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Politics

Last year
2025
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Badger culling, Israel’s reaction to EU review and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’.
Updated 21 May 2025
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Ukraine-Russia war
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
21 May 2025
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Lobbying
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
21 May 2025
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Gaza
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
Updated 20 May 2025
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RELATED
UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
20 May 2025
Syria
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
20 May 2025
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Explainer
Why is a teenager sleeping outside the Dáil tonight and what's going on with 'assessments of need'?
20 May 2025
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RELATED
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
20 May 2025
Family still waiting for son's assessment of needs despite legally compelling HSE last year
26 Feb 2025
‘Shouting into a black hole’: Chronic delays to autism services failing children
20 Mar 2023
Brendan McDonagh
Nama boss who was tipped for housing tsar role to face salary questions at Finance Committee
20 May 2025
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Gaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
20 May 2025
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Cara Darmody
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
The Dáil is also set to hear a cross-party Opposition motion on the issue today.
Updated 20 May 2025
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wham bam
Firm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week
20 May 2025
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Voting Rights
Social Democrats to table Bill to reduce voting age to 16
20 May 2025
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100 years on
Digitalisation of 1926 Census one step closer as Cabinet to hear next steps
20 May 2025
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RTÉ SPENDING
Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny
20 May 2025
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Palestine
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
Updated 19 May 2025
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President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
17 May 2025
100 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens
17 May 2025
120 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, as aid blockade labelled ‘tool of extermination’
15 May 2025
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
14 May 2025
10 Year Anniversary
Labour's marriage equality event forced to move venues amid protest threats
19 May 2025
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prostate cancer
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
19 May 2025
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Freedom of Expression
Role of influencers to be considered under EU's 'democracy shield' plans
19 May 2025
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hop skip and jump
Over 560 people skipped bail in Ireland's district courts last year
19 May 2025
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Pedro Sanchez
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
19 May 2025
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Red Cross
Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan elected chair of the Irish Red Cross
19 May 2025
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Ken O'Flynn
Cork TD says he 'wasn't speaking as councillor' when he made comments about Travellers on radio
19 May 2025
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Back Together
Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.
Updated 19 May 2025
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Nicusor Dan
Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
19 May 2025
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PodcastThe Candidate
The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
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Electoral Commission
94% of Irish people trust elections, while work and holidays are the main reasons for not voting
Updated 19 May 2025
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The Morning Lead
There's been a surge in the number of gardaí leaving within five years of joining up
TD Peadar Toíbín said a lot will hinge on who is hired to be the next Garda Commissioner.
Christina Finn
19 May 2025
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Citywest
Migration Minister says he is unaware of reported plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
18 May 2025
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regional independent group
Minister of State Robert Troy ‘unaware’ ministers have been briefing Michael Lowry’s grouping
18 May 2025
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Analysis
Ireland’s 'right to request' remote work law is useless - it should be overhauled
One prominent employer has called the law a ‘toothless tiger’. Frankly, that feels kind.
Paul O'Donoghue
18 May 2025
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Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
Updated 18 May 2025
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Housing Crisis
'Highly coincidental' Airbnb launched €100k in rural Ireland grants two weeks after clampdown, says TD
Airbnb’s new grants range from €1,000 to €10,000 and are available to local organisations and community groups.
Two weeks after government announced it is moving to ban planning permissions for short-term lets in towns of more than 10,000 people, Airbnb launched its 'Rural Tourism Fund'
Christina Finn
Updated 18 May 2025
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live from basel
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
17 May 2025
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Shannon Airport
Garda hospitalised after US plane at Shannon Airport spray-painted by pro-Palestine protestors
Three women were arrested following the protest.
Updated 17 May 2025
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Famine
President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
17 May 2025
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SIPO
Public ethics watchdog to investigate comments made by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn
17 May 2025
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Land sealed off for Michael Gaine search, asylum applications drop and Russian drone strike on bus kills nine
Updated 17 May 2025
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Albania
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
Updated 16 May 2025
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
Updated 16 May 2025
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kincora
New claims Mountbatten sexually abused children from notorious Belfast boys' home
16 May 2025
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Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin banned from trans Pride march following last-minute meeting with Mary Lou McDonald
16 May 2025
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