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Politics

Last month
May 2026
The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think should be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?
16 May
22.7k
136
Road Deaths
Drink-driving: If your chance of being caught is 1 in 77, where is the deterrent?
Paddy Comyn
16 May
9.6k
46
The Morning Lead
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
Andrew Walsh
16 May
13.0k
69
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
15 May
2.6k
Beijing
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
15 May
12.4k
48
Eurovision
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Updated 15 May
5.6k
31
WASHINGTON TALKS
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
15 May
1.4k
18
FactCheck
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
15 May
4.0k
walks like a duck
'Groundhog Day': RTÉ under fire as it confirms Derek Mooney earned enough to make top 10 lists
RTÉ said that in 2020 up to 2024 Mooney was designated as a producer, and not as a presenter
Updated 15 May
33.3k
89
RELATED
RTÉ paid Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
15 May
Controversy
Bertie Ahern regrets remarks as Martin says former Taoiseach free to canvass for party
15 May
19.7k
114
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 May
2.0k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
15 May
13.4k
8
gardening leave
RTÉ paid Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst said it would have cost a ‘shed load more money’ to enter into a ‘legal fight’ over the payment.
15 May
56.8k
60
Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
15 May
10.6k
40
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PodcastThe Candidate
British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
23m
Energy Crisis
Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
15 May
5.3k
12
Brexit
Large majority in the North see Brexit as a failure and feel it has made break-up of UK more likely
15 May
7.4k
43
Kyiv
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
15 May
3.6k
Beijing
Trump says he made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as he wraps up China visit
15 May
7.3k
46
Prague
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
14 May
22.3k
48
public vote
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
14 May
13.6k
64
Metrolink
Ireland ‘faffed around’ on Metrolink and 'wasted a good recession' to build it, summit hears
14 May
18.1k
43
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
14 May
2.7k
and he's off
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Updated 14 May
18.6k
64
RELATED
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
Christina Finn
14 May
16.3k
calculated risk
The government is going to tell civil servants to 'take risks' to speed up infrastructure delivery
14 May
15.4k
27
Controversy
'Totally wrong': Jack Chambers and Simon Harris condemn Bertie Ahern's immigration comments
14 May
15.9k
163
Rent
Eviction notices up 51% in first three months of the year as new rent rules begin to bite
14 May
18.1k
76
Beijing
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
14 May
14.5k
72
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Bertie Ahern still under fire, Starmer braces for leadership challenge and the World Cup final is getting a half-time show.
Updated 14 May
3.0k
Middle East
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
14 May
1.2k
The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Christina Finn
14 May
19.2k
148
Budget 2027
Upcoming Budget will have €7bn spending package and income tax cuts, says Harris
Updated 13 May
36.2k
96
Abortion
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
Updated 13 May
18.1k
Tourism
Short-term let register promised for this month delayed again until December
Updated 13 May
8.7k
46
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
13 May
2.0k
4
Beijing
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
13 May
13.8k
60
King's Speech
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
13 May
5.5k
6
Wes Streeting
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
13 May
9.1k
17
LITTER FINES
On-the-spot litter and dog fouling fines set to rise to €250 from September
13 May
6.0k
55
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