deal before Christmas after talks break down
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
President Michael D Higgins thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’ in Christmas message
President Michael D Higgins thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’ in Christmas message
Leo Varadkar falls victim to a prank by two Russian comedians
Leo Varadkar falls victim to a prank by two Russian comedians
16 candidates file to run for Russia's presidency next year, officials say
16 candidates file to run for Russia's presidency next year, officials say
Tánaiste says 'no easy answers' to immigration question, but 'no one can take law into their own hands'
Tánaiste says 'no easy answers' to immigration question, but 'no one can take law into their own hands'
Bank holiday penalty points hike not included in Road Traffic Bill going to Cabinet today
Bank holiday penalty points hike not included in Road Traffic Bill going to Cabinet today
Sinn Féin TD says locals apologised to him after meeting on refugee accommodation got out of hand
Sinn Féin TD says locals apologised to him after meeting on refugee accommodation got out of hand
Tuesday
19 Dec 2023
UN postpones vote on calls for ceasefire in Gaza for second time
UN postpones vote on calls for ceasefire in Gaza for second time
The members will reconvene to vote on Wednesday.
Tánaiste accepts need to address people’s fears about immigration with evidence-based approach
Tánaiste accepts need to address people’s fears about immigration with evidence-based approach
Failure to restore Stormont is a 'denial of democracy', Micheál Martin says
Failure to restore Stormont is a 'denial of democracy', Micheál Martin says
Monday
18 Dec 2023
Sinn Féin criticises ‘lack of DUP leadership’ as it rules out Stormont deal before Christmas
Sinn Féin criticises ‘lack of DUP leadership’ as it rules out Stormont deal before Christmas
Drivers over 70 in Ireland will not have to undergo refresher courses proposed by EU
Drivers over 70 in Ireland will not have to undergo refresher courses proposed by EU
Norwegian ship hit by 'unidentified object' in Red Sea shortly after BP suspends operations
Norwegian ship hit by 'unidentified object' in Red Sea shortly after BP suspends operations
Labour investigating local election candidate's comments about migration
Labour investigating local election candidate's comments about migration
Security scare for Biden as car crashes into Secret Service vehicle in his motorcade
Security scare for Biden as car crashes into Secret Service vehicle in his motorcade
The 9 at 9 Irish meat and dairy’s links to deforestation, fire at Galway hotel, calls for ceasefires in Gaza.
North Korea resumes weapons launches by firing ballistic missile into sea
North Korea resumes weapons launches by firing ballistic missile into sea
Serbia’s populists claim sweeping victory in country’s parliamentary election
Serbia’s populists claim sweeping victory in country’s parliamentary election
Sunday
17 Dec 2023
Killed Israeli hostage's brother says army 'abandoned and murdered' him
Killed Israeli hostage's brother says army 'abandoned and murdered' him
Russia’s ruling party backs Putin’s re-election bid
Russia’s ruling party backs Putin’s re-election bid
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
“There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever,” Leo Varadkar said.
The former Ross Lake Hotel had been contracted to welcome 70 international protection applicants
Recent days have seen the site become the subject of protests against its use as emergency accommodation
Roderic O'Gorman called on politicians to condemn "fear mongering" around asylum seekers
Israel says it has found large tunnel at Gaza border, raising pre-war intelligence questions
Israel says it has found large tunnel at Gaza border, raising pre-war intelligence questions
British Home Office 'struggling to source planes' for Rwanda plan
British Home Office 'struggling to source planes' for Rwanda plan
Russia and Ukraine launch drone attacks targeting air base and Black Sea coast
Russia and Ukraine launch drone attacks targeting air base and Black Sea coast
Several European foreign ministers urge ceasefire but Netanyahu is ‘committed as ever’ to war
Several European foreign ministers urge ceasefire but Netanyahu is ‘committed as ever’ to war
'There is no safe haven': Over 60 journalists killed since start of Israel-Hamas conflict
'There is no safe haven': Over 60 journalists killed since start of Israel-Hamas conflict
The conflict is one of the deadliest for journalists in history.
Saturday
16 Dec 2023
Three hostages killed by Israeli troops were 'shirtless and carrying white cloth', IDF confirms
Three hostages killed by Israeli troops were 'shirtless and carrying white cloth', IDF confirms
'Please bring him back': Wife of Irish citizen trapped in Gaza pleads for his safe return
'Please bring him back': Wife of Irish citizen trapped in Gaza pleads for his safe return
UK destroyer downs suspected attack drone 'targeting Red Sea shipping'
UK destroyer downs suspected attack drone 'targeting Red Sea shipping'
Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding is blocked
Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding is blocked
Interview: McDonald says she wants 'space for people to ask questions' about immigration
Interview: McDonald says she wants 'space for people to ask questions' about immigration
Profile: Donald Tusk returns to his old job with a dream to 'save Poland'
Profile: Donald Tusk returns to his old job with a dream to 'save Poland'
US election workers awarded $148 million over Giuliani's lies about 2020 election
US election workers awarded $148 million over Giuliani's lies about 2020 election
Vaccine to protect infants from RSV may be available in Ireland next year
Vaccine to protect infants from RSV may be available in Ireland next year
Friday
15 Dec 2023
Talks underway with pharma companies to ensure women can access pregnancy sickness meds through GP
Talks underway with pharma companies to ensure women can access pregnancy sickness meds through GP
Explainer: Why did Hungary block the EU's €50 billion funding package to Ukraine?
Explainer: Why did Hungary block the EU's €50 billion funding package to Ukraine?
Union boss says council needs to 'grow thicker skin' as SE Radio prepares new watchdog complaint
Union boss says council needs to 'grow thicker skin' as SE Radio prepares new watchdog complaint
Taoiseach says those who already have housing elsewhere should not come to Ireland to seek asylum
Taoiseach says those who already have housing elsewhere should not come to Ireland to seek asylum
Jihadist group claim terror attack on Iran police station where 11 officers were killed
Jihadist group claim terror attack on Iran police station where 11 officers were killed