Politics

May

May 2024

The Morning Lead

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.

Niall O'Connor

25 May

8.9k

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DUP announces election candidate for seat currently held by former party leader Jeffrey Donaldson

24 May

14.1k

Niall Blamey

Fianna Brawl: 'Not in public' hisses Martin as candidate criticises party at manifesto launch

Updated 24 May

49.9k

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diplomatic tensions

The Israeli reprimand of the Irish ambassador is 'totally unacceptable', Tánaiste says

Updated 24 May

33.5k

Rishi Sunk

Rishi Sunak asked if he’s ‘captaining a sinking ship’ during visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

24 May

8.9k

Daily Expenses Allowance

Means-testing asylum seekers aims to ensure system is fair, says McEntee

24 May

10.9k

Local Elections

Sinn Féin running more candidates than ever - but still fewer than Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

24 May

8.5k

New Law

Children as young as seven targeted by gangs to engage in crime, Justice Minister says

24 May

7.9k

new system

Thousands of vehicles seized as gardaí check motor insurance status via app

Updated 24 May

59.5k

International Court of Justice

Top UN court to rule on South Africa's Gaza ceasefire bid

24 May

4.6k

Rumble In the Bronx

Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in the Bronx in a bid to woo voters

24 May

11.2k

Investigates Falling Through The Cracks

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.

Órla Ryan

24 May

13.9k

diplomatic tensions

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.

23 May

34.8k

European Commission

Von der Leyen squares off against rivals in debate organised by Eurovision broadcaster

35 mins ago

10.6k

Overcrowding

If second UHL emergency department recommended, it will take 'years' to open, says Donnelly

2 hrs ago

12.4k

Hacked

Irish European Parliament staff among those with passports leaked in major data breach

2 hrs ago

20.6k

Sinn Féin

SF MEP candidate and incumbent MP Michelle Gildernew will not contest British general election

5 hrs ago

8.1k

Israel

Irish diplomats in Israel face isolation and restrictions over Ireland's recognition of Palestine

6 hrs ago

11.8k

Leaders' Questions

Tempers flare in Dáil over housing as 'Pearse' and 'Darragh' get on first-name terms

6 hrs ago

21.6k

Galway

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9 hrs ago

6.2k

Own Goal

Sunak asks Welsh workers if they're looking forward to Euro 2024 (even though Wales haven't qualified)

10 hrs ago

7.2k

pivot

Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump, but he has work to do

12 hrs ago

12.7k

israeli trade

Harris confirms he has received 'recent' legal advice on Occupied Territories Bill

13 hrs ago

13.7k

The Morning Lead

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.

Niall O'Connor

20 hrs ago

25.1k

state recognition

Palestinian flag to be flown at Leinster House next Tuesday

Updated 22 May

20.3k

Housing

Inter-departmental group to be set up to consider proposals on a referendum on housing

22 May

11.8k

As it happened

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.

Updated 22 May

27.6k

Downing Street

Rishi Sunak just called a July general election in the UK, but why now?

22 May

14.7k

Tipperary

Outrage from locals in Borrisokane as families living in direct provision face eviction, Dáil told

22 May

32.7k

traffic and travel

'No-drone zone' imposed over Aviva Stadium ahead of Europa League final

Updated 22 May

36.2k

Tallaght

Arson attack on building earmarked for asylum seekers 'idiotic' and 'criminal', says Taoiseach

22 May

12.2k

pulls no punches

Five main takeaways from the bombshell Housing Commission report

The report skewered Government policy over housing and said a radical reset was needed.

22 May

29.9k

Darragh O'Brien

Housing Minister says core recommendation from Housing Commission report 'problematic'

22 May

18.3k

domestic waste collection

Seanad to hear motion calling for bin collection to be removed from private providers

22 May

36.0k

Irish Medical Organisation

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”.

22 May

9.4k

Housing Crisis

Major housing report criticises government for 'ineffective decision-making and risk aversion'

Updated 21 May

17.7k

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Migration

Modular and prefab units to be used to house asylum seekers on Thornton Hall site

21 May

23.5k

European Central Bank

'Strong likelihood' ECB will cut interest rates in the coming weeks

21 May

17.0k

customer complaints

Eir refuses invitation to discuss customer complaints in front of Oireachteas committee

21 May

20.2k

Brussels

Ireland among member states seeking EU membership talks with Ukraine to begin next month

21 May

6.0k