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Politics

Last month
December 2025
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Everyone's talking about those photos of Trump's top team. Here's what the photographer has to say
Christopher Anderson reckons ‘the internet freaking out’ over untouched photos says something about our culture.
Harris says in victim impact statement that woman who threatened him online violated his family
Tensions boil over at farming protest in Brussels against EU's planned Mercosur trade deal
The president of the Irish Farmers Association is in Brussels to ‘stand with colleagues from across Europe to deliver a strong and united message’.
'You're out of order,' TD told over Dáil stunt highlighting children in homelessness
EU debates freezing more Russian assets as Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs decision by 'end of year'
Minister defends decision not to disband Road Safety Authority after strong criticism
Resounding Dáil defeat for bill to ban fox hunting
ESRI warns government didn’t pay attention to concerns voiced ahead of the Budget
The ESRI said Budget 2026 was a “missed opportunity” to fortify the public finances.
Young people in Gaeltacht will have 101 year wait for a house, rural future submission suggests
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Taoiseach gives clearance for Santa Claus to enter Irish airspace this Christmas
'Rubbish' and a 'con job' - Michael Healy-Rae rounds on TDs over fox hunting ban
Childcare fees to reduce for some as more parents are brought into subsidy scheme
Decision to retain RSA condemned by campaigners, opposition and some within government
The government has been accused of being “deeply unserious” about road safety.
Trump's Chief of Staff has given a jawdropping interview to Vanity Fair - here are the highlights
Martin mounts mid-morning radio blitz in hopes of drawing line under Gavin affair
Will Jim Gavin mess be a 'felony' for Micheál Martin or will he be saved by the 'lickarses'?
Who wants a heave before Christmas? No one in Fianna Fáil, apparently.
Government abandons plan to disband Road Safety Authority in surprise u-turn
Minister of State with responsibility for roads, Sean Canney, said splitting up the organisation would be very costly.
Latest search for Disappeared teen Columba McVeigh ends without success
Fianna Fáil report on Jim Gavin's disastrous €400k candidacy shows Taoiseach told him to withdraw
TDs have just received the long-awaited report ahead of a showdown parliamentary party meeting
Government agrees to negotiate with France for purchase of military radar system
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
This just in: The brand new €53 million Government Jet has just landed at Baldonnel
The jet, a multi-purpose Strategic Reach Aircraft, will replace the ailing Lear Jet.
McDonald says 'bugger all' is being done to keep energy prices down
Michelle Obama responds to Trump's bizarre comments about Rob Reiner on Jimmy Kimmel show
D-Day in FF: Martin 'absolutely' confident in leadership as TDs to set eyes on Jim Gavin report
A special parliamentary party meeting has been scheduled for tonight.
Opinion: Any shifts in employment patterns as a result of AI, government must be ready to respond
Malcolm Byrne
First phase of the long-awaited childcare plan being brought to Cabinet today
Legal cost reductions could be on the way with jurisdiction changes to Circuit and District Court
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Taoiseach hits out at 'selective and inaccurate' media coverage of presidential campaign review
Ex-Fine Gael councillor jailed for stealing €172,000 from charity for drugs and escorts
IFA president and son, 11, travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest
LA police investigate 'apparent homicide' after death of director Rob Reiner and wife Michele
The film community in Los Angeles is in shock following the death of the legendary director.
Zelenskyy meets US envoys in Berlin for talks on ending Ukraine war