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Politics

This month
May 2025
Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears
Taoiseach backs existing Gaza aid agencies after EU official suggests helping Israel provide aid
'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.
Over 350 Irish TV and film producers sign open letter calling for Israeli exclusion from Eurovision
Teaching union urges members to back Leaving Cert reform amid potential industrial action
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV
BBC ends cross-examination of Gerry Adams in libel trial after seven days on the stand
'Constructive' meeting between Taoiseach and von der Leyen as pair discuss trade, Middle East and Ukraine
US farmers to gain better access to British agriculture market under new trade deal, Trump says
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Ireland has a voice on Gaza, but no real power
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Nurses call on HSE to hire more security to prevent assaults, as minister says it's up to hospitals
Teachers protest at Dublin's Synge Street school over plans to switch to Gaelcholáiste
It was announced last year that Synge Street CBS will transition into a Gaelcholáiste by September 2026.
'We need to do more on this': Weapons flown through Irish airspace to Israel raised with Harris
EU proposes hitting US-made planes and cars with tariffs if trade talks fail
Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope
Three-day truce ordered by Putin comes into effect without Ukrainian consultation
Browne says First Home scheme for second-hand homes being examined but there's concerns about price increase
‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Harris vows to outline timeline for Occupied Territories Bill promising progress 'within weeks'
Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Support for Ireland to remain within the EU remains strong at 82% but support has slipped in recent years.
A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Social media 'destroying social conscience' after onlookers filmed man's final moments, TD says
Eurovision defends stance on Israel's inclusion after RTÉ call for 'discussion'
Debunked: Deepfake video appears to show Canadian Prime Minister announcing ban on old cars
Michael Healy-Rae seeks injunction against 'serious and grave' publications about him
Hospital consultants using waiting lists to funnel business to their private companies, Dáil told
Minister says new housing tsar will have to be 'forthright with any conflicts of interest'
Gerry Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme during defamation trial
Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
RPZ changes will have 'significant impact' says Minister, who claims he understands renters' fears
Taoiseach and Housing Minister unaware that McDonagh advertised Cabra home as short-term let
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Carney says Canada 'not for sale' but Trump says 'never say never' in the Oval Office
Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote
Bill to outlaw sex for rent and give gardaí power to remove protesters' masks approved by government
Gerry Adams tells High Court he won't 'speculate' about who was in charge of the IRA in 1970s