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2025
Internal turmoil
Cian O’Callaghan’s assistant quits party over Eoin Hayes reinstatement
30 Jul 2025
41.5k
this just in
Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly announced as new Garda Commissioner, succeeding Drew Harris
It comes after a lengthy search process, with the current commissioner’s term extended twice.
Updated 29 Jul 2025
47.2k
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C'mere til I tell ye
Should garden cabins and attic conversions need planning permission? The government wants your views
Updated 29 Jul 2025
50.8k
100
budget 2026
Chambers says any extra money given to ministers for Budget will come with strings attached
29 Jul 2025
8.2k
10
US Tariffs
'No handouts': Taoiseach rules out supports for businesses impacted by US tariffs
28 Jul 2025
22.6k
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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Win for Donegal as Health Minister greenlights Letterkenny surgical hub alongside Sligo one
Updated 28 Jul 2025
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It's all good
Danny Healy-Rae has slept on it and decided he won't make complaint about 'shove' from garda
Updated 28 Jul 2025
81.9k
Israel's war on Gaza
Starmer rejects calls for Palestinian statehood as he progresses plans to airdrop aid into Gaza
Updated 26 Jul 2025
26.6k
126
Derry
Two people injured after rival football fans attack each other at Bohs and Derry City match
Updated 26 Jul 2025
12.9k
Astronomer
Company at centre of Coldplay concert cheating scandal enlists Gwyneth Paltrow to help with crisis
26 Jul 2025
31.4k
36
Daily poll
Would you vote for the Lord of the Dance to be President of Ireland?
26 Jul 2025
57.8k
108
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Increased risk of homelessness, Trump in Europe, remembering Sinéad O’Connor
26 Jul 2025
4.3k
RIP
Tributes paid to Sinéad O'Connor on iconic singer's second anniversary
26 Jul 2025
7.9k
27
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'The hours are mad, if I finish at 9.30pm it feels like a half day'
26 Jul 2025
20.3k
33
RELATED
Being a first-time TD: 'People are much nicer in the Dáil bar than they are in the chamber'
25 Jul 2025
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'People are much nicer in the Dáil bar than they are in the chamber'
25 Jul 2025
30.0k
7
whoops
Department of Finance clarifies hospitality VAT cut would cost less than €1bn mooted by Minister
24 Jul 2025
8.0k
31
no answers
The government is fudging what the Apple tax money is going to be spent on
22 Jul 2025
8.2k
42
National Development Plan
Taoiseach denies claims that specific infrastucture plans being withheld to protect 'Lowry deal'
22 Jul 2025
8.3k
23
Hey Big Spender
How will Ireland divvy out €200 billion? 5 politicians are signing off on big decisions today
21 Jul 2025
13.2k
49
Money Money Money
What's the latest on the Apple Tax? All (or most) will be revealed next week
19 Jul 2025
9.8k
46
The Morning Lead
'An attempt to rinse hard-pressed families': TDs slam new 'exit through gift shop' rule at zoo
Jen Cummins of the SocDems said it was “a real Americanisation” and “we don’t need to do that”.
Jane Matthews
19 Jul 2025
44.0k
92
SupervalWHO
Simon Harris was having the time of his life today with Pearse Doherty's SuperValu mistake
17 Jul 2025
63.7k
156
Promises promises promises
What's happened to the pre-election promise to abolish means testing of the Carer's Allowance?
17 Jul 2025
9.7k
26
EU
Irish MEPs say Kaja Kallas's position is untenable after Commissioner strikes aid deal with Israel
Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty said the Commissioner’s statement was deeply one-side “as usual”.
12 Jul 2025
29.5k
95
Courts
Lynn Ruane says she did not request leniency in letter for driver who killed woman in hit-and-run
11 Jul 2025
23.0k
14
Compass Ireland
More job losses as a result of Intel cuts as catering firm to lay off third of staff at complex
10 Jul 2025
31.3k
Jake's Law
Bill to introduce 'iatrogenic suicide' as verdict option for coroners reaches second stage in Dáil
9 Jul 2025
17.7k
surprise
Judges' recommendation to hike personal injury awards will not be implemented by the government
9 Jul 2025
9.2k
26
institutional investors
Department of Housing did not consult with tenants on plans to shrink minimum apartment sizes
8 Jul 2025
17.4k
93
Leinster House
Anti-immigration protest blocks TDs and Oireachtas staff from leaving Leinster House
8 Jul 2025
22.8k
Drone delivery services
Minister was told to play up 'uncluttered airspace' to sell Ireland as global leader for drones
Updated 8 Jul 2025
25.4k
37
Leinster House
Independent Ireland TD accused of 'dog whistle' population claim about 'minority' Irish
8 Jul 2025
17.7k
u-turn
Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out as Sinn Féin presidential candidate
Less than six months ago McDonald said categorically that she would not be the Sinn Féin nominee.
7 Jul 2025
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100
European Commission
Fine Gael to reject motion of no confidence in von der Leyen while other Irish MEPs split
4 Jul 2025
20.9k
66
budget 2026
Taoiseach hints childcare focus in Budget will be on increasing places rather than cutting costs
4 Jul 2025
11.8k
24
Department of Education
Just one form needed to apply for multiple secondary schools under new pilot plan
3 Jul 2025
9.1k
8
Joeeeeee Duffy
Joe Duffy as unity left wing candidate for presidency? No comment says People Before Profit TD
1 Jul 2025
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Dublin city centre
Junior minister for heritage criticises 'outrageous' Sinn Féin arguments against GPO revamp
1 Jul 2025
9.2k
57
Housing Crisis
Browne: it will be 'difficult to prevent' hitting point where 5,000 children are homeless
Browne also confirmed that EU citizens who are classed as homeless in Ireland will be asked to return “back to their own country” if they do not meet requirements.
1 Jul 2025
10.0k
33
naughty or nice
The government is drawing up a list of the best (and worst) councils for housing delivery
Jane Matthews
Updated 1 Jul 2025
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