Politics

The icons of Confederacy at the heart of America's debate
The icons of Confederacy at the heart of America's debate
A new generation of white nationalist groups flourish under Trump
A new generation of white nationalist groups flourish under Trump
Friday
18 Aug 2017
Father and son injured as Irish family of four caught up in Barcelona terror attack
Father and son injured as Irish family of four caught up in Barcelona terror attack
'They are assassins, criminals who won't terrorise us': Leaders react to Barcelona attack
'They are assassins, criminals who won't terrorise us': Leaders react to Barcelona attack
Thursday
17 Aug 2017
Trump references unfounded mass killing rumour in response to Barcelona attack
Trump references unfounded mass killing rumour in response to Barcelona attack
Leo Varadkar makes Fortune's 40 under 40 list
Leo Varadkar makes Fortune's 40 under 40 list
'These are mere stories': Egyptian ambassador denies Ibrahim Halawa was tortured in prison
'These are mere stories': Egyptian ambassador denies Ibrahim Halawa was tortured in prison
Northern Ireland's ban on same-sex marriage does NOT breach human rights
Northern Ireland's ban on same-sex marriage does NOT breach human rights
Donald Trump says removing 'beautiful' Confederate statues is 'so foolish'
Donald Trump says removing 'beautiful' Confederate statues is 'so foolish'
Pat Hickey's lawyers asked Oireachtas committee to not discuss Rio Olympics
Pat Hickey's lawyers asked Oireachtas committee to not discuss Rio Olympics
Olympic tickets committee meeting suspended after staff member taken to hospital
Olympic tickets committee meeting suspended after staff member taken to hospital
Steve Bannon calls white nationalists 'losers'
Steve Bannon calls white nationalists 'losers'
Thousands hold vigil for Charlottesville victim as Trump pays tribute to 'truly special young woman'
Thousands hold vigil for Charlottesville victim as Trump pays tribute to 'truly special young woman'
Got an email from Revenue today? Be careful as it could be a scam
Got an email from Revenue today? Be careful as it could be a scam
Wednesday
16 Aug 2017
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Both Bush presidents condemn racial bigotry after Trump's 'both sides' statement
Both Bush presidents condemn racial bigotry after Trump's 'both sides' statement
Simon Coveney: 'Ireland will not be a pawn in Brexit negotiations'
Simon Coveney: 'Ireland will not be a pawn in Brexit negotiations'
Locked out: Most people on housing benefits still can't afford to rent
Locked out: Most people on housing benefits still can't afford to rent
'Making hate fashionable again': Trump under fire for saying blame for Charlottesville lies on both sides
'Making hate fashionable again': Trump under fire for saying blame for Charlottesville lies on both sides
'I am not a fan': Shane Ross says he probably won't watch the McGregor vs Mayweather fight
'I am not a fan': Shane Ross says he probably won't watch the McGregor vs Mayweather fight
Al Gore warns Irish government to "move more quickly" on climate change
Al Gore warns Irish government to "move more quickly" on climate change
Tuesday
15 Aug 2017
Donald Trump tells businesses to bring back jobs from 'places like Ireland'
Donald Trump tells businesses to bring back jobs from 'places like Ireland'
Donald Trump doubles back - says there was 'blame on both sides' at Virginia
Donald Trump doubles back - says there was 'blame on both sides' at Virginia
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EU negotiator calls UK's Brexit plan 'a fantasy'
EU negotiator calls UK's Brexit plan 'a fantasy'
'The Mooch' thinks Trump should sack 'alt-right' advisor Steve Bannon
'The Mooch' thinks Trump should sack 'alt-right' advisor Steve Bannon
Irish woman on J1 in Chicago didn't recognise Leo Varadkar when he walked into her restaurant
Irish woman on J1 in Chicago didn't recognise Leo Varadkar when he walked into her restaurant
'Running for president of Ireland is not something I would do willy-nilly, but we need a contest'
'Running for president of Ireland is not something I would do willy-nilly, but we need a contest'
Monday
14 Aug 2017
The number of hate groups in the US has been on the rise since 2014
The number of hate groups in the US has been on the rise since 2014
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Donald Trump calls KKK and neo-Nazis 'repugnant' in new statement on Virginia marches
Donald Trump calls KKK and neo-Nazis 'repugnant' in new statement on Virginia marches
Pat Hickey and other key figures criticised for not cooperating with Rio ticketing probe
Pat Hickey and other key figures criticised for not cooperating with Rio ticketing probe
'Hello, I'm in the Dáil': TDs to be banned from making calls in the chamber
'Hello, I'm in the Dáil': TDs to be banned from making calls in the chamber
'Penalties are coming': Minister puts householders with vacant second home on notice
'Penalties are coming': Minister puts householders with vacant second home on notice
Shane Ross: 'We can still hold statutory inquiry into Rio ticketing affair'
Shane Ross: 'We can still hold statutory inquiry into Rio ticketing affair'
Sunday
13 Aug 2017
'Scandalous': The number of children waiting over 18 months for appointments rises by 450%
'Scandalous': The number of children waiting over 18 months for appointments rises by 450%
Vaccine compensation scheme being considered by government
Vaccine compensation scheme being considered by government
Charlottesville mayor: Killing of woman was 'terrorist attack with a car used as a weapon'
Charlottesville mayor: Killing of woman was 'terrorist attack with a car used as a weapon'
UN commission 'has enough to prosecute Assad for war crimes'
UN commission 'has enough to prosecute Assad for war crimes'
Special prosecutor looking to interview Trump's ex-chief of staff over Russia election interference
Special prosecutor looking to interview Trump's ex-chief of staff over Russia election interference