Politics

Catherine Connolly's Dáil group don't have enough Irish, so FF will chair committee instead
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians will be withdrawn by March 2027
Government accused of taking 'wrecking ball' to Occupied Territories Bill
Government urged to follow France and ban Israeli ministers entering Ireland
Daniel Ennis says Ireland should boycott Israel matches as he arrives at the Dáil
First search to get under way for Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire
Helen McEntee aims to have Occupied Territories Bill enacted before Dáil summer recess
US attacks missile sites in Iran as deal to end war could 'take days'
Sinn Féin leadership say all is well, but some in party believe it is time to 'refine' message
Yesterday
25th May 2026
GTA V, €70 bread bin and €1.7k Beatles pen among items bought with embezzled money by ex-SNP chief
Who will fill the SocDems council seat, and what happens Sean Kyne's vacant seat in the Seanad?
Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission
'We'll go again': Hutch hints at another campaign after Dublin Central byelection defeat
Harris hails Seán Kyne’s rare byelection success as 'a win for centrist politics'
Pope to launch encyclical on AI and 'protection of the person' alongside Anthropic co-founder
Sunday
24th May 2026
Rezoning plan for west Dublin could intensify area's 'parking wars'
The EU is bringing in Digital IDs for citizens – but what are they, and how will it affect you?
The app should allow users to verify their age without giving their date of birth.
EU sanctions against Israel could happen after Ireland assumes presidency, Dooley says
Seán Kyne closes gap on Noel Thomas to 277 votes in Galway West as counting enters final stage
Labour’s Helen Ogbu was eliminated on the tenth count.
US and Iran could strike a deal to end the war shortly
Sinn Féin 'at a crossroads' and 'need to figure out where they're going', Holly Cairns says
EU leaders condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable missile in massive attacks killing four
France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir from entry after 'reprehensible' actions towards Gaza activists
Social Democrats in line to have more Dáil speaking time after election win
Why AI-fuelled job cuts at multinationals risk blowing a hole in Ireland’s public finances
Ireland’s deal with the tech giants is at risk of breaking down, as big companies appear keen to take an axe to their workforces.
George Floyd comparisons around Yves Sakila’s death went viral and came from unexpected places
From the League of Ireland to Leinster House: Who is Daniel Ennis?
Last week
17th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026
Byelections Results Centre: Follow the transfers and who's getting close to being elected
Micheál Martin admits 'poor result' in Dublin Central as FF candidate fails to win deposit back
Police seen beating people at Spanish airport as Gaza activists return
SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
The early shake-up: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.
Trump skips son's wedding, insisting he must stay in White House as Iran talks continue
Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel land at Dublin Airport to hundreds of supporters
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Byelection results! What we know so far
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McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
SocDem Ennis leads the pack in Dublin while Independent Ireland have the edge in Galway tallies
We’re in for a long day – stay with us for updates from the two byelection counts in Dublin and Galway.