Politics

January

January 2024

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

'Need for substantial reform': TDs debate Government response to asylum seekers in Dáil

30 Jan

10.5k

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'These are not boats, these are families': Committee hears fee hike for fixed income houseboat dwellers 'too high'

30 Jan

19.1k

Stormont

‘They’re like children’: Mixed reaction to DUP's overnight deal in both nationalist and unionist towns

The health service was the main concern among people in Banbridge and Newry in Co Down.

30 Jan

24.0k

Housing Crisis

Varadkar: Most first-time buyers in Ireland purchase second-hand homes because they are cheaper

30 Jan

41.6k

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International Court of Justice

ICJ Gaza genocide case: Ireland expects to decide on intervention within next six months

30 Jan

16.5k

A few groomed men

Gone today, hair tomorrow: Irish Defence Forces to allow members to grow beards

30 Jan

17.3k

Passports at the ready

Business as usual for overseas St Patrick's Day trips as 11 govt politicians to head to US

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is expected to meet US President Joe Biden to mark St Patrick’s Day.

30 Jan

31.5k

Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to drone attack that killed US troops

30 Jan

7.4k

West Bank

Israeli troops, some disguised as medical staff, kill three Palestinians in West Bank hospital

The Israeli military said forces entered the hospital to target a “Hamas terrorist cell”.

Updated 30 Jan

33.6k

truss issues

Liz Truss was paid £32,000 to speak at a conference in Dublin last year

30 Jan

17.2k

Asylum Seekers

Government considers chartering flights to deport immigrants denied asylum

30 Jan

19.8k

Leaked

Senior DUP member 'wore a wire' to leak key meeting to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson

30 Jan

21.3k

Cabinet

Algeria and Botswana to be added to 'safe countries' list from today

30 Jan

22.9k

The North

Jeffrey Donaldson briefing DUP members over UK government proposals to end Stormont impasse

Updated 29 Jan

26.6k

Ukraine

Ukraine gains in doubt without American aid, warns US Secretary of State following Nato meeting

29 Jan

6.0k

Far-right

Three new anti-immigrant parties have registered to stand in Irish elections - but who are they?

Ireland has never elected a candidate from a far-right party.

Stephen McDermott

29 Jan

52.0k

VAPE NO MORE

UK announces ban on disposable vapes, as Tánaiste says he would like to see a similar move here

Updated 29 Jan

19.4k

Middle East

US vows 'very consequential' response after military members killed in Jordan drone strike

Updated 29 Jan

16.3k

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Israel

'This is complex': Tánaiste says he will be in touch with opposition parties on ICJ case

29 Jan

9.8k

Gaza

Mary Lou McDonald says Patrick's Day trip will let Ireland send 'clear message' to US on Gaza

Updated 29 Jan

21.6k

tractor protest

French farmers start to block off major motorways around Paris

29 Jan

9.2k

top earners

Top earners list: Tubridy earned over half a million euro in his last full year working for RTÉ

29 Jan

39.1k

The Morning Lead

Posts targeting migrants remained online during riots despite 5pm plea from online safety tsar

Niamh Hodnett was appointed last year to fight harmful content online.

Niamh Hodnett contacted major social media firms on evening of 23 November to warn about potential for violence.

Posts calling for migrants to be "killed" were shared on social platforms as riots unfolded.

Immigrant Council of Ireland warned about the proliferation of such posts and called for posters to be investigated.

29 Jan

10.1k

All bets are off

The regulation zone: Addiction experts are welcoming new gambling laws amid industry concerns

28 Jan

14.5k

ceasefire talks

US, Israel, Egypt, Qatar officials meet in Paris for Gaza talks

28 Jan

6.6k

Gaza

UN chief asks donor countries for 'continuity' in Gaza agency operations

28 Jan

7.7k

Waterford

Auditor suggests council dock Deputy Mayor's expenses to help recoup €700k landfill bill

28 Jan

34.9k

The Morning Lead

Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election

The long-awaited Mental Health Amendment Bill would bring about the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades.

Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"

The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive

Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment

Órla Ryan

28 Jan

11.1k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

27 Jan

8.0k

LARRY DONNELLY

It's clear Trump is the Republican nominee ... but Haley won’t quit

Larry Donnelly

27 Jan

14.8k

Europe

Labour select Ó Ríordáin as Dublin candidate for European Parliament Elections

27 Jan

12.1k

Gaza

Pressure mounts on Sinn Féin to boycott St Patrick's Day trip to Washington

27 Jan

33.1k

Gaza

UN Security Council to meet after ICJ ruling on South Africa's case against Israel

Updated 27 Jan

13.1k

Human Rights

Ukraine a priority for newly elected Council of Europe human rights commissioner Michael O'Flaherty

27 Jan

7.0k

Local Elections

Fine Gael canvassers to get guidance on speaking about migration on the doorsteps

27 Jan

15.0k

The Morning Lead

More than 5,000 applications for 535 cost-rental homes in Dublin and Kildare

Christina Finn

27 Jan

33.1k

Federal Court

Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3m in damages for defaming columnist while he was president

Updated 26 Jan

55.8k

eurosong

'Same energy as Russia': Two of Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls say Israel should be cut from contest

One singer did not rule out boycotting the competition if Israel is not removed.

Jane Matthews

26 Jan

29.4k

Edinburgh

Ex-Scottish PM Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a 'f**king clown', UK Covid inquiry hears

25 Jan

22.2k

reception centres

Up to €10m extra 'social inclusion' funding signed off on for areas taking in asylum seekers

Updated 25 Jan

13.8k