Politics

The 9 at 9 Here’s the news as you start your day.
Sunday
24 Feb 2019
This deserted island is up for grabs at €1.25m - and some people think the government should buy it
This deserted island is up for grabs at €1.25m - and some people think the government should buy it
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will meet for the second time this week: here's what to expect
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will meet for the second time this week: here's what to expect
At least two people die and over 300 hurt as Venezuela border standoff turns deadly
At least two people die and over 300 hurt as Venezuela border standoff turns deadly
Saturday
23 Feb 2019
Micheál Martin calls out Fine Gael as an 'out-of-touch and arrogant government'
Micheál Martin calls out Fine Gael as an 'out-of-touch and arrogant government'
Martin says refusing Fianna Fáil TD communion at mass was a 'very unchristian thing to do'
Martin says refusing Fianna Fáil TD communion at mass was a 'very unchristian thing to do'
Long identified as staunch friends of Israel, Democrats are now being accused of anti-semitism
Long identified as staunch friends of Israel, Democrats are now being accused of anti-semitism
Venezuelan forces fire tear gas at crowd demanding to cross bridge into Colombia
Venezuelan forces fire tear gas at crowd demanding to cross bridge into Colombia
Three British ministers say Brexit should be delayed if no deal is reached
Three British ministers say Brexit should be delayed if no deal is reached
Extradition cases between the UK and Ireland post-Brexit will prove a lot more difficult
Extradition cases between the UK and Ireland post-Brexit will prove a lot more difficult
Micheál Martin to face questions from grassroots about keeping FG in government until 2020
Micheál Martin to face questions from grassroots about keeping FG in government until 2020
Activist says scans are being offered with 'top-of-the-range' ultrasound machine at Dublin building
Activist says scans are being offered with 'top-of-the-range' ultrasound machine at Dublin building
Simon Coveney
Coveney: 'What's the new mega Bill? In simple language, it’s Irish Brexit law'
Simon Coveney
Friday
22 Feb 2019
US Congress won't support UK trade deal that threatens open border, says Varadkar
US Congress won't support UK trade deal that threatens open border, says Varadkar
Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh selected as MEP candidate for Fine Gael
Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh selected as MEP candidate for Fine Gael
Arlene Foster calls for 'neighbourliness' as she poses with Shane Ross in the Ballroom of Romance
Arlene Foster calls for 'neighbourliness' as she poses with Shane Ross in the Ballroom of Romance
Government issues estimated €4 million tender to station vets at border posts post-Brexit
Government issues estimated €4 million tender to station vets at border posts post-Brexit
Fine Gael TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy to run for MEP seat in Ireland South
Fine Gael TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy to run for MEP seat in Ireland South
'Mega bill' provides for all-island electricity, buses and pensions in no-deal Brexit
'Mega bill' provides for all-island electricity, buses and pensions in no-deal Brexit
Labour's Ian Austin becomes ninth MP to quit party this week
Labour's Ian Austin becomes ninth MP to quit party this week
Fianna Fáil and SDLP urge all 'pro-Remain' parties to back 5 Brexit principles
Fianna Fáil and SDLP urge all 'pro-Remain' parties to back 5 Brexit principles
Richard Branson concert to be held on Venezuelan border with Colombia as standoff over aid intensifies
Richard Branson concert to be held on Venezuelan border with Colombia as standoff over aid intensifies
Thursday
21 Feb 2019
'Shenanigans' - Dáil suspended twice after TDs row over fossil fuel Bill
'Shenanigans' - Dáil suspended twice after TDs row over fossil fuel Bill
Secretary General Robert Watt accused of 'playing games' with Oireachtas committees
Secretary General Robert Watt accused of 'playing games' with Oireachtas committees
These 12 schools now have a patron but do not have permanent school buildings
These 12 schools now have a patron but do not have permanent school buildings
James Larkin
Opinion: It is time to ban employers from keeping workers' tips
James Larkin
Kildare/Wicklow Education and Training Board boss 'co-operating' with gardaí after Naas office raid
Kildare/Wicklow Education and Training Board boss 'co-operating' with gardaí after Naas office raid
'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions
'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions
Wednesday
20 Feb 2019
Simon Harris survives motion of no confidence, as Fianna Fáil abstains
Simon Harris survives motion of no confidence, as Fianna Fáil abstains
'Lives could be lost' without immediate training for Coast Guard blue light driving
'Lives could be lost' without immediate training for Coast Guard blue light driving
Inquiry to be considered after children reassured hearing was fine only to be told years later of impairment
Inquiry to be considered after children reassured hearing was fine only to be told years later of impairment
British teen who had citizenship revoked says decision was 'unjust'
British teen who had citizenship revoked says decision was 'unjust'
Three Tories quit party to join breakaway ex-Labour MPs in Independent Group
Three Tories quit party to join breakaway ex-Labour MPs in Independent Group
US lawmakers probing whether Trump is selling sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia
US lawmakers probing whether Trump is selling sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia
'I don't expect a breakthrough': May to meet EU leaders as she aims to re-negotiate Brexit deal
'I don't expect a breakthrough': May to meet EU leaders as she aims to re-negotiate Brexit deal
Dean Issacharoff
Opinion: 'I joined the army out of love for Israel... but I was just playing the part of the British soldier'
Dean Issacharoff
Over 200,000 people have been through JobPath, but only 11,000 have held down jobs for over a year
Over 200,000 people have been through JobPath, but only 11,000 have held down jobs for over a year
Tuesday
19 Feb 2019
'Wheels came off': Head of State corporate watchdog says lessons learned after failures in Anglo trial
'Wheels came off': Head of State corporate watchdog says lessons learned after failures in Anglo trial
Two MEPs elected in South and Dublin constituencies won't be able to take their seats until the UK has left
Two MEPs elected in South and Dublin constituencies won't be able to take their seats until the UK has left
Government wants property tax reduction law for those paying management fees pushed back six months
Government wants property tax reduction law for those paying management fees pushed back six months