Politics

Debunked: Video of Italian Prime Minister does not show her condemning the EU migration pact
Debunked: Video of Italian Prime Minister does not show her condemning the EU migration pact
Ghislaine Maxwell to appear before US Congress in Epstein probe - but 'will plead the Fifth'
Ghislaine Maxwell to appear before US Congress in Epstein probe - but 'will plead the Fifth'
Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.
Wednesday
21 Jan
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
FactCheck: Trump claim that the US has never asked for anything from Nato is flat wrong
FactCheck: Trump claim that the US has never asked for anything from Nato is flat wrong
Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal
Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal
'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities
'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities
'Trump doesn't have all cards': Tánaiste says Europe will respond quickly to any tariffs imposed
'Trump doesn't have all cards': Tánaiste says Europe will respond quickly to any tariffs imposed
Greenland is not actually 'a giant piece of ice', despite Trump saying so seven times
Greenland is not actually 'a giant piece of ice', despite Trump saying so seven times
“What I’m asking for is a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace and world protection. It’s a very small ask,” Trump said.
Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise
Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise
Taoiseach says surgeon who admitted misconduct 'should never have been operating' on Jessica Sheedy
Taoiseach says surgeon who admitted misconduct 'should never have been operating' on Jessica Sheedy
Non-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century', Gráinne Seoige tells TDs
Non-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century', Gráinne Seoige tells TDs
Controversial Mercosur deal stalled after MEPs vote to refer it to European courts
Controversial Mercosur deal stalled after MEPs vote to refer it to European courts
In full: The Davos speech by Canada PM Mark Carney that everyone is talking about
In full: The Davos speech by Canada PM Mark Carney that everyone is talking about
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Trump is due to address the World Economic Forum at 1.30pm, but is now expected to be late.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will speak at an annual dinner with senior business leaders in Davos today.
Dr Seána Glennon
Opinion: Mamdani’s New York is listening to its citizens. Why is Ireland not?
Dr Seána Glennon
Taxi drivers seek crackdown on apps that 'reward longer hours and penalise job refusal'
Taxi drivers seek crackdown on apps that 'reward longer hours and penalise job refusal'
Gunman who killed former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe jailed for life
Gunman who killed former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe jailed for life
House of Commons to debate removing the immunity clause from Troubles Legacy Act
House of Commons to debate removing the immunity clause from Troubles Legacy Act
Tuesday
20 Jan
Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told
Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
The UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
The UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
Taoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week
Taoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week
Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws
Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws
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US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Cabinet set to sign off on plans for State-led, not-for-profit childcare facilities
Cabinet set to sign off on plans for State-led, not-for-profit childcare facilities
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
Monday
19 Jan
Here's what happened today: Monday
Here's what happened today: Monday
Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro
Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro
Dublin City Council’s cycling and walking funds have been cut, and it may put years of work at risk
Dublin City Council’s cycling and walking funds have been cut, and it may put years of work at risk
Debunked: False claims spread online that Greenland would bypass Denmark in talks with US
Debunked: False claims spread online that Greenland would bypass Denmark in talks with US
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% on eight European nations, but the UK and EU said they won’t be drawn into a tit-for-tat trade war.
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
Gold hits record high following new Trump tariff threat
Gold hits record high following new Trump tariff threat