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Politics

January
January 2024
'Durable' relationships, 'throuples' and care in the home discussed in referendums Dáil debate
Motion to increase tax on bulk buying of homes for private rental to be opposed by Govt
'We're continuing as if it's business as usual': Dáil suspended briefly after TDs push for debate on Gaza
Government delay bill that would provide leave to women who experience a miscarriage
Bríd Smith warned by Ceann Comhairle for claiming 'Nazi supporters lies' have been repeated in Dáil
Irish beef exports to China to resume after suspension last November over atypical BSE case
China’s premier Li Qiang is in Dublin for a brief diplomatic visit.
Calls for Leo Varadkar and Mary Lou McDonald to boycott St Patrick's Day White House visit
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
Roscrea could get 'community-owned' hotel as Taoiseach comes under pressure from his party
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
Brian Rowan: 'The politics of this place is a story of power cuts rather than power sharing'
Brian Rowan
Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming row: Cabinet considers requiring Govt sign-off for future stadium rebrands
State funding provision could ensure the government has future sign-off on any renaming of stadiums.
Proceeds of crime law to be strengthened to keep assets out of the reach of criminals
Two Tory deputy chairmen resign after backing amendments seeking to beef up Sunak's Rwanda Bill
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Terms of reference for judge-led tribunal into military abuse approved by Cabinet
Trump attends New York court for start of E Jean Carroll defamation case
EU chief says Ukraine needs 'predictable financing' as questions swirl over future support
Opinion: We could all learn a bit about democracy from Austrian millionaire Marlene Engelhorn
Seána Glennon
MEPs take first steps to greenlight potentially €1 trillion retrofitting plan
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Swiss accept Zelenskyy's request to stage Ukraine peace summit
Iowans to brave freezing temperatures in first votes of US Republican nomination race
Fewer car park spaces and smaller gardens under new house building rules issued to local authorities
Ivana Bacik appeals six storey hotel in Dublin due to housing and 'drinking emporia' fears
Councillor clarifies claim about now-closed alleyway being used during Dublin riots
Eamon Ryan says free public sector parking spaces should start to go in 2024
Sinn Féin to bring forward motion to increase tax on bulk buying of homes for private rental
Interview: Matt Carthy says a united Ireland will happen 'quicker than people think'
36-year Garda veteran forced to sign on the dole on retirement due to bureaucratic anomaly
Donal Forrester says he believes the problem will soon affect hundreds of members as their time for retirement comes.
McDonald invokes Northern Ireland peace process in address at Pro-Palestine rally in London
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern marries after years of delays
Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te, who rejects China's claims over Taiwan, as president
Trump ordered to pay New York Times $400k in legal fees
Sinn Féin in bid to recall Stormont Assembly next week ahead of public sector strike
Germany rejects UN 'genocide' charge against Israel
Garda who interviewed Kenneally in 1980s 'got promotion through FF connections’, inquiry hears
The inquiry heard claims of a previously unknown meeting involving gardaí about Bill Kenneally.
Houthi rebels say that US and British interests were 'legitimate targets' after air strikes
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today said the US and UK wanted to turn Red Sea into a ‘bloodbath’.
Irish MEPs say Ireland should have supported South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Explainer: Why did the US and UK just launch airstrikes in Yemen?