Politics

Lots of people are expected at Jackie Healy-Rae's funeral today
Lots of people are expected at Jackie Healy-Rae's funeral today
Sunday
7 Dec 2014
Could USC tear the coalition government apart?
Could USC tear the coalition government apart?
6 of the dirtiest insults thrown across the floors of the Dáil and Seanad
6 of the dirtiest insults thrown across the floors of the Dáil and Seanad
Over a year after the Seanad referendum, there will be reforms
Over a year after the Seanad referendum, there will be reforms
Justice Catherine McGuinness was approached to run for president...but she wasn't interested
Justice Catherine McGuinness was approached to run for president...but she wasn't interested
Cillian Doyle
Opinion: The left needs to form a stronger alliance – and soon
Cillian Doyle
Here are the 44 primary schools that now only have one teacher
Here are the 44 primary schools that now only have one teacher
Saturday
6 Dec 2014
Aidan Gillen on becoming Charlie: 'It's not a sensationalist hatchet-job'
Aidan Gillen on becoming Charlie: 'It's not a sensationalist hatchet-job'
The Love Ulster organisers want to come back to Dublin
The Love Ulster organisers want to come back to Dublin
Enda Kenny is a Connacht Rugby fan
Enda Kenny is a Connacht Rugby fan
'No one takes him seriously': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
'No one takes him seriously': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
'You voted for me because you get good value for your vote' - Jackie Healy Rae's 2007 election night speech
'You voted for me because you get good value for your vote' - Jackie Healy Rae's 2007 election night speech
'Wednesday can be a knockout blow to water charges'
'Wednesday can be a knockout blow to water charges'
President Michael D Higgins is off to China today
President Michael D Higgins is off to China today
Funeral of Jackie Healy-Rae to take place on Monday
Funeral of Jackie Healy-Rae to take place on Monday
Jackie Healy Rae - the patriarch of a dynasty that doesn't like being called a dynasty
Jackie Healy Rae - the patriarch of a dynasty that doesn't like being called a dynasty
Fine Gael TD: Why I got really pissed off at the government
Fine Gael TD: Why I got really pissed off at the government
Friday
5 Dec 2014
"Would I do anything different? ... I'd try and do a hell of a lot more of the same"
"Would I do anything different? ... I'd try and do a hell of a lot more of the same"
Jackie Healy-Rae: The 'dry wit' that changed Independent politics
Jackie Healy-Rae: The 'dry wit' that changed Independent politics
Charlie Flanagan apologises and says this US military plane DID land in Shannon
Charlie Flanagan apologises and says this US military plane DID land in Shannon
Former TD Jackie Healy-Rae has died
Former TD Jackie Healy-Rae has died
Is An Garda Síochana broken beyond repair? 'No, it can be fixed'
Is An Garda Síochana broken beyond repair? 'No, it can be fixed'
Israel won't let Gerry Adams into Gaza
Israel won't let Gerry Adams into Gaza
Enda Kenny was on the streets talking to homeless people last night
Enda Kenny was on the streets talking to homeless people last night
Taoiseach Enda Kenny confident over Ireland's €1.5m Rugby World Cup bid
Taoiseach Enda Kenny confident over Ireland's €1.5m Rugby World Cup bid
Lots of people say they won't pay their water charges
Lots of people say they won't pay their water charges
Would Leo be a better leader than Enda? We asked this Fine Gael TD (four times)
Would Leo be a better leader than Enda? We asked this Fine Gael TD (four times)
Thursday
4 Dec 2014
"No need for anyone to have to sleep rough in Dublin ... unless they make that choice themselves"
"No need for anyone to have to sleep rough in Dublin ... unless they make that choice themselves"
Leo's Christmas wish: He wanted €500m... He's being given almost €200m extra
Leo's Christmas wish: He wanted €500m... He's being given almost €200m extra
Six years after the crash, the banking inquiry is FINALLY starting... soon
Six years after the crash, the banking inquiry is FINALLY starting... soon
Enda Kenny is facing a motion of no confidence next week
Enda Kenny is facing a motion of no confidence next week
'Political interference' stopped Revenue probe into Ansbacher 'black briefcase': Whistleblower
'Political interference' stopped Revenue probe into Ansbacher 'black briefcase': Whistleblower
Check out the trailer for RTÉ's new Charlie Haughey drama
Check out the trailer for RTÉ's new Charlie Haughey drama
Tory MP arrested over rape claim
Tory MP arrested over rape claim
How safe is Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader?
How safe is Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader?
Dublin Sinn Féin councillor receives death threat warning him not to attend water protest meeting
Dublin Sinn Féin councillor receives death threat warning him not to attend water protest meeting
Mary Lou told: 'You've been doing it for a while and you need to stop'
Mary Lou told: 'You've been doing it for a while and you need to stop'
Former IRA officer: 'Gardaí colluded with us during the Troubles'
Former IRA officer: 'Gardaí colluded with us during the Troubles'
Fine Gael hasn't been this unpopular in a decade
Fine Gael hasn't been this unpopular in a decade
Poll: Will you vote for a party or Independent candidate in the next general election?
Poll: Will you vote for a party or Independent candidate in the next general election?