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Politics

Large number of Irish officials went to major London arms fair to meet British defence experts
The trip is part of a major modernisation programme now under way in the Defence Forces.
Yesterday
18th September 2025
US again vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Two killed by gunman at Israeli-run crossing between West Bank and Jordan
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Minister breaks down migration stats before Dáil, says he is 'appalled' by attacks on migrants
Trump says Kimmel was fired for 'lack of talent' amid outrage over host's suspension in US
'I don't know him': Trump sidesteps question about Mandelson and Epstein at UK press conference
Trump has been pictured with Peter Mandelson several times, most recently in May of this year.
Dáil hears call for statutory inquiry into death of Daniel Aruebose
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was concerned about a “rush to judgement”.
TDs write to Ceann Comhairle to ask that Danny Healy Rae withdraw remarks about autism
Explainer: What does a deleted US government report say about the politics of domestic terrorists?
Sinn Féin will back a presidential candidate with 'a lot' of Irish, says McDonald
Chewing gum, vapes, sweet wrappers - litter pollution is getting worse
Trump threatens to designate Antifa as a ‘major terrorist organisation'
UN warns climate change causing havoc with global water cycle as EU to settle on emissions plan
From Epstein to Gaza, awkward questions expected at big beautiful Trump-Starmer press conference
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV show cancelled - here's what he said about Trump and Charlie Kirk
US judge orders deportation of pro-Palestinian protest leader to Algeria or Syria
The Central Bank is calling it - the government is not going to hit its housing target
Issues with water and electricity supply are slowing the delivery of new homes, the Central Bank said.
Wednesday
17th September 2025
Trump and King Charles praise each other in banquet speeches as thousands protest in London
Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
President's suggestion to exclude Israel from the UN 'not official government policy'
Gareth Sheridan eyes up three specific county councils in push for final nominations
Taoiseach to meet Cork mother and daughter to discuss surgery delay case
Fine Gael election chief quizzed on what happens to councillor who defied party to back Sheridan
EU freezes funding for Israel and proposes suspending trade deal due to war on Gaza
Ceann Comhairle calls for legislative response to threats against politicians
Fertiliser pollution of Irish rivers is getting worse - at a really bad time for the government
Trump greeted by royals as he arrives at Windsor Castle on first full day of state visit
'I’ve chosen someone': Geldof reveals what Martin said in their call about a potential Áras run
Protesters beamed giant Epstein video onto Windsor Castle as Trump's UK state visit began
Local police said four people had been arrested ‘on suspicion of malicious communications’ following the stunt in Windsor.
Tuesday
16th September 2025
Trump touches down in UK for state visit amid fallout over Mandelson sacking
Opinion: Preventing another genocide is how Germany should come to terms with its history
Bobby McDonagh
One-off housing policy shift will allow people build homes on their own land, says Taoiseach
Áras hopefuls embrace the electorate (and each other) at the Ploughing
Also, breaking news: 54 is still young, according to Jim Gavin.
Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the presidential ballot after Tipperary councillors back him
Eurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
'A picnic not a parade': Humphreys faces questions on Orange Order events at the Ploughing
Israeli defence minister says 'Gaza is burning' as ground assault targets Gaza City