Politics

The UK's giving up its EU presidency (it has bigger things to worry about)
The UK's giving up its EU presidency (it has bigger things to worry about)
Donald Trump Jr once hunted and killed an elephant (and people aren't letting him forget it)
Donald Trump Jr once hunted and killed an elephant (and people aren't letting him forget it)
We might have to give the EU an extra €280 million because of those inflated GDP figures
We might have to give the EU an extra €280 million because of those inflated GDP figures
'We'll believe it when we see bulldozers' - locals give guarded welcome to Dolphin's Barn plan
'We'll believe it when we see bulldozers' - locals give guarded welcome to Dolphin's Barn plan
Medical cards on the way for thousands of children who have a severe disability
Medical cards on the way for thousands of children who have a severe disability
Donald Trump is officially a nominee for US President
Donald Trump is officially a nominee for US President
Tuesday
19 Jul 2016
Child homelessness has increased by 37% in six months
Child homelessness has increased by 37% in six months
Boris Johnson faces awkward grilling over "rich thesaurus" of diplomatics gaffes
Boris Johnson faces awkward grilling over "rich thesaurus" of diplomatics gaffes
Turkey suspends 15,000 education staff after failed coup attempt
Turkey suspends 15,000 education staff after failed coup attempt
UK Labour row: Angela Eagle drops bid to replace Corbyn as leader
UK Labour row: Angela Eagle drops bid to replace Corbyn as leader
New scheme to help first-time buyers on the way - and it will be back-dated
New scheme to help first-time buyers on the way - and it will be back-dated
Ian Paisley Jr thinks Enda Kenny's border poll idea is "far out, man"
Ian Paisley Jr thinks Enda Kenny's border poll idea is "far out, man"
Rebuilding Ireland: The long-anticipated housing plan is out - here's what's in it
Rebuilding Ireland: The long-anticipated housing plan is out - here's what's in it
Poll: Should all employers be required to contribute to their workers' pensions?
Poll: Should all employers be required to contribute to their workers' pensions?
Donald Trump's wife gave a speech that was very, very like one given by Michelle Obama
Donald Trump's wife gave a speech that was very, very like one given by Michelle Obama
There are 78,000 disadvantaged schoolchildren receiving free breakfasts
There are 78,000 disadvantaged schoolchildren receiving free breakfasts
Monday
18 Jul 2016
The UK has just voted to build a new generation nuclear weapons system
The UK has just voted to build a new generation nuclear weapons system
Enda Kenny raises possibility of border poll as part of Brexit negotiations
Enda Kenny raises possibility of border poll as part of Brexit negotiations
Celebrity speakers at Republican convention include stars of Bugsy Malone and General Hospital
Celebrity speakers at Republican convention include stars of Bugsy Malone and General Hospital
9,000 public servants sacked as Turkey considers death penalty over failed coup
9,000 public servants sacked as Turkey considers death penalty over failed coup
FactCheck: Is Luke 'Ming' Flanagan right about other Irish MEPs' poor record of attendance?
FactCheck: Is Luke 'Ming' Flanagan right about other Irish MEPs' poor record of attendance?
Sunday
17 Jul 2016
'They set out to cause serious injury': 35 years since 200 were hospitalised in 'the Battle of Merrion Street'
'They set out to cause serious injury': 35 years since 200 were hospitalised in 'the Battle of Merrion Street'
Micheál Martin hopes Brexit will lead to a vote on a reunited Ireland
Micheál Martin hopes Brexit will lead to a vote on a reunited Ireland
Poll shows voters want Enda gone by budget day
Poll shows voters want Enda gone by budget day
Brexit minister: Some EU citizens may be forced to leave the UK
Brexit minister: Some EU citizens may be forced to leave the UK
FactCheck: Is Pat Rabbitte right about RTE's coverage of water charges?
FactCheck: Is Pat Rabbitte right about RTE's coverage of water charges?
Saturday
16 Jul 2016
Fianna Fáil is now Ireland's most popular party
Fianna Fáil is now Ireland's most popular party
Irish citizens in Turkey told to 'exercise high degree of caution' after coup attempt
Irish citizens in Turkey told to 'exercise high degree of caution' after coup attempt
Update: 'No reason to believe' Irish people caught up in Nice terror attack
Update: 'No reason to believe' Irish people caught up in Nice terror attack
'Open carry' gun law brings heightened tensions ahead of Republican Convention
'Open carry' gun law brings heightened tensions ahead of Republican Convention
Ireland has made itself the laughing stock of the economic world, but does that matter?
Ireland has made itself the laughing stock of the economic world, but does that matter?
Friday
15 Jul 2016
Donald Trump has picked this man as his choice for Vice President
Donald Trump has picked this man as his choice for Vice President
"Jo would ask us not to fight with hate, but draw together": Funeral of Labour MP Jo Cox draws thousands
"Jo would ask us not to fight with hate, but draw together": Funeral of Labour MP Jo Cox draws thousands
HSE found out Console charity status was withdrawn through media reports
HSE found out Console charity status was withdrawn through media reports
We'll be hearing a lot more from politicians after the summer recess
We'll be hearing a lot more from politicians after the summer recess
Minister demands meeting with HSE after being "appalled" at care of disability patients
Minister demands meeting with HSE after being "appalled" at care of disability patients
Trump to delay announcement of running mate in light of Nice attack
Trump to delay announcement of running mate in light of Nice attack
Fed up with election posters? One council is looking at banning them
Fed up with election posters? One council is looking at banning them
Thursday
14 Jul 2016
This man has just been given responsibility for Northern Ireland
This man has just been given responsibility for Northern Ireland
Court hears Angela Kerins was asked "an illegal set of questions"
Court hears Angela Kerins was asked "an illegal set of questions"