Politics

Advocates say Ireland has a 'two-tier' asylum system ahead of World Refugee Day
Advocates say Ireland has a 'two-tier' asylum system ahead of World Refugee Day
Friday
16 Jun 2023
'Fair to assume' Russia is mapping cables and pipelines off Irish coast, NATO General says
'Fair to assume' Russia is mapping cables and pipelines off Irish coast, NATO General says
Confusion over future of Iceland's Irish stores as frozen food is detained at ports
Confusion over future of Iceland's Irish stores as frozen food is detained at ports
Thursday
15 Jun 2023
Martin to Murphy: 'I shudder to think of the day where you might be in authority'
Martin to Murphy: 'I shudder to think of the day where you might be in authority'
Taskforce on protecting politicians from abuse to meet today
Taskforce on protecting politicians from abuse to meet today
Wednesday
14 Jun 2023
Varadkar says FG could increase vote share in next election, as party sets out to build more homes
Varadkar says FG could increase vote share in next election, as party sets out to build more homes
Should Varadkar have eye on McEntee vying for his job? 'Absolutely not' says minister
Should Varadkar have eye on McEntee vying for his job? 'Absolutely not' says minister
Airport chief says car park spaces neither 'really expensive' nor unavailable
Airport chief says car park spaces neither 'really expensive' nor unavailable
Tara Mines manager 'can't say' how long lay-offs of 650 workers will last
Tara Mines manager 'can't say' how long lay-offs of 650 workers will last
Damien English 'disappointed and embarrassed' about planning controversy that led to resignation
Damien English 'disappointed and embarrassed' about planning controversy that led to resignation
Tuesday
13 Jun 2023
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal charges in classified documents case
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal charges in classified documents case
Hate speech law 'not radical', says minister as senators highlight free speech 'chilling effect'
Hate speech law 'not radical', says minister as senators highlight free speech 'chilling effect'
Honour system that adds 'G.U.' letters after name of awardee would face pushback, says Varadkar
Honour system that adds 'G.U.' letters after name of awardee would face pushback, says Varadkar
Half of fire stations could close today as a result of strike action by retained firefighters
Half of fire stations could close today as a result of strike action by retained firefighters
Adult ADHD awareness on the rise, but State services falling far short, committee told
Adult ADHD awareness on the rise, but State services falling far short, committee told
Trump to make first court appearance on charges of hoarding top secret government documents
Trump to make first court appearance on charges of hoarding top secret government documents
Monday
12 Jun 2023
From AC Milan to 'Bunga Bunga': The controversial and colourful life of Silvio Berlusconi
From AC Milan to 'Bunga Bunga': The controversial and colourful life of Silvio Berlusconi
Finance Minister wants 'prudent' Budget as Taoiseach seeks threshold for higher tax rate at €50k
Finance Minister wants 'prudent' Budget as Taoiseach seeks threshold for higher tax rate at €50k
'Definitely not fair': Varadkar rejects claims that his leadership of Fine Gael is in 'drift'
'Definitely not fair': Varadkar rejects claims that his leadership of Fine Gael is in 'drift'
Nicola Sturgeon: From serial election winner to her 'shock' at being arrested
Nicola Sturgeon: From serial election winner to her 'shock' at being arrested
Sinn Féin MP tells IRA commemoration that ‘right to remember’ dead must apply to everyone
Sinn Féin MP tells IRA commemoration that ‘right to remember’ dead must apply to everyone
Sunday
11 Jun 2023
Population rise from Census to feed into increase in Government's housing targets
Population rise from Census to feed into increase in Government's housing targets
Friday
9 Jun 2023
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as an MP with immediate effect
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as an MP with immediate effect
Donald Trump 'took secret US nuclear program documents' and faces 37 felony counts, indictment shows
Donald Trump 'took secret US nuclear program documents' and faces 37 felony counts, indictment shows
As Trump faces federal charges, who are the Republicans vying to fight Biden in the next US election?
As Trump faces federal charges, who are the Republicans vying to fight Biden in the next US election?
Inquiry into Ireland's Covid-19 response to be set up this year, Varadkar says
Inquiry into Ireland's Covid-19 response to be set up this year, Varadkar says
Retail Minister hopeful non-food items like nappies and baby wipes will come down in price
Retail Minister hopeful non-food items like nappies and baby wipes will come down in price
Thursday
8 Jun 2023
Ministers express unease over underspend on national roads projects
Ministers express unease over underspend on national roads projects
Student accommodation to house thousands of refugees for second summer
Student accommodation to house thousands of refugees for second summer
Supermarket sweeps: Aldi and Lidl respond as Tesco cuts prices on 700 products
Supermarket sweeps: Aldi and Lidl respond as Tesco cuts prices on 700 products
Controversial US evangelist and Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson dies aged 93
Controversial US evangelist and Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson dies aged 93
State to pay €1.5m to EU over lack of accommodation for asylum seekers
State to pay €1.5m to EU over lack of accommodation for asylum seekers
All smiles as Minister visits Donegal island but dwellers want more than 'just a piece of paper'
All smiles as Minister visits Donegal island but dwellers want more than 'just a piece of paper'
Wednesday
7 Jun 2023
Chief of CNN ousted in wake of channel's controversial 'town hall' event with Trump
Chief of CNN ousted in wake of channel's controversial 'town hall' event with Trump
Transport Minister has had no engagement with toll companies despite Cabinet colleague claims
Transport Minister has had no engagement with toll companies despite Cabinet colleague claims
Minister sets out 'positive discrimination' policy to ringfence offshore island funding
Minister sets out 'positive discrimination' policy to ringfence offshore island funding
Mike Pence touts his Irish heritage as he formally launches White House bid
Mike Pence touts his Irish heritage as he formally launches White House bid
Changes in laws brought about by Graham Dwyer EU Court of Justice ruling now in effect
Changes in laws brought about by Graham Dwyer EU Court of Justice ruling now in effect
Dept reviewing case of amputee told to wait until 2024 to apply for housing adaptation grant
Dept reviewing case of amputee told to wait until 2024 to apply for housing adaptation grant
Sunday
4 Jun 2023
Majority of voters want USC scrapped, new polling shows
Majority of voters want USC scrapped, new polling shows