Politics

Taoiseach says 'you can't rule anything out' but gardaí vigilant against terror attacks
Taoiseach says 'you can't rule anything out' but gardaí vigilant against terror attacks
Friday
23 Dec 2016
Pint of the black stuff the most popular drink in the Dáil bar
Pint of the black stuff the most popular drink in the Dáil bar
Rockettes' owners deny dancers are being forced to attend Trump inauguration
Rockettes' owners deny dancers are being forced to attend Trump inauguration
Trump 'calls for arms race' after nuclear weapons comment
Trump 'calls for arms race' after nuclear weapons comment
Man ejected from flight after confronting Ivanka Trump
Man ejected from flight after confronting Ivanka Trump
Harris pushed for €1 increase on cigarettes and 75c on wine
Harris pushed for €1 increase on cigarettes and 75c on wine
Thursday
22 Dec 2016
Trump says America needs to boost nuclear capability until 'world comes to its senses'
Trump says America needs to boost nuclear capability until 'world comes to its senses'
Jump in reports of people allegedly working and claiming social welfare
Jump in reports of people allegedly working and claiming social welfare
This is why people are talking about North Carolina's 'bathroom law'
This is why people are talking about North Carolina's 'bathroom law'
Fr Peter McVerry calls for immediate closure of Merchants Quay Night Cafe
Fr Peter McVerry calls for immediate closure of Merchants Quay Night Cafe
An office building is now being occupied by homeless activists in Sligo town
An office building is now being occupied by homeless activists in Sligo town
Wednesday
21 Dec 2016
'This conversation is well and truly happening' - Tears and cheers from Apollo House activists after day in court
'This conversation is well and truly happening' - Tears and cheers from Apollo House activists after day in court
The Irish State has just sold its shares in big tobacco companies
The Irish State has just sold its shares in big tobacco companies
Theresa May is coming to Ireland next month
Theresa May is coming to Ireland next month
Far-right leader says Germany 'has to close its borders'
Far-right leader says Germany 'has to close its borders'
10% increase in Irish passports issued this year - but Brexit's not to blame
10% increase in Irish passports issued this year - but Brexit's not to blame
Poll: Will you watch the inauguration of Donald Trump?
Poll: Will you watch the inauguration of Donald Trump?
Tuesday
20 Dec 2016
'Poisonous': Nigel Farage's comments about Jo Cox's widower criticised
'Poisonous': Nigel Farage's comments about Jo Cox's widower criticised
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside
Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside
Poll: Would taxing vacant sites make a difference to the housing crisis?
Poll: Would taxing vacant sites make a difference to the housing crisis?
'A provocation' - Putin vows to fight 'terrorism' after Russian ambassador shot dead by policeman
'A provocation' - Putin vows to fight 'terrorism' after Russian ambassador shot dead by policeman
Green Party thinks taxing vacant sites could help tackle housing shortage
Green Party thinks taxing vacant sites could help tackle housing shortage
Monday
19 Dec 2016
Loophole allows Eircode to run adverts which falsely imply codes save lives
Loophole allows Eircode to run adverts which falsely imply codes save lives
It's official: Donald Trump surpasses 270 votes to formally win US presidency
It's official: Donald Trump surpasses 270 votes to formally win US presidency
22-year-old assassin of Turkey's Russian ambassador was a policeman
22-year-old assassin of Turkey's Russian ambassador was a policeman
Government delays the sale of Pearse's last surrender letter
Government delays the sale of Pearse's last surrender letter
'An admission of failure': Criticism of Central Bank as report shows 8,200 denied tracker mortgage
'An admission of failure': Criticism of Central Bank as report shows 8,200 denied tracker mortgage
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Arlene Foster survives no confidence vote - but Sinn Féin plan another for New Year
Arlene Foster survives no confidence vote - but Sinn Féin plan another for New Year
Can Mick Wallace still be a TD after being declared bankrupt today?
Can Mick Wallace still be a TD after being declared bankrupt today?
35 homeless people slept in Apollo House last night (and there are plans to increase that to 60)
35 homeless people slept in Apollo House last night (and there are plans to increase that to 60)
Journalist Una Mullally is the government's new youth LGBT czar
Journalist Una Mullally is the government's new youth LGBT czar
Poll: Is the Government right to appeal the Apple Tax ruling?
Poll: Is the Government right to appeal the Apple Tax ruling?
'I don't think he is immortal': Gerry's leadership remains unfazed after recent scandals
'I don't think he is immortal': Gerry's leadership remains unfazed after recent scandals
'The Commission has exceeded its powers': Government sets out 8 ways it will fight Apple ruling
'The Commission has exceeded its powers': Government sets out 8 ways it will fight Apple ruling
Sunday
18 Dec 2016
And the busiest nights for the Dáil bar this year were….
And the busiest nights for the Dáil bar this year were….
His critics may be hoping for an upset, but US electors are getting ready to anoint Trump
His critics may be hoping for an upset, but US electors are getting ready to anoint Trump
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly suffers facial injuries in Belfast attack
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly suffers facial injuries in Belfast attack
The DUP suspends former minister as the 'ash for cash' scandal burns on
The DUP suspends former minister as the 'ash for cash' scandal burns on