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Politics

Yesterday
13th June 2026
'If women want a consultant, they should get that': 3 winners and 3 losers of the political week
A minister’s showdown with consultants, a funny dig by the British ambassador and copying each others work from two junior ministers.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Trump says deal with Iran to be signed on Sunday and Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to all'
Rotunda public consultants get financial 'gifts' from private colleagues for weekend deliveries
Canada prime minister Mark Carney says he feels at 'home' on visit to Ireland
Mark Carney, who has Irish grandparents, was welcomed to Dublin Airport by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Sinn Féin to bring legislation to scrap 3-day wait for abortion after Soc Dems bill failure
Elephant 'makes a splash’ at Republican Party convention in Texas and urinates on arena floor
Mark Carney to travel to Dublin and Mayo this weekend before joining G7 leaders in France
Council boss warns government failure to fund facilities will have 'cost to society for generations'
The prominent role child abuser Bill Kenneally played in a major Irish political dynasty
The notorious predator canvassed and acted as a tallyman for the Kenneallys for years, and said he was once offered a chance at being local mayor.
Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
Here's what happened today: Friday
White House $60m UFC cage fight almost ready for Trump's 80th birthday
Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma
Iran says no final deal reached, despite Trump claiming agreement would be signed 'shortly'
Energy prices rose by 3% of incomes for some of the poorest households in the country
New EU asylum rules begin, paving the way for detention centres and payments to Greece and Italy
The Irish Refugee Council said the Pact ‘prioritises expediency and fast-tracking over the rights and needs of the individual’.
Full extent of Kenneally's use of alcohol to groom and brutalise local boys detailed by report
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Starmer premiership 'falling apart' as another minister quits and clock ticks down to byelection
Residential Tenancies Board chairman Owen Keegan resigns less than two years into the job
Jeffrey Donaldson tells court that alleged rape of child 'just didn't happen'
Fancy a bandwagon? Eight teams to fill the Ireland-shaped hole in your World Cup
Judge tells activists they have to vacate empty pub they've occupied in Dublin city
Government will do all it can for festivals after ticket firm collapse, minister says
48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026
Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.
Dáil rejects opposition motions calling for Ireland vs Israel football matches not to go ahead
Harris says he's meeting too many local councils who think they've 'done enough' on housing
Gavan Reilly: Can TDs criticise double-jobbing consultants when many hold down second careers?
Gavan Reilly
The EU official overseeing Ukraine's membership bid is visiting Ireland today
Simon Harris: Threats to kill my children made me consider quitting politics
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tánaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Human rights body 'concerned' by law requiring social housing applicants prove legal residency
Facing questions at Epstein hearings, Bill Gates says he 'never victimised anyone'
The EU Presidency is coming to town – and it's going to cost around €185m
Taoiseach backs Kenneally report recommendation for new offence of 'dereliction of duty'
Ministers say Common Travel Area works for UK and Ireland despite abuse concerns
'Civil war is coming': Belfast protests were planned and inflamed online before turning violent
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We sat down with Tánaiste Simon Harris
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