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Politics - Yesterday’s News

US govt shutdown: Trump offers Democrats deal on immigration in exchange for wall money Trump

US govt shutdown: Trump offers Democrats deal on immigration in exchange for wall money

17 hours ago 29,631 Views 74 Comments

The announcement comes as amid the longest-running US government shutdown in history.

Quiz: Did people really say these things about Brexit? Uh Oh

Quiz: Did people really say these things about Brexit?

17 hours ago 23,814 Views 10 Comments

There’s been quite a few ridiculous things said by politicians about Brexit, but how well can you remember them?

Thousands take to streets of US for Women's March amid government shutdown Women's March

Thousands take to streets of US for Women's March amid government shutdown

19 hours ago 10,845 Views 68 Comments

Many wore pink “pussy” hats to protest Trump’s demeaning comments about women.

French yellow vests hit back at Macron's debate attempts with 10th weekend of protests YELLOW VESTS

French yellow vests hit back at Macron's debate attempts with 10th weekend of protests

20 hours ago 10,265 Views 36 Comments

In Paris, several thousand people marched peacefully through the Left Bank in freezing temperatures.

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'It's impossible to completely predict what might be in short supply and what might be in ridiculous oversupply' No Deal Brexit

'It's impossible to completely predict what might be in short supply and what might be in ridiculous oversupply'

Sat 8:30 AM 13,619 Views 21 Comments

The price of staples like flour, milk and eggs would surge in the event of a hard Brexit.

Varadkar to brief party leaders on possibility of a no-deal Brexit scenario Tick Tock

Varadkar to brief party leaders on possibility of a no-deal Brexit scenario

Sat 8:00 AM 6,994 Views 31 Comments

Leo Varadkar will meet with opposition leaders next Tuesday.

National Transport Authority 'actively considering' 24-hour Dublin Bus service from Dublin Airport Night Link

National Transport Authority 'actively considering' 24-hour Dublin Bus service from Dublin Airport

Sat 6:00 AM 26,262 Views 39 Comments

Calls have been made for the introduction of the service after a 24-hour service commenced in Cork last week.

A look inside the angry, fractured world of Ireland's 'yellow vests' Yellow Vest Ireland

A look inside the angry, fractured world of Ireland's 'yellow vests'

Sat 12:05 AM 48,013 Views 97 Comments

The movement – inspired by the French gilets jaunes – has had a shaky start.

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Politics - Friday 18 January, 2019

Standing still: At the end of a historic week, where exactly are we with Brexit? Brexit Means...

Standing still: At the end of a historic week, where exactly are we with Brexit?

Fri 5:37 PM 15,154 Views 20 Comments

Mary Lou McDonald says she told Theresa May over the telephone that a no-deal Brexit would mean a unity referendum in Ireland.

Minister wants to change system after student had to sit Leaving Cert exam the day after her mother died State Exams

Minister wants to change system after student had to sit Leaving Cert exam the day after her mother died

Fri 2:36 PM 34,190 Views 24 Comments

Rhona Butler said the current process is not fair on the student, family or school involved.

'Oozing with history': Take a look around the Mansion House, 100 years on from the first Dáil sitting Free Tours

'Oozing with history': Take a look around the Mansion House, 100 years on from the first Dáil sitting

Fri 11:00 AM 11,575 Views 4 Comments

It is the oldest free-standing residential home in Dublin.

Trump cancels White House trip to Davos amid longest-ever government shutdown World Economic Forum

Trump cancels White House trip to Davos amid longest-ever government shutdown

Fri 8:05 AM 20,214 Views 59 Comments

He also stopped Democratic opponent Nancy Pelosi from going to Afghanistan.

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Opinion: Far-right politics on the rise so we need to stop silencing working class voices on the left Opinion

Opinion: Far-right politics on the rise so we need to stop silencing working class voices on the left

Fri 7:00 AM 24,968 Views 229 Comments

Ordinary working-class people are being silenced by left-wing commentators, because of their lack of regard for modern liberal terminology, writes Conor Kenny.

Ulster Bank initiates High Court action against Minister for Culture Josepha Madigan Courts

Ulster Bank initiates High Court action against Minister for Culture Josepha Madigan

Fri 6:05 AM 88,080 Views No Comments

The bank has has launched court proceedings against the Fine Gael TD and her brother.

