Politics

Controversial burkini ban to be decided by French court tomorrow
Controversial burkini ban to be decided by French court tomorrow
Hillary Clinton has taken a huge lead in the race for the White House
Hillary Clinton has taken a huge lead in the race for the White House
Scrapping the USC could lead to an increase in property tax... of 600%
Scrapping the USC could lead to an increase in property tax... of 600%
They call me MR BREXIT! Trump and Farage campaign together in Mississippi
They call me MR BREXIT! Trump and Farage campaign together in Mississippi
Wednesday
24 Aug 2016
OCI has appointed a security firm to secure, copy and seal all its data for the Government's inquiry
OCI has appointed a security firm to secure, copy and seal all its data for the Government's inquiry
FactCheck: Are there fewer gardaí dealing with a growing drugs problem?
FactCheck: Are there fewer gardaí dealing with a growing drugs problem?
Tuesday
23 Aug 2016
Rio police publish emails between Pat Hickey and THG discussing sale of Ireland's Olympics tickets
Rio police publish emails between Pat Hickey and THG discussing sale of Ireland's Olympics tickets
Erica Fleming
"I never imagined the State would use such underhanded tactics to try and shame a private citizen"
Erica Fleming
Majority of complaints against pharmacists relate to dispensing errors
Majority of complaints against pharmacists relate to dispensing errors
Billionaire Richard Branson has just called out Jeremy Corbyn with a CCTV video
Billionaire Richard Branson has just called out Jeremy Corbyn with a CCTV video
Health Minister says it was "important" to respond to women who live-tweeted their abortion journey
Health Minister says it was "important" to respond to women who live-tweeted their abortion journey
There's been a huge jump in inheritance tax takings - and nieces and nephews are hit the most
There's been a huge jump in inheritance tax takings - and nieces and nephews are hit the most
Trump wants the Clinton Foundation closed, calls it "the most corrupt enterprise in political history"
Trump wants the Clinton Foundation closed, calls it "the most corrupt enterprise in political history"
Monday
22 Aug 2016
European leaders say the EU doesn't need Britain
European leaders say the EU doesn't need Britain
Nicolas Sarkozy declares candidacy for French presidential election
Nicolas Sarkozy declares candidacy for French presidential election
Julien Mercille
Where will Namaleaks lead us? The answer depends on you
Julien Mercille
Health Minister thanks two women who live-tweeted their abortion journey
Health Minister thanks two women who live-tweeted their abortion journey
OCI member calls Pat Hickey's arrest in front of TV cameras a "total and absolute disgrace"
OCI member calls Pat Hickey's arrest in front of TV cameras a "total and absolute disgrace"
David Cullinane TD
If politicians are really interested in 'new politics' they should work to secure justice for the Clerys workers
David Cullinane TD
Sunday
21 Aug 2016
FactCheck: Is minimum unit alcohol pricing "proven" to work?
FactCheck: Is minimum unit alcohol pricing "proven" to work?
Brazilian police have confiscated passports, laptops and phones from OCI officials in Rio today
Brazilian police have confiscated passports, laptops and phones from OCI officials in Rio today
Leo Varadkar: "I foresee a united Ireland at some point in the future"
Leo Varadkar: "I foresee a united Ireland at some point in the future"
Poll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
Poll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
What Donald Trump's plan to slash US corporate taxes would mean for Ireland
What Donald Trump's plan to slash US corporate taxes would mean for Ireland
Dark knight of lobbyists: Who is Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman?
Dark knight of lobbyists: Who is Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman?
The 4 reasons why voters are hesitant towards Hillary
The 4 reasons why voters are hesitant towards Hillary
Justin Moran
A mandatory retirement age is discriminatory. It just doesn't make sense in a changing Ireland
Justin Moran
"I do have sympathy for Pat Hickey. A 71-year-old man being filmed naked isn't to my tastes"
"I do have sympathy for Pat Hickey. A 71-year-old man being filmed naked isn't to my tastes"
Saturday
20 Aug 2016
Pat Hickey being held in one of Brazil's most notorious prisons
Pat Hickey being held in one of Brazil's most notorious prisons
Two Irish women live-tweet UK abortion journey to Enda Kenny
Two Irish women live-tweet UK abortion journey to Enda Kenny
"The eighth amendment hasn't been voted upon in my lifetime. That's long enough"
"The eighth amendment hasn't been voted upon in my lifetime. That's long enough"
Self-employed workers' rights were on the back burner for years, so why the change of heart now?
Self-employed workers' rights were on the back burner for years, so why the change of heart now?
TTIP is a major trade deal for the EU - but TDs aren't allowed take copies of its documents
TTIP is a major trade deal for the EU - but TDs aren't allowed take copies of its documents
Friday
19 Aug 2016
Olympic Council of Ireland says Pat Hickey is entitled to "natural justice" as Ross announces inquiry
Olympic Council of Ireland says Pat Hickey is entitled to "natural justice" as Ross announces inquiry
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Pat Hickey has been transferred to Bangu Prison in Rio de Janeiro
Pat Hickey has been transferred to Bangu Prison in Rio de Janeiro
Donald Trump's campaign chairman has resigned
Donald Trump's campaign chairman has resigned
Trump apologises, says he "regrets offending people" and "causing personal pain"
Trump apologises, says he "regrets offending people" and "causing personal pain"
Thursday
18 Aug 2016
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: Heavy bombers dropping 'full payload' have horrific effects on those below
Tom Clonan
OCI wouldn't be first to try and put me back in my box, says Ross
OCI wouldn't be first to try and put me back in my box, says Ross