Politics

FactCheck: Did Right2Water this week support charging for excessive water use?
FactCheck: Did Right2Water this week support charging for excessive water use?
New poll shows that support for Sinn Féin is at its highest level in a year
New poll shows that support for Sinn Féin is at its highest level in a year
US immigration reportedly 'bars' Syrian cinematographer from travelling to the Oscars
US immigration reportedly 'bars' Syrian cinematographer from travelling to the Oscars
Michael Healy-Rae says Trump's view on deregulation 'shows intelligence of the man'
Michael Healy-Rae says Trump's view on deregulation 'shows intelligence of the man'
Republicans are getting shouted at by constituents (even kids) angry about Donald Trump
Republicans are getting shouted at by constituents (even kids) angry about Donald Trump
The 9 at 9 Sit back, relax and have a read of today’s stories.
BBC, New York Times and other media barred from White House press briefing
BBC, New York Times and other media barred from White House press briefing
'Dismay' and online anger as pro-choice TFMR Ireland excluded from Citizens' Assembly
'Dismay' and online anger as pro-choice TFMR Ireland excluded from Citizens' Assembly
Friday
24 Feb 2017
Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Bus Éireann workers told to 'prepare for protracted strike'
Bus Éireann workers told to 'prepare for protracted strike'
Penalty points for mobile phone use could be increased, Ross says
Penalty points for mobile phone use could be increased, Ross says
The Charleton Tribunal has an official (different) name, and its opening statement is due next Monday
The Charleton Tribunal has an official (different) name, and its opening statement is due next Monday
"They shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name": Trump attacks media
"They shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name": Trump attacks media
Sanders says Trump has 'opened the floodgates' for private prisons to profit
Sanders says Trump has 'opened the floodgates' for private prisons to profit
Caitlyn Jenner's message to Donald Trump over LGBTQ rights: 'Call me'
Caitlyn Jenner's message to Donald Trump over LGBTQ rights: 'Call me'
Corbyn defiant as Tories net historic by-election win over Labour
Corbyn defiant as Tories net historic by-election win over Labour
Thursday
23 Feb 2017
'I want to enlighten him': Trump inauguration singer speaks out against transgender policy
'I want to enlighten him': Trump inauguration singer speaks out against transgender policy
On Brussels trip, Kenny says Brexit deal should include provision for united Ireland
On Brussels trip, Kenny says Brexit deal should include provision for united Ireland
Asked about controversies, Commissioner says there are 'inaccuracies we cannot correct at the moment'
Asked about controversies, Commissioner says there are 'inaccuracies we cannot correct at the moment'
'Neither confrontation nor submission': Trump's top diplomat in Mexico to calm tensions
'Neither confrontation nor submission': Trump's top diplomat in Mexico to calm tensions
Dáil hears 'building inflation' to blame for €1 billion children's hospital
Dáil hears 'building inflation' to blame for €1 billion children's hospital
Poll: At what age should children get a smartphone?
Poll: At what age should children get a smartphone?
The 9 at 9 Storm Doris is causing some disruption this morning – here’s your morning round-up.
Trump overturns Obama's school protections for transgender students
Trump overturns Obama's school protections for transgender students
Jetting off: Enda's 'last lap' mission of diplomacy and negotiation starts today
Jetting off: Enda's 'last lap' mission of diplomacy and negotiation starts today
Wednesday
22 Feb 2017
'All calm on the western front': Fine Gael happy with Enda's message at crunch meeting
'All calm on the western front': Fine Gael happy with Enda's message at crunch meeting
FactCheck: How many new social housing units does the government plan to build?
FactCheck: How many new social housing units does the government plan to build?
Tusla boss admits confidence in system 'may well have been undermined'
Tusla boss admits confidence in system 'may well have been undermined'
Enda says he doesn't want to see commuters discommoded by bus strike
Enda says he doesn't want to see commuters discommoded by bus strike
The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know this Wednesday morning.
'Hate and fear' by Trump, Duterte and others is bringing the world back to the 1930s, says Amnesty
'Hate and fear' by Trump, Duterte and others is bringing the world back to the 1930s, says Amnesty
'Our rights were breached': Here's how Apple will fight the EU's €13bn Irish tax ruling
'Our rights were breached': Here's how Apple will fight the EU's €13bn Irish tax ruling
Shane Ross to seek a free vote on new drink-driving law
Shane Ross to seek a free vote on new drink-driving law
The contenders for the Fine Gael leadership, ranked from most to least likely
The contenders for the Fine Gael leadership, ranked from most to least likely
Tuesday
21 Feb 2017
Taoiseach told 'several children have died' waiting for Orkambi drug decision
Taoiseach told 'several children have died' waiting for Orkambi drug decision
The Taoiseach WILL go to Washington (and here's where all his ministers are heading)
The Taoiseach WILL go to Washington (and here's where all his ministers are heading)
Mother releases harrowing video of daughter suffering seizures in bid to access medication
Mother releases harrowing video of daughter suffering seizures in bid to access medication
Trump decries bigotry and intolerance during visit to African American museum
Trump decries bigotry and intolerance during visit to African American museum
Enda has been told he's guilty of clogging up the roads by getting people back to work
Enda has been told he's guilty of clogging up the roads by getting people back to work
Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon
Le Pen sparks controversy by refusing to wear veil in Lebanon