Politics

How can the Irish government stop paying unsustainable rent subsidies to private landlords?
How can the Irish government stop paying unsustainable rent subsidies to private landlords?
'It annoyed me as the leader of Fine Gael': The winners and losers of the political week
'It annoyed me as the leader of Fine Gael': The winners and losers of the political week
'He's burning up goodwill': Pressure grows on Housing Minister over recent changes
'He's burning up goodwill': Pressure grows on Housing Minister over recent changes
One housing charity director warned James Browne is ‘not bringing anyone with him’ on recent key announcements, and questioned what his strategy is.
Saturday
31 Oct
This Cork tower will be the tallest apartment block in Ireland - here's how it came together
This Cork tower will be the tallest apartment block in Ireland - here's how it came together
Is it time to start paying local councillors more?
Is it time to start paying local councillors more?
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with relatives
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with relatives
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine under Trump-brokered deal
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine under Trump-brokered deal
Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal
Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal
Paddy Comyn
A breathalyser in the pub sounded clever. It was the wrong answer to the right question
Paddy Comyn
What you need to know about the US midterm elections taking place next week
What you need to know about the US midterm elections taking place next week
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of sexual assault against the man in court last week – an agreement has been reached between Ireland and the Sudanese regime.
Friday
30 Oct
Sinn Féin and SDLP welcome Taoiseach's plan to create new body to examine Irish unity
Sinn Féin and SDLP welcome Taoiseach's plan to create new body to examine Irish unity
Debunked: No, there are not four mosques in Letterkenny
Debunked: No, there are not four mosques in Letterkenny
Public sector unions warn there is ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail
Public sector unions warn there is ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail
‘We don’t need ad campaigns lecturing citizens’: Simon Harris calls for greater control of NGOs
‘We don’t need ad campaigns lecturing citizens’: Simon Harris calls for greater control of NGOs
Government unable to publish monthly homeless figures due to public sector pay dispute
Government unable to publish monthly homeless figures due to public sector pay dispute
'Tougher' rules for renewal of learner driver permits to come into force on Sunday
'Tougher' rules for renewal of learner driver permits to come into force on Sunday
The 9 at 9 Massive crypto hack, fast-growing chickens and Trump cancels late midterm rallies…
Trump scraps two late midterm rallies and lashes out at reporter who asked if he was tired
Trump scraps two late midterm rallies and lashes out at reporter who asked if he was tired
Israeli election ends in deadlock, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc winning the most seats
Israeli election ends in deadlock, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc winning the most seats
Thursday
29 Oct
Garda Commissioner to meet family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan
Garda Commissioner to meet family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan
JD Vance rallies Texas Republicans as Democrats gain ground in tight Senate race
JD Vance rallies Texas Republicans as Democrats gain ground in tight Senate race
Texan cowboys and queries about the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s consent ad – inside JD Vance’s Texas warehouse rally.
Garda overtime to be ‘soon’ reduced after complaints from GRA, says Garda Commissioner
Garda overtime to be ‘soon’ reduced after complaints from GRA, says Garda Commissioner
Charity's bank accounts frozen as gardaí investigate alleged money laundering
Charity's bank accounts frozen as gardaí investigate alleged money laundering
The unsolved mystery of Simon Harris's phone call to Patrick O'Donovan
The unsolved mystery of Simon Harris's phone call to Patrick O'Donovan
DUP block engagements with Michelle O’Neill and warn of ‘consequences’ for Garvaghy Road ‘arrogance'
DUP block engagements with Michelle O’Neill and warn of ‘consequences’ for Garvaghy Road ‘arrogance'
New home completions rose by 10% in the last three months compared to 2025
New home completions rose by 10% in the last three months compared to 2025
Harris 'annoyed' by anonymous briefings about health of 'good colleague' Patrick O'Donovan
Harris 'annoyed' by anonymous briefings about health of 'good colleague' Patrick O'Donovan
Christine Lagarde to step down as president of European Central Bank
Christine Lagarde to step down as president of European Central Bank
Debunked: Ukraine wants more aid — and false claims about Zelenskyy’s assets are recirculating
Debunked: Ukraine wants more aid — and false claims about Zelenskyy’s assets are recirculating
The 9 at 9 Spain mourns crash victims, Bolsonaro claims victory and one in four Irish adults experience sexual violence…
Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's rightful leader after losing election and fleeing to the US
Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's rightful leader after losing election and fleeing to the US
One in four Irish adults has experienced sexual violence, new ESRI study finds
One in four Irish adults has experienced sexual violence, new ESRI study finds
Women and bisexual individuals faced higher risks of victimisation, research found.
Wednesday
28 Oct
Complaint by pharmacist alleging 'bullying' by former TD Kate O'Connell dismissed by WRC
Complaint by pharmacist alleging 'bullying' by former TD Kate O'Connell dismissed by WRC
Nurses begin indefinite industrial action at Naas hospital over staffing crisis
Nurses begin indefinite industrial action at Naas hospital over staffing crisis
West Bankers watch anxiously as Israel’s election deadlock deepens and Arab parties surge
West Bankers watch anxiously as Israel’s election deadlock deepens and Arab parties surge
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Wireless radios and battery lamps in high demand since 'Be Emergency Ready' booklets sent out
Wireless radios and battery lamps in high demand since 'Be Emergency Ready' booklets sent out
Young Irish workers in Australia face uncertainty with planned overhaul of popular visa
Young Irish workers in Australia face uncertainty with planned overhaul of popular visa
Family of man exonerated 74 years after he was executed to receive case review documents
Family of man exonerated 74 years after he was executed to receive case review documents