Politics

The number of people who are homeless has risen to over 10,000 again
The number of people who are homeless has risen to over 10,000 again
Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election
Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election
'She won’t kiss me tonight': Minister hailed for wading into flood water to fix pump
'She won’t kiss me tonight': Minister hailed for wading into flood water to fix pump
Murdered Paul Quinn's family says Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is 'only obstacle' to justice
Murdered Paul Quinn's family says Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is 'only obstacle' to justice
Wednesday
26 Feb 2020
Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats
Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats
Drew Harris says he has 'no regrets' over his comments about IRA Army Council and Sinn Féin
Drew Harris says he has 'no regrets' over his comments about IRA Army Council and Sinn Féin
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week
The IRFU has postponed next month's Ireland v Italy Six Nations match
The IRFU has postponed next month's Ireland v Italy Six Nations match
Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants
Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants
'We’re promised more rain, sleet and snow': North-west braces for more flooding
'We’re promised more rain, sleet and snow': North-west braces for more flooding
IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match
IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match
Ireland should expect 'a very big increase' in suspected coronavirus cases in the next few weeks
Ireland should expect 'a very big increase' in suspected coronavirus cases in the next few weeks
'We can't ban travel': Health Minister rules out screening for Covid-19 at Irish airports
'We can't ban travel': Health Minister rules out screening for Covid-19 at Irish airports
Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election?
Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election?
Tuesday
25 Feb 2020
Mary Lou McDonald: Sinn Féin will not take part in protest calling for change of government
Mary Lou McDonald: Sinn Féin will not take part in protest calling for change of government
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Harris to meet with IRFU after Dept says Ireland - Italy Six Nations game shouldn't go ahead
Harris to meet with IRFU after Dept says Ireland - Italy Six Nations game shouldn't go ahead
Varadkar and Martin agree to meet again while Sinn Féin and Green Party talk policy for 7.5 hours
Varadkar and Martin agree to meet again while Sinn Féin and Green Party talk policy for 7.5 hours
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Coronavirus spreads to southern Italy as Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report cases
Coronavirus spreads to southern Italy as Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report cases
Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney
Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney
EU to demand 'level playing field' and access to UK waters in Brexit trade talks
EU to demand 'level playing field' and access to UK waters in Brexit trade talks
Conor Murphy again refuses to state that Paul Quinn was not a criminal
Conor Murphy again refuses to state that Paul Quinn was not a criminal
Hundreds of people attend Sinn Féin rally in Cork
Hundreds of people attend Sinn Féin rally in Cork
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for preliminary talks around government formation today
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for preliminary talks around government formation today
Monday
24 Feb 2020
Government urged to do more on flooding impact as Varadkar visits stricken areas
Government urged to do more on flooding impact as Varadkar visits stricken areas
Green leader Ryan says Dáil numbers are 'difficult' but 'that doesn't stop us talking to Sinn Féin'
Green leader Ryan says Dáil numbers are 'difficult' but 'that doesn't stop us talking to Sinn Féin'
Timmy Dooley among three outgoing Fianna Fáil TDs to secure Seanad nominations
Timmy Dooley among three outgoing Fianna Fáil TDs to secure Seanad nominations
Pearse Doherty: Criticism from other parties about Sinn Féin public rally 'nothing but hysterics'
Pearse Doherty: Criticism from other parties about Sinn Féin public rally 'nothing but hysterics'
Should you enter a public park after dark? Dublin City Council says it's 'common sense' not to
Should you enter a public park after dark? Dublin City Council says it's 'common sense' not to
Sunday
23 Feb 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Trump denies any knowledge of Russian efforts to help his opponent in US presidential election
Trump denies any knowledge of Russian efforts to help his opponent in US presidential election
Party leaders planning new week of talks but still no sign of government being formed
Party leaders planning new week of talks but still no sign of government being formed
Macron 'not sure' a trade deal between Europe and Britain can be agreed before the end of the year
Macron 'not sure' a trade deal between Europe and Britain can be agreed before the end of the year
'This is just the tipping point': The cost of being a student in Ireland has skyrocketed in the past decade
'This is just the tipping point': The cost of being a student in Ireland has skyrocketed in the past decade
Saturday
22 Feb 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Sinn Féin organising public rallies to bring 'government for change to the people'
Sinn Féin organising public rallies to bring 'government for change to the people'
US Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders warns Russia 'to stay out of US presidential election'
US Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders warns Russia 'to stay out of US presidential election'
Social Democrats rule out going into a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Social Democrats rule out going into a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
The Irish protocol puts the North at the centre of a complicated Venn diagram
The Irish protocol puts the North at the centre of a complicated Venn diagram