Politics

The Big MEP Questionnaire: What do our Irish MEPs think of the EU?
The Big MEP Questionnaire: What do our Irish MEPs think of the EU?
HSE chief says Navan Hospital plan will proceed despite Minister's instruction
HSE chief says Navan Hospital plan will proceed despite Minister's instruction
'A time of great danger': Abortion rights supporters and opponents map next moves
'A time of great danger': Abortion rights supporters and opponents map next moves
Does 'constructive Euroscepticism' have a place in the EU?
Does 'constructive Euroscepticism' have a place in the EU?
Saturday
25 Jun 2022
Boris Johnson tells Tory plotters: Stop focusing on things I’m meant to have stuffed up
Boris Johnson tells Tory plotters: Stop focusing on things I’m meant to have stuffed up
Irish MEPs split on potential EU classification of nuclear energy as green
Irish MEPs split on potential EU classification of nuclear energy as green
Bertie Ahern to address Citizens' Assembly on directly elected mayor for Dublin
Bertie Ahern to address Citizens' Assembly on directly elected mayor for Dublin
Friday
24 Jun 2022
From candidate to Council: the long road ahead of Ukraine in the EU
From candidate to Council: the long road ahead of Ukraine in the EU
Micheál Martin has 'no time' for a UK-style 'toxic' discussion on trans issues
Micheál Martin has 'no time' for a UK-style 'toxic' discussion on trans issues
Do these latest defeats leave Boris Johnson hanging on by a thread?
Do these latest defeats leave Boris Johnson hanging on by a thread?
Thursday
23 Jun 2022
Biden 'deeply disappointed' after Supreme Court says people have right to carry guns in public
Biden 'deeply disappointed' after Supreme Court says people have right to carry guns in public
Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’
Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’
AG consulted on emergency law to provide more school places for children with special needs
AG consulted on emergency law to provide more school places for children with special needs
The next Dáil will have at least 11 extra TDs
The next Dáil will have at least 11 extra TDs
Russian army expands grip on eastern Ukraine in move to cut supply lines
Russian army expands grip on eastern Ukraine in move to cut supply lines
France not carrying out military exercises in Irish-patrolled waters, Coveney says
France not carrying out military exercises in Irish-patrolled waters, Coveney says
Census shows 166,000 vacant properties in Ireland, with over 48,000 vacant for six years
Census shows 166,000 vacant properties in Ireland, with over 48,000 vacant for six years
European leaders are gathering to decide the fate of Ukraine's EU bid - here's what to expect
European leaders are gathering to decide the fate of Ukraine's EU bid - here's what to expect
Wednesday
22 Jun 2022
EU plan to buy gas from Israel heavily criticised by Green MEP
EU plan to buy gas from Israel heavily criticised by Green MEP
British MPs support moves for UK Government to commission Northern Ireland abortion services
British MPs support moves for UK Government to commission Northern Ireland abortion services
There will be no cap on the number of Ukrainian refugees Ireland takes in, says minister
There will be no cap on the number of Ukrainian refugees Ireland takes in, says minister
MEPs issue call for US to play prominent role in resolving EU-UK tensions over NI Protocol
MEPs issue call for US to play prominent role in resolving EU-UK tensions over NI Protocol
Housing minister says 'scourge' of vacant sites across Ireland is underutilised
Housing minister says 'scourge' of vacant sites across Ireland is underutilised
Luas could run past 1am as NTA examines extending operational hours, says minister
Luas could run past 1am as NTA examines extending operational hours, says minister
Varadkar says Ireland has contingency plans if fuel rationing comes into effect
Varadkar says Ireland has contingency plans if fuel rationing comes into effect
High-earning public servants to have pay restored, as Varadkar admits timing 'isn't the best'
High-earning public servants to have pay restored, as Varadkar admits timing 'isn't the best'
Tuesday
21 Jun 2022
Government to oppose SF motion on emergency department closure at Navan Hospital
Government to oppose SF motion on emergency department closure at Navan Hospital
Officials seek meeting with US airlines group amid concerns over Dublin Airport delays
Officials seek meeting with US airlines group amid concerns over Dublin Airport delays
Family miss out on meeting the Pope due to passport delays
Family miss out on meeting the Pope due to passport delays
Help for renters, pension and social welfare increases as 'more room to manoeuvre' in Budget
Help for renters, pension and social welfare increases as 'more room to manoeuvre' in Budget
Warnings issued over possible EU energy rationing as concerns raised over backsliding to coal
Warnings issued over possible EU energy rationing as concerns raised over backsliding to coal
Work underway to allow private sector workers to receive tax-free bonuses of up to €1,000
Work underway to allow private sector workers to receive tax-free bonuses of up to €1,000
Number of women and girls travelling to Great Britain for abortions rising
Number of women and girls travelling to Great Britain for abortions rising
Manfred Weber and Seán Kelly
Opinion: Ukraine is fighting for Europe, it deserves to be part of the European family
Manfred Weber and Seán Kelly
Monday
20 Jun 2022
Varadkar: 'I'm entitled to a due process and the presumption of innocence over guilt'
Varadkar: 'I'm entitled to a due process and the presumption of innocence over guilt'
French military exercises due to take place off south-west coast brought forward to tonight
French military exercises due to take place off south-west coast brought forward to tonight
Government's 'objective' to cut childcare costs before Christmas - Taoiseach
Government's 'objective' to cut childcare costs before Christmas - Taoiseach
Open Newsroom Invitation: Ireland and The EU at 50 years
Open Newsroom Invitation: Ireland and The EU at 50 years
Former rebel fighter Gustavo Petro becomes Colombia's first leftist president
Former rebel fighter Gustavo Petro becomes Colombia's first leftist president
Sunday
19 Jun 2022
Taoiseach says cost of living measures can’t be 'chased month to month'
Taoiseach says cost of living measures can’t be 'chased month to month'