Politics - Thursday 17 January, 2019

Coombe hospital denies board intervened to refuse abortion for woman with a fatal foetal diagnosis Abortion

Coombe hospital denies board intervened to refuse abortion for woman with a fatal foetal diagnosis

Updated Thu 9:46 PM 80,750 Views 264 Comments

Earlier Ruth Coppinger told the Dáil that two doctors confirmed it was a fatal foetal abnormality, but the board refused the abortion.

Trump fires back at Pelosi, denies her aircraft for planned trip abroad Tit For Tat

Trump fires back at Pelosi, denies her aircraft for planned trip abroad

Thu 9:11 PM 35,015 Views 44 Comments

In a letter to Pelosi, Trump said that due to the shutdown a trip to Egypt, Brussels and Afghanistan would be delayed.

Jeremy Corbyn warns his MPs 'not to engage' with May's government until no-deal Brexit ruled out Backstop Backchat

Jeremy Corbyn warns his MPs 'not to engage' with May's government until no-deal Brexit ruled out

Thu 6:05 PM 11,610 Views 40 Comments

Meanwhile, a UK government timeline has estimated that a second Brexit referendum would take over a year to organise.

'Signing on the dole embarrases them the most': School secretaries launch campaign for equal pay Support Our Secretaries

'Signing on the dole embarrases them the most': School secretaries launch campaign for equal pay

Thu 5:10 PM 18,578 Views 21 Comments

Kathleen O’Doherty from Donegal has written to eight Education Ministers about school secretaries’ pay.

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Thousands of crimes, including rape, not prosecuted due to serious failings in Garda youth scheme New Scandal

Thousands of crimes, including rape, not prosecuted due to serious failings in Garda youth scheme

Thu 1:33 PM 51,924 Views 62 Comments

Serious crimes – including one reported case of rape – were not pursued by the force.

Investigation into claims of 'unauthorised surveillance' in Irish prisons to finish in February Whistleblower

Investigation into claims of 'unauthorised surveillance' in Irish prisons to finish in February

Updated Thu 1:20 PM 14,447 Views No Comments

The examination of claims by a prison officer was ordered by the Justice Minister in November.

Veteran MEP Brian Crowley confirms he won't be contesting European Election Fianna Fáil

Veteran MEP Brian Crowley confirms he won't be contesting European Election

Thu 1:15 PM 17,035 Views 39 Comments

Due to ill-health, Crowley has missed the entire current European Parliament session.

Committee told man on JobPath scheme had his CV amended against his wishes to conceal his ethnicity Social Welfare

Committee told man on JobPath scheme had his CV amended against his wishes to conceal his ethnicity

Thu 12:15 PM 33,841 Views 29 Comments

Private companies operating JobPath get over €3k for every jobseeker that makes it through the scheme

Donohoe thanks nurses for 'immense contribution' but says paying them more could lead to others seeking rises Strike

Donohoe thanks nurses for 'immense contribution' but says paying them more could lead to others seeking rises

Thu 8:08 AM 22,103 Views 106 Comments

Nurses are set to go on strike this month and next in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Irish motorists to require 'Green Card' to drive across Northern Ireland border in event of no-deal Brexit Car Insurance

Irish motorists to require 'Green Card' to drive across Northern Ireland border in event of no-deal Brexit

Thu 12:05 AM 85,238 Views 88 Comments

Irish vehicles travelling to the UK may no longer by covered by EU rules after 29 March.

Politics - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

Theresa May meets other party leaders and reaffirms her 'duty to deliver Brexit' Bloodied But Unbowed

Theresa May meets other party leaders and reaffirms her 'duty to deliver Brexit'

Updated Wed 10:34 PM 52,315 Views 66 Comments

May spoke from Downing Street after her government survived a vote of no confidence.

Greek Prime Minister narrowly survives confidence vote after Macedonia name row Greece

Greek Prime Minister narrowly survives confidence vote after Macedonia name row

Wed 10:32 PM 10,991 Views 9 Comments

A total of 151 lawmakers supported Alexis Tsipras’ government out of 299 present.

