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This week
31st May 2026 - 6th June 2026
Poll
If a referendum was held to increase the number of ministers, how would you vote?
4 Jun
17.6k
68
happy news
Holly Cairns expecting second baby and to take maternity leave in October
4 Jun
23.6k
60
door left open
Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to government one day
3 Jun
5.6k
22
Alert
New emergency text alert system could be up and running next year
3 Jun
9.5k
48
The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
Christina Finn
3 Jun
17.4k
43
War of Words
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae says a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by ‘team Healy-Rae’.
2 Jun
32.5k
44
Analysis
Taoiseach digs in on Occupied Territories Bill, but concerns grow among government TDs
Christina Finn
31 May
14.9k
one-off housing
Returning emigrants among those set to benefit from rural housing rule changes
31 May
55.6k
85
Last week
24th May 2026 - 6th June 2026
The week that was
'Is Sinn Féin even a left-wing party?': Four winners and three losers from the political week
Byelection fallout, newbie TDs, and ministerial promotions.
30 May
12.1k
56
your stories
Public and private maternity care: We want to hear your stories
28 May
4.8k
private maternity care
Harris weighs in on Rotunda dispute, says public-only contracts must be upheld
28 May
8.9k
10
New Jobs
FF’s Catherine Ardagh named junior justice minister as Niall Collins takes Healy-Rae role
28 May
11.8k
26
Ukraine
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians will be withdrawn by March 2027
26 May
28.1k
72
No entry
Government urged to follow France and ban Israeli ministers entering Ireland
26 May
12.5k
41
Last month
May 2026
The week that was
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
Christina Finn
16 May
16.0k
7
The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think should be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?
16 May
22.7k
136
Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
Christina Finn
14 May
16.3k
The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Christina Finn
14 May
19.2k
149
Energy Bills
Government under fire over energy costs: 'Ireland's sky-high bills are not normal'
12 May
13.2k
60
Fatal foetal abnormalities
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
12 May
12.1k
50
waterford fire
Cabinet to discuss assistance for businesses affected by Waterford fire
Updated 12 May
912
UK-Ireland relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
Christina Finn
8 May
18.4k
49
free contraception scheme
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
7 May
6.8k
27
state coffers
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
6 May
10.8k
27
The Morning Lead
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
Christina Finn
6 May
35.1k
139
Dublin Central
Laughs but plenty of tough questions as civil war candidates do battle in Glasnevin
We joined Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens on the streets of Glasnevin this week.
Christina Finn
2 May
12.4k
68
April
April 2026
Energy Bills
Tánaiste signals supports for households to shift away from fossil fuels
26 Apr
45.0k
56
Analysis
Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path
Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.
Christina Finn
reports from Belfast
25 Apr
24.9k
68
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
McDonald rejects Sinn Féin leadership claims: 'There are no plans to replace the leader'
Reports have been swirling that not everyone is happy with McDonald’s leadership.
Christina Finn
25 Apr
22.4k
79
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin votes to support a ban on fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis
25 Apr
17.2k
77
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin calls for emergency mini‑budget as it kicks off Ard Fheis in Belfast
Updated 24 Apr
6.9k
78
Poll
Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?
23 Apr
8.8k
35
soz
Varadkar says rural v urban comments ‘went too far’, apologises for offence caused
The former Taoiseach said he didn’t mean to be divisive or to cause offence with his comments.
22 Apr
12.7k
88
New Job
Top civil servant Robert Watt to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin City Taskforce
21 Apr
27.4k
106
Housing Crisis
Cairns raises Dublin 2 office conversion housing up to 22 people with Taoiseach
21 Apr
17.6k
44
Booted out
Danny Healy-Rae loses Agriculture Committee seat after voting against government last week
21 Apr
11.4k
16
housing costs
Minister wants fuel aid for construction sector amid house price fears
19 Apr
11.6k
27
crying wolf
At this rate, no-one will believe there's a heave against Martin unless he quits live on TV
A heave with no heat was attempted this week. It was tepid, at best.
Christina Finn
18 Apr
18.6k
82
RELATED
Cabinet ministers seen as possible successors to Micheál Martin pledge support for Taoiseach
17 Apr
Taoiseach doesn't feel his leadership is under threat 'in any shape or form'
16 Apr
Martin holds 'good discussion' with three TDs as leadership comes under renewed pressure
16 Apr
no heave heat
Cabinet ministers seen as possible successors to Micheál Martin pledge support for Taoiseach
17 Apr
27.9k
88
fuel protest fallout
Patrick O’Donovan not seeking media review of fuel protests, despite suggesting it yesterday
Updated 14 Apr
29.4k
77
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