Politics

Irish people really didn't like paying for their TV licence 30 years ago
Irish people really didn't like paying for their TV licence 30 years ago
After calling in help, President Higgins has signed 'rushed' new asylum laws
After calling in help, President Higgins has signed 'rushed' new asylum laws
Enda is visiting flood-hit areas, but not 'doing the Bertie Ahern'
Enda is visiting flood-hit areas, but not 'doing the Bertie Ahern'
Fine Gael candidate defends putting up Christmas posters without permission
Fine Gael candidate defends putting up Christmas posters without permission
'It wasn't long after the hunger strikes... mayhem on the streets and we realised that something had to be done.'
'It wasn't long after the hunger strikes... mayhem on the streets and we realised that something had to be done.'
The government wanted to launch a phone-tapping bill in 1985...
The government wanted to launch a phone-tapping bill in 1985...
David Cameron adviser apologises over 'offensive' 1985 memo about black rioters
David Cameron adviser apologises over 'offensive' 1985 memo about black rioters
An Archbishop, a Taoiseach and an angry face-off over IRA violence and 'genocide'
An Archbishop, a Taoiseach and an angry face-off over IRA violence and 'genocide'
30 years ago Dunnes Stores was involved in ANOTHER workers' dispute... one that shook the world
30 years ago Dunnes Stores was involved in ANOTHER workers' dispute... one that shook the world
When Maggie dropped some epic shade on Garret FitzGerald...
When Maggie dropped some epic shade on Garret FitzGerald...
Pornography being shown in pubs had the government in a fluster 30 years ago
Pornography being shown in pubs had the government in a fluster 30 years ago
Tuesday
29 Dec 2015
QUIZ: Bertie going grey and 19 other questions about the year that was
QUIZ: Bertie going grey and 19 other questions about the year that was
Julien Mercille
'I watched this man bleed out. He was rolling on the ground and I imagined his last moments'
Julien Mercille
There were some familiar faces at this morning's Council of State meeting
There were some familiar faces at this morning's Council of State meeting
This is Enda Kenny's biggest regret
This is Enda Kenny's biggest regret
Monday
28 Dec 2015
Michael Noonan spent Christmas in hospital due to fluid on his chest
Michael Noonan spent Christmas in hospital due to fluid on his chest
TD calls for bogs to be flooded to 'save communities'
TD calls for bogs to be flooded to 'save communities'
A phantom supporter* is erecting this man's election posters for him...
A phantom supporter* is erecting this man's election posters for him...
Some Ryan Report recommendations yet to be implemented due to lack of resources
Some Ryan Report recommendations yet to be implemented due to lack of resources
Enda promises action on abortion within six months of re-election
Enda promises action on abortion within six months of re-election
Sunday
27 Dec 2015
'I’ve gone to funerals where mourners would refuse to shake my hand'
'I’ve gone to funerals where mourners would refuse to shake my hand'
'Good', 'bad', 'stupid' - on the campaign trail, Donald Trump speaks like a nine-year-old
'Good', 'bad', 'stupid' - on the campaign trail, Donald Trump speaks like a nine-year-old
Joan is promising a €25 pension increase if Labour gets back into power
Joan is promising a €25 pension increase if Labour gets back into power
Poll: Should Irish emigrants be allowed vote for the Irish president?
Poll: Should Irish emigrants be allowed vote for the Irish president?
Saturday
26 Dec 2015
The many moods of Paschal Donohoe
The many moods of Paschal Donohoe
Canada's Prime Minister even makes cutting a birthday cake look slick
Canada's Prime Minister even makes cutting a birthday cake look slick
Enda Kenny isn't thinking about anyone else but Joan Burton
Enda Kenny isn't thinking about anyone else but Joan Burton
Tony Duffin
Drugs should be a priority issue for general election candidates - here's why
Tony Duffin
Here are five eye-opening things Dr Ben Carson believes
Here are five eye-opening things Dr Ben Carson believes
The deals they did: the up-and-down relationship of Bertie Ahern and Jackie Healy-Rae
The deals they did: the up-and-down relationship of Bertie Ahern and Jackie Healy-Rae
Friday
25 Dec 2015
How a controversy a day kept Donald Trump in the headlines (and at the top of the polls)
How a controversy a day kept Donald Trump in the headlines (and at the top of the polls)
Martin McGuinness's favourite Christmas present is a little box - but what's in it?
Martin McGuinness's favourite Christmas present is a little box - but what's in it?
Alarm company says it met with Alan Kelly after tender had been decided
Alarm company says it met with Alan Kelly after tender had been decided
Thursday
24 Dec 2015
'Have you got the wiffy code?': The not-so-serious 2015 political awards
'Have you got the wiffy code?': The not-so-serious 2015 political awards
Perry's Christmas miracle leaves Fine Gael needing at least two more women
Perry's Christmas miracle leaves Fine Gael needing at least two more women
Revealed: How Willie O'Dea almost got rid of his famous 'tache
Revealed: How Willie O'Dea almost got rid of his famous 'tache
The truth about that picture of Alex Salmond, a young lady and a Solero
The truth about that picture of Alex Salmond, a young lady and a Solero
Councillor considers resignation amid 'disgust' in Longford Fianna Fáil
Councillor considers resignation amid 'disgust' in Longford Fianna Fáil
Cameron says Britain's Christianity is key to its success
Cameron says Britain's Christianity is key to its success
Wednesday
23 Dec 2015
Who said it: Donald Trump or Mayor Quimby?
Who said it: Donald Trump or Mayor Quimby?