54 h. ago Fianna Fáil support plunges, gains for Sinn Féin and Social Democrats

Fianna Fáil's support has slumped to just 15 per cent, its lowest level since the last general election

Politics

3 d. ago US military says two killed and one missing after latest strike on alleged drug boat

It is the first known strike of its kind since the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Events

4 d. ago Venezuela moves to open oil industry to private investors after abduction of Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven reserves of oil.

Economics

5 d. ago Trump has pronounced last rites on US leadership of the liberal democratic order

U-turn on Greenland spared the sovereignty of the island, but there was no taking back the significance of his attack on the global economic order

Politics

6 d. ago US Republicans begin push to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein testimony refusal

Democrats say the probe is being weaponised to attack political opponents of President Donald Trump – himself a longtime Epstein associate who has not been called to testify.

Politics

6 d. ago Medical Council report into CHI underpins need to accelerate opening of National Children’s Hospital

Medical Council report into CHI underpins need to accelerate opening of National Children’s Hospital  Social Democrats

Science

8 d. ago Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it has provided assistance to the individual involved.

Events

9 d. ago The rise and fall of Twitter: From a hub for democratic discourse to a bigoted, toxic sinkhole

Elon Musk’s site has evolved from one that influenced culture and helped foment revolution to one where users ‘get nothing back except rage’

Politics

1 week ago Ireland and human rights: 'Turning our backs on the European Convention would be wrong'

The Social Democrats senator says any move away from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), even under the banner of ‘flexibility,’ is reckless.

Politics

1 week ago Trump administration investigates Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of Ice

Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis mayor denounce move that comes in wake of killing of Renee Good by immigration agent

Politics

1 week ago Venezuela's Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal

The US president sidelined Maria Corina Machado since toppling Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and openly coveted her Nobel Peace Prize

Politics

2 w. ago Sinn Féin 'pontificating about human rights', says Taoiseach in Dáil spat over Venezuela

Two Sinn Fein members travelled to Venezuela in 2019 to attend ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration.

Politics

2 w. ago US Republicans seek Clinton contempt charge after he skipped testifying in Epstein probe

The 79-year-old Democrat did not show up for closed-door testimony scheduled this morning.

Politics

2 w. ago Inspector of Prisons’ evidence highlights government’s failings on Irish Prisons

Inspector of Prisons’ evidence highlights government’s failings on Irish Prisons  Social Democrats

Events

2 w. ago Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy defends party attendance at Maduro inauguration in Venezuela

Trip by former party senator and general secretary in 2019 has attracted renewed criticism in recent days

Politics

2 w. ago Instagram users across Ireland urged to be aware amid surge in scam attacks

Instagram users across Ireland urged to be aware amid surge in scam attacks  Louth Live Dundalk Democrat

Events

2 w. ago 'We won't take any lectures': Sinn Féin defend attending ousted Maduro's inauguration

Two Sinn Fein members travelled to Venezuela in 2019 to attend ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader as more political prisoners released

Machado has been sidelined by Washington since US forces seized long-term authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro on 3 January.

Politics

2 w. ago Drew Harris: ‘High quality’ service could ensure ‘legitimacy’ of new force within loyalist areas in united Ireland

Drew Harris: ‘High quality’ service could ensure ‘legitimacy’ of new force within loyalist areas in united Ireland  The Irish News

Politics

2 w. ago Government opts for performative cruelty in latest family reunification announcement

Government opts for performative cruelty in latest family reunification announcement  Social Democrats

Politics