Politics

Turf cutter Michael Fitzmaurice to contest Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Turf cutter Michael Fitzmaurice to contest Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Splash! James Reilly does the Ice Bucket Challenge
Splash! James Reilly does the Ice Bucket Challenge
Little boy gets bored in the White House, performs amazing faceplant
Little boy gets bored in the White House, performs amazing faceplant
Ex-MEP "would prefer" if People Before Profit had stayed out of Dáil race
Ex-MEP "would prefer" if People Before Profit had stayed out of Dáil race
Monday
8 Sep 2014
"The fight's not over yet": Councillors vote against Poolbeg incinerator plan
"The fight's not over yet": Councillors vote against Poolbeg incinerator plan
Here's why Fine Gael transfers could decide the 'Ming' by-election
Here's why Fine Gael transfers could decide the 'Ming' by-election
This retired plumber's been selected as a Dáil candidate for People Before Profit
This retired plumber's been selected as a Dáil candidate for People Before Profit
What do people think of Leo's big plan to tackle health insurance?
What do people think of Leo's big plan to tackle health insurance?
Bill to fight child grooming introduced to prevent 'Irish Rotherham'
Bill to fight child grooming introduced to prevent 'Irish Rotherham'
Let's bring in tax cuts worth €400 million, says business group
Let's bring in tax cuts worth €400 million, says business group
Sunday
7 Sep 2014
Taoiseach "dismissed" Shortall's concerns over Reilly's health service reforms
Taoiseach "dismissed" Shortall's concerns over Reilly's health service reforms
It's the last thing he needs, but Phil Hogan's just been landed with ANOTHER Irish Water scandal
It's the last thing he needs, but Phil Hogan's just been landed with ANOTHER Irish Water scandal
Back in time: It's ten years since Labour decided NOT to run Michael D for the Áras
Back in time: It's ten years since Labour decided NOT to run Michael D for the Áras
Poll: Are you in favour of Scottish independence?
Poll: Are you in favour of Scottish independence?
Is attracting more foreign companies to Ireland really a recipe for growth?
Is attracting more foreign companies to Ireland really a recipe for growth?
Saturday
6 Sep 2014
Fishing rods, fizzy drinks and Gulfstream Jets: Winners and losers - and one for you to decide - from the political week
Fishing rods, fizzy drinks and Gulfstream Jets: Winners and losers - and one for you to decide - from the political week
It looks like Luke 'Ming' Flanagan actually enjoyed his Ice Bucket Challenge
It looks like Luke 'Ming' Flanagan actually enjoyed his Ice Bucket Challenge
Pressure on Reilly after officials call his HSE reforms 'unworkable'
Pressure on Reilly after officials call his HSE reforms 'unworkable'
Friday
5 Sep 2014
"Are you a control freak?" - Enda Kenny answers tough questions from the Moone Boy kid
"Are you a control freak?" - Enda Kenny answers tough questions from the Moone Boy kid
Thursday
4 Sep 2014
Sinn Féin MEPs barred from entering Gaza during trip to Palestine
Sinn Féin MEPs barred from entering Gaza during trip to Palestine
Philomena Lee deserves an apology from the state: Labour TD
Philomena Lee deserves an apology from the state: Labour TD
READ: Shane Ross calls on independents to 'change Irish politics radically'
READ: Shane Ross calls on independents to 'change Irish politics radically'
Wednesday
3 Sep 2014
Tax increases and expenditure reductions of €2.1bn won't be necessary - Howlin
Tax increases and expenditure reductions of €2.1bn won't be necessary - Howlin
Ministers have a plan. A plan to make sure the Property Tax is distributed fairly...
Ministers have a plan. A plan to make sure the Property Tax is distributed fairly...
"You won't say quiet to me, sir": Check out this 2007 clip of Enda clashing with a furious Ceann Comhairle
"You won't say quiet to me, sir": Check out this 2007 clip of Enda clashing with a furious Ceann Comhairle
Got what it takes?* ... Ads to recruit a new Garda Commissioner to be published this week
Got what it takes?* ... Ads to recruit a new Garda Commissioner to be published this week
"I'm sorry to disappoint you." - Israeli ambassador tells David Norris he's going nowhere
"I'm sorry to disappoint you." - Israeli ambassador tells David Norris he's going nowhere
Leaked chart names Phil Hogan as Agriculture Commissioner ... but can it be trusted?
Leaked chart names Phil Hogan as Agriculture Commissioner ... but can it be trusted?
Palestinian ambassador compares occupied Gaza to occupied Ireland
Palestinian ambassador compares occupied Gaza to occupied Ireland
Angry parents and 'Gaza' banners greet ministers, as new term begins
Angry parents and 'Gaza' banners greet ministers, as new term begins
READ: Nessa Childers' attack on Phil Hogan over social housing
READ: Nessa Childers' attack on Phil Hogan over social housing
Jobless figures down, though they're still doling it out
Jobless figures down, though they're still doling it out
Ministers don't want to play "fast and loose" with Budget 2015
Ministers don't want to play "fast and loose" with Budget 2015
A 'national day off' for 2016? It should be looked at, says Minister
A 'national day off' for 2016? It should be looked at, says Minister
Former Fine Gael TD Jim White dies aged 76
Former Fine Gael TD Jim White dies aged 76
TDs and Senators will meet the Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors today
TDs and Senators will meet the Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors today
Guess who's back?... Golan and Budget top the agenda, as Ministers return from break
Guess who's back?... Golan and Budget top the agenda, as Ministers return from break
Tuesday
2 Sep 2014
Maura Hopkins selected as the Fine Gael candidate for the Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Maura Hopkins selected as the Fine Gael candidate for the Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Open Thread: Nominations for a WOMAN to receive the Freedom of Dublin, please!
Open Thread: Nominations for a WOMAN to receive the Freedom of Dublin, please!
Dáil committee chair weighs in on Israeli land seizure ahead of meeting with ambassador
Dáil committee chair weighs in on Israeli land seizure ahead of meeting with ambassador