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Politics

May
May 2024
Fine Gael feeling 'confident' as they jump and Sinn Féin slump in latest Irish Times poll
European Elections: Will young people get out and vote?
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Government to review research on impact of sick pay before making decision on future increases
Welfare cuts impacting Ukrainian mothers and elderly done under Govt's guise of 'equality'
Tánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case
'Make my day, pal': Dates set for Biden v Trump presidential debates in June and September
Ireland ‘losing a generation of young people’ in politics because of abuse and harassment
Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee
Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.
EU warns Georgia must withdraw 'foreign influence' law or face tougher path to membership
Explainer: Who is Robert Fico, the Slovakian prime minister who was shot today?
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Zelenskyy cancels planned trips abroad as Russian forces advance on two fronts
Riot police arrest protesters outside Georgian parliament over Russian-like 'foreign influence' law
Politicians came to blows in the parliament over the legislation that opposition members say mirrors Russian laws that silence dissent.
Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen gives more evidence in hush money trial
Rent Pressure Zone caps extended until December 2025
Confirmation that 56 gardaí will give a dig out in France for Paris Olympics security operation
Taoiseach says plans to cut social welfare rates of some Ukrainian refugees is 'sensible'
It will not apply to Ukrainians living in pledged accommodation.
12-week lead-in time for streamlining of Ukrainian social welfare payments.
Review of benefits for international protection applicants to be completed within six weeks.
Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
'People can't move on': TD proposes to reduce divorce waiting period from two years to six months
Michelle O’Neill apologises for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral during Covid lockdown
Plans to increase the legal smoking age to 21 have been approved - but vapes aren't included
Group representing Irish military personnel say they 'will not be silenced' by new defence law
Building commencements on new homes hit approximately 18,000 in April alone, Cabinet to hear
'Do it': Michael Cohen tells New York court he lied for Donald Trump
Thousands flee northern Gaza as Taoiseach holds talks about recognising state of Palestine
Court rules that UK law on sending asylum seekers to Rwanda should be disapplied in Northern Ireland
Debunked: The number of 'illegally present immigrants' in Ireland last year was not 10 times the EU average
Taoiseach calls for 'consistency of approach' around payments and supports for Ukrainians
Ireland's '10 points' for Israel shouldn't surprise anyone - a pollster explains why
US warns of 'anarchy' if Israel invades Rafah as Gaza death toll passes 35,000
Catalan separatists lose majority in regional elections after 10 years in power
Ireland is falling behind on what is needed to reach renewable targets, says climate council
What does the EU do? And what can it legislate and regulate?
Here are all the things that are in the EU’s exclusive remit to legislate and regulate.
'We feared for our lives': Fingal councillor Tania Doyle attacked while putting up posters
'The EBU is not what the Eurovision is - f**k the EBU' - Bambie Thug
Switzerland have won Eurovision with Ireland's Bambie Thug finishing sixth
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest concluded in Malmö after a chaotic week.
Bambie Thug competing at Eurovision after performance thrown into doubt due to EBU row
Taoiseach and president pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Mary Banotti following death of former MEP
Gaza: 150,000 people have fled Rafah city as more evacuation orders issued by Israel
UN chief Antonio Guterres said that Gaza risks an “epic humanitarian disaster” if Israel launches a full-scale ground operation in Rafah.