Politics

The charities regulator was meant to be set up by Easter...
The charities regulator was meant to be set up by Easter...
Friday
18 Apr 2014
Someone knitted this MEP an election poster out of Aran-jumper wool
Someone knitted this MEP an election poster out of Aran-jumper wool
Jillian Godsil to run in European elections after scrapping of law barring bankruptees
Jillian Godsil to run in European elections after scrapping of law barring bankruptees
Red deer from Kerry could be introduced to the Phoenix Park
Red deer from Kerry could be introduced to the Phoenix Park
Tom Clonan and Glenna Lynch named as substitutes in European election campaign
Tom Clonan and Glenna Lynch named as substitutes in European election campaign
There will be no change to the 'ludicrous situation' where absent TDs means unanswered questions
There will be no change to the 'ludicrous situation' where absent TDs means unanswered questions
Thursday
17 Apr 2014
Careful now: The Department of the Environment doesn't pull its punches on Twitter
Careful now: The Department of the Environment doesn't pull its punches on Twitter
Misquoted: Sinn Féin apologises to Bishop over abortion letter
Misquoted: Sinn Féin apologises to Bishop over abortion letter
Well, isn't it well for some?
Well, isn't it well for some?
Am I bothered? Micheál Martin says Bertie's comments about him are 'not a big deal'
Am I bothered? Micheál Martin says Bertie's comments about him are 'not a big deal'
Justice Committee says Ireland should recognise Travellers as ethnic group
Justice Committee says Ireland should recognise Travellers as ethnic group
Fine Gael and Labour are 'austerity junkies' failing to attract investment - Pearse Doherty
Fine Gael and Labour are 'austerity junkies' failing to attract investment - Pearse Doherty
Tánaiste: If there's one thing I can't be accused of, it's making decisions that court popularity
Tánaiste: If there's one thing I can't be accused of, it's making decisions that court popularity
Jan O'Sullivan rejects average water charge of €240
Jan O'Sullivan rejects average water charge of €240
Taoiseach says three dozen allegations of garda wrongdoing have come across his desk
Taoiseach says three dozen allegations of garda wrongdoing have come across his desk
The one thing you need to remember about the water row? There's an election in 36 days
The one thing you need to remember about the water row? There's an election in 36 days
Banning smoking in cars, Reillycare and tensions in Ukraine
Banning smoking in cars, Reillycare and tensions in Ukraine
Complaints against social welfare staff have increased six-fold
Complaints against social welfare staff have increased six-fold
Wednesday
16 Apr 2014
TD slams €1.74 million spend on ambulance parking, "but not one cent" for new vehicles
TD slams €1.74 million spend on ambulance parking, "but not one cent" for new vehicles
The Government's provided us with this handy list of things to worry about
The Government's provided us with this handy list of things to worry about
Two weeks' notice: PAC WILL compel Kerins and Flannery to appear if they don't get answers
Two weeks' notice: PAC WILL compel Kerins and Flannery to appear if they don't get answers
Labour admits: We have 'substantive differences' with Fine Gael over water charges
Labour admits: We have 'substantive differences' with Fine Gael over water charges
The Government will invest €7.4 million in grassroots soccer, rugby and GAA this year
The Government will invest €7.4 million in grassroots soccer, rugby and GAA this year
Simplify ballot papers? It could cause legal problems, say Environment officials
Simplify ballot papers? It could cause legal problems, say Environment officials
"FG and Labour have spent months dodging questions": Coalition slammed over water 'farce'
"FG and Labour have spent months dodging questions": Coalition slammed over water 'farce'
Gilmore on water leak: 'I don't blame anybody for it, I just think it's unhelpful'
Gilmore on water leak: 'I don't blame anybody for it, I just think it's unhelpful'
Taoiseach confirms water bills will be around €240, but nothing signed off on yet
Taoiseach confirms water bills will be around €240, but nothing signed off on yet
The PAC is having another meeting about Rehab later - but you're not allowed to watch it
The PAC is having another meeting about Rehab later - but you're not allowed to watch it
Speed cameras record more than 7,000 hours of driving each month
Speed cameras record more than 7,000 hours of driving each month
85,200 young people in Ireland are 'neither earning nor learning'
85,200 young people in Ireland are 'neither earning nor learning'
Minister warns recent good weather means high risk of wildfires
Minister warns recent good weather means high risk of wildfires
'No agreement... and no agreement that we'll have an agreement': Cabinet row over water
'No agreement... and no agreement that we'll have an agreement': Cabinet row over water
Why is it difficult for Gardaí to obtain speeding convictions?
Why is it difficult for Gardaí to obtain speeding convictions?
The government has so much work on right now it's having an extra Cabinet meeting today
The government has so much work on right now it's having an extra Cabinet meeting today
Tuesday
15 Apr 2014
Expiry of Viagra patent was huge blow to economy --- Noonan
Expiry of Viagra patent was huge blow to economy --- Noonan
Taoiseach confirms: GardaGate inquiry will cost at least €2 million
Taoiseach confirms: GardaGate inquiry will cost at least €2 million
How much will you pay for water? You'll be told 'in good time' says Enda Kenny
How much will you pay for water? You'll be told 'in good time' says Enda Kenny
'A ludicrous situation': Dozens of questions go unanswered in the Dáil because of absent TDs
'A ludicrous situation': Dozens of questions go unanswered in the Dáil because of absent TDs
Labour Youth admit: Our posters break the law - but we're prepared to pay the fine
Labour Youth admit: Our posters break the law - but we're prepared to pay the fine
'More people and more vehicles': Fianna Fáil's solution to the 'crisis' in the ambulance service
'More people and more vehicles': Fianna Fáil's solution to the 'crisis' in the ambulance service