Politics

Of all EU countries, Ireland will feel negative impact of Brexit the most (for up to 5 years)
Of all EU countries, Ireland will feel negative impact of Brexit the most (for up to 5 years)
Parents of two men killed in Benghazi attack sue Hillary Clinton
Parents of two men killed in Benghazi attack sue Hillary Clinton
Despite his reboot - it looks like lack of support from his party could cost Trump the election
Despite his reboot - it looks like lack of support from his party could cost Trump the election
"Total ban. Absolutely. If I had my way" - John Halligan on US military planes at Shannon
"Total ban. Absolutely. If I had my way" - John Halligan on US military planes at Shannon
Polling firm to pick 'diverse' group of 99 people to sit on Citizens' Assembly on Eighth Amendment
Polling firm to pick 'diverse' group of 99 people to sit on Citizens' Assembly on Eighth Amendment
Waiting lists are at an all-time high. Here's what the Health Minister says he'll do by the end of the year
Waiting lists are at an all-time high. Here's what the Health Minister says he'll do by the end of the year
Poll: Does Ireland need to appoint a dedicated Brexit Minister?
Poll: Does Ireland need to appoint a dedicated Brexit Minister?
Trump suggests that Hillary's leaked emails may be linked to killing of Iranian scientist
Trump suggests that Hillary's leaked emails may be linked to killing of Iranian scientist
Monday
8 Aug 2016
Republican security officials say Trump would be "the most reckless president in American history"
Republican security officials say Trump would be "the most reckless president in American history"
MP warns people to not light bonfires with petrol after he suffers 30% burns in accident
MP warns people to not light bonfires with petrol after he suffers 30% burns in accident
Trump announces changes to tax plan as protesters are removed from venue
Trump announces changes to tax plan as protesters are removed from venue
A former CIA agent is running against Donald Trump to be the next US president
A former CIA agent is running against Donald Trump to be the next US president
Professor calls Danny Healy-Rae's view on climate change 'nonsense' and 'dangerous'
Professor calls Danny Healy-Rae's view on climate change 'nonsense' and 'dangerous'
Boost for embattled Jeremy Corbyn as new Labour members win right to vote for leader
Boost for embattled Jeremy Corbyn as new Labour members win right to vote for leader
Trump secures George Bush backing (that's George P Bush ... sorry Donald)
Trump secures George Bush backing (that's George P Bush ... sorry Donald)
For and against: The letters Irish people have written to the Taoiseach about abortion
For and against: The letters Irish people have written to the Taoiseach about abortion
Sunday
7 Aug 2016
Secrecy, terrorism and no egos: What it's really like to work as a CIA agent
Secrecy, terrorism and no egos: What it's really like to work as a CIA agent
Nearly a million people gather to support Turkish leader after failed coup
Nearly a million people gather to support Turkish leader after failed coup
Donald Trump offered rival he called a "needy child" and a "disgusting eater" Vice President spot
Donald Trump offered rival he called a "needy child" and a "disgusting eater" Vice President spot
Two years after it was set up, what's happening with the mother and baby home inquiry?
Two years after it was set up, what's happening with the mother and baby home inquiry?
'No one should have to stand up in the Dáil and talk about their daughter's death to bring about change'
'No one should have to stand up in the Dáil and talk about their daughter's death to bring about change'
FactCheck: Was Richard Bruton right to say that newer TDs get paid less?
FactCheck: Was Richard Bruton right to say that newer TDs get paid less?
Saturday
6 Aug 2016
'I put the words about Trump in Enda Kenny's mouth and he repeated it. I'm glad he said it'
'I put the words about Trump in Enda Kenny's mouth and he repeated it. I'm glad he said it'
US says it was not involved in Turkey coup "full stop"
US says it was not involved in Turkey coup "full stop"
Here is a list of Donald Trump controversies you may have missed this week
Here is a list of Donald Trump controversies you may have missed this week
FactCheck: Is there faster broadband on the moon than in Roscommon?
FactCheck: Is there faster broadband on the moon than in Roscommon?
Friday
5 Aug 2016
Donald Trump admits he was wrong about viewing secret Iran cash video
Donald Trump admits he was wrong about viewing secret Iran cash video
Here's what happened today: Friday
Here's what happened today: Friday
The party of Nelson Mandela has had its worst electoral result since apartheid
The party of Nelson Mandela has had its worst electoral result since apartheid
Bressie to head up youth group on mental health
Bressie to head up youth group on mental health
Thursday
4 Aug 2016
Donald Trump's wife has denied working as an illegal immigrant
Donald Trump's wife has denied working as an illegal immigrant
Trump fan Clint Eastwood says: "We really are a p***y generation."
Trump fan Clint Eastwood says: "We really are a p***y generation."
Is it possible for Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race? And what would happen if he did?
Is it possible for Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race? And what would happen if he did?
"Not all people in prostitution are exploited" - John Halligan defends stance on legalising sex work
"Not all people in prostitution are exploited" - John Halligan defends stance on legalising sex work
Trump insists there's "unity" in the Republican Party as prominent members flock to Clinton
Trump insists there's "unity" in the Republican Party as prominent members flock to Clinton
Wednesday
3 Aug 2016
Varadkar says state will fight legal challenges to sugar tax
Varadkar says state will fight legal challenges to sugar tax
"It's not something that should be up for vote" - can the problem with religion in Irish schools be solved?
"It's not something that should be up for vote" - can the problem with religion in Irish schools be solved?
FactCheck: Who got it right on "abortion up to birth" - Cora Sherlock or Ivana Bacik?
FactCheck: Who got it right on "abortion up to birth" - Cora Sherlock or Ivana Bacik?
Irish citizens are being promised "around-the-clock" support during the Rio games
Irish citizens are being promised "around-the-clock" support during the Rio games
Tuesday
2 Aug 2016
It's a nightmare to find students digs, so the government is hiring someone to help
It's a nightmare to find students digs, so the government is hiring someone to help