Politics

'In an ideal world abortion would never be needed, but we can't wish it away'
'In an ideal world abortion would never be needed, but we can't wish it away'
Taoiseach says Ireland will not be joining a European army
Taoiseach says Ireland will not be joining a European army
'I didn't realise it was inappropriate': Woman receives €7k after Halligan asked if she was married in job interview
'I didn't realise it was inappropriate': Woman receives €7k after Halligan asked if she was married in job interview
US doctor rejects invite to 'kangaroo court' Eighth Amendment Committee
US doctor rejects invite to 'kangaroo court' Eighth Amendment Committee
'Learner drivers who drive unaccompanied are breaking the law. They mustn't do it and we must enforce it'
'Learner drivers who drive unaccompanied are breaking the law. They mustn't do it and we must enforce it'
How much salt we have in stock and other Important Things to know about winter
How much salt we have in stock and other Important Things to know about winter
Explainer: How a UK minister may lose her job over 'secret' meetings in Israel
Explainer: How a UK minister may lose her job over 'secret' meetings in Israel
'You love shaming social welfare frauds but didn't protest outside AIB with your placards and hashtags'
'You love shaming social welfare frauds but didn't protest outside AIB with your placards and hashtags'
A transgender politician beat 'Virginia's chief homophobe' to a state seat for the Democrats
A transgender politician beat 'Virginia's chief homophobe' to a state seat for the Democrats
'Rogue landlords' should face tougher sanctions and even jail, DƔil hears
'Rogue landlords' should face tougher sanctions and even jail, DƔil hears
Government approves new public servants' pay deal - but unions aren't on board
Government approves new public servants' pay deal - but unions aren't on board
After a long hiatus, the Bill to ban booze ads from buses, trains and near schools is back
After a long hiatus, the Bill to ban booze ads from buses, trains and near schools is back
More than 27,000 fathers have taken paternity leave so far
More than 27,000 fathers have taken paternity leave so far
An invite to Trump to visit Ireland still stands, but his presidency has dented how the US is viewed
An invite to Trump to visit Ireland still stands, but his presidency has dented how the US is viewed
Tuesday
7 Nov 2017
Cabinet approves changes to make it illegal to let unaccompanied learners drive your car
Cabinet approves changes to make it illegal to let unaccompanied learners drive your car
Government plans to post out as many water refunds as it can by Christmas
Government plans to post out as many water refunds as it can by Christmas
Minister meets with Arts Council over Gate Theatre allegations
Minister meets with Arts Council over Gate Theatre allegations
'No new inquiry warranted': Stardust report finds cause of fire may never be known
'No new inquiry warranted': Stardust report finds cause of fire may never be known
Leo Varadkar was wearing a 'shamrock poppy' in the DƔil today
Leo Varadkar was wearing a 'shamrock poppy' in the DƔil today
'If famous people are not paying their fair share of tax, only ordinary people will suffer'
'If famous people are not paying their fair share of tax, only ordinary people will suffer'
Martin criticises Shane Ross for tweeting about Man Utd game on the eve of the rail strike
Martin criticises Shane Ross for tweeting about Man Utd game on the eve of the rail strike
Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'
Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'
'The DƔil is no Westminster - but it certainly is a boys' club'
'The DƔil is no Westminster - but it certainly is a boys' club'
Today marks 100 years since the communist revolution in Russia
Today marks 100 years since the communist revolution in Russia
Monday
6 Nov 2017
Former US congressman Weiner starts prison sentence for sexting 15-year-old girl
Former US congressman Weiner starts prison sentence for sexting 15-year-old girl
'Like you’re running up an escalator that is going in the wrong direction': Peter McVerry says homelessness keeps getting worse
'Like you’re running up an escalator that is going in the wrong direction': Peter McVerry says homelessness keeps getting worse
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 'There is sexism and bullying in the DƔil'
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 'There is sexism and bullying in the DƔil'
Leo says he won't be stopping his ministers at the airport if they want to travel to North Korea
Leo says he won't be stopping his ministers at the airport if they want to travel to North Korea
Catalan ex-leader freed by judge but told not to leave Belgium
Catalan ex-leader freed by judge but told not to leave Belgium
'We need to see a dramatic change': Alan Kelly throws down gauntlet to Brendan Howlin
'We need to see a dramatic change': Alan Kelly throws down gauntlet to Brendan Howlin
Australian politicians will soon have to prove they are not citizens of another country
Australian politicians will soon have to prove they are not citizens of another country
'I've had to tell more people in the last few months than in my entire life' - Man denied Public Services Card because he's adopted
'I've had to tell more people in the last few months than in my entire life' - Man denied Public Services Card because he's adopted
Sunday
5 Nov 2017
How Germany's public banking model could make Ireland's sector more customer-friendly
How Germany's public banking model could make Ireland's sector more customer-friendly
'You never know who would be after us': Security beefed up at Leinster House amid fear of threats
'You never know who would be after us': Security beefed up at Leinster House amid fear of threats
Trump says he's open to meeting Kim Jong-un
Trump says he's open to meeting Kim Jong-un
Theresa May's deputy denies that porn was found on his computer
Theresa May's deputy denies that porn was found on his computer
Higher taxes and more bus lanes: How the Citizens' Assembly wants Ireland to tackle climate change
Higher taxes and more bus lanes: How the Citizens' Assembly wants Ireland to tackle climate change
Scottish junior minister resigns over 'inappropriate behaviour'
Scottish junior minister resigns over 'inappropriate behaviour'
The 9 at 9 Harassment allegations against UK politicians, Saudi Arabia corruption crackdown and Apple’s abandoned Athenry data centre.
Saturday
4 Nov 2017
Taoiseach wouldn't want anything 'beastly' to happen Independent Alliance TDs if they go to North Korea
Taoiseach wouldn't want anything 'beastly' to happen Independent Alliance TDs if they go to North Korea