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fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Social Democrats' amateur dramatics over Sinead Gibney and Eoin Hayes do little to enhance party's credibility

Malcolm Byrne revealed that Labour TD Alan Kelly had a hidden passion for acting, performing with the Nenagh Junior Players, highlighting Kelly's theatrical flair.
UK politics
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Mark Tighe: More bizarre moments in high-stakes trial as Gerry Adams takes on BBC

Declan Doyle, one of Gerry Adams's senior counsel, challenged the editor of BBC's Spotlight on directions given to the actor voicing 'Martin', a critical witness.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Leo Varadkar's gap year: 'I don't have to care what the media or voters think. I can just be myself a bit more'

Leo Varadkar's recent remarks reflect on his political journey, as he embraces opportunities he missed in his youth while contemplating his future ambitions.
Retirement
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Sunday Independent's view: Ten years on, what unites us as the marriage equality referendum did?

The 2015 referendum on same-sex marriage marked a historic moment for Ireland, making it the first nation to approve LGBTQ+ marriage by popular vote.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Tommy Tiernan says he'd be 'great on Liveline' but may not be able to balance it with the presidency

I'm too young...and my feeling is that we're all aware of his morality, his fearlessness in the stands that he has taken, his gift as an orator and his integrity.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Gavan Reilly: 'It's really odd to get a letter out of the blue to say, 'Oh, your child is disabled and she's on our books now with a charity''

The Stranger's Bar is popular among tour guides and reporters, while the Dáil Bar, exclusive to Oireachtas members, mirrors it closely in design.
US politics
#sinn-fein
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Sinn Fein may be boycotting White House for St Patrick's Day, but Mary Lou McDonald is imploring Taoiseach to attend and confront Trump

Sinn Féin's leadership boycotts St. Patrick's Day events due to geopolitical concerns, asserting a stronger stance against comments made by Trump on Palestinian expulsion.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Sinn Fein may be boycotting White House for St Patrick's Day, but Mary Lou McDonald is imploring Taoiseach to attend and confront Trump

Micheál Martin criticized Sinn Féin's boycott of St. Patrick's Day events due to political motives and Trump's remarks on Palestine.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy will refer Dail 'lies' row to standards committee

Micheál Martin's remarks about Ms McDonald led to a dispute over accusations of lying in the Dáil, highlighting tensions in parliamentary discourse.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Sinn Fein may be boycotting White House for St Patrick's Day, but Mary Lou McDonald is imploring Taoiseach to attend and confront Trump

Sinn Féin's leadership boycotts St. Patrick's Day events due to geopolitical concerns, asserting a stronger stance against comments made by Trump on Palestinian expulsion.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Sinn Fein may be boycotting White House for St Patrick's Day, but Mary Lou McDonald is imploring Taoiseach to attend and confront Trump

Micheál Martin criticized Sinn Féin's boycott of St. Patrick's Day events due to political motives and Trump's remarks on Palestine.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy will refer Dail 'lies' row to standards committee

Micheál Martin's remarks about Ms McDonald led to a dispute over accusations of lying in the Dáil, highlighting tensions in parliamentary discourse.
#micheal-martin
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Donald Trump's World War III talk shows up parish-pump nature of Micheal Martin's 'Lowry lackeys' row

Micheál Martin must address difficult issues with President Trump while maintaining a clear distinction between government and opposition interests.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Micheal Martin's first 100 days as Taoiseach: 'This is not an Enda Kenny situation. He is still at his peak, his pinnacle'

US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Donald Trump's World War III talk shows up parish-pump nature of Micheal Martin's 'Lowry lackeys' row

Micheál Martin must address difficult issues with President Trump while maintaining a clear distinction between government and opposition interests.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Micheal Martin's first 100 days as Taoiseach: 'This is not an Enda Kenny situation. He is still at his peak, his pinnacle'

#dail
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Mary Regan: 'The way we consume politics has changed, but I still remember first headline to whet my appetite in 1989'

The headline "Grand Alliance" suggested a pivotal moment in Irish politics, drawing villagers together as they sought the latest updates amidst a heatwave.
UK news
#presidential-election
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tucker Carlson's interview with Conor McGregor to be released today - as Dublin councillor claims 'team ready' to support presidency

Glen Moore expresses support for Conor McGregor's presidential campaign, emphasizing the importance of democratic choice.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US Elections

Senan Molony: Conor McGregor wants to run for President. Here's why that's not going to happen

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Senan Molony: What now for Simon Harris and Fine Gael in the wake of its disastrous opinion poll showing?

