Politics

'I will not send Irish troops into civil war in Syria' - Coveney
'I will not send Irish troops into civil war in Syria' - Coveney
'I accept the verdict of the people."- Salmond concedes defeat but wants promises delivered
'I accept the verdict of the people."- Salmond concedes defeat but wants promises delivered
Scotland's older people saved the Union
Scotland's older people saved the Union
The Briefcase: Double Irish with a twist of Keynsian economics and... new iPhones OMG OMG!
The Briefcase: Double Irish with a twist of Keynsian economics and... new iPhones OMG OMG!
Nicolas Sarkozy just launched his political comeback - on Facebook
Nicolas Sarkozy just launched his political comeback - on Facebook
Enda's 'Personal intervention' led to Lucinda quitting Euro job
Enda's 'Personal intervention' led to Lucinda quitting Euro job
The cows are going to be very busy in Cork. Up to 60% busier, in fact
The cows are going to be very busy in Cork. Up to 60% busier, in fact
Open thread: What are your thoughts on Scotland's big decision?
Open thread: What are your thoughts on Scotland's big decision?
Gerry Adams' tweet on the the Scottish independence vote was to the point
Gerry Adams' tweet on the the Scottish independence vote was to the point
WATCH: David Norris calls 1916 rebels 'traitors to their own cause'
WATCH: David Norris calls 1916 rebels 'traitors to their own cause'
Ireland should see 'trade opportunities, not threats' in a devolved Scotland
Ireland should see 'trade opportunities, not threats' in a devolved Scotland
State of the Nation: How's everyone feeling about Scotland saying 'No'?
State of the Nation: How's everyone feeling about Scotland saying 'No'?
Boston mayor Marty Walsh lands in Ireland for historic homecoming
Boston mayor Marty Walsh lands in Ireland for historic homecoming
The US has finally approved a new ambassador to Ireland
The US has finally approved a new ambassador to Ireland
Date with destiny: Scotland awake as counting begins in independence vote
Date with destiny: Scotland awake as counting begins in independence vote
Thursday
18 Sep 2014
Households with undrinkable water could be in line for a bigger discount
Households with undrinkable water could be in line for a bigger discount
Minister: There's a new optimism around Labour, people are prepared to listen to us again
Minister: There's a new optimism around Labour, people are prepared to listen to us again
Noonan: Economy will grow even more than we thought this year - but austerity isn't over
Noonan: Economy will grow even more than we thought this year - but austerity isn't over
Could the Christmas Bonus be restored in next month's Budget?
Could the Christmas Bonus be restored in next month's Budget?
"Let's not repeat the mistake of 1983"... Varadkar calls for calm in abortion debate
"Let's not repeat the mistake of 1983"... Varadkar calls for calm in abortion debate
Minister: Strong argument for raising the minimum wage as economy recovers
Minister: Strong argument for raising the minimum wage as economy recovers
Why are schools using JobBridge to hire SNAs? The Minister's pledging to find out
Why are schools using JobBridge to hire SNAs? The Minister's pledging to find out
The Taoiseach had some advice for the nation about teeth brushing today...
The Taoiseach had some advice for the nation about teeth brushing today...
Joan Burton: 'We're the strongest growing economy in Europe at this point'
Joan Burton: 'We're the strongest growing economy in Europe at this point'
'One daily shower and one daily flush for children': Micheál Martin demands water charges review
'One daily shower and one daily flush for children': Micheál Martin demands water charges review
'I'm gonna switch off the microphones': Ceann Comhairle threatens rowdy TDs
'I'm gonna switch off the microphones': Ceann Comhairle threatens rowdy TDs
Looks like we know what way Andy Murray is leaning in Scottish independence vote
Looks like we know what way Andy Murray is leaning in Scottish independence vote
State of the Nation: How will Ireland be affected if Scotland goes it alone?
State of the Nation: How will Ireland be affected if Scotland goes it alone?
This guy is Fine Gael's surprise pick for the vacant Seanad seat
This guy is Fine Gael's surprise pick for the vacant Seanad seat
Ireland needs to send a new judge to the European Court of Human Rights
Ireland needs to send a new judge to the European Court of Human Rights
'Day of Destiny': The UK newspapers on Scotland's vote for independence
'Day of Destiny': The UK newspapers on Scotland's vote for independence
Will Scotland end its 307-year-old union with England? The polls are open...
Will Scotland end its 307-year-old union with England? The polls are open...
Irish politicians have started paying for their pints on time
Irish politicians have started paying for their pints on time
Wednesday
17 Sep 2014
Sniffer dogs search Leinster House, Ming Flanagan breathes a sigh of relief
Sniffer dogs search Leinster House, Ming Flanagan breathes a sigh of relief
Government rejects Cowen's Irish Water charges exemption bill
Government rejects Cowen's Irish Water charges exemption bill
Check out the Fine Gael website in 1998 and John Bruton talking about 'surfing the internet'
Check out the Fine Gael website in 1998 and John Bruton talking about 'surfing the internet'
Gordon Brown gave a Scottish referendum speech - and people were shocked at how good it was
Gordon Brown gave a Scottish referendum speech - and people were shocked at how good it was
Here's what the Taoiseach has to say about Irish Water and your PPS number
Here's what the Taoiseach has to say about Irish Water and your PPS number
Alan Shatter wants the GSOC Commissioners to be sacked
Alan Shatter wants the GSOC Commissioners to be sacked
'Better the devil you know': Labour minister leaning towards Scotland staying in the UK
'Better the devil you know': Labour minister leaning towards Scotland staying in the UK