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Aontú achieves their highest ever rating in latest Red C poll

One of Ireland's newest political parties has achieved their highest rating in a Red C poll. The latest Red C poll, which is the most frequently published and respected in Ireland, revealed Aontú currently sit on 3% approval, marking a rise of 1% ...

18 Sept 2023 at 11:47

Arts & Entertainment

National: 'It's time to pay attention to Irish politics' - New podcast launched ahead of big election year

The battlelines are about to be drawn in Irish politics for 2024 with four potential elections next year, including a possible general election. Sinn Féin are determined to create a deeper candidate pool for themselves this time round, Fianna ...

02 Jan 2024 at 12:01

National News

Leo Varadkar hailed as a ‘people person’ by RTÉ Liveline callers following resignation

Leo Varadkar has been hailed as a “people person” following his shock announcement to step down as Taoiseach and leader of the Fine Gael party. Flanked by party ministerial colleagues, Mr Varadkar said his tenure as Ireland’s head of ...

20 Mar 2024 at 16:45

National News

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

Former trucker Verona Murphy has travelled an often rocky road to one of the most prestigious destinations in Irish politics. The 53-year-old from Co Wexford arrived at the Ceann Comhairle’s chair in the Dail chamber only five years ...

18 Dec 2024 at 18:10

National News

TDs raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics

Some of the TDs pitching to become the next speaker of the Irish parliament used their speeches to raise concerns about the public’s disengagement with politics. The nominated candidates – which included Independent Verona Murphy, ...

18 Dec 2024 at 16:43

National News

Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament

Verona Murphy has become the first female speaker of the Irish parliament as part of attempts to form a coalition government. Ms Murphy, an independent TD for Wexford, defeated two Fianna Fail candidates and one from Sinn Fein to ...

18 Dec 2024 at 21:07

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

National News

Taoiseach Simon Harris tenders resignation as new Dáil meets

Irish premier Simon Harris has formally tendered his resignation as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the new parliament. Mr Harris visited the official residence of President Michael D Higgins, Aras an Uachtarain,...

18 Dec 2024 at 14:22

National News

'We need to make sure that we're all vigilant' - Justice Minister responds to alleged Russian intelligence recruiting Irish politician

The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that she has not been approached by Russia in response to the reports of Russian intelligence attempting to recruit an Irish politician. Over the weekend, The Sunday Times ...

07 Oct 2024 at 14:55

National News

Green leader ‘entitled to opinion’ but no pressure for November poll – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he does not feel under pressure to hold a general election on the date mooted by his coalition colleague. Simon Harris said he has no problem with Roderic O’Gorman telling reporters he thinks the ...

21 Oct 2024 at 16:14

National News

Coalition leaders agree to hold election in 2024

Ireland’s three coalition party leaders have agreed to hold a pre-Christmas election following a lengthy meeting on Monday evening. Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tanaiste Micheal Martin and Children’s Minister Roderic ...

21 Oct 2024 at 22:17

National News

O’Gorman re-elected as Green leader

Roderic O’Gorman has been re-elected as the leader of the Green Party. He was returned as the party’s only TD following a near wipeout in the general election. The former children’s minister had taken over the ...

01 May 2025 at 15:17

National News

Dail returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved

Politicians focused on Storm Eowyn, Donald Trump and the housing crisis as the Irish parliament returned to normality after a disruptive row over speaking time. The opposition – who won the bitter dispute ...

05 Feb 2025 at 18:24

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