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Politics

March
March 2024
'Too left for too long': Calls for Fine Gael to move back to the centre as Harris pledges return to 'core values'
24 Mar
20.1k
Simon Harris has been announced as the new leader of Fine Gael
Harris is the only Fine Gael TD to put his name forward for the job.
Christina Finn
Updated 24 Mar
51.4k
84
Simon Coveney confirms he will be running in the next general election
24 Mar
22.9k
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
14.2k
56
Poll shows drop in support for Sinn Féin and bounce for Independents and Aontú
24 Mar
36.9k
171
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
23 Mar
10.7k
Bacik tells Labour conference Varadkar resignation 'ultimate' vote of no confidence in Government
23 Mar
11.2k
Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian demonstration in Dublin
23 Mar
17.5k
Sitting Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says he will not contest the European elections
23 Mar
16.6k
Labour's Ged Nash: 'Younger people are looking at Sinn Féin and they don't like what they see'
23 Mar
32.2k
133
Varadkar made decision to resign last weekend - so were there any hints on the US trip?
23 Mar
23.0k
Israel steadfast on Rafah assault after US-backed ceasefire call vetoed at UN Security Council
Updated 22 Mar
14.8k
‘Go raibh maith agat Leo’: A lightness to the Taoiseach as his European colleagues bid him farewell
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
22 Mar
20.9k
45
Harris almost certain to be declared new Fine Gael leader on Sunday
22 Mar
14.3k
83
Can't keep up with the Fine Gael departures? Here's a round up of who is standing down
Updated 22 Mar
54.3k
116
Paschal Donohoe endorses Harris and says he did not canvass for a leadership bid of his own
Updated 22 Mar
12.6k
52
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
22 Mar
13.9k
'I'm definitely not interested': Varadkar says he will decline ministerial position if asked
The Taoiseach also again insisted that his stated reasons are the real reasons he is resigning.
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
Updated 22 Mar
29.0k
101
Attitudes towards refugees and immigration remain largely positive in Ireland, ESRI finds
22 Mar
8.6k
Palestinian man who slept on Mount Street came to Ireland to escape 'death at any moment'
Mohamed has been deeply affected by the situation in Gaza, describing it as a “massacre”.
Órla Ryan
22 Mar
15.7k
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O'Gorman denies asylum seekers were moved from Mount Street because of St Patrick's Day
17 Mar
Asylum seekers who left Dublin Mountains camp attempt to find shelter for the night
16 Mar
Government accused of 'playing games' as some asylum seekers bussed to Dublin Mountains return to city
16 Mar
EU leaders issue strongly worded call for humanitarian pause in Gaza, warning 'risk of famine'
Updated 21 Mar
13.1k
From 'young pup' to Taoiseach, how Simon Harris TikTok-ed his way to the top
21 Mar
24.4k
94
'I'm in' - Simon Harris confirms his intention to become leader of Fine Gael
Updated 21 Mar
22.3k
150
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
More than 30 TDs, senators and MEPs voiced their support for Harris today even before he made a formal announcement.
Updated 21 Mar
101k
271
Independent TD Marc MacSharry settles legal action against SIPO
21 Mar
17.1k
Centre-right Luis Montenegro appointed Portugal prime minister
21 Mar
10.2k
25
United States unveils draft UN resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire
21 Mar
8.9k
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
21 Mar
11.7k
49
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
20 Mar
18.9k
66
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
20 Mar
26.7k
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
20 Mar
33.4k
Debunked: Chart used to criticise Dublin actually shows ranking for homelessness services
20 Mar
11.5k
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
20 Mar
29.5k
38
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
Updated 20 Mar
156k
249
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
20 Mar
23.0k
89
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
20 Mar
9.1k
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
Updated 20 Mar
14.7k
32
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
20 Mar
41.8k
86
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
20 Mar
16.5k
69
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Órla Ryan
Updated 20 Mar
21.2k
17
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Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month
27 Feb
Over 2,800 applications to Tusla's tracing service still awaiting social worker allocation
11 Feb
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