Politics

Cost of living centre stage in Dáil (again) after Harris says he will be 'Sensible Simon'
Cost of living centre stage in Dáil (again) after Harris says he will be 'Sensible Simon'
Fianna Fáil review into presidential campaign unlikely to be published before New Year
Fianna Fáil review into presidential campaign unlikely to be published before New Year
Wednesday
3 Dec 2025
Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal use could have put troops at risk
Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal use could have put troops at risk
Government leaders remain vague about timeline for enactment of Occupied Territories Bill
Government leaders remain vague about timeline for enactment of Occupied Territories Bill
US House Oversight Committee releases never-before-seen images of Epstein’s private island
US House Oversight Committee releases never-before-seen images of Epstein’s private island
Sinn Féin says Government scrapped energy credits ‘despite warnings from their own officials'
Sinn Féin says Government scrapped energy credits ‘despite warnings from their own officials'
Tánaiste commends Irish ambassador after interaction with Israeli minister over Herzog Park
Tánaiste commends Irish ambassador after interaction with Israeli minister over Herzog Park
Taoiseach says Putin's 'ready for war' comment is a 'direct threat' to Europe
Taoiseach says Putin's 'ready for war' comment is a 'direct threat' to Europe
Construction firm BAM to take legal action against National Children's Hospital
Construction firm BAM to take legal action against National Children's Hospital
Keir Starmer to defend new budget in face of backlash over tax hikes
Keir Starmer to defend new budget in face of backlash over tax hikes
Poll suggests large majority in favour of ban on foxes being hunted for sport
Poll suggests large majority in favour of ban on foxes being hunted for sport
Tuesday
2 Dec 2025
Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘evil’ deportation video
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘evil’ deportation video
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a key moment in the negotiations towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Two men arrested after clashes between protesters over Palestine flag at Belfast council
Two men arrested after clashes between protesters over Palestine flag at Belfast council
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.
Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s full speech to the Oireachtas
Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s full speech to the Oireachtas
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Zelenskyy gives gratitude to 'every Irish home that has sheltered our people here'
Zelenskyy gives gratitude to 'every Irish home that has sheltered our people here'
The 9 at 9 Zelenskyy state visit begins, old landfills putting waterways at risk and 128 gardaí getting tasers
PSNI probe video of masked men in front of Irish flag saying politicians are 'legitimate targets'
PSNI probe video of masked men in front of Irish flag saying politicians are 'legitimate targets'
Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland
Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland
Panel that conducts reviews into child deaths is to be placed on a statutory footing
Panel that conducts reviews into child deaths is to be placed on a statutory footing
Cabinet to move forward with plans to deregulate and 'fast track' key infrastructure projects
Cabinet to move forward with plans to deregulate and 'fast track' key infrastructure projects
Monday
1 Dec 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland for first official visit
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland for first official visit
Zelenskyy will meet with President Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin while here.
EU drawing up new sanctions against Belarus over 'hybrid attack' on Lithuania
EU drawing up new sanctions against Belarus over 'hybrid attack' on Lithuania
Dublin council chief insists no senior politicians pressured him to drop Herzog Park plan
Dublin council chief insists no senior politicians pressured him to drop Herzog Park plan
Richard Shakespeare told councillors tonight he did receive a phone call from a senior civil servant on Saturday about the legality of the name change.
Zelenskyy says Trump’s peace plan ‘looks better' with revisions ahead of his trip to Dublin
Zelenskyy says Trump’s peace plan ‘looks better' with revisions ahead of his trip to Dublin
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
‘Deep disappointment’ after proposal to rename park after Terence Wheelock also withdrawn
‘Deep disappointment’ after proposal to rename park after Terence Wheelock also withdrawn
LDA rules out Baggot Street Hospital for affordable housing in city centre
LDA rules out Baggot Street Hospital for affordable housing in city centre
An assessment found significant investment would be required in order to deliver a residential scheme within the building.
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting Ireland tomorrow?
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting Ireland tomorrow?
The 9 at 9 Rise in the number of women getting HIV, extreme flooding in Asia, and the UK tells Ireland to step up.
Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland tomorrow
Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland tomorrow
During the visit, Zelenskyy will meet with the President, Taoiseach and members of the Ukrainian community living in Ireland.
British politicians say Ireland needs to ‘step up’ over Troubles legacy investigations
British politicians say Ireland needs to ‘step up’ over Troubles legacy investigations
Sunday
30 Nov 2025
Controversial Dublin City Council vote on renaming of Herzog Park to be withdrawn
Controversial Dublin City Council vote on renaming of Herzog Park to be withdrawn
Judicial reviews being used to 'impede the public good', Minister says
Judicial reviews being used to 'impede the public good', Minister says
Sitdown Sunday: A TikTok couple pulled off a murder plot. Their lawyer used stupidity as a defence
Sitdown Sunday: A TikTok couple pulled off a murder plot. Their lawyer used stupidity as a defence
Ukraine negotiators begin two days of talks in US and Paris, as Russian pressure mounts
Ukraine negotiators begin two days of talks in US and Paris, as Russian pressure mounts