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Politics

March
March 2024
Conference
Labour's Ged Nash: 'Younger people are looking at Sinn Féin and they don't like what they see'
23 Mar
32.2k
133
Decision time
Varadkar made decision to resign last weekend - so were there any hints on the US trip?
23 Mar
23.1k
Gaza
Israel steadfast on Rafah assault after US-backed ceasefire call vetoed at UN Security Council
Updated 22 Mar
14.9k
EU summit
‘Go raibh maith agat Leo’: A lightness to the Taoiseach as his European colleagues bid him farewell
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
22 Mar
20.9k
41
unopposed
Harris almost certain to be declared new Fine Gael leader on Sunday
22 Mar
14.4k
76
Another backer
Paschal Donohoe endorses Harris and says he did not canvass for a leadership bid of his own
Updated 22 Mar
12.7k
52
Friends and colleagues
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
22 Mar
13.9k
over and out
'I'm definitely not interested': Varadkar says he will decline ministerial position if asked
The Taoiseach also again insisted that his stated reasons are the real reasons he is resigning.
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
Updated 22 Mar
29.0k
98
Immigration
Attitudes towards refugees and immigration remain largely positive in Ireland, ESRI finds
22 Mar
8.7k
The Morning Lead
Palestinian man who slept on Mount Street came to Ireland to escape 'death at any moment'
Mohamed has been deeply affected by the situation in Gaza, describing it as a “massacre”.
Órla Ryan
22 Mar
15.9k
RELATED
O'Gorman denies asylum seekers were moved from Mount Street because of St Patrick's Day
17 Mar
Asylum seekers who left Dublin Mountains camp attempt to find shelter for the night
16 Mar
Government accused of 'playing games' as some asylum seekers bussed to Dublin Mountains return to city
16 Mar
EU summit
EU leaders issue strongly worded call for humanitarian pause in Gaza, warning 'risk of famine'
Updated 21 Mar
13.1k
THE EXPECTED TAOISEACH
From 'young pup' to Taoiseach, how Simon Harris TikTok-ed his way to the top
21 Mar
24.5k
94
Fine Gael
'I'm in' - Simon Harris confirms his intention to become leader of Fine Gael
Updated 21 Mar
22.4k
138
As it happened
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
More than 30 TDs, senators and MEPs voiced their support for Harris today even before he made a formal announcement.
Updated 21 Mar
102k
263
Courts
Independent TD Marc MacSharry settles legal action against SIPO
21 Mar
17.2k
Democratic Alliance
Centre-right Luis Montenegro appointed Portugal prime minister
21 Mar
10.3k
23
Gaza
United States unveils draft UN resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire
21 Mar
8.9k
The Morning Lead
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
21 Mar
11.8k
49
Fine Gael
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
20 Mar
19.0k
63
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
20 Mar
26.7k
Resignation
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
20 Mar
33.4k
FactCheck
Debunked: Chart used to criticise Dublin actually shows ranking for homelessness services
20 Mar
11.7k
Making A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
20 Mar
29.5k
34
As it happened
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
Updated 20 Mar
156k
229
go
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
20 Mar
23.0k
82
Resignation
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
20 Mar
9.1k
Posters at the Ready
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
Updated 20 Mar
14.7k
30
The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
20 Mar
41.8k
78
NEW LEADER
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
20 Mar
16.6k
69
The Morning Lead
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Órla Ryan
Updated 20 Mar
21.7k
17
RELATED
'They're waiting for us to die': Industrial school abuse survivors say they need urgent support
4 Mar
Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month
27 Feb
Over 2,800 applications to Tusla's tracing service still awaiting social worker allocation
11 Feb
Sinn Féin bill
Finance Department to raise concerns on Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill at Committee
20 Mar
4.9k
David Cullinane
Assisted Dying laws 'not going to be easy' as division emerges on eve of final report
20 Mar
7.2k
10
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
19 Mar
8.7k
Offaly
Tullamore hospital unable to carry out hip or knee replacements as facility's A&E overrun
19 Mar
11.9k
21
SF in America
Sinn Féin's reserved public remarks on Gaza while in US leave the party wide open for criticism
It’s a rarity that Varadkar comes out looking stronger on the issue of Palestine than Sinn Féin.
19 Mar
17.0k
Lower Mount Street
'Why's he in Japan?': Protesters say O’Gorman must answer questions over asylum seeker treatment
Eimer McAuley
Updated 19 Mar
33.8k
Starvation
Israel may be using starvation as a 'weapon of war' as food supplies in Gaza 'completely exhausted'
Updated 19 Mar
8.8k
Departure
Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon announces he will not contest next election, citing ‘toxicity’ in politics
19 Mar
29.2k
156
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
19 Mar
3.1k
draw the line
The government is drafting stronger laws to regulate Botox and fillers
19 Mar
13.0k
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