Politics

Ireland may 'fall short' on human rights obligations over lack of accommodation for refugees
Ireland may 'fall short' on human rights obligations over lack of accommodation for refugees
Thursday
25 May 2023
Harris believes tax article did not breach trust in the coalition amid heightening tensions
Harris believes tax article did not breach trust in the coalition amid heightening tensions
'This is a sensitive issue': Tánaiste defends Govt approach in dealing with abortion law review
'This is a sensitive issue': Tánaiste defends Govt approach in dealing with abortion law review
Garda bosses say officers didn't facilitate bus 'headcount' in Clare
Garda bosses say officers didn't facilitate bus 'headcount' in Clare
Jostling between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil is all about party identity and dismantling '#FFG'
Jostling between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil is all about party identity and dismantling '#FFG'
'Being in coalition doesn't mean we're the same': Coveney on FG-FF tensions
'Being in coalition doesn't mean we're the same': Coveney on FG-FF tensions
Wednesday
24 May 2023
Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis has officially launched his presidential campaign
Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis has officially launched his presidential campaign
Budget 2024 will include social welfare payment increases, says minister
Budget 2024 will include social welfare payment increases, says minister
Providing school meals during holiday period may pose ‘logistical complications’, Varadkar says
Providing school meals during holiday period may pose ‘logistical complications’, Varadkar says
Government could reimburse parents who go private to assess children’s needs, Dáil told
Government could reimburse parents who go private to assess children’s needs, Dáil told
McGrath says he won't be 'bullied' by Fine Gael into tax cuts in next Budget
McGrath says he won't be 'bullied' by Fine Gael into tax cuts in next Budget
Varadkar: 'Ireland is a pretty safe country. We shouldn't be scaring people into thinking otherwise'
Varadkar: 'Ireland is a pretty safe country. We shouldn't be scaring people into thinking otherwise'
'Anti-woke' Florida governor Ron DeSantis prepares US presidential bid but can he top Trump?
'Anti-woke' Florida governor Ron DeSantis prepares US presidential bid but can he top Trump?
Tuesday
23 May 2023
Russia says it deployed jets and artillery to destroy armed group attacking its border
Russia says it deployed jets and artillery to destroy armed group attacking its border
Donaldson confirms more financial support for Northern Ireland is part of talks with UK Govt
Donaldson confirms more financial support for Northern Ireland is part of talks with UK Govt
Fine Gael TD for Cork East says he will not seek re-election
Fine Gael TD for Cork East says he will not seek re-election
Some aspects of proposed Nature Restoration Law 'go too far' says Taoiseach
Some aspects of proposed Nature Restoration Law 'go too far' says Taoiseach
Bombardments, bandit raids and carjackings: Life in Sudan for the Irish aid agency staff
Bombardments, bandit raids and carjackings: Life in Sudan for the Irish aid agency staff
Special Criminal Court expert review to be published next month
Special Criminal Court expert review to be published next month
Taoiseach confirms that the state pension will increase in the next Budget
Taoiseach confirms that the state pension will increase in the next Budget
No opposition to motion calling for new Children's Hospital to be named after Dr Kathleen Lynn
No opposition to motion calling for new Children's Hospital to be named after Dr Kathleen Lynn
O'Gorman: 'Disturbing' that anti-immigration protesters are 'wrapping themselves in the tricolour'
O'Gorman: 'Disturbing' that anti-immigration protesters are 'wrapping themselves in the tricolour'
Red Cross envoy appointed to oversee excavation and exhumation at Tuam mother and baby home
Red Cross envoy appointed to oversee excavation and exhumation at Tuam mother and baby home
EU commission's appeal against €14.3 billion Apple and Ireland tax ruling to be heard today
EU commission's appeal against €14.3 billion Apple and Ireland tax ruling to be heard today
Dublin Fire Brigade to tell TDs that fire safety will be 'integral' to use of rapid-build homes
Dublin Fire Brigade to tell TDs that fire safety will be 'integral' to use of rapid-build homes
Jail-time for assaulting Gardaí or ramming Garda vehicles to increase to 12 years
Jail-time for assaulting Gardaí or ramming Garda vehicles to increase to 12 years
Monday
22 May 2023
Republican senator Tim Scott launches 2024 US presidential bid
Republican senator Tim Scott launches 2024 US presidential bid
DUP says Sinn Féin's NI election success case of 'turning nationalist vote into republican vote'
DUP says Sinn Féin's NI election success case of 'turning nationalist vote into republican vote'
Donnelly defends signing into law world’s first legislation on health labelling of alcohol
Donnelly defends signing into law world’s first legislation on health labelling of alcohol
EU demands Greece investigate footage of alleged expulsion of migrants
EU demands Greece investigate footage of alleged expulsion of migrants
Varadkar says he wouldn't consider himself a Tory but 'might have been in the past'
Varadkar says he wouldn't consider himself a Tory but 'might have been in the past'
Sunday
21 May 2023
Sinn Féin's O'Neill puts pressure on British and Irish governments over Stormont
Sinn Féin's O'Neill puts pressure on British and Irish governments over Stormont
Zelenskyy denies confirming Russian forces have taken control of Bakhmut
Zelenskyy denies confirming Russian forces have taken control of Bakhmut
Catherine Martin backs proposal for poet laureate to be appointed to Oireachtas
Catherine Martin backs proposal for poet laureate to be appointed to Oireachtas
Is Ireland once again a 'Treasure Island' for supermarkets?
Is Ireland once again a 'Treasure Island' for supermarkets?
Saturday
20 May 2023
Holly Cairns: 'Our healthcare shouldn't be informed by Leo saying he feels uncomfortable'
Holly Cairns: 'Our healthcare shouldn't be informed by Leo saying he feels uncomfortable'
Greece: All you need to know about this weekend's elections
Greece: All you need to know about this weekend's elections
Friday
19 May 2023
Zelenskyy to attend G7 in Hiroshima as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'
Zelenskyy to attend G7 in Hiroshima as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'
Zelenksyy calls out Arab leaders for supporting Russia after Assad's return to the Arab League
Zelenksyy calls out Arab leaders for supporting Russia after Assad's return to the Arab League
Thursday
18 May 2023
US set to unveil 'significant' new sanctions on Russia at G7 summit in Hiroshima
US set to unveil 'significant' new sanctions on Russia at G7 summit in Hiroshima