Politics

Aaron McKenna
Aaron McKenna: We need our politicians to behave themselves in 2015
Aaron McKenna
John Hume was 'rather blunt' with Margaret Thatcher in secret meeting
John Hume was 'rather blunt' with Margaret Thatcher in secret meeting
Friday
26 Dec 2014
Despite Leo's intervention, no one in this government will go near the abortion issue again
Despite Leo's intervention, no one in this government will go near the abortion issue again
'Smart-alec Tánaiste thinks it's smart…': The winners and losers from the political year
'Smart-alec Tánaiste thinks it's smart…': The winners and losers from the political year
Gerry Adams and Francois Hollande both got puppies for Christmas
Gerry Adams and Francois Hollande both got puppies for Christmas
"F***** from a great height": Liam Neeson's not the first Irish celebrity to weigh in on water charges
"F***** from a great height": Liam Neeson's not the first Irish celebrity to weigh in on water charges
Joan Burton: Sinn Féin has a 'one for everyone in the audience' mentality
Joan Burton: Sinn Féin has a 'one for everyone in the audience' mentality
Here's what Leo Varadkar thinks about being Ireland's most kissable politician
Here's what Leo Varadkar thinks about being Ireland's most kissable politician
Does Shane Ross want to be Taoiseach? His answer might surprise you...
Does Shane Ross want to be Taoiseach? His answer might surprise you...
11 politicians and one (ex) garda commissioner who defined the political year
11 politicians and one (ex) garda commissioner who defined the political year
Thursday
25 Dec 2014
Here's some political memories for you on Christmas Day - the year in Vines
Here's some political memories for you on Christmas Day - the year in Vines
Wednesday
24 Dec 2014
Hilarious Irish kids don't have a clue who runs the country
Hilarious Irish kids don't have a clue who runs the country
Shane Ross: I don't jump at every microphone that comes my way
Shane Ross: I don't jump at every microphone that comes my way
What do these five politicians want for Christmas?
What do these five politicians want for Christmas?
49 TDs and senators in eleventh-hour appeal to Michael D over Water Bill
49 TDs and senators in eleventh-hour appeal to Michael D over Water Bill
Mary Lou and this Fianna Fáil senator were throwing serious shade on Twitter last night
Mary Lou and this Fianna Fáil senator were throwing serious shade on Twitter last night
Eoin Ó Broin
Fine Gael doesn't just stand for the wealthy, it robs from the poor and gives to the rich
Eoin Ó Broin
Christmas Truce? Gerry Adams takes a selfie with Fine Gael and Labour ministers
Christmas Truce? Gerry Adams takes a selfie with Fine Gael and Labour ministers
Joan Burton wants us all to talk about the economy next year
Joan Burton wants us all to talk about the economy next year
George H.W. Bush hospitalised over 'shortness of breath'
George H.W. Bush hospitalised over 'shortness of breath'
Tuesday
23 Dec 2014
'Broad agreement' reached in Stormont talks as politicians take selfies and listen to Serial
'Broad agreement' reached in Stormont talks as politicians take selfies and listen to Serial
Ireland has gone in to bat for Microsoft in its landmark privacy case against the US
Ireland has gone in to bat for Microsoft in its landmark privacy case against the US
QUIZ: How well do you really know these TDs and Senators?
QUIZ: How well do you really know these TDs and Senators?
Here's a video of Enda Kenny reading The Night Before Christmas
Here's a video of Enda Kenny reading The Night Before Christmas
Belgium's prime minister was covered in his country's national dish yesterday
Belgium's prime minister was covered in his country's national dish yesterday
Simon Harris TD
Why it's a myth that Fine Gael only stands for the rich
Simon Harris TD
Monday
22 Dec 2014
Amid claims of drunkenness, the Seanad has voted to pass the Water Services Bill
Amid claims of drunkenness, the Seanad has voted to pass the Water Services Bill
'Shock' in Fianna Fáil as failed by-election candidate says Martin should go
'Shock' in Fianna Fáil as failed by-election candidate says Martin should go
That's all folks: Applause from senators as 4 week Christmas break announced
That's all folks: Applause from senators as 4 week Christmas break announced
Senator says no one in Fianna Fáil told him he was expelled
Senator says no one in Fianna Fáil told him he was expelled
Enda: 'If there's no structure to get cattle into the ring then you have a fight every morning'
Enda: 'If there's no structure to get cattle into the ring then you have a fight every morning'
Here's the story behind those pics of Lucinda and Leo being fierce friendly last Friday night
Here's the story behind those pics of Lucinda and Leo being fierce friendly last Friday night
There are no records of some meetings Phil Hogan had about Irish Water
There are no records of some meetings Phil Hogan had about Irish Water
Joan on Jobstown: 'When I was in that car I was worried about the parallels with fascism'
Joan on Jobstown: 'When I was in that car I was worried about the parallels with fascism'
Appealing a social welfare decision? Sit tight, it'll be a while
Appealing a social welfare decision? Sit tight, it'll be a while
Sunday
21 Dec 2014
US to review North Korea terror status after Sony hack
US to review North Korea terror status after Sony hack
What did the Dáil do on their first day?
What did the Dáil do on their first day?
Senators start campaign to have a referendum on the Water Services Bill
Senators start campaign to have a referendum on the Water Services Bill
Poll: How will you vote in the same-sex marriage referendum?
Poll: How will you vote in the same-sex marriage referendum?
Support for Labour and Fine Gael drops in latest Red C poll
Support for Labour and Fine Gael drops in latest Red C poll