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This week
28th December 2025 - 31st December 2025
Interview
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’
The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.
He also spoke about how he knew that Catherine Connolly was going to win the presidential election from the moment she announced her candidacy, despite his party backing Maria Steen.
Jane Matthews
29 Dec
21.7k
62
The Daily Poll
Will you watch the Stranger Things finale?
29 Dec
16.9k
25
Gaza
Sinn Féin may boycott US St Patrick's Day trip again next year
This year the party boycotted the visit in protest over US involvement in the genocide in Gaza.
28 Dec
9.0k
100
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21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
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blood sport
Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin's support of fox hunting is the right choice
25 Dec
29.8k
129
Interview
McDonald on her health, Gerry Hutch, and how there will never be too many tricolours flying
Mary Lou McDonald gave her views on the controversial use of Irish flags by anti-migrant protesters.
Ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, she said the large vote for Hutch last year was an ‘F you’ to government - but not Sinn Féin.
Jane Matthews
22 Dec
34.9k
89
Last month
December 2025
Transparency
Releasing footage of Zelenskyy drone incident a 'very basic request', Labour TD says
20 Dec
18.0k
64
Road Safety Authority
Decision to retain RSA condemned by campaigners, opposition and some within government
The government has been accused of being “deeply unserious” about road safety.
17 Dec
21.1k
58
RELATED
Government abandons plan to disband Road Safety Authority in surprise u-turn
17 Dec
The Morning Lead
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.
Jane Matthews
17 Dec
26.5k
49
all happening
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.
Jane Matthews
Updated 16 Dec
17.8k
52
Baby Steps
First phase of the long-awaited childcare plan being brought to Cabinet today
16 Dec
9.8k
34
Presidential Election
Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson
10 Dec
24.6k
75
Teacher shortgage
Teachers' unions renew calls for masters programme to be cut from two years to one
10 Dec
11.2k
43
Phone pouches
Majority of €9m set aside for mobile phone 'storage solutions' has been drawn down by schools
Updated 9 Dec
14.1k
80
Security
Drones during Zelenskyy visit were an attack by Russia - EU Council President
9 Dec
22.5k
96
Water Pollution
'Bad day for clean water': EU votes to extend Ireland's nitrates derogation by three years
9 Dec
8.1k
42
Housing Crisis
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian'
8 Dec
44.6k
111
Election Promises
Have kids in creche? They'll probably have grown out of it by time €200 childcare promise happens
6 Dec
10.0k
50
Drew Harris accommodation
TD demands answers on timeline surrounding when accommodation for Drew Harris was leased by Gardaí
6 Dec
11.1k
Future Me problem
President Catherine Connolly won't make decision on what to do with salary until new year
4 Dec
33.9k
63
Leaders' Questions
Cost of living centre stage in Dáil (again) after Harris says he will be 'Sensible Simon'
4 Dec
14.6k
88
Russian aggression
Taoiseach says Putin's 'ready for war' comment is a 'direct threat' to Europe
3 Dec
9.5k
93
Good Friday Agreement
Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
Jane Matthews
2 Dec
4.4k
31
Cabinet
Cabinet to move forward with plans to deregulate and 'fast track' key infrastructure projects
2 Dec
12.6k
23
ukraine-ireland
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland for first official visit
Zelenskyy will meet with President Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin while here.
Updated 1 Dec
22.7k
ukraine-ireland
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting Ireland tomorrow?
1 Dec
19.5k
100
This year
2025
Nothing compares to terminal 2
Sinéad O'Connor or Samuel Beckett? Ireland's politicians on renaming Dublin Airport
A Bill to rename Dublin Airport after Seán Lemass went to the Dáil this week, but other politicians believe they have better suggestions.
Jane Matthews
29 Nov
15.9k
177
Water quality
Nitrates derogation could be extended by three years after proposal backed by European Commission
27 Nov
6.1k
32
Planning delays
Government to move forward with plans to speed up judicial reviews already in the system
27 Nov
7.7k
28
Reporting wrongdoing
Whistleblowers call for introduction of legal aid as TD says system is a 'national disgrace'
26 Nov
12.4k
17
Surprise appearance
Sinn Féin welcome Bob Vylan to Leinster House for a tour and to meet TDs
The punk-rap duo have faced serious repercussions for a chant at Glastonbury earlier this year.
26 Nov
15.0k
Mental Health
Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'
26 Nov
13.6k
6
More Money
'Disgraceful': Blockade planned over proposed parking charges at Blanchardstown Centre
25 Nov
32.5k
48
Michael Shine
Institutions where paedophile doctor carried out his abuse 'need to be held to account'
25 Nov
7.9k
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Beep beep
'Not-for-profit' taxi app from NTA would fight 'Uberisation' of sector, says TD
25 Nov
16.5k
48
Dublin Central
Justice Minister says 'there may be consequences' for The Monk if he wins Dublin by-election
24 Nov
28.6k
EU migration pact
Citywest Ipas centre a 'good example' for rest of EU, says European Commissioner for Migration
24 Nov
22.1k
By-election
Disillusionment prompts some Dublin Central voters to consider backing second Hutch run
The big question everyone is wondering is whether a certain gangland figure will be on the ballot again. Many are hoping he will be.
Jane Matthews
22 Nov
14.8k
68
Race Is On
Who could run to fill the Dáil seat vacated by Paschal Donohoe?
Move over Galway-West, there’s another by-election in town.
Jane Matthews
19 Nov
21.5k
51
Neighbours
'We don't want another Hungary': European Union grapples with adding new members
Jane Matthews
Reports from Brussels
Updated 18 Nov
22.5k
90
European Commission
The first ever EU enlargement summit has started in Brussels
Jane Matthews
Reports from Brussels
18 Nov
12.6k
73
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