Politics

Last week
17th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026
With four years to go, Ireland already looks set to miss its offshore energy target
Evanne Ní Chuilinn says she was refused presenter contract, despite 10 years presenting on RTÉ
Dee Forbes made decision to categorise Derek Mooney's wages as 'producer', says Kevin Bakhurst
Almost three years since the Ryan Tubridy’s pay scandal, new questions were raised over payments, transparency and governance.
Taoiseach 'not clear' on why café at Dublin Castle must close for EU presidency
'Sleeveen politics' and 'no substance': Row erupts in the Dáil over report on rent prices
Minister insists ‘the plan is working’ as rents surge after new government rules kicked in
Under Trump pressure, EU agrees to implement US trade pact
Cost of renting hits record levels during introduction of new government rules
The national average for monthly rent was €2,176 at the start of the year.
Here's how party candidates have spent more than €250k on the upcoming byelections
As of today, Fine Gael is far and away the biggest spender across both byelections.
Several parties, such as the Greens and People Before Profit, have spent much more money on Dublin Central.
Over half of all the money spent by parties on the byelections went on posters.
RTÉ chief defends extra payments to Patrick Kielty and says he'd 'love' to keep him at Late Late Show
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
'Exceptionally busy' Ires Reit bosses turn down invite from TDs probing surprise apartment fees
Despite the polling, Sinn Féin believe it's between them and Fine Gael in Galway West
The Journal joined Mark Lohan for a canvass in a rainy Galway this afternoon.
A 'strong woman' and staying 'Silent No More': A morning at the Flower Show with Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly attended the Chelsea Flower Show on her second day in London.
Officials to examine ‘suspicious bets’ on Dublin Central byelection, says Harris
Teenager who saved family after they were swept out to sea in Australia welcomed to the Dáil
'Highest since the Famine': Motion seeks ban on no-fault evictions and rent increases
Israel's detention of Dr Margaret Connolly in breach of international law, Tánaiste says
New laws on dog breeding and puppy farms to include age limits, increased fines and jail terms
'Here we are again': Media minister to meet RTÉ director-general after latest pay revelations
Hungary's new PM visits Poland hoping to mend ties after Orbán's closeness to Putin
The Moldovan equivalent of Kevin Bakhurst had to quit after uproar over the Eurovision jury vote
Trump says he called off imminent plans to attack Iran at request of Gulf states
Catherine Connolly aims to 'decolonise our minds' in extraordinary 12 hours in London
It’s not every day you meet a king while your sister has been captured on the high seas.
Reality star Spencer Pratt turns LA heads with provocative AI-generated campaign videos
Housing and cost of living dominate as Galway West left candidates enter final stretch
Britain's King Charles confirms State visit to Ireland following invite from Catherine Connolly
The president has not spoken since her meeting with Charles but is due to brief reporters on their encounter in the coming hour.
Keir Starmer says his government can 'turn things around' (and that he's still not resigning)
Catherine Connolly expected to meet King Charles as she kicks off three-day UK visit
Supreme Court to hear Sinn Féin TD's appeal over super junior ministers at Cabinet
Ireland ‘needs to avoid' type of political leadership turmoil 'impacting UK’, Taoiseach says
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over
Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
The result has just been announced.
This month
May 2026
14 pro-Gaza supporters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest begins under heavy security
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.