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Social Democrats well positioned to take advantage of Sinn Féin struggles

Social Democrats well positioned to take advantage of Sinn Féin struggles

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

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Ahern and Hutch comments a bad reflection on Irish politics

Ahern and Hutch comments a bad reflection on Irish politics

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Gerry Hutch immigration comments show dark side of Irish politics

Gerry Hutch immigration comments show dark side of Irish politics

Tue, 12 May, 2026

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Harris now most secure of main party leaders amid Fianna Fáil/Sinn Féin unrest

Harris now most secure of main party leaders amid Fianna Fáil/Sinn Féin unrest

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

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Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

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Sinn Féin still on top but not pulling away from Government

Sinn Féin still on top but not pulling away from Government

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

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Martin emerges unscathed, and with credit, from Trump meeting

Martin emerges unscathed, and with credit, from Trump meeting

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

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Martin more likely to take Merz approach to Trump than Sanchez stand

Martin more likely to take Merz approach to Trump than Sanchez stand

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

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Ireland in tough position as EU-US relationship appears broken

Ireland in tough position as EU-US relationship appears broken

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

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Questions over Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit amid Greenland threats

Questions over Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit amid Greenland threats

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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Continued Fianna Fáil unrest as Dáil resumes

Continued Fianna Fáil unrest as Dáil resumes

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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Passenger cap criticism follows Taoiseach to China

Passenger cap criticism follows Taoiseach to China

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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Will Gavin report be the ghost of Christmas past for Martin?

Will Gavin report be the ghost of Christmas past for Martin?

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

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Martin survives Gavin report but Fianna Fáil unrest may persist

Martin survives Gavin report but Fianna Fáil unrest may persist

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

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Martin not out of woods yet with Fianna Fáil presidential review

Martin not out of woods yet with Fianna Fáil presidential review

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

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Spending warning could be start of steep learning curve for Harris

Spending warning could be start of steep learning curve for Harris

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

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Martin criticised for 'absence' as O'Callaghan immigration reforms take centre stage

Martin criticised for 'absence' as O'Callaghan immigration reforms take centre stage

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

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Opposition tear into Government's new housing plan

Opposition tear into Government's new housing plan

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

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Ivan Yates controversy distracts from wider Fianna Fáil issues

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Connolly wins by landslide but questions remain about future left alliance

Connolly wins by landslide but questions remain about future left alliance

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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Micheál Martin survives Jim Gavin scandal but Jim O'Callaghan lies in wait

Micheál Martin survives Jim Gavin scandal but Jim O'Callaghan lies in wait

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

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Steen's presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than 'oppressive' system

Steen's presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than 'oppressive' system

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

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Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly: 'Game-changer' or missed opportunity?

Sinn Féin backs Catherine Connolly: 'Game-changer' or missed opportunity?

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

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Presidential election looking increasingly like three-horse race

Presidential election looking increasingly like three-horse race

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

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Sinn Féin yet to enter presidential race as McDonald rules herself out

Sinn Féin yet to enter presidential race as McDonald rules herself out

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

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Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Simon Harris urged to 'think more strategically'

Politics watch: Simon Harris urged to 'think more strategically'

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Coalition tensions over student fees?

Politics watch: Coalition tensions over student fees?

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Politics watch: Housing and homelessness on agenda

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come.
Politics watch: Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Politics watch: Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Tue, 27 May, 2025

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Politics watch: Government criticised ahead of child hip surgeries report

Politics watch: Government criticised ahead of child hip surgeries report

Wed, 14 May, 2025

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Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Wed, 07 May, 2025

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Politics watch: Asylum reform, new guardianship bill

Politics watch: Asylum reform, new guardianship bill

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The Dáil returns on Tuesday, April 29th, and there is plenty of business in a packed schedule
Politics watch: Anti-immigration protest suggests trouble to come

Politics watch: Anti-immigration protest suggests trouble to come

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

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Politics watch: Ireland waiting on EU response as Trump's tariff war starts

Politics watch: Ireland waiting on EU response as Trump's tariff war starts

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

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Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

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Politics watch: Speaking rights row, McGregor's unlikely Áras bid

Politics watch: Speaking rights row, McGregor's unlikely Áras bid

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

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