Politics

McDonald to Irish in Australia: 'You feel robbed of a life in Ireland, you've been badly let down'
McDonald to Irish in Australia: 'You feel robbed of a life in Ireland, you've been badly let down'
Taoiseach meets Prime Minister of Japan to discuss trade, Ukraine and nuclear disarmament
Taoiseach meets Prime Minister of Japan to discuss trade, Ukraine and nuclear disarmament
'It's very worrying': Frustration as Dáil term ends without action on opt-out organ donation
'It's very worrying': Frustration as Dáil term ends without action on opt-out organ donation
Tuesday
19 Jul 2022
Minister says it's up to all departments to cut emissions if Ireland is to meet carbon budgets
Minister says it's up to all departments to cut emissions if Ireland is to meet carbon budgets
Irish diplomats secure aid for 4.1 million displaced people despite threat of Russian UN veto
Irish diplomats secure aid for 4.1 million displaced people despite threat of Russian UN veto
Monday
18 Jul 2022
Over 95% of vehicles travelling through Phoenix Park breaking 30km/hr speed limit
Over 95% of vehicles travelling through Phoenix Park breaking 30km/hr speed limit
Visa-free travel for some refugees suspended over fears of 'abuse' of system - Ukrainians not affected
Visa-free travel for some refugees suspended over fears of 'abuse' of system - Ukrainians not affected
Keir Starmer denies using Holocaust memorial for political purposes
Keir Starmer denies using Holocaust memorial for political purposes
Boris Johnson accused of ‘checking out’ from No 10 amid heatwave emergency
Boris Johnson accused of ‘checking out’ from No 10 amid heatwave emergency
Almost one in ten people struggled with food poverty in 2021, according to government
Almost one in ten people struggled with food poverty in 2021, according to government
John Lahart TD says he doesn't expect Micheál Martin to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election
John Lahart TD says he doesn't expect Micheál Martin to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election
About 150 refugees to arrive to 16-per-tent Defence Forces marquees in Gormanston tomorrow
About 150 refugees to arrive to 16-per-tent Defence Forces marquees in Gormanston tomorrow
Zelenskyy sacks two top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
Zelenskyy sacks two top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
Sunday
17 Jul 2022
UK's Johnson went on country weekend instead of attending emergency heatwave briefing
UK's Johnson went on country weekend instead of attending emergency heatwave briefing
Fianna Fáil TD says Micheál Martin should resign as party leader when Taoiseach term ends
Fianna Fáil TD says Micheál Martin should resign as party leader when Taoiseach term ends
UK climate chief could quit as Tory leadership candidates waver on net zero by 2050
UK climate chief could quit as Tory leadership candidates waver on net zero by 2050
Saturday
16 Jul 2022
The Dáil has broken for the summer - but recent years have shown 'the little things trip you up'
The Dáil has broken for the summer - but recent years have shown 'the little things trip you up'
Friday
15 Jul 2022
Special committee on assisted dying expected to begin in October
Special committee on assisted dying expected to begin in October
Biden likens Palestinians to Irish Catholics on trip to Middle East
Biden likens Palestinians to Irish Catholics on trip to Middle East
European Commission takes Hungary to court over LGBTQ law
European Commission takes Hungary to court over LGBTQ law
Truss allies deny ‘black ops’ campaign against Mordaunt as Tory leadership race heats up
Truss allies deny ‘black ops’ campaign against Mordaunt as Tory leadership race heats up
Taoiseach to express condolences on Abe killing on official visit to Japan
Taoiseach to express condolences on Abe killing on official visit to Japan
The luggage is piling up at Dublin Airport, so what are your rights if your bag is lost?
The luggage is piling up at Dublin Airport, so what are your rights if your bag is lost?
Builders' levy should help pay for works on thousands of defective apartments, says Bacik
Builders' levy should help pay for works on thousands of defective apartments, says Bacik
Thursday
14 Jul 2022
Gormanston tent camp for refugees to open on Monday due to accommodation shortage
Gormanston tent camp for refugees to open on Monday due to accommodation shortage
Spain moves ahead with bill to honour victims of Franco dictatorship
Spain moves ahead with bill to honour victims of Franco dictatorship
Italy's president refuses prime minister Mario Draghi's resignation amid coalition chaos
Italy's president refuses prime minister Mario Draghi's resignation amid coalition chaos
Mali suspends new personnel arrivals to UN peacekeeping mission - which includes Irish troops
Mali suspends new personnel arrivals to UN peacekeeping mission - which includes Irish troops
'It ain't just agriculture': Minister says other sectors must 'step up' to meet carbon emission targets
'It ain't just agriculture': Minister says other sectors must 'step up' to meet carbon emission targets
Fianna Fáil calls for more public transport policing as it launches survey on commuter safety
Fianna Fáil calls for more public transport policing as it launches survey on commuter safety
Cabinet agrees a ban on retail turf sales, as smoky coal ban extended
Cabinet agrees a ban on retail turf sales, as smoky coal ban extended
Russia switching off gas to Europe would present 'severe' risk to Ireland, minister says
Russia switching off gas to Europe would present 'severe' risk to Ireland, minister says
Sturgeon: Independence is ‘essential’ as UK faces 'shift to the right' under new PM
Sturgeon: Independence is ‘essential’ as UK faces 'shift to the right' under new PM
Grants now available of up to €50,000 to refurbish derelict and vacant homes
Grants now available of up to €50,000 to refurbish derelict and vacant homes
Support for the Government drops as Sinn Féin continue to rise in popularity
Support for the Government drops as Sinn Féin continue to rise in popularity
An Bord Pleanála fully recognises reputational damage caused by recent allegations, says chair
An Bord Pleanála fully recognises reputational damage caused by recent allegations, says chair
Wednesday
13 Jul 2022
Costs of climate action measures and Slaintecare not properly recorded, committee told
Costs of climate action measures and Slaintecare not properly recorded, committee told
UK MPs vote against proposed amendments to Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
UK MPs vote against proposed amendments to Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
'This is not a crisis for everybody': Protesters blast inaction on cost of living at the Dáil
'This is not a crisis for everybody': Protesters blast inaction on cost of living at the Dáil
New sick pay law to guarantee all workers three days paid sick leave once commenced
New sick pay law to guarantee all workers three days paid sick leave once commenced