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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Bill to lower voting age to 16 introduced in Dail - and Taoiseach 'wouldn't rule anything out'

Mr Farrelly stated that allowing 16-year-olds to vote recognizes their role in society as they work, pay taxes, and deserve to influence how funds are allocated.
UK politics
fromIndependent
5 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
1 week 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach of ignoring reality of inflation as cost of living measures ruled out of Budget

Mary Lou McDonald highlighted the struggles faced by families, indicating that their essentials, such as a weekly shop costing over €1,000, reveal stark economic realities.
UK politics
#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.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Martin's Washington curse may get even worse when he finally visits the White House to meet Trump

Micheál Martin's political challenges highlight the difficulties of coalition governance during the pandemic.
fromIndependent
3 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.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Martin's Washington curse may get even worse when he finally visits the White House to meet Trump

Micheál Martin's political challenges highlight the difficulties of coalition governance during the pandemic.
fromIndependent
3 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
4 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
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
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
2 months 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
2 months 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

US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'If you wink I'll wink Bertie' - Mairead McGuinness says she will make a decision whether to run for president by next month

Ms. McGuinness is contemplating a presidential run and has high public support in recent polls.
#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

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's View: Squalid Dail farce sends wrong signal for Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day'

"In the face of Mr Trump's tariff thunderbolt, our TDs could not put the country first and focus on the greatest threat we have faced since the IMF came banging on our door."
UK politics
#ceann-comhairle
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Ceann Comhairle under pressure as opposition considers vote of no confidence and accuse her of 'colluding' with Government

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Shane Ross: A right mess in the Dail - In their hunger for office, Micheal Martin and Simon Harris have caused huge damage

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Ceann Comhairle under pressure as opposition considers vote of no confidence and accuse her of 'colluding' with Government

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Shane Ross: A right mess in the Dail - In their hunger for office, Micheal Martin and Simon Harris have caused huge damage

#fianna-fail
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

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

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.
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

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
US politics

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stops over at Shannon Airport on way back to US as Micheal Martin meets JD Vance ahead of Oval Office meeting

Mr Martin meets Vice President JD Vance, setting an informal tone before key discussions with President Trump and U.S. lawmakers.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

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

The new minister, James Browne, is being urged by officials to quickly implement "water over-use charges" for households where excessive amounts are consumed.
UK politics
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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.ie
2 months ago

Angry exchanges in Dail as Tanaiste defends ramming through speaking time for pro-Government Independents

Government Chief Whip Mary Butler achieved a controversial vote in Leinster House against opposition concerns, sparking claims of undemocratic processes.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Ivana Bacik accuses Taoiseach of making up housing policy 'on the hoof' with tax breaks for developers in testy Dail exchanges

The Irish Government is criticized for a lack of presence and concrete plans in addressing the housing crisis.
fromIrish Independent
3 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.
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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.
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