Politics

The Socialist Party thinks Labour could be 'wiped out' within three years
The Socialist Party thinks Labour could be 'wiped out' within three years
'I have it all to do': Brian Hayes admits he's 'in a difficult position' after latest poll
'I have it all to do': Brian Hayes admits he's 'in a difficult position' after latest poll
Someone's had a little fun with a Luke 'Ming' Flanagan poster in Roscommon
Someone's had a little fun with a Luke 'Ming' Flanagan poster in Roscommon
Eamon Gilmore will be hoping Europe's top MEP can ease his Labour pains
Eamon Gilmore will be hoping Europe's top MEP can ease his Labour pains
Monday
28 Apr 2014
It's older than the Renaissance and printed books, but after 817 years Limerick City Council is no more
It's older than the Renaissance and printed books, but after 817 years Limerick City Council is no more
Joan Burton's response: Eamon Gilmore is the leader of the Labour Party and I support him in that.
Joan Burton's response: Eamon Gilmore is the leader of the Labour Party and I support him in that.
Gilmore: No, Phil... I'm not quitting
Gilmore: No, Phil... I'm not quitting
This is the catchiest song about a Healy-Rae's election campaign you'll hear today
This is the catchiest song about a Healy-Rae's election campaign you'll hear today
Enda Kenny tells voters not to get 'carried away with fantasy politics’ before May’s election
Enda Kenny tells voters not to get 'carried away with fantasy politics’ before May’s election
WATCH: Pat Rabbitte ignores questions about leadership, talks for 73 seconds about postcodes
WATCH: Pat Rabbitte ignores questions about leadership, talks for 73 seconds about postcodes
The first opinion poll of the European elections has focused minds... and sharpened knives
The first opinion poll of the European elections has focused minds... and sharpened knives
'A distraction that shouldn't have happened': Labour slams MEP over Gilmore 'quit' call
'A distraction that shouldn't have happened': Labour slams MEP over Gilmore 'quit' call
Joe Higgins to quit Dáil at end of this term to clear way for Coppinger
Joe Higgins to quit Dáil at end of this term to clear way for Coppinger
Poll: Should Eamon Gilmore step down as leader of the Labour party?
Poll: Should Eamon Gilmore step down as leader of the Labour party?
Labour MEP says Gilmore has to go, endorses Joan Burton for leadership
Labour MEP says Gilmore has to go, endorses Joan Burton for leadership
Sunday
27 Apr 2014
Sinn Féin leads in Dublin, but Hayes faces a fight
Sinn Féin leads in Dublin, but Hayes faces a fight
On The Trail: 7 odd, weird and wonderful things from Election 2014
On The Trail: 7 odd, weird and wonderful things from Election 2014
"No challenge to Fianna Fáil leadership" says Timmy Dooley
"No challenge to Fianna Fáil leadership" says Timmy Dooley
The Secret Candidate: Posters are a waste of time and money so here's how we could eliminate them
The Secret Candidate: Posters are a waste of time and money so here's how we could eliminate them
The Secret Candidate
Damien Kiberd
Damien Kiberd: Teachers do, literally, run the country
Damien Kiberd
Saturday
26 Apr 2014
Obama will continue to be 'a strong ally' of Ireland - Jen O’Malley Dillon
Obama will continue to be 'a strong ally' of Ireland - Jen O’Malley Dillon
'A highly feminised audience': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
'A highly feminised audience': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
Labour MEP: Sinn Féin are trying to take me out, but I'm a good bet with a proven track record
Labour MEP: Sinn Féin are trying to take me out, but I'm a good bet with a proven track record
Latest poll suggests Sinn Féin on course to win seats in Europe
Latest poll suggests Sinn Féin on course to win seats in Europe
Friday
25 Apr 2014
Fianna Fáil has had more problems with Mary Fitzpatrick's posters
Fianna Fáil has had more problems with Mary Fitzpatrick's posters
Cork TD Jonathan O'Brien got down with his bad self for charity last night
Cork TD Jonathan O'Brien got down with his bad self for charity last night
Duncan Stewart is not running in the elections, he wants people to vote for the Greens instead
Duncan Stewart is not running in the elections, he wants people to vote for the Greens instead
There are people running as independent candidates who can't spell 'independent'
There are people running as independent candidates who can't spell 'independent'
An ageing population and lack of housing could cause headaches for the government
An ageing population and lack of housing could cause headaches for the government
Cracking down on crime and eliminating parking fees - Fianna Fáil's plan for Dublin
Cracking down on crime and eliminating parking fees - Fianna Fáil's plan for Dublin
Failings at UK care home run by Rehab 'raises questions' for Ireland
Failings at UK care home run by Rehab 'raises questions' for Ireland
Mortgage campaigner David Hall is going to run in the Dublin West by-election
Mortgage campaigner David Hall is going to run in the Dublin West by-election
'Things got crazy': Row breaks out after local candidate removes another's poster
'Things got crazy': Row breaks out after local candidate removes another's poster
Green diesel incentives should be scrapped to combat fuel laundering
Green diesel incentives should be scrapped to combat fuel laundering
Thursday
24 Apr 2014
Five appear in court charged over throwing paint at Department of Justice
Five appear in court charged over throwing paint at Department of Justice
Gilmore: I find it hard to understand why people are blocking Irish Water from installing meters
Gilmore: I find it hard to understand why people are blocking Irish Water from installing meters
Bray Town Council attempts to evict Councillor John Brady, he says no way
Bray Town Council attempts to evict Councillor John Brady, he says no way
'Jesus, we got off lightly': Not quite 'rumble in Temple Bar' as rival MEP hopefuls hand in their papers
'Jesus, we got off lightly': Not quite 'rumble in Temple Bar' as rival MEP hopefuls hand in their papers
Meet Martin O'Malley, the Irish-American who could be the next US President
Meet Martin O'Malley, the Irish-American who could be the next US President
Election posters may 'distract from the beauty of our countryside' as Giro D'Italia approaches - Senator
Election posters may 'distract from the beauty of our countryside' as Giro D'Italia approaches - Senator