Cash-strapped federal workers flock to food banks amid US government shutdown Shutdown

Cash-strapped federal workers flock to food banks amid US government shutdown

Wed 7:59 PM 19,057 Views 34 Comments

There was no sign early today of a breakthrough in the showdown between Trump and Democrats in Congress.

'If something happens to me, my wife would have no rights to her own daughter': Families criticise government for law delay Birth Cert

'If something happens to me, my wife would have no rights to her own daughter': Families criticise government for law delay

Wed 6:08 PM 25,476 Views 37 Comments

Under the current system labels of ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ exist on birth certificates.

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Billy Kelleher says he wants to head to Europe as MEP Brian Crowley to outline his intentions tomorrow European Elections

Billy Kelleher says he wants to head to Europe as MEP Brian Crowley to outline his intentions tomorrow

Wed 4:46 PM 19,441 Views 45 Comments

Billy Kelleher voiced his interest in contesting the European elections today.

Pelosi tells Trump that his State of the Union should be postponed for safety reasons Prime Time Audience

Pelosi tells Trump that his State of the Union should be postponed for safety reasons

Wed 3:20 PM 19,114 Views 27 Comments

Pelosi says that the shutdown has meant that the Secret Service cannot plan properly.

No one held accountable as children's hospital board says it would do the same again despite cost overruns Catastrophic Overspend

No one held accountable as children's hospital board says it would do the same again despite cost overruns

Updated Wed 2:48 PM 21,634 Views 98 Comments

The final project cost is €1.4 billion – €450 million higher than the 2017 figure.

Explainer: How will today's no confidence motion play out - and what happens next? Theresa May

Explainer: How will today's no confidence motion play out - and what happens next?

Wed 1:08 PM 16,542 Views 13 Comments

The vote on Jeremy Corbyn’s motion is at 7pm tonight. May is expected to survive.

Varadkar says Brexit 'ball is in Westminster’s court' and there are no plans for checks along NI border Tick Tock

Varadkar says Brexit 'ball is in Westminster’s court' and there are no plans for checks along NI border

Wed 12:48 PM 9,646 Views 38 Comments

Varadkar says government “profoundly regrets” Westminster’s rejection of the Brexit deal.

Despite largest government defeat in modern British history, May looks set to survive confidence vote Brexit Stage Left

Despite largest government defeat in modern British history, May looks set to survive confidence vote

Wed 7:15 AM 13,331 Views 25 Comments

The Conservative Party and the DUP will back her, but Europe has warned “time is almost up”.

'Brextinct' and 'historic humiliation': UK papers lambast May after huge defeat Biggest Defeat

'Brextinct' and 'historic humiliation': UK papers lambast May after huge defeat

Wed 7:14 AM 14,916 Views 19 Comments

Criticism of the prime minister was scathing ahead of the confidence vote today.

'No deal? No problem': A street-side view of Britain's great Brexit battle Brexit Vote

'No deal? No problem': A street-side view of Britain's great Brexit battle

Wed 6:05 AM 9,763 Views 8 Comments

“If this was 500 years ago, there’d be a civil war and we’d be stabbing each other with spikes!” one Leave voter said.

FactCheck: Does this tweet show the decline of the 'ethnic Irish' population from 2040 onward? Factcheck

FactCheck: Does this tweet show the decline of the 'ethnic Irish' population from 2040 onward?

Wed 12:05 AM 53,567 Views 200 Comments

It’s been claimed that Project Ireland 2040 will lead to a decline in Ireland’s native population – but is this true?

Politics - Tuesday 15 January, 2019

After tonight's shellacking, for how long more can Theresa May survive? Analysis

After tonight's shellacking, for how long more can Theresa May survive?

Tue 10:10 PM 21,490 Views 34 Comments

Her government suffered a monumental defeat.

Ireland to intensify preparations for a disorderly Brexit Commons Vote

Ireland to intensify preparations for a disorderly Brexit

Tue 10:01 PM 15,392 Views 58 Comments

A Government statement said it regretted the outcome of tonight’s House of Commons vote.

As it happened: Thumping defeat for Theresa May as she loses Brexit vote by 230 Brexit Vote

As it happened: Thumping defeat for Theresa May as she loses Brexit vote by 230

Tue 9:55 PM 48,426 Views 31 Comments

May’s bid was defeated by a margin of 202 to 432.

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