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Politics

October
October 2024
Sinn Féin
Pearse Doherty defends McDonald over statement praising Niall Ó Donnghaile on his resignation
Doherty rejected any comparison with the references given by Sinn Féin staffers to former press officer Michael McMonagle.
16 Oct
17.9k
RELATED
Brian Stanley accuses McDonald of 'abusing Dáil privilege' to 'shift focus' from Sinn Féin
16 Oct
Political high drama grabs attention of Dáil, but child protection issues, not so much
15 Oct
Brian Stanley: How the Sinn Féin TD's resignation and the ensuing controversy have unfolded so far
15 Oct
Commission of Investigation
Group of victims of Michael Shine call on other parties to make manifesto pledge on inquiry
SF yesterday said it would add a commitment to a Commission of Investigation in its manifesto, after Labour’s promise to do so last month.
16 Oct
4.2k
Fallout
Brian Stanley accuses McDonald of 'abusing Dáil privilege' to 'shift focus' from Sinn Féin
16 Oct
22.8k
Gaza
US warns Israel that it could withhold assistance if it continues to block aid to Palestinians
The US "made clear" to the Israeli government that there are changes that they need to make to increase aid deliveries from the current "very, very low levels”.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a "unilateral ceasefire" in Lebanon during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
15 Oct
12.2k
Analysis
Political high drama grabs attention of Dáil, but child protection issues, not so much
15 Oct
9.0k
Explainer
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
Niall O'Connor
15 Oct
25.0k
Sinn Féin
Ex-SF senator Niall Ó Donnghaile named in Dáil as party member who resigned over texting controversy
Updated 15 Oct
43.5k
As it happened
Pressure on McDonald amid accusations of misleading Oireachtas on former senator's departure
McDonald also said that a complaint against Brian Stanley relates to his personal behaviour, which left the complainant “traumatised and distressed”.
15 Oct
30.0k
Sinn Féin
McDonald tells Dáil that complaint made against TD Brian Stanley is 'very serious'
Updated 15 Oct
36.0k
RELATED
Brian Stanley: How the Sinn Féin TD's resignation and the ensuing controversy have unfolded so far
15 Oct
Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards election in crisis mode
15 Oct
Institutional Abuse
Institutions who alter or destroy survivor records could face criminal prosecution
15 Oct
4.5k
occupied territories bill
Plan to progress Occupied Territories Bill could go to Cabinet as early as next week, says O'Gorman
15 Oct
7.4k
103
Dublin City Council
Councillor says 'bring it on’ to objectors as DCC set to hold meeting on immigration misinformation
15 Oct
13.5k
council of europe
Human rights commissioner 'alarmed' over number of asylum seekers sleeping rough in Ireland
Updated 15 Oct
14.7k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Sinn Féiners ‘pissed off’, more Diddy accusations and Un Security Council concerns over Lebanon
Updated 15 Oct
6.3k
21
Analysis
Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards election in crisis mode
Other parties have dubbed it a Sinn Féin “implosion”.
Christina Finn
15 Oct
46.3k
RELATED
Brian Stanley: How the Sinn Féin TD's resignation and the ensuing controversy have unfolded so far
15 Oct
Sinn Féin says Stanley was advised to go to gardaí over complaint within party
14 Oct
cash is king
Cash will have to be accepted by Govt bodies with new mandatory acceptance law on the way
15 Oct
27.2k
65
to whom it concerns
Dublin taskforce report recommends GPO be used as museum or as new home for RTÉ
15 Oct
11.5k
44
The Morning Lead
'We're living week to week': One restaurant owner on why he'll be protesting at the Dáil today
Business owners from the hospitality and tourism sectors are set to hold a protest outside Leinster House this afternoon.
Órla Ryan
15 Oct
23.1k
35
Brian Stanley
Sinn Féin says Stanley was advised to go to gardaí over complaint within party
Brian Stanley TD said earlier that he'd asked the party to refer a complaint relating to an internal inquiry involving him to gardaí last month, but it didn't.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said the respective statements from McDonald and Stanley today has "resulted in more questions than answers".
14 Oct
35.9k
RELATED
SF referral to gardaí about internal inquiry was made after Stanley's resignation - McDonald
14 Oct
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
13 Oct
EU discusses Lebanon
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Updated 14 Oct
15.4k
High Court
State faces lawsuit calling for 'ludicrous' Mother and Baby Home redress scheme to be extended
Órla Ryan
Updated 14 Oct
14.3k
Brian Stanley
SF referral to gardaí about internal inquiry was made after Stanley's resignation - McDonald
14 Oct
28.2k
Gaza
Five children killed by Israeli drone strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza
Updated 14 Oct
5.5k
Peacekeepers
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
Órla Ryan
Updated 13 Oct
48.8k
Housing Crisis
'I just want a room - my own small bit of space': Three women on what it's like to be homeless
13 Oct
17.1k
United States
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
13 Oct
7.1k
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Shock Move
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
“We will not ignore or hide away from difficult issues when they arise,” Mary Lou McDonald said.
Updated 13 Oct
90.4k
Cobalt
McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge about alleged spy in Oireachtas
13 Oct
14.5k
The Daily Poll
When do you want the general election to be held?
13 Oct
30.1k
162
Middle East
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
Updated 13 Oct
10.1k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you start your Sunday.
13 Oct
5.8k
US-IRISH ELECTIONS
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
13 Oct
17.9k
Analysis
Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes
Look at many of the government’s housing policies, and a similar pattern emerges.
Paul O'Donoghue
13 Oct
19.4k
HARRIS IN THE US
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
12 Oct
23.0k
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tributes
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Órla Ryan
Updated 12 Oct
45.3k
67
Gaza
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military
Updated 12 Oct
20.0k
Middle East
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
Órla Ryan
Updated 12 Oct
14.9k
RELATED
Israel 'must stop firing' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, Taoiseach says
12 Oct
Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'
11 Oct
Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen
12 Oct
41.7k
Election fever
Ready, set, wait: With election speculation rampant, how soon could the Government call one?
Updated 12 Oct
14.1k
159
Diocese of Waterford
Disinformation expert fears diocese is helping to 'mainstream conspiracy theories'
There are growing concerns that the Waterford diocese has become a ‘test case’ for hardline factions in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Eoghan Dalton
12 Oct
44.1k
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