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July 2026
SeriesWinners and Losers
'Jesus, he really is a tosser': Four winners and two losers of the week
A shift in the polls has some people happy, a report shrouded in secrecy and an MEP out on her own.
This year
2026
Winners and Losers
'I was sacked on Radio Kerry': Two winners and two losers from the political week
The week that was
'Another slap in the face of workers': Four winners and two losers from the political week
Government candidate frontrunner, UK politicians riding high and low and another bike shed.
Winners and Losers
'You have to eat a sh*t sandwich': Three winners and six losers from the political week
Fuel protest fallout, a lost minister and a heave with no heat.
going rogue
Healy-Rae voices ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach's leadership as government blindsided
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste got no indication from Michael Healy-Rae that he planned to resign today.
No thanks
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
Last year
2025
zelenskyy in ireland
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.
Asylum Seekers
Harris defends migration comments as opposition say government is using 'Farage playbook'
Analysis
High stakes game for Micheál Martin's leadership if Jim Gavin flops in presidential race
The Taoiseach has played down the significance of Billy Kelleher receiving 40% of the secret ballot vote.
housing tsar
Taoiseach and Housing Minister unaware that McDonagh advertised Cabra home as short-term let
Sexual Abuse
Doubt cast over when 'Grace' case report will be made public but minister commits to publication
Micheal in Texas
Taoiseach's game plan if Occupied Territories Bill raised in Oval Office: 'We'll manage that'
ministers of state
The 23 (!) junior ministers have been unveiled - here's who they are
These are the backbenchers that got a promotion today.
All time
government formation
FF and FG parliamentary parties agree to back Independent Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle
I'm a Celebrity
Micheál Martin told party to identify celebrity candidates with ability to lead in the general election
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú election ‘model’ seen as the pathway to success for the party.
Leadership Race
O'Gorman v Hackett: We interviewed the two hopefuls vying to take over as Green Party leader
Greens leadership race
Children's Minister determined to remain in his role if he wins Green Party leadership race
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