Politics

Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties
Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties
Calls for free folic acid to be given to Irish women as minister considers it ahead of Budget
Calls for free folic acid to be given to Irish women as minister considers it ahead of Budget
Sunday
26 May 2019
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Lynn Ruane
Lynn Ruane: An inspirational school project reminds us of our shared humanity
Lynn Ruane
Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks'
Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks'
Brendan Howlin dismisses leadership concerns and says he wants to 'work together' with the Greens
Brendan Howlin dismisses leadership concerns and says he wants to 'work together' with the Greens
Housing activists protest Eoghan Murphy at RDS for second time in two days
Housing activists protest Eoghan Murphy at RDS for second time in two days
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael securing majority of votes as Sinn Féin takes a hit
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael securing majority of votes as Sinn Féin takes a hit
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to speak to Maria Bailey over dropped swing claim against Dublin hotel
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to speak to Maria Bailey over dropped swing claim against Dublin hotel
Fianna Fáil candidate (20) 'not making promises' as he becomes one of Ireland's youngest councillors
Fianna Fáil candidate (20) 'not making promises' as he becomes one of Ireland's youngest councillors
Councillor who told undercover reporter he wanted 'loads of money' is re-elected
Councillor who told undercover reporter he wanted 'loads of money' is re-elected
Three members of Healy-Rae family elected to Kerry County Council
Three members of Healy-Rae family elected to Kerry County Council
Polls open in 21 EU countries on final day of voting
Polls open in 21 EU countries on final day of voting
How did SF and the Left fail to harness housing crisis anger into votes? Good question, says Mary Lou
How did SF and the Left fail to harness housing crisis anger into votes? Good question, says Mary Lou
Election count day 2: What can we expect today?
Election count day 2: What can we expect today?
Saturday
25 May 2019
Green Party set to be major player in Dublin City Council as Sinn Féin takes hit in first count
Green Party set to be major player in Dublin City Council as Sinn Féin takes hit in first count
'A private matter': No comment from Taoiseach as TD drops swing claim against Dublin hotel
'A private matter': No comment from Taoiseach as TD drops swing claim against Dublin hotel
Mary Lou McDonald: 'Sinn Féin aren't crybabies, today is the Greens' day'
Mary Lou McDonald: 'Sinn Féin aren't crybabies, today is the Greens' day'
A worrying trend for Fianna Fáil as exit polls show young people abandoning party
A worrying trend for Fianna Fáil as exit polls show young people abandoning party
Early tallies show close fight for European seats but confirm Green surge
Early tallies show close fight for European seats but confirm Green surge
'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?
'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?
The Euro elections aren't looking great for FF and a veteran ex-MEP says 'lessons weren't learned'
The Euro elections aren't looking great for FF and a veteran ex-MEP says 'lessons weren't learned'
Eamon Ryan: 'I remember our darkest hours, hopefully today will be a good day'
Eamon Ryan: 'I remember our darkest hours, hopefully today will be a good day'
No dedicated Transport Police yet as Minister says extra garda cash 'undoubtedly' benefits transport policing
No dedicated Transport Police yet as Minister says extra garda cash 'undoubtedly' benefits transport policing
'I don't think it worked': Micheál Martin isn't too happy about the crowded line ups for this week's TV debates
'I don't think it worked': Micheál Martin isn't too happy about the crowded line ups for this week's TV debates
Bord na Móna could take up responsibility for growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply
Bord na Móna could take up responsibility for growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply
The nation has voted - now here's your guide to when we'll find out the results
The nation has voted - now here's your guide to when we'll find out the results
Friday
24 May 2019
Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party
Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Turnout picks up in final hours of voting in elections and divorce referendum
Turnout picks up in final hours of voting in elections and divorce referendum
Grassroots Tories will have a huge role to play in choosing their next leader - here's how the contest works
Grassroots Tories will have a huge role to play in choosing their next leader - here's how the contest works
Complaint made to gardaí over alleged electoral fraud in Sligo
Complaint made to gardaí over alleged electoral fraud in Sligo
Theresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative Party leader on 7 June
Theresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative Party leader on 7 June
'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste
'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste
Irish and UK reaction as Theresa May announces she will step down as party leader
Irish and UK reaction as Theresa May announces she will step down as party leader
Can anyone beat Boris? Here are the favourites to succeed Theresa May
Can anyone beat Boris? Here are the favourites to succeed Theresa May
'She's banjaxed': The slow-motion fall of Theresa May
'She's banjaxed': The slow-motion fall of Theresa May
Theresa May is expected to reveal when she will resign this morning
Theresa May is expected to reveal when she will resign this morning
Virus which is the most common causes of gastroenteritis in children drops by 72% since vaccine rollout
Virus which is the most common causes of gastroenteritis in children drops by 72% since vaccine rollout
It's polling day: Here's your guide to voting in today's elections, referendum and plebiscites
It's polling day: Here's your guide to voting in today's elections, referendum and plebiscites