Politics

Joan slams critics of her hands and says she's not 'Downton Abbey and teacups'
Joan slams critics of her hands and says she's not 'Downton Abbey and teacups'
Leo Varadkar compares Micheál Martin to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Leo Varadkar compares Micheál Martin to Arnold Schwarzenegger
Obama asks Republicans to 'rise above the venom' after judge's unexpected death
Obama asks Republicans to 'rise above the venom' after judge's unexpected death
'Everyday we work to close the gap': Are the rich still getting richer?
'Everyday we work to close the gap': Are the rich still getting richer?
Tuesday
16 Feb 2016
Varadkar among candidates caught up in armed robbery while canvassing
Varadkar among candidates caught up in armed robbery while canvassing
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from TV3's Deputy Leaders' Debate
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from TV3's Deputy Leaders' Debate
The TrailFix: Surely these lads could put their differences aside and cut a deal?
The TrailFix: Surely these lads could put their differences aside and cut a deal?
With 10 days left, the latest poll is very bad news for Fine Gael
With 10 days left, the latest poll is very bad news for Fine Gael
The Healy-Raes could be set to take both seats in Kerry...
The Healy-Raes could be set to take both seats in Kerry...
Is this the most boring constituency in Ireland?
Is this the most boring constituency in Ireland?
Remember when someone threw a dildo at a politician's head? John Oliver's response is glorious
Remember when someone threw a dildo at a politician's head? John Oliver's response is glorious
Fine Gael wants to increase the dole by €27*
Fine Gael wants to increase the dole by €27*
Paul Murphy ripped up his latest Irish Water bill outside its HQ today
Paul Murphy ripped up his latest Irish Water bill outside its HQ today
People are bankrupting themselves to help the SocDems - Catherine Murphy
People are bankrupting themselves to help the SocDems - Catherine Murphy
Matchy-matchy: Fine Gael ministers send the same tweets, word for word, during live debate
Matchy-matchy: Fine Gael ministers send the same tweets, word for word, during live debate
The Co Sligo village where self-help is the path to growth
The Co Sligo village where self-help is the path to growth
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from last night's RTÉ Leaders' Debate
FactCheck: The truth and the lies from last night's RTÉ Leaders' Debate
the RTÉ general election leaders' debate
the RTÉ general election leaders' debate
Monday
15 Feb 2016
9 things you need to know about the Claire Byrne Live seven-way debate
9 things you need to know about the Claire Byrne Live seven-way debate
Fianna Fáil councillor dies while canvassing
Fianna Fáil councillor dies while canvassing
Right-wing Polish minister wants jail for anyone who calls Nazi death camps 'Polish'
Right-wing Polish minister wants jail for anyone who calls Nazi death camps 'Polish'
The TrailFix: Why is Fianna Fáil having a good election - and can it continue?
The TrailFix: Why is Fianna Fáil having a good election - and can it continue?
Gerry Adams got a hell of a grilling on this man's radio show this morning
Gerry Adams got a hell of a grilling on this man's radio show this morning
Enda: I've already ruled out Fianna Fáil 10 times - and I'm doing it again
Enda: I've already ruled out Fianna Fáil 10 times - and I'm doing it again
RTÉ will NOT be forced to let the Greens into tonight's leaders' debate
RTÉ will NOT be forced to let the Greens into tonight's leaders' debate
Barry Cowen says he wants to lead Fianna Fáil
Barry Cowen says he wants to lead Fianna Fáil
Alan Kelly: What Labour has achieved is astonishing
Alan Kelly: What Labour has achieved is astonishing
Sunday
14 Feb 2016
All over the country, Fine Gael and Labour's biggest problem could be each other
All over the country, Fine Gael and Labour's biggest problem could be each other
FactCheck: What effect does JobBridge and other schemes have on our unemployment rate?
FactCheck: What effect does JobBridge and other schemes have on our unemployment rate?
Joan Burton defends Labour TD pictured with Gerry Hutch
Joan Burton defends Labour TD pictured with Gerry Hutch
This is what Gerry Adams had to say about a former IRA member becoming minister for justice
This is what Gerry Adams had to say about a former IRA member becoming minister for justice
Sinn Féin candidate woos voters with special political Valentine's card
Sinn Féin candidate woos voters with special political Valentine's card
Enda repeatedly refuses to rule out doing a deal with Fianna Fáil
Enda repeatedly refuses to rule out doing a deal with Fianna Fáil
Lucinda Creighton hits out over standards in public office complaint
Lucinda Creighton hits out over standards in public office complaint
Alan Shatter claims someone is snipping the cable ties on his posters
Alan Shatter claims someone is snipping the cable ties on his posters
Saturday
13 Feb 2016
"I just want to convince people that the place for Labour is in government"
"I just want to convince people that the place for Labour is in government"
Where do Ireland's political parties stand on decriminalising cannabis?
Where do Ireland's political parties stand on decriminalising cannabis?
Fine Gael slumps as Sinn Féin rises in latest poll
Fine Gael slumps as Sinn Féin rises in latest poll
Typo sees Sinn Féin election candidate listed as councillor
Typo sees Sinn Féin election candidate listed as councillor
Cruz campaign pulls US ad featuring softcore porn actress
Cruz campaign pulls US ad featuring softcore porn actress