Politics

'I did yeah, absolutely': Here's (exactly) what Niall Collins said today in response to reporters
'I did yeah, absolutely': Here's (exactly) what Niall Collins said today in response to reporters
Transport authority defends slow roll out of contactless payments on all bus services
Transport authority defends slow roll out of contactless payments on all bus services
Putin tells Moscow's Victory Day parade that 'war' has been unleashed on Russia
Putin tells Moscow's Victory Day parade that 'war' has been unleashed on Russia
Rishi Sunak backs police powers used to arrest anti-monarchy protesters at coronation
Rishi Sunak backs police powers used to arrest anti-monarchy protesters at coronation
Large public gatherings banned in Pakistan after former PM Imran Khan arrested
Large public gatherings banned in Pakistan after former PM Imran Khan arrested
The 9 at 9 Energy bills, air strikes on Gaza and a ban on private cars from Dublin’s College Green…
Regulator 'encouraging' energy suppliers to pass on price reductions 'as soon as possible'
Regulator 'encouraging' energy suppliers to pass on price reductions 'as soon as possible'
Monday
8 May 2023
Showing every match on RTÉ 'not realistic' - GAA responds to paywall backlash
Showing every match on RTÉ 'not realistic' - GAA responds to paywall backlash
Retailers must 'step up to the plate' and reduce grocery prices, Richmond says
Retailers must 'step up to the plate' and reduce grocery prices, Richmond says
Sunday
7 May 2023
Ireland is switching to E10 petrol - what does this mean for drivers?
Ireland is switching to E10 petrol - what does this mean for drivers?
Saturday
6 May 2023
Minister commits to meeting gun groups before any changes made to firearm ownership rules
Minister commits to meeting gun groups before any changes made to firearm ownership rules
Met Police say they 'police proportionately' following outcry over coronation arrests
Met Police say they 'police proportionately' following outcry over coronation arrests
Contactless payments on buses to be trialled from the end of May
Contactless payments on buses to be trialled from the end of May
How relationships with China are shifting due to Ukraine and an overturning of local norms
How relationships with China are shifting due to Ukraine and an overturning of local norms
FactCheck: Is the Govt correct to claim that 400 people are buying their first home every week?
FactCheck: Is the Govt correct to claim that 400 people are buying their first home every week?
Friday
5 May 2023
Harris takes aim at Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr during defence of Govt's hate speech bill
Harris takes aim at Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr during defence of Govt's hate speech bill
Is there a market for apartments for sale or rent with no kitchen or wardrobes? Govt told to find out
Is there a market for apartments for sale or rent with no kitchen or wardrobes? Govt told to find out
Thursday
4 May 2023
Tories braced for tough night as polls close in England’s local elections
Tories braced for tough night as polls close in England’s local elections
Tánaiste says he stands by Dáil comments about The Ditch and Paddy Cosgrave
Tánaiste says he stands by Dáil comments about The Ditch and Paddy Cosgrave
Construction cost review finds it costs less to build the same house in Birmingham as in Dublin
Construction cost review finds it costs less to build the same house in Birmingham as in Dublin
Paul Murphy's request to take Dáil questions about Jobstown protest should be facilitated, says Varadkar
Paul Murphy's request to take Dáil questions about Jobstown protest should be facilitated, says Varadkar
Varadkar: Govt will examine mortgage relief as part of Budget 2024 as ECB hikes rates again
Varadkar: Govt will examine mortgage relief as part of Budget 2024 as ECB hikes rates again
Senator Eileen Flynn describes racism against Travellers after taxi driver refused to take her home
Senator Eileen Flynn describes racism against Travellers after taxi driver refused to take her home
Wednesday
3 May 2023
Varadkar suggests Paul Murphy should be quizzed on 2014 Jobstown protest in heated Dáil session
Varadkar suggests Paul Murphy should be quizzed on 2014 Jobstown protest in heated Dáil session
Govt prioritising getting pension auto-enrolment up and running, Humphreys says
Govt prioritising getting pension auto-enrolment up and running, Humphreys says
Govt acting like commentators by failing to ensure energy companies pass on savings, says SF
Govt acting like commentators by failing to ensure energy companies pass on savings, says SF
Cost-of-living pressures led 230,000 people to seek help from St Vincent de Paul last year
Cost-of-living pressures led 230,000 people to seek help from St Vincent de Paul last year
Tuesday
2 May 2023
Companies should pass on savings as costs fall, Donohoe says
Companies should pass on savings as costs fall, Donohoe says
Further engagement promised with Women of Honour after draft terms of reference circulated
Further engagement promised with Women of Honour after draft terms of reference circulated
Martin calls on China to use its 'considerable influence to end Russia’s war' with Ukraine
Martin calls on China to use its 'considerable influence to end Russia’s war' with Ukraine
Health officials intend to allow pharmacies assess and treat patients with minor ailments
Health officials intend to allow pharmacies assess and treat patients with minor ailments
Tánaiste to signal shift in China policy, will say Ireland will not be 'naïve or silent'
Tánaiste to signal shift in China policy, will say Ireland will not be 'naïve or silent'
Sunday
30 Apr 2023
FG wants entry point for higher tax band rate to get closer to €50,000 in this year's budget
FG wants entry point for higher tax band rate to get closer to €50,000 in this year's budget
Saturday
29 Apr 2023
Answer Qs, survive the punches: that's how political scandals were handled. Until now it seems.
Answer Qs, survive the punches: that's how political scandals were handled. Until now it seems.
Friday
28 Apr 2023
Micheál Martin doubles down on criticism of The Ditch as NUJ questions his use of Dáil privilege
Micheál Martin doubles down on criticism of The Ditch as NUJ questions his use of Dáil privilege
Paul Murphy makes complaint to Sipo over Niall Collins land sale controversy
Paul Murphy makes complaint to Sipo over Niall Collins land sale controversy
Thursday
27 Apr 2023
DUP is seeking ‘further movement’ from UK government on post-Brexit trade
DUP is seeking ‘further movement’ from UK government on post-Brexit trade
Republicans and unionists criticise UK's 'cruel' and 'grim' budget for Northern Ireland
Republicans and unionists criticise UK's 'cruel' and 'grim' budget for Northern Ireland
Tánaiste accuses The Ditch of 'political campaign' as website labels Martin's attack 'paranoid'
Tánaiste accuses The Ditch of 'political campaign' as website labels Martin's attack 'paranoid'
Niall Collins: 'No law broken' insists junior minister in address to Dáil
Niall Collins: 'No law broken' insists junior minister in address to Dáil