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Politics

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Around 52,000 new homes needed per year until 2050 due to pent-up demand, says Central Bank
Hezbollah blames Israel as nine killed and thousands injured by exploding pagers across Lebanon
Von der Leyen says not everyone can get an economic portfolio. So is McGrath happy with his lot?
Taoiseach says there is a 'roadmap’ to higher Child Benefit for low income families but not in Budget 2025
With two weeks to go until Budget 2025, we want to know: What would you like to see in it?
Gardaí take to truck patrols to catch distracted drivers, in tactic borrowed from Europe
Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner
The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.
'All of us are trying to be strong': LMFM broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal diagnosis
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'Stalled' high pressure system means we're set for sunny weather for most of week
Health Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
Half of farmers want to see a new rural party while support for Fianna Fáil hits low of 14%
The Dáil returns this week: Here are seven things to look out for (spoiler: one is an election)
The bike shed, Gaza and the Apple tax are sure to remain high on the political agenda this year. Oh, and what will come of the hate crime bill?
France's Breton quits EU Commission, accuses von der Leyen of 'questionable governance'
Will the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
Hellfire Club works in Dublin Mountains to begin tomorrow
RTÉ recorded €9.1m deficit last year, with a €17.3m decline in TV Licence fee income
Tánaiste says apology should be issued to family of boy who was taken off scoliosis surgery wait list
DUP minister suggests Northern Ireland could host Euro 2028 fixture at Windsor Park
Rugby star Bundee Aki ‘honoured’ to be among over 3,600 people granted Irish citizenship
Large number of kids overweight as 'they have to be driven everywhere' - Greens deputy leader
Average worker will be €1,000 better off after this year's budget, says finance minister
Greens and SF to consider survivors' calls for public inquiry into abuse by paedophile Michael Shine
Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election
Martin says no by-elections will be held before the general election.
'His party crashed the economy': Mary Lou hits back at Finance Minister over Sinn Féin criticism
Martin not a fan of Harris' 'half-baked' childcare plan and new Dept for Infrastructure idea
Greens leader Roderic O'Gorman reckons his party is seen as a 'political bogeyman' by opponents
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Green Party are all hosting their think-ins in Dublin today.
Quiz: How well do you know your film and theatre history?
Explainer: Why we could see an election here before Ireland's next EU Commissioner is in place
There is still a long road ahead before the new commissioners can begin their work on new laws and enforcing regulation.
UK government will not fund Casement Park redevelopment in time for Euro 2028
Pope Francis describes upcoming US election as a choice between 'the lesser of two evils'
UK Government rejects calls for public inquiry into murder of GAA official Sean Brown
Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic
Sources have said that Russian naval exercises are planned to take place in the coming weeks.
Politicians praise 'reset' in North-South relations at council meeting
Junior Minister tells court she 'didn't feel safe' after cow dung thrown towards her at public meeting
Michelle O'Neill wades into dispute after Irish language protest at new Belfast station
Around 100 protestors yesterday took part in a demonstration at the new Grand Central Station in Belfast over a lack of Irish language signage.
Tánaiste says 'we didn't do right' by Sophie Toscan du Plantier and 'we failed her family'
Biden and Starmer to discuss letting Ukraine use long-range arms against Russia
Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again
Road safety classes launched for transition year students to help them ‘become safer road users’