US Elections
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tucker Carlson's interview with Conor McGregor to be released today - as Dublin councillor claims 'team ready' to support presidency

Glen Moore expresses support for Conor McGregor's presidential campaign, emphasizing the importance of democratic choice.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US Elections

Senan Molony: Conor McGregor wants to run for President. Here's why that's not going to happen

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Senan Molony: What now for Simon Harris and Fine Gael in the wake of its disastrous opinion poll showing?

#coalition-government
#conor-mcgregor
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's like I went to sleep and woke up in 1940' - rape survivor Hazel Behan on seeing Donald Trump with his arms around Conor McGregor

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's like I went to sleep and woke up in 1940' - rape survivor Hazel Behan on seeing Donald Trump with his arms around Conor McGregor

#fine-gael
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

John Mullins' career was a throwback to an era when public life spanned both commercial and civic leadership

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

John Mullins' career was a throwback to an era when public life spanned both commercial and civic leadership

#dail-eireann
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Taoiseach told to 'stop behaving like a child' by Ceann Comhairle as speaking rights row threatens to bring Dail grinding to a halt

Ceann Comhairle criticized the Taoiseach's behavior in the Dáil, highlighting interruptions from both sides during a chaotic session.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Speaking rights row threatens to halt Dail again as opposition say Government is making 'mockery' out of democratic system

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Taoiseach told to 'stop behaving like a child' by Ceann Comhairle as speaking rights row threatens to bring Dail grinding to a halt

Ceann Comhairle criticized the Taoiseach's behavior in the Dáil, highlighting interruptions from both sides during a chaotic session.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Speaking rights row threatens to halt Dail again as opposition say Government is making 'mockery' out of democratic system

#water-charges
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

John Downing: Fianna Fail's history of flip-flopping on water charges gives us every reason to doubt the party

Fianna Fáil is struggling with the decision on charging households for water and sewerage services.
Internal party reactions indicate significant dissent regarding potential water charge implementation.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

The Irish Independent's View: Emotion must be removed from water charges debate

Government officials are advocating for the implementation of water over-use charges amidst ongoing debates about water services funding in Ireland.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

John Downing: Fianna Fail's history of flip-flopping on water charges gives us every reason to doubt the party

Fianna Fáil is struggling with the decision on charging households for water and sewerage services.
Internal party reactions indicate significant dissent regarding potential water charge implementation.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Any Other Business: Denis O'Brien may regret trying to mark judge's card over 'improper payments and other benefits'

Denis O'Brien corrected a factual error in a High Court ruling about corruption in Irish politics.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: Angela Kerins and the 2014 PAC grilling that made history

The intense seven-hour grilling of Angela Kerins by the Dáil's public accounts committee had a profound impact on her life, raising questions about institutional power.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Indo Daily: From Minister of Justice to Jail Inmate - The Ray Burke scandal 20 years on

It's been 20 years since Ray Burke swapped the corridors of power for Arbour Hill prison after his prosecution and sentencing became one of the biggest political scandals in the history of the state.
Miscellaneous
Business
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Donald Trump effect hasn't dented consumer sentiment yet, as economy booms

Trump's return to power impacts international diplomacy, with serious implications for Gaza and European trade tariffs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cosy boys' club': anger over low proportion of women in Irish cabinet

The Irish cabinet's gender representation worsened, highlighting ongoing issues of gender inequality in politics.
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