Politics

Ex-SNP chief spent party money on €4k coffee machine, a telescope, and GTA V, among other things
Ex-SNP chief spent party money on €4k coffee machine, a telescope, and GTA V, among other things
Who will fill the SocDems council seat, and what happens Sean Kyne's vacant seat in the Seanad?
Who will fill the SocDems council seat, and what happens Sean Kyne's vacant seat in the Seanad?
Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission
Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission
'We'll go again': Hutch hints at another campaign after Dublin Central byelection defeat
'We'll go again': Hutch hints at another campaign after Dublin Central byelection defeat
The 9 at 9 Fine Gael take Galway West, diesel leaking into the Liffey and a tragedy at a Dublin beach…
Harris hails Seán Kyne’s rare byelection success as 'a win for centrist politics'
Harris hails Seán Kyne’s rare byelection success as 'a win for centrist politics'
Pope to launch encyclical on AI and 'protection of the person' alongside Anthropic co-founder
Pope to launch encyclical on AI and 'protection of the person' alongside Anthropic co-founder
Sunday
24 May
Rezoning plan for west Dublin could intensify area's 'parking wars'
Rezoning plan for west Dublin could intensify area's 'parking wars'
Results Centre: Here's who got elected in Dublin Central and Galway West
Results Centre: Here's who got elected in Dublin Central and Galway West
Sean Kyne overtakes Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas to win Galway West byelection
Sean Kyne overtakes Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas to win Galway West byelection
The Fine Gael candidate leapfrogged Thomas on the eleventh and final count after Labour’s Helen Ogbu’s transfers were distributed.
The EU is bringing in Digital IDs for citizens – but what are they, and how will it affect you?
The EU is bringing in Digital IDs for citizens – but what are they, and how will it affect you?
The app should allow users to verify their age without giving their date of birth.
EU sanctions against Israel could happen after Ireland assumes presidency, Dooley says
EU sanctions against Israel could happen after Ireland assumes presidency, Dooley says
Trump says talks with Iran 'constructive', but US negotiators will not 'rush into a deal'
Trump says talks with Iran 'constructive', but US negotiators will not 'rush into a deal'
Sinn Féin 'at a crossroads' and 'need to figure out where they're going', Holly Cairns says
Sinn Féin 'at a crossroads' and 'need to figure out where they're going', Holly Cairns says
EU leaders condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable missile in massive attacks killing four
EU leaders condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable missile in massive attacks killing four
France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir from entry after 'reprehensible' actions towards Gaza activists
France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir from entry after 'reprehensible' actions towards Gaza activists
Social Democrats in line to have more Dáil speaking time after election win
Social Democrats in line to have more Dáil speaking time after election win
The 9 at 9 Gunman shot dead outside White House, second day of counting in Galway West to begin and what happened to the ‘latte levy’?
Why AI-fuelled job cuts at multinationals risk blowing a hole in Ireland’s public finances
Why AI-fuelled job cuts at multinationals risk blowing a hole in Ireland’s public finances
Ireland’s deal with the tech giants is at risk of breaking down, as big companies appear keen to take an axe to their workforces.
George Floyd comparisons around Yves Sakila’s death went viral and came from unexpected places
George Floyd comparisons around Yves Sakila’s death went viral and came from unexpected places
From the League of Ireland to scoring a seat in Leinster House: Who is Daniel Ennis?
From the League of Ireland to scoring a seat in Leinster House: Who is Daniel Ennis?
Social Democrats win Dublin Central as Galway West goes down to the wire
Social Democrats win Dublin Central as Galway West goes down to the wire
It’s been a long day of counting. Here’s how it all went down.
Saturday
23 May
Micheál Martin admits 'poor result' in Dublin Central as candidate fails to win election expenses
Micheál Martin admits 'poor result' in Dublin Central as candidate fails to win election expenses
Police seen beating people at Spanish airport as Gaza activists return
Police seen beating people at Spanish airport as Gaza activists return
SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
On return home, Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists
On return home, Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists
Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.
Trump skips son's wedding, insisting he must stay in White House as Iran talks continue
Trump skips son's wedding, insisting he must stay in White House as Iran talks continue
Byelection results! What we know so far
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Byelection results! What we know so far
Christine Bohan, Jane Matthews and Rónán Duffy break down the tallies, the transfers and what it all means.
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McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
China coal mine blast kills at least 90 as search continues for missing miners
China coal mine blast kills at least 90 as search continues for missing miners
Young men from Donegal and Mayo 'disproportionately' represented in collisions, RSA says
Young men from Donegal and Mayo 'disproportionately' represented in collisions, RSA says
The 9 at 9 Voting to get underway in byelections, gas explosion in coal mine kills 82 in China and Tehran accuses US of “excessive demands”
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?
We should know who the two newest TDs in the Dáil are by this evening.
Friday
22 May
Close to 50% turnout in parts of Galway West and Dublin Central for byelections
Close to 50% turnout in parts of Galway West and Dublin Central for byelections
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Dublin Bikes scheme to come to an end next year, with plans for Council to launch new service
Dublin Bikes scheme to come to an end next year, with plans for Council to launch new service
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday
‘Number of complaints’ received over Gerry Hutch images stencilled on ground near polling station
‘Number of complaints’ received over Gerry Hutch images stencilled on ground near polling station
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…