Politics

The Citizens' Assembly votes on abortion today. Here's how it will play out
The Citizens' Assembly votes on abortion today. Here's how it will play out
Friday
21 Apr 2017
Geldof draws ire of Greek Cypriots over concert in Turkish-occupied area
Geldof draws ire of Greek Cypriots over concert in Turkish-occupied area
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group to review plans for National Maternity Hospital
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group to review plans for National Maternity Hospital
After 90 years in business, Éamon de Valera's Irish Press firm is being wound up
After 90 years in business, Éamon de Valera's Irish Press firm is being wound up
Family of woman shot at same time as Garda Tony Golden to sue Gardaí
Family of woman shot at same time as Garda Tony Golden to sue Gardaí
Suspect wanted in wake of Paris shooting hands himself in to Belgian police
Suspect wanted in wake of Paris shooting hands himself in to Belgian police
Poll: Would you like to see Labour back in government?
Poll: Would you like to see Labour back in government?
Most Irish people are definitely NOT in favour of a snap election here
Most Irish people are definitely NOT in favour of a snap election here
Thursday
20 Apr 2017
Ex-hospital master to Simon Harris: 'Ask nuns about their plans for €300m hospital'
Ex-hospital master to Simon Harris: 'Ask nuns about their plans for €300m hospital'
Nicola Sturgeon calls large Tory win in UK election 'a horrifying prospect'
Nicola Sturgeon calls large Tory win in UK election 'a horrifying prospect'
After visa changes, Australia is making it harder to become a citizen
After visa changes, Australia is making it harder to become a citizen
Civil servants' union wants a €1.4 billion pay restoration
Civil servants' union wants a €1.4 billion pay restoration
'Iran has the potential to take the world with it' - America isn't happy with nuclear deal
'Iran has the potential to take the world with it' - America isn't happy with nuclear deal
He made it: Enda just became the longest-serving Fine Gael Taoiseach
He made it: Enda just became the longest-serving Fine Gael Taoiseach
Wednesday
19 Apr 2017
Trump's 'very powerful armada' headed to Australia, not North Korea
Trump's 'very powerful armada' headed to Australia, not North Korea
A 30-year-old first-time politician almost upset Donald Trump (even more)
A 30-year-old first-time politician almost upset Donald Trump (even more)
Poll: Which British PM would be better for Ireland?
Poll: Which British PM would be better for Ireland?
Leader of Liberal Democrats won't say if he thinks being gay is a sin
Leader of Liberal Democrats won't say if he thinks being gay is a sin
'Crush the saboteurs': Here's how the British press reacted to Theresa May calling an election
'Crush the saboteurs': Here's how the British press reacted to Theresa May calling an election
Government to propose its own microbeads ban, calling other parties' bills 'flawed and confused'
Government to propose its own microbeads ban, calling other parties' bills 'flawed and confused'
What does a UK election mean for Ireland? It could be good news you know...
What does a UK election mean for Ireland? It could be good news you know...
Tuesday
18 Apr 2017
Theresa May's to lose? Here's how the main parties measure up ahead of the UK election
Theresa May's to lose? Here's how the main parties measure up ahead of the UK election
Snap election to be held in UK on 8 June
Snap election to be held in UK on 8 June
Le Pen promises to suspend all immigration if elected
Le Pen promises to suspend all immigration if elected
Poll: Would you report a social welfare cheat?
Poll: Would you report a social welfare cheat?
'Welfare cheats cheat us all': New campaign wants public to blow the whistle on welfare fraud
'Welfare cheats cheat us all': New campaign wants public to blow the whistle on welfare fraud
North Korea threatens weekly missile tests as Trump says they 'gotta behave'
North Korea threatens weekly missile tests as Trump says they 'gotta behave'
Pregnant mother of four soon to be homeless as landlord is selling home
Pregnant mother of four soon to be homeless as landlord is selling home
Monday
17 Apr 2017
Who owns Rockall? The history of the Atlantic dispute between Ireland and the UK
Who owns Rockall? The history of the Atlantic dispute between Ireland and the UK
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Monday
North Korea is 'ready to react to any mode of war desired by US'
North Korea is 'ready to react to any mode of war desired by US'
South Korea's ex-president accused of €5.7 million bribe and 'leaking state secrets'
South Korea's ex-president accused of €5.7 million bribe and 'leaking state secrets'
British MPs call for Asma al-Assad to lose citizenship
British MPs call for Asma al-Assad to lose citizenship
Latest poll has Le Pen and Macron head-to-head in French presidential race
Latest poll has Le Pen and Macron head-to-head in French presidential race
Martin McGuinness' gravestone unveiled in Derry
Martin McGuinness' gravestone unveiled in Derry
Government initiative to encourage more Travellers to become teachers
Government initiative to encourage more Travellers to become teachers
'You had to walk through a pub to get to your room, the smell of drink and drugs was disgusting'
'You had to walk through a pub to get to your room, the smell of drink and drugs was disgusting'
Sunday
16 Apr 2017
'Real men pay their taxes' - dozens arrested amid violent scenes during anti-Trump tax protests
'Real men pay their taxes' - dozens arrested amid violent scenes during anti-Trump tax protests
Shane Ross
Shane Ross: 'If you could save one person's life, would you?'
Shane Ross
Saturday
15 Apr 2017
'I'm thrilled for him' - former Green Party leader Trevor Sargent aiming to become Church of Ireland priest
'I'm thrilled for him' - former Green Party leader Trevor Sargent aiming to become Church of Ireland priest