Politics

Boris Johnson says crisis on petrol forecourts is ‘stabilising’
Boris Johnson says crisis on petrol forecourts is ‘stabilising’
Adoption tracing legislation ‘risks being found unconstitutional’, O'Gorman tells Committee
Adoption tracing legislation ‘risks being found unconstitutional’, O'Gorman tells Committee
Taoiseach says 2034 is a 'realistic assessment' of when MetroLink will be delivered
Taoiseach says 2034 is a 'realistic assessment' of when MetroLink will be delivered
'Crumbs from the table': Opposition says government must go further than an extra bank holiday
'Crumbs from the table': Opposition says government must go further than an extra bank holiday
O'Gorman says term 'birth mother' is 'reductive and hurtful' ahead of legislation debate
O'Gorman says term 'birth mother' is 'reductive and hurtful' ahead of legislation debate
‘Covid bonus’ would ideally be paid before end of year, Varadkar says
‘Covid bonus’ would ideally be paid before end of year, Varadkar says
Berlin proposal 'isn't necessarily' the answer to Ireland's housing woes, says Eoin Ó Broin
Berlin proposal 'isn't necessarily' the answer to Ireland's housing woes, says Eoin Ó Broin
Monday
27 Sep 2021
Darragh O’Brien says ‘nothing is off the table’ on mica redress scheme
Darragh O’Brien says ‘nothing is off the table’ on mica redress scheme
British Army tanker drivers to be put on standby amid fuel supply issues
British Army tanker drivers to be put on standby amid fuel supply issues
Biden gets Covid-19 booster shot following US regulator recommendation
Biden gets Covid-19 booster shot following US regulator recommendation
O'Brien defends housing strategy after experts brand elements ‘unrealistic’
O'Brien defends housing strategy after experts brand elements ‘unrealistic’
Explainer: Berlin has voted to forcibly buy homes from property giants, what happens next?
Explainer: Berlin has voted to forcibly buy homes from property giants, what happens next?
Post-election haggling begins in Germany as multiple parties seek to form government coalition
Post-election haggling begins in Germany as multiple parties seek to form government coalition
Over €150,000 to be given to political parties to increase number of female councillors
Over €150,000 to be given to political parties to increase number of female councillors
Iceland falls short of Europe's first women-majority parliament
Iceland falls short of Europe's first women-majority parliament
Winter Fuel Allowance payment begins this week as govt hints at widening eligibility net
Winter Fuel Allowance payment begins this week as govt hints at widening eligibility net
Sunday
26 Sep 2021
As Germany votes to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor, here's how its electoral system works
As Germany votes to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor, here's how its electoral system works
Taoiseach: 'No issue vaccinating young children, but we must ask if vaccines need to go to others'
Taoiseach: 'No issue vaccinating young children, but we must ask if vaccines need to go to others'
Saturday
25 Sep 2021
Hong Kong organisers of Tiananmen Square vigil to disband amid crackdown
Hong Kong organisers of Tiananmen Square vigil to disband amid crackdown
Canadian pair released from China following US deal with Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou
Canadian pair released from China following US deal with Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou
The 'eternal' chancellor: Angela Merkel prepares to leave the stage after 16 years in power
The 'eternal' chancellor: Angela Merkel prepares to leave the stage after 16 years in power
Friday
24 Sep 2021
Micheál Martin says he supports school pupils across the country striking for climate action
Micheál Martin says he supports school pupils across the country striking for climate action
Taoiseach says 'evaluation' into State's handling of pandemic will be carried out early next year
Taoiseach says 'evaluation' into State's handling of pandemic will be carried out early next year
Taoiseach 'concerned' about Christmas delivery delays due to Brexit
Taoiseach 'concerned' about Christmas delivery delays due to Brexit
Thursday
23 Sep 2021
Families and children of public figures are 'not fair game', says minister
Families and children of public figures are 'not fair game', says minister
'I've been busy this week': Coveney says he's not met or spoken to Zappone while in New York
'I've been busy this week': Coveney says he's not met or spoken to Zappone while in New York
Tánaiste hints at minimum wage increase due to rising cost of living
Tánaiste hints at minimum wage increase due to rising cost of living
'We're outraged, we're frustrated: Students to sleep outside Dáil to highlight accommodation crisis
'We're outraged, we're frustrated: Students to sleep outside Dáil to highlight accommodation crisis
Taoiseach says he would like to see Garth Brooks perform in Cork next year
Taoiseach says he would like to see Garth Brooks perform in Cork next year
Taoiseach says bonuses or extra leave may not be limited to workers in the health service
Taoiseach says bonuses or extra leave may not be limited to workers in the health service
Taoiseach denies that UN resolution on climate change and global conflict is doomed
Taoiseach denies that UN resolution on climate change and global conflict is doomed
Health officials recommend no change to Northern Ireland Covid rules
Health officials recommend no change to Northern Ireland Covid rules
The 9 at 9 A poll on refugees and the Irish State, the Taoiseach chairing a UN Security Council meeting and the Mica scandal.
Coveney to discuss Northern Ireland and Brexit issues as he meets Pelosi in Washington
Coveney to discuss Northern Ireland and Brexit issues as he meets Pelosi in Washington
Boris Johnson makes call for ‘humanity to grow up’ and address climate problems in UN speech
Boris Johnson makes call for ‘humanity to grow up’ and address climate problems in UN speech
Taoiseach to chair UN Security Council debate in New York today
Taoiseach to chair UN Security Council debate in New York today
Wednesday
22 Sep 2021
'Talk is cheap': Irish-Americans confront Taoiseach in New York on mica scandal
'Talk is cheap': Irish-Americans confront Taoiseach in New York on mica scandal
Government to do what is 'right and proper' with bonus for frontline workers, says Taoiseach
Government to do what is 'right and proper' with bonus for frontline workers, says Taoiseach
CervicalCheck: 310 women take legal route despite pledges they can avoid court, Dáil hears
CervicalCheck: 310 women take legal route despite pledges they can avoid court, Dáil hears
Taoiseach: 'Anybody that suggests Joe Biden doesn't understand Northern Ireland is wrong'
Taoiseach: 'Anybody that suggests Joe Biden doesn't understand Northern Ireland is wrong'