Politics
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May 2026
Leaders' Questions'Sleeveen politics' and 'no substance': Row erupts in the Dáil over report on rent prices
this is fineMinister insists ‘the plan is working’ as rents surge after new government rules kicked in
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Rising rent prices, a 31% increase in drug treatment demand, and RTÉ face the Oireachtas media committee
Rent reforms
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.
The Morning Lead
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.
The Late Late ShowRTÉ chief defends extra payments to Patrick Kielty and says he'd 'love' to keep him at Late Late Show
Renting'Exceptionally busy' Ires Reit bosses turn down invite from TDs probing surprise apartment fees
byelection
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.
Chelsea Flower Show
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.
CabinetNew laws on dog breeding and puppy farms to include age limits, increased fines and jail terms
austin appelbeeTeenager who saved family after they were swept out to sea in Australia welcomed to the Dáil
global sumud flotillaIsrael's detention of Dr Margaret Connolly in breach of international law, Tánaiste says
Patrick O'Donovan'Here we are again': Media minister to meet RTÉ director-general after latest pay revelations
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Nursing home evictions, faulty septic tanks and Trump calls off renewed assault on Iran…
EurovisionThe Moldovan equivalent of Kevin Bakhurst had to quit after uproar over the Eurovision jury vote
visiting the neighbours
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.
Final CountdownHousing and cost of living dominate as Galway West left candidates enter final stretch
Heads of State
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.
Andy BurnhamKeir Starmer says his government can 'turn things around' (and that he's still not resigning)
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Embassy staff avoid speeding penalties, ambulance pay dispute talks continue and President Connolly to meet King Charles…
Not for turningIreland ‘needs to avoid' type of political leadership turmoil 'impacting UK’, Taoiseach says
Eurovision
Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
The result has just been announced.
The week that was
'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.
