Politics

Budget 2023: What can we expect in next week's package?
Budget 2023: What can we expect in next week's package?
Monday
19 Sep 2022
Development of LNG facilities among options included in report on Ireland's energy security
Development of LNG facilities among options included in report on Ireland's energy security
Michael McGrath says Varadkar should have discussed Finance portfolio handover 'privately'
Michael McGrath says Varadkar should have discussed Finance portfolio handover 'privately'
Poll: Would you like to see Joe Biden serve another term as US President?
Poll: Would you like to see Joe Biden serve another term as US President?
Sunday
18 Sep 2022
Taoiseach sees opportunity to ‘reset’ relations with UK after ‘warm’ meeting with Truss
Taoiseach sees opportunity to ‘reset’ relations with UK after ‘warm’ meeting with Truss
Taoiseach to travel to NY for UN events, but will timetable allow for Biden meeting this week?
Taoiseach to travel to NY for UN events, but will timetable allow for Biden meeting this week?
All eyes will be on what ministry Micheál Martin opts for in December
All eyes will be on what ministry Micheál Martin opts for in December
Saturday
17 Sep 2022
Rory Hearne
Dr Rory Hearne: Why are some TDs unwilling to call themselves landlords - when that's exactly what they are
Rory Hearne
FactFind: How many current TDs own houses that they rent out?
FactFind: How many current TDs own houses that they rent out?
Friday
16 Sep 2022
Taoiseach says 'much higher' ESB dividend to be taken as after-tax profits hit €390 million
Taoiseach says 'much higher' ESB dividend to be taken as after-tax profits hit €390 million
Thursday
15 Sep 2022
Taoiseach doesn't agree with Varadkar's tax report remarks comparing some ideas to SF manifesto
Taoiseach doesn't agree with Varadkar's tax report remarks comparing some ideas to SF manifesto
'100 years of injustice': Survivors call for mother and baby home redress scheme to be extended
'100 years of injustice': Survivors call for mother and baby home redress scheme to be extended
Windfall tax will be backdated but it's unclear how much money levy will raise, say leaders
Windfall tax will be backdated but it's unclear how much money levy will raise, say leaders
Tánaiste suggests 'nominal fee' for school bus tickets next year
Tánaiste suggests 'nominal fee' for school bus tickets next year
Taoiseach says he is open to seeing Bertie Ahern return to Fianna Fáil
Taoiseach says he is open to seeing Bertie Ahern return to Fianna Fáil
Taoiseach to engage with ministers on the issue of police on public transport
Taoiseach to engage with ministers on the issue of police on public transport
Wednesday
14 Sep 2022
Chance for peace in Ukraine is 'minimal' at present, UN chief says after call with Putin
Chance for peace in Ukraine is 'minimal' at present, UN chief says after call with Putin
Paul Murphy TD says he was repeatedly kicked by protesters when leaving Leinster House
Paul Murphy TD says he was repeatedly kicked by protesters when leaving Leinster House
Varadkar says potential price caps on energy bills have 'echoes of the bank guarantee'
Varadkar says potential price caps on energy bills have 'echoes of the bank guarantee'
Energy costs dominates first day back but politicians get a giggle with 'Taoiseach' Mary Lou remark
Energy costs dominates first day back but politicians get a giggle with 'Taoiseach' Mary Lou remark
Donohoe refuses to be drawn on Eurogroup issue but his party leader hopes he can keep the role
Donohoe refuses to be drawn on Eurogroup issue but his party leader hopes he can keep the role
Dáil back after summer break with a cost-of-living Budget and rotating Taoiseach on the agenda
Dáil back after summer break with a cost-of-living Budget and rotating Taoiseach on the agenda
Explainer: The Swedish right are likely taking over, but what does it mean for Europe?
Explainer: The Swedish right are likely taking over, but what does it mean for Europe?
Tuesday
13 Sep 2022
Govt expected to approve 80 cent increase in minimum wage
Govt expected to approve 80 cent increase in minimum wage
Russia covertly spent €300 million to try influence world politics, US State Department claims
Russia covertly spent €300 million to try influence world politics, US State Department claims
President Higgins meets King Charles as politicians come together in Belfast
President Higgins meets King Charles as politicians come together in Belfast
UK's King Charles leaves NI after memorial service attended by Taoiseach and President Higgins
UK's King Charles leaves NI after memorial service attended by Taoiseach and President Higgins
Taoiseach expects Michael McGrath to take up finance minister job following reshuffle
Taoiseach expects Michael McGrath to take up finance minister job following reshuffle
McDonald defends letter by Sinn Féin TD warning of risk of 'conflict' between refugees and locals
McDonald defends letter by Sinn Féin TD warning of risk of 'conflict' between refugees and locals
Electricity credits for householders will be universal payments and not targeted, says Taoiseach
Electricity credits for householders will be universal payments and not targeted, says Taoiseach
'Situation has deteriorated': Protecting businesses and jobs top priority, says McGrath
'Situation has deteriorated': Protecting businesses and jobs top priority, says McGrath
Monday
12 Sep 2022
UN accuses Taliban of harassing female staff in Afghanistan
UN accuses Taliban of harassing female staff in Afghanistan
Government to consider EU’s windfall tax plans as part of budget
Government to consider EU’s windfall tax plans as part of budget
Taoiseach pours cold water over suggestion to reduce inheritance tax threshold
Taoiseach pours cold water over suggestion to reduce inheritance tax threshold
Sweden's right wing poised for election victory following far-right gains
Sweden's right wing poised for election victory following far-right gains
Sunday
11 Sep 2022
Thousands line Queen’s coffin route to pay final respects in Scotland
Thousands line Queen’s coffin route to pay final respects in Scotland
Coveney says government is 'ruling nothing out' in response to cost-of-living crisis
Coveney says government is 'ruling nothing out' in response to cost-of-living crisis
Ukraine reclaims swathes of east in shock offensive to oust Russia
Ukraine reclaims swathes of east in shock offensive to oust Russia
Sinn Féin stays away from proclamation but will attend other royal events
Sinn Féin stays away from proclamation but will attend other royal events
Final reactor at Ukraine nuclear plant shut down after power restored
Final reactor at Ukraine nuclear plant shut down after power restored