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Tusk in warning to UK over Irish border issue

European Council President Donald Tusk has warned Britain there will be no withdrawal agreement and no transition deal unless the problem of the border between Ireland and the UK is solved.
Brexit • 18 Apr 18

Macron warns MEPs nationalism taking over Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a defence of European democracy, telling MEPs in Strasbourg that Europe is in a kind of "civil war" where nationalism and negativism seems to be taking over.
World • 17 Apr 18

Dáil told level of TV licence evasion is 'unacceptable'

The Minister for Communications has said public service broadcasting is in "deep trouble" because of unsustainable revenues.
Politics • 29 Mar 18

Review recommended Govt's SCU to be 'wound down'

A review into the Government's Strategic Communications Unit recommended that the unit be "wound down" and the Department of the Taoiseach should revert to a reformed Government Information Service.
Politics • 27 Mar 18

Taoiseach accused of standing for political status quo

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has claimed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is leading a party which protects the interests of the well-to-do and big business.
Politics • 24 Mar 18

Dáil hears call for amendment to planning laws

The Sinn Féin leader has asked the Government to amend planning laws to ensure there can be no inappropriate contact between business people and politicians in relation to planning matters.
Politics • 20 Mar 18

Taoiseach defends SCU establishment in Dáil debate

The Taoiseach has defended the establishment and operation of the Strategic Communications Unit and insisted it is not involved in his personal communications strategy.
Strategic Communications Unit • 20 Mar 18

Eighth Amendment referendum - What happens next?

Today's ruling by the Supreme Court that the unborn has no rights under the Constitution other than the right to life in the Eighth Amendment triggers a set of circumstances that will culminate in a referendum before the summer.
Ireland • 07 Mar 18

Legislative backlog makes busy fools of our politicians

Analysis and Comment • 22 Feb 18

Call to tackle growing backlog of bills in the Dáil

Three opposition parties have raised concerns about the capacity of the Dáil to deal with the high volume of legislation before it.
Politics • 22 Feb 18

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