Politics

State of the Nation: Watchdog or ambulance chaser? The PAC is under scrutiny again...
State of the Nation: Watchdog or ambulance chaser? The PAC is under scrutiny again...
Attacks on emergency services 'utterly unacceptable', but protective laws won't be improved
Attacks on emergency services 'utterly unacceptable', but protective laws won't be improved
Monday
27 Oct 2014
The Green Party wants a referendum to make sure Irish Water isn't privatised
The Green Party wants a referendum to make sure Irish Water isn't privatised
This MEP reckons he's about to get a copy of that infamous Trichet-Lenihan letter
This MEP reckons he's about to get a copy of that infamous Trichet-Lenihan letter
Labour TD: Internet trolls are cowards and should get up to two years in prison
Labour TD: Internet trolls are cowards and should get up to two years in prison
Someone shoved David Cameron while he visited Leeds today
Someone shoved David Cameron while he visited Leeds today
How much more damage can the Maíria Cahill controversy inflict on Sinn Féin?
How much more damage can the Maíria Cahill controversy inflict on Sinn Féin?
Leo wants to find out just how healthy Ireland is
Leo wants to find out just how healthy Ireland is
Maíria Cahill: I am now homeless and in debt
Maíria Cahill: I am now homeless and in debt
Are you registered to vote? Same-sex marriage campaigners want you to check
Are you registered to vote? Same-sex marriage campaigners want you to check
This former left-wing guerilla has just been re-elected as Brazil's president
This former left-wing guerilla has just been re-elected as Brazil's president
Sunday
26 Oct 2014
Cliodhna Russell
Bad news for Sinn Féin in two new polls
Cliodhna Russell
These are the best/worst US election attack ads ever
These are the best/worst US election attack ads ever
Check out this short video of former taoiseach Jack Lynch singing 'De Banks'
Check out this short video of former taoiseach Jack Lynch singing 'De Banks'
Ó Caoláin: 'If it did happen, then that is an outrage'
Ó Caoláin: 'If it did happen, then that is an outrage'
Thinking of saving for a house? Here's what to expect*
Thinking of saving for a house? Here's what to expect*
Councillor involved in African immigrants race row in running for Fine Gael's executive council
Councillor involved in African immigrants race row in running for Fine Gael's executive council
Saturday
25 Oct 2014
Gerry Adams: 'Sinn Féin has not covered up abuse at any level'
Gerry Adams: 'Sinn Féin has not covered up abuse at any level'
'Incoherent gibberish': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
'Incoherent gibberish': Here are the winners and losers from the political week
How many children were sent to detention schools this year?
How many children were sent to detention schools this year?
Galway County Council calls on Government to suspend water charges
Galway County Council calls on Government to suspend water charges
Extra gardaí will help in fight against "real and persistent" dissident threat
Extra gardaí will help in fight against "real and persistent" dissident threat
Minister Bruton is going to the US to explain the death of the 'Double Irish' tax loophole
Minister Bruton is going to the US to explain the death of the 'Double Irish' tax loophole
Taoiseach (and two Ministers) will meet with Louise O'Keeffe in 'the coming weeks'
Taoiseach (and two Ministers) will meet with Louise O'Keeffe in 'the coming weeks'
Friday
24 Oct 2014
Solicitors for group accused by Maíria Cahill claim Enda is holding 'kangaroo courts'
Solicitors for group accused by Maíria Cahill claim Enda is holding 'kangaroo courts'
Cameron: 'No way are we paying a surprise bill from the EU for €2bn'
Cameron: 'No way are we paying a surprise bill from the EU for €2bn'
Varadkar: Clearly if Mr Kelleher was minister, things would be much worse
Varadkar: Clearly if Mr Kelleher was minister, things would be much worse
The massive row that shut down the Dáil on Wednesday is only getting worse
The massive row that shut down the Dáil on Wednesday is only getting worse
'Half-baked madcap proposal' - TD criticises proposed north Dublin pipeline project
'Half-baked madcap proposal' - TD criticises proposed north Dublin pipeline project
After senators agreed to recognise the state Palestine, will TDs follow suit?
After senators agreed to recognise the state Palestine, will TDs follow suit?
This guy called Darth Vader is running for election, and he's kind of brilliant
This guy called Darth Vader is running for election, and he's kind of brilliant
Clare Daly will get a plumber to increase her water pressure if the Government reduces it
Clare Daly will get a plumber to increase her water pressure if the Government reduces it
Frances Fitzgerald isn't as much craic as Alan Shatter when it comes to being 'Minister for Time'
Frances Fitzgerald isn't as much craic as Alan Shatter when it comes to being 'Minister for Time'
Meet the minister who has Star Wars and X-Men bobbleheads on his desk
Meet the minister who has Star Wars and X-Men bobbleheads on his desk
This politician got well and truly photobombed by a spider on live TV
This politician got well and truly photobombed by a spider on live TV
Now you won't be getting your first water bill until the end of January
Now you won't be getting your first water bill until the end of January
Ireland (and our cows) seem happy with a new agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Ireland (and our cows) seem happy with a new agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Thursday
23 Oct 2014
Gardaí investigate support group's spend on gifts, angel healing and dog kennels
Gardaí investigate support group's spend on gifts, angel healing and dog kennels
The sacked minister who helped set up Irish Water thinks John Tierney should go
The sacked minister who helped set up Irish Water thinks John Tierney should go
Water Charges relief on its way for those not on social welfare
Water Charges relief on its way for those not on social welfare