Politics

This month
May 2026
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
Short-term let register promised for this month delayed again until December
Simon Harris meets with pillar banks to discuss his savings and investment scheme
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
On-the-spot litter and dog fouling fines set to rise to €250 from September
So ... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China to US firms at high-stakes summit
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
Housing Department says funding ‘remains in place’ for regeneration of Oliver Bond flats
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Government under fire over energy costs: 'Ireland's sky-high bills are not normal'
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs
Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment
The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
PBP byelection candidate makes ethics complaint against rival and lord mayor Ray McAdam
Here are the top contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister
Despite mounting calls for the British prime minister to stand down, there is no natural successor in Labour to take the top job.
'Open revolt' leaves Starmer 'on the brink' - UK papers react to leadership crisis
Starmer faces crunch cabinet meeting as 80 Labour MPs call for him to quit
Cabinet to discuss assistance for businesses affected by Waterford fire
Micheál Martin rejects leadership comparison between himself and Keir Starmer
Cork's historic Counting House to be reborn as new city library after €35m council purchase
Cross-party anger at government over Oliver Bond flats as Dublin councillors demand U-turn
'We are living in vile conditions': Dublin City Council housing tenants protest rent hike
White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump
Energy providers in Ireland not making ‘excessive profit’, regulator says
Ireland leads push for EU-wide sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong and resists calls to quit after local election drubbing
Do you think increasing litter fines is a good idea?
EU pushes back on Putin's suggestion of ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as Ukraine mediator
HSE says industrial action by ambulance service will significantly impact services
'I'd no money for food, the diesel light was on in my car': Student nurses on cost of living
Minister mulling plan to offer payments to Ukrainian refugees who return home
Some National Ambulance Service workers to begin industrial action tomorrow
Challenge Starmer's leadership by Monday or I'll do it myself, Labour MP tells colleagues