Politics
This month
May 2026
Abortion
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.
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Ireland’s imported fossil fuel dependence, and chants in Eurovision arena as Israel go through to the final.
They think it's all over...
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.
Road Safety
'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.
oliver bond houseHousing Department says funding ‘remains in place’ for regeneration of Oliver Bond flats
Vienna
'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.
Fatal foetal abnormalitiesFF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
Climate
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.
Dublin CentralPBP byelection candidate makes ethics complaint against rival and lord mayor Ray McAdam
Runners and Riders
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.
Cork City CouncilCork's historic Counting House to be reborn as new city library after €35m council purchase
oliver bondCross-party anger at government over Oliver Bond flats as Dublin councillors demand U-turn
rent increases'We are living in vile conditions': Dublin City Council housing tenants protest rent hike
UK LabourStarmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong and resists calls to quit after local election drubbing
UkraineEU pushes back on Putin's suggestion of ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as Ukraine mediator
Industrial ActionHSE says industrial action by ambulance service will significantly impact services
Frontline staff'I'd no money for food, the diesel light was on in my car': Student nurses on cost of living
