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Politics

May
May 2024
Danger still high for Irish troops but no change to 'force posture' following Govt diplomatic move
Close to 350 Irish troops are deployed on peacekeeping duties in South Lebanon.
DUP announces election candidate for seat currently held by former party leader Jeffrey Donaldson
Fianna Brawl: 'Not in public' hisses Martin as candidate criticises party at manifesto launch
The Israeli reprimand of the Irish ambassador is 'totally unacceptable', Tánaiste says
Rishi Sunak asked if he’s ‘captaining a sinking ship’ during visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter
Means-testing asylum seekers aims to ensure system is fair, says McEntee
Sinn Féin running more candidates than ever - but still fewer than Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Children as young as seven targeted by gangs to engage in crime, Justice Minister says
Thousands of vehicles seized as gardaí check motor insurance status via app
Top UN court to rule on South Africa's Gaza ceasefire bid
Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in the Bronx in a bid to woo voters
Poor investment in psychosis services 'destroying lives', but Ireland can change this
On World Schizophrenia Day, the HSE’s clinic lead in this area says “year-to-year” rather than longer term funding is one of their biggest challenges.
Harris 'will not tolerate' misrepresentation of Irish people after Israeli 'Hamas thanks you' comment
Harris was asked to respond to the comments by CNN host Christiane Amanpour this evening.
Von der Leyen squares off against rivals in debate organised by Eurovision broadcaster
If second UHL emergency department recommended, it will take 'years' to open, says Donnelly
Irish European Parliament staff among those with passports leaked in major data breach
SF MEP candidate and incumbent MP Michelle Gildernew will not contest British general election
Irish diplomats in Israel face isolation and restrictions over Ireland's recognition of Palestine
Tempers flare in Dáil over housing as 'Pearse' and 'Darragh' get on first-name terms
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Sunak asks Welsh workers if they're looking forward to Euro 2024 (even though Wales haven't qualified)
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump, but he has work to do
Harris confirms he has received 'recent' legal advice on Occupied Territories Bill
The inside story behind the months of secret talks that led to Ireland recognising Palestine
We go behind the scenes to see the diplomatic efforts of Irish officials that brought Ireland to the point of recognising a Palestinian State.
Palestinian flag to be flown at Leinster House next Tuesday
Inter-departmental group to be set up to consider proposals on a referendum on housing
The UK reacts as Rishi Sunak calls a general election for 4 July
Sunak surprised Westminster by calling the election earlier than had been widely expected.
Rishi Sunak just called a July general election in the UK, but why now?
Outrage from locals in Borrisokane as families living in direct provision face eviction, Dáil told
'No-drone zone' imposed over Aviva Stadium ahead of Europa League final
Arson attack on building earmarked for asylum seekers 'idiotic' and 'criminal', says Taoiseach
Five main takeaways from the bombshell Housing Commission report
The report skewered Government policy over housing and said a radical reset was needed.
Housing Minister says core recommendation from Housing Commission report 'problematic'
Seanad to hear motion calling for bin collection to be removed from private providers
Recruitment embargo in HSE 'inconceivable' and more doctors needed, IMO to tell politicians
Politicians will be told how hospital doctors and consultants are leaving work feeling “demoralised and frustrated”.
Major housing report criticises government for 'ineffective decision-making and risk aversion'
Modular and prefab units to be used to house asylum seekers on Thornton Hall site
'Strong likelihood' ECB will cut interest rates in the coming weeks
Eir refuses invitation to discuss customer complaints in front of Oireachteas committee
Ireland among member states seeking EU membership talks with Ukraine to begin next month