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Politics

May
May 2024
European People's Party
Fine Gael condemns political violence after EU partners refused to sign letter denouncing far right
11 May
11.5k
Palestine
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
Updated 10 May
17.1k
RELATED
More than 100,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of threatened invasion
10 May
Israel bombards Rafah as military says ground troops have carried out 'targeted raids'
8 May
Unaccommodated
McGrath says tents should be provided to asylum seekers for use at State-run facilities
Updated 10 May
35.7k
Housing
Dermot Bannon denies payment for featuring Government grants on Room To Improve
10 May
22.6k
17
Mayo
Man arrested on suspicion of stalking Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers
10 May
12.0k
Border Dispute
Fianna Fáil European election rivals Blaney and Cowen in spat over border checks
10 May
9.3k
Analysis
Barriers, legal threats and 'Team Ireland': The Government’s new approach to asylum seekers
10 May
17.2k
Malmo
Tensions between acts over Israel's presence on display at Eurovision press conference
The Dutch act called on Israel’s singer to answer a question about performers’ safety concerns.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
10 May
27.2k
The Morning Lead
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Órla Ryan
10 May
40.2k
70
Eurovision
Israel among ten acts to qualify for Eurovision Grand Final from tonight's semi-final show
Updated 9 May
39.6k
Asylum Seekers
It's a 'criminal offence' to pitch tents on public land, govt says, after removing Grand Canal camp
Updated 9 May
21.2k
Eurovision
RTÉ Eurovision chief: If we withdraw that's the end of the Olympics, the end of the World Cup
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
9 May
58.1k
Limerick
Join our expert discussion on community and cohesion in the EU in Limerick next week
9 May
2.6k
Make Dublin Great Again
Head of new Dublin taskforce rejects suggestions city is unsafe but says it 'could be better'
9 May
12.3k
52
cleared
Asylum seeker tents cleared from Grand Canal as Taoiseach says 'Team Ireland' response needed
Asylum seekers were told they are committing an offence by camping on the canal.
Diggers have cleared all the tents from the area.
The Government has confirmed that 163 individuals were moved to Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in Dundrum.
The Taoiseach said an all-of-Government approach is needed and that he has "no doubt" further issues will arise.
Updated 9 May
62.1k
Dublin City
Criticism of ‘monstrosities’ as barriers erected in place of tents at Grand Canal
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he doesn’t know how long the barriers will be in place for.
Updated 9 May
14.0k
Palestine
Ireland aims to recognise Palestinian State on 21 May as Tánaiste hopes more countries will come on board
9 May
4.5k
Eden Golan
Israeli broadcaster says 'they will not silence us' as singer booed during dress rehearsal
Updated 9 May
26.6k
Opinion
Roberta Metsola: How to defend the European Union and democracy? Vote.
Roberta Metsola
9 May
4.2k
The Morning Lead
Large-scale protest planned in Malmö today to coincide with Israel's Eurovision appearance
Security is likely to be stepped up within the city today, ahead of the Israeli singer’s performance in the second semi-final.
9 May
7.0k
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
8 May
5.0k
eric saade
Singer who wore keffiyeh during Eurovision opening act labels EBU condemnation 'racist'
8 May
34.6k
trinity college dublin
Encampment in Trinity to conclude after students accept college's terms of divestment from Israel
Updated 8 May
18.7k
The North
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down from role on medical grounds
8 May
15.9k
35
Voting Age
Lowering the voting age to 16 'worth discussing' says Norma Foley
8 May
13.3k
100
Dublin
Asylum seekers expected to be moved from Citywest amid concerns over tents on Grand Canal
Updated 8 May
40.8k
Election time
And they're off! Election posters have started to pop up all over the place
8 May
10.2k
31
Eurovision
Bambie Thug says EBU 'ordered' change to Ogham make-up that spelled out pro-Palestine messages
8 May
40.6k
malmo 2024
Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight
The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
Updated 7 May
67.1k
RELATED
How a president's intervention set the stage for the most contentious Eurovision in years
5 May
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13 Feb
Kristi Noem
Donald Trump's potential 2024 running mate suggests Biden’s dog Commander should be put down
7 May
19.3k
33
eurovision 2024
'Crown the Witch': Raucous cheers for Bambie Thug in Malmö have Irish fans dreaming
Travelling fans were in buoyant form after last night’s full dress rehearsal, held amid tightened security at Malmö Arena.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
7 May
14.3k
malmo 2024
Everything you need to know about what's happening on stage this week at Eurovision
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
Updated 7 May
21.6k
Health
Two surgical hubs in Dublin due to begin treating patients later this year
7 May
21.6k
30
Gaza
Israel carries out Rafah strikes hours after Hamas saying it will accept ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said it was conducting “targeted strikes”. Five people have been reported dead.
Updated 6 May
28.5k
Diplomacy
Simon Harris discusses recognising state of Palestine with Spanish leader
6 May
7.0k
Michelle Gildernew
Sinn Féin MP running in European elections says party 'won't be going centre-right'
6 May
24.2k
125
The Morning Lead
Military group accuses Govt of 'ignoring' key report on new defence laws
The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 if brought into law will see significant changes to how the Irish Defence Forces function.
Niall O'Connor
6 May
14.1k
Closed
Israeli cabinet vote to shut down Al Jazeera in the country as UN urges govt to reconsider
5 May
13.9k
United Kingdom
Tories suffer devastating losses in UK local elections
5 May
18.3k
26
European elections
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Updated 5 May
38.7k
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