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Politics

Last year
2023
European Parliament
Viktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
29 Dec 2023
5.8k
rollercoaster year
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year 2023
28 Dec 2023
22.9k
9
richard haass
Claim IRA members were in Colombia on holiday, not to train FARC, 'insulted US intelligence'
28 Dec 2023
22.6k
scoliosis
Donnelly: 'Children waiting for spinal surgeries have been failed by their own country'
28 Dec 2023
8.1k
33
Achtung tony
Tony Blair wanted to have 'a good time' during 1993 trip to Ireland, ideally involving U2
28 Dec 2023
12.7k
0
State Papers
'Reproductive fascism': Read the letters calling on Mary Robinson to intervene in X Case
Many people, from Ireland and abroad, contacted the president about the controversial case in 1992.
The X Case centred on a 14-year-old girl who became pregnant after being raped
The letters to Robinson highlight how divisise the issue was in Ireland and abroad
'It is with disbelief and disgust that we heard about the young girl who has been forbidden to leave Ireland'
28 Dec 2023
15.8k
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
27 Dec 2023
28.5k
Sinn Féin
SF should move away from violent links to stop attracting 'head bangers', Adams agreed in 2001
27 Dec 2023
17.5k
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The Explainer: The ups and downs of Irish politics in 2023 - and what does 2024 hold?
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John F Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy rang Irish Embassy to ensure Defence Forces would play role in JFK's funeral
27 Dec 2023
20.0k
1
State Papers
Govt heard of British collusion in murder of man wrongly identified as IRA mole 'Stakeknife'
27 Dec 2023
20.7k
15
Housing
Government aims for new short-term let rules to be up and running by summer 2024
27 Dec 2023
14.7k
0
State Papers
Ireland considered making 21 age of consent for gay people when decriminalising homosexuality
One 1993 document noted that moving from “criminalisation to equality might be too major a change at one go”.
The age of consent for heterosexual intercourse at the time was, and still is, 17 years old
21 was described as "probably the age most acceptable to those who do not want decriminalisation but recognise that there is no choice"
However, if 21 was chosen, "there would be an attempt to portray this country as backward", officials warned
27 Dec 2023
19.1k
Election chat
Sinn Féin in govt would be 'dragged' by the far-left into irresponsible positions, Tánaiste says
26 Dec 2023
24.2k
140
retaliatory strikes
US launches airstrikes on militia groups in Iraq after attack on troops
Updated 26 Dec 2023
19.4k
covid inquiry
'Not going to be like the UK one': Donnelly expecting different tone to Ireland's Covid inquiry
26 Dec 2023
12.4k
Race for the Áras
Gerry Adams has no intention of running for Áras an Uachtaráin, says McDonald
26 Dec 2023
19.4k
63
Immigration
Taoiseach: Government has a big job to do in 2024 as far-right myths gain traction
26 Dec 2023
12.2k
Washington DC
McDonald not in favour of boycotting St Patrick's Day White House over US Middle East policy
25 Dec 2023
18.1k
Song contest
Boycotting the Eurovision over Israel's involvement would alienate people, says Taoiseach
25 Dec 2023
11.9k
christmas week
One Dublin cafe is taking a fresh approach to helping people in housing and food insecurity
24 Dec 2023
29.9k
22
Social Media
Taoiseach and Tánaiste both express concerns over X after report on how it moderates content
24 Dec 2023
14.7k
Yemen
UN-led peace process announces Yemeni warring factions agree to ceasefire
23 Dec 2023
6.8k
FactCheck
Debunked: Dublin City Council did not rename 'Winter Lights' to avoid mentioning Christmas
23 Dec 2023
21.1k
Trump
US Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump's claim he is immune from prosecution
23 Dec 2023
14.1k
Integration Minister
Interview: O'Gorman says blockades of asylum seeker accommodation should not be tolerated
The Integration Minister said he regretted government did not act faster to resource communication with local communities.
23 Dec 2023
17.1k
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How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
16 Jul
Popular
McDonald on Sinn Féin's recent drop in opinion polls: 'We always need to assess performance'
23 Dec 2023
20.4k
87
Road Safety
Cameras to be rolled out in bus lanes next year in bid to tackle speed and misuse
23 Dec 2023
21.3k
73
The Morning Lead
Ivana Bacik ‘very concerned’ Labour won’t be able to support a yes vote in care referendum
23 Dec 2023
24.5k
21
Palestine
UN Security Council passes resolution for acceleration of aid into Gaza after days of negotiations
It comes after the UN warned that the entire population of Gaza faces “an imminent risk of famine”.
Updated 22 Dec 2023
23.3k
Michigan
Donald Trump recorded pressuring election officials not to certify 2020 vote, report says
22 Dec 2023
13.8k
high intensity clinics
More 'blitz clinics' needed as minister says hospital waiting lists will continue to fall
22 Dec 2023
11.0k
2
Clondalkin
'Vital' addiction support service in Dublin to remain open after campaign by staff and locals
22 Dec 2023
6.8k
9
Disability Services
Boosting staff numbers in community teams for children with disabilities 'top priority', says minister
22 Dec 2023
6.7k
22
Trump
Audio reveals Donald Trump pushed two officials against certifying Michigan vote
22 Dec 2023
26.3k
71
Translink
Public transport workers in Northern Ireland stage further strike today
22 Dec 2023
4.5k
8
SHARING IS CAR-ING
'Mobility hubs' to be rolled out across three Irish cities next year with car sharing facilities
22 Dec 2023
18.1k
25
Autism support
CAMHS refusing to treat girl with suicidal thoughts shows 'autistic children are being failed'
The child’s GP had referred them over increasing anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
21 Dec 2023
21.7k
42
Khan Yunis
Israeli army bombs scores of targets in Gaza as diplomats press on with efforts to halt fighting
As places for people to go continues to shrink, international outrage has mounted over the rising death toll.
Updated 21 Dec 2023
10.2k
Energy prices
Household energy prices to 'fall significantly' in first half of next year, Eamon Ryan says
21 Dec 2023
17.0k
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