Politics

Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma
Energy prices rose by 3% of incomes for some of the poorest households in the country
New EU asylum rules begin, paving the way for detention centres and payments to Greece and Italy
The Irish Refugee Council said the Pact ‘prioritises expediency and fast-tracking over the rights and needs of the individual’.
Trump calls off promised strikes on Iran, says peace deal to be signed 'shortly'
Full extent of Kenneally's use of alcohol to groom and brutalise local boys detailed by report
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Residential Tenancies Board chairman Owen Keegan resigns less than two years into the job
Fancy a bandwagon? Eight teams to fill the Ireland-shaped hole in your World Cup
The Boys in Green didn’t make it, so who can we claim instead?
Judge tells activists they have to vacate empty pub they've occupied in Dublin city
Government will do all it can for festivals after ticket firm collapse, minister says
Yet another blow for Starmer as defence secretary quits over military spending
Jeffrey Donaldson denies abusing two complainants as he begins giving evidence at trial
Dáil rejects opposition motions calling for Ireland vs Israel football matches not to go ahead
Harris says he's meeting too many local councils who think they've 'done enough' on housing
Gavan Reilly: Can TDs criticise double-jobbing consultants when many hold down second careers?
Gavan Reilly
The EU official overseeing Ukraine's membership bid is visiting Ireland today
Simon Harris: Threats to kill my children made me consider quitting politics
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Human rights group 'concerned' by law requiring social housing applicants prove legal residency
EU Presidency events across Ireland to cost between €165m and €185m, excluding security costs
Taoiseach backs Kenneally report recommendation for new offence of 'dereliction of duty'
Ministers say Common Travel Area works for UK and Ireland despite abuse concerns
'Civil war is coming': Belfast protests were planned and inflamed online before turning violent
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tánaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
Do you have a reusable coffee cup?
In pictures: A night of unrest and its aftermath on the streets of Northern Ireland
Bill Gates to appear before US Congress to discuss relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Man due in court for attempted murder over knife attack on Monday night
Man told by gardaí he was 'too young' in 1985 to report his abuse 'finally feels listened to'
The state report into Kenneally’s abuse details “a missed opportunity” to act when the then 14-year-old was told his report couldn’t be pursued.
The government will have to borrow to top up its new savings funds, spending watchdog warns
The government has been criticised for not spending windfall corporate tax revenue, but it turns out it has been.
On their day of vindication, survivors seek State apology for Bill Kenneally crimes
PSNI appeal for 'calm heads' amid reports of planned protests in response to Belfast stabbing
Bill Kenneally: Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
What we know so far about the stabbing in Belfast
Bill Kenneally report finds 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí - even by standards of 80s
The final report examining the years of sexual abuse perpetrated by Bill Kenneally has been published in full.
EU foreign affairs chief says that metals and alloys will be part of new sanctions on Russia
'This shouldn't drag on': Harris urges FAI to 'bring clarity' over Ireland-Israel games
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026
Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.