Politics

Gas and electricity to remain at 'historical high' for next two years, says Ryan
Gas and electricity to remain at 'historical high' for next two years, says Ryan
All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists
All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists
Thursday
22 Dec 2022
HSE warns winter viruses will put hospitals under more pressure 'than has ever been seen'
HSE warns winter viruses will put hospitals under more pressure 'than has ever been seen'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Scottish policitians pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block
Scottish policitians pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: Russia cannot ‘win’ this war on Ukraine - so what can we expect in 2023?
Tom Clonan
Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan
Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan
Wednesday
21 Dec 2022
Zelensky lands in Washington for first trip outside Ukraine since Russian invasion
Zelensky lands in Washington for first trip outside Ukraine since Russian invasion
Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership
Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership
'Substantial concern' over gap in emissions reductions as new Climate Action Plan released
'Substantial concern' over gap in emissions reductions as new Climate Action Plan released
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
Reshuffle: Two new Fine Gael junior ministers as Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy dropped
Reshuffle: Two new Fine Gael junior ministers as Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy dropped
Government ministers to be banned from using phones at Cabinet meetings from today
Government ministers to be banned from using phones at Cabinet meetings from today
Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'
Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'
Tuesday
20 Dec 2022
Dublin property price ceilings under First Home Scheme to increase to €475,000
Dublin property price ceilings under First Home Scheme to increase to €475,000
Sunday
18 Dec 2022
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning
NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark, says Bertie Ahern
NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark, says Bertie Ahern
Ciarán Casey
Analysis: What should Michael McGrath look to achieve as he moves to the Department of Finance?
Ciarán Casey
'Five grand can't give me my son back': Mother and Baby Home survivors hit out at redress plans
'Five grand can't give me my son back': Mother and Baby Home survivors hit out at redress plans
Saturday
17 Dec 2022
Varadkar says he has a ‘burning desire’ to bring hope as he's elected Taoiseach
Varadkar says he has a ‘burning desire’ to bring hope as he's elected Taoiseach
McDonald didn't want to give 'credibility to this façade' by putting name forward for Taoiseach
McDonald didn't want to give 'credibility to this façade' by putting name forward for Taoiseach
Reshuffle: Martin takes Foreign Affairs, Coveney moves to Enterprise and Donnelly stays on in Health
Reshuffle: Martin takes Foreign Affairs, Coveney moves to Enterprise and Donnelly stays on in Health
Taoiseach rotation: Here's how the day will play out as Varadkar takes over from Martin
Taoiseach rotation: Here's how the day will play out as Varadkar takes over from Martin
Friday
16 Dec 2022
Fine Gael's Jerry Buttimer elected as new chair of the Seanad
Fine Gael's Jerry Buttimer elected as new chair of the Seanad
Micheál Martin gets a goodbye video from the European Council on his final meeting as Taoiseach
Micheál Martin gets a goodbye video from the European Council on his final meeting as Taoiseach
Thursday
15 Dec 2022
Varadkar to seek promises from ministers he appoints that they'll be seeking re-election
Varadkar to seek promises from ministers he appoints that they'll be seeking re-election
Tánaiste says there are no current plans to reintroduce mortgage interest relief
Tánaiste says there are no current plans to reintroduce mortgage interest relief
Dáil observes a minute's silence for Irish soldier Seán Rooney
Dáil observes a minute's silence for Irish soldier Seán Rooney
Redacted Lives: Final episode explores redress and plans to excavate Tuam mother and baby home site
Redacted Lives: Final episode explores redress and plans to excavate Tuam mother and baby home site
Cost-of-living pressures will persist in 2023 but Ireland should escape a recession, ESRI says
Cost-of-living pressures will persist in 2023 but Ireland should escape a recession, ESRI says
Wednesday
14 Dec 2022
Govt won't oppose Bill that aims to introduce a separate offence for pet theft
Govt won't oppose Bill that aims to introduce a separate offence for pet theft
Taoiseach says overhauling planning laws 'essential' to delivering climate and housing targets
Taoiseach says overhauling planning laws 'essential' to delivering climate and housing targets
Sean O’Rourke to return to screens next week in new RTÉ political documentary series
Sean O’Rourke to return to screens next week in new RTÉ political documentary series
Legalisation and regulation of drugs like cannabis should be examined by Govt, TDs say
Legalisation and regulation of drugs like cannabis should be examined by Govt, TDs say
Councils to secure proportion of any land value increase arising from residential zoning decisions
Councils to secure proportion of any land value increase arising from residential zoning decisions
Outreach groups 'doing all they can' so rough sleepers take up emergency accommodation
Outreach groups 'doing all they can' so rough sleepers take up emergency accommodation
Tuesday
13 Dec 2022
Eamon Ryan 'not asleep at the wheel' says Taoiseach as more flights cancelled due to weather
Eamon Ryan 'not asleep at the wheel' says Taoiseach as more flights cancelled due to weather
Coalition parties may clash over planning reforms as Green ministers flag concerns at Cabinet
Coalition parties may clash over planning reforms as Green ministers flag concerns at Cabinet
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien wins Dáil confidence vote by 86 votes to 63
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien wins Dáil confidence vote by 86 votes to 63
Student nurses and midwives to get extra accommodation, meal and uniform allowances
Student nurses and midwives to get extra accommodation, meal and uniform allowances