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# Politics

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The government has put the fear of God into renters
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Last week
2nd February 2025 - 8th February 2025
Lowry rejects call from Opposition to exclude Independent group from Leaders' Questions
Last month
January 2025
'They thought they could make a mockery out of our parliament': Dáil speaking row rumbles on
Independents take a hit in new opinion poll, with Fianna Fáil still coming out on top
South Korea in political crisis after president resists arrest
Opinion: When it comes to early years education, we're waiting for the Donogh O’Malley moment
Grainne McKenna & Dr Sheila Garrity
Last year
2024
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And our award for Politician of the Year goes to...
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Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year
It’s been a busy one.
Which political party had the best 2024?
'Nothing is permanent': PBP's Gino Kenny considering next move after two terms in Dáil
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How Stephen Donnelly went from firebrand independent to unseated minister
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At a glance: Parties enter final sprints as dust settles after leaders' debate
Here is where Ireland's political parties stand on Gaza
Many Irish voters feel passionately about the Palestinian cause and want their public representatives to do more on the issue.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Soc Dems say Bluesky accounts posting under their names are fake
At a glance: Leaders prepare for final (and crucial) debate tonight as canvassing continues
Campaign trail: With one week to go, parties are putting it all on the table
Campaign trail: Simon Harris cuts ribbon on radio station and Greens pledge to tackle 'ghost buses'
Campaign trail at a glance: Parties get scrappy as FG-FF attack SF on its manifesto spending
Unsure about who to vote for in the general election? There's a quiz that might help you
How did parties and candidates campaign via online ads in the run-up to the election announcement?
How Roderic O'Gorman is targeted with homophobic slurs and misinformation about missing children
Opinion: Gender quotas have a place, but there are better ways to bring inclusion to politics
Teresa Buczkowska
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Parents show great restraint not rioting over childcare
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Can't keep up with the Fine Gael departures? Here's a round up of who is standing down
We’re up to 18 Fine Gael TDs so far – more than half of the party’s TDs.
New poll sees Sinn Féin lag behind Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents
Algerian President Tebboune re-elected with disputed landslide
FactCheck: Examining four claims from Darragh O'Brien and Eoin O Broin's latest housing debate
Explainer: Why are opposition leaders saying Macron is carrying out an 'anti-democratic coup'?
The French president has yet to appoint a prime minister, seven weeks after the country went to the polls.
Pelosi says Trump's tactics are comparable to Hitler, she's 'optimistic' Kamala Harris can win
Poll: Are you happy with Simon Harris' first 100 days as Taoiseach?
Analysis: The NI Leaders’ Debate put focus on who was there rather than what was being said
Dr Clare Rice
Biden: 'I don't debate as well as I used to, but I know how to tell the truth'
The US President has taken aim at Donald Trump in his first remarks since his performance at last night’s presidential debate prompted concerns from within his party.
Gender-quotas ‘only part of solution’ to low levels of women and minorities at local government level
What will Eamon Ryan's legacy be?
The team least likely to win the Euros and the extreme politics they can't escape from
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The Explainer: What is the shape of Irish politics after the local and European elections?
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Elections 2024: General election polls are poor predictors of local elections – here’s why
Stefan Müller
Support for Sinn Féin drops, narrowing lead on Fine Gael in pre-election polling
Opinion: Allowing prisoners to vote is a symbolic indication that they remain citizens
Dr Cormac Behan
Support for Fianna Fáil slumps to two-year low as Independents make gains