All you need to know about how election votes are counted Ballot boxes have opened across the country. What happens to your vote now? Elections 2024 • 08 Jun 24
All you need to know about how election votes are counted Ballot boxes have opened across the country. What happens to your vote now? Elections 2024 • 08 Jun 24
India's elections: A win for democracy and coalition politics For many analysts, India's election result marks a return to 'normal' politics with coalition governments ruling at the centre India • 07 Jun 24
India's elections: A win for democracy and coalition politics For many analysts, India's election result marks a return to 'normal' politics with coalition governments ruling at the centre India • 07 Jun 24
A guide to understanding political policy language In an election year, the ability of voters to understand policy language is more important than ever Policy • 05 Jun 24
A guide to understanding political policy language In an election year, the ability of voters to understand policy language is more important than ever Policy • 05 Jun 24
5 constituencies to watch in the 2024 local elections New boundaries mean no other local election constituency will have as large a bearing on the upcoming general election as Arklow and Gorey Local elections 2024 • 05 Jun 24
5 constituencies to watch in the 2024 local elections New boundaries mean no other local election constituency will have as large a bearing on the upcoming general election as Arklow and Gorey Local elections 2024 • 05 Jun 24
We're seeing a distinct darkening of Europe's political skies The European elections are shaping up as a key test of the advance of populist far right politics European Elections • 31 May 24
We're seeing a distinct darkening of Europe's political skies The European elections are shaping up as a key test of the advance of populist far right politics European Elections • 31 May 24
Could Donald Trump run for president from a US jail cell? Two convicts previously ran for the White House from behind bars so there is precedence for a Trump jailhouse candidacy United States • 31 May 24
Could Donald Trump run for president from a US jail cell? Two convicts previously ran for the White House from behind bars so there is precedence for a Trump jailhouse candidacy United States • 31 May 24
What are the main candidate trends in Ireland's local elections? An estimated 2,169 candidates will be contesting the local elections this year, across 166 constituencies Local elections 2024 • 28 May 24
What are the main candidate trends in Ireland's local elections? An estimated 2,169 candidates will be contesting the local elections this year, across 166 constituencies Local elections 2024 • 28 May 24
What to know about the functions and funding of local councils In the run-up to local elections, what services do local authorities provide, how are they funded, and what is their financial position? Local elections 2024 • 24 Feb
What to know about the functions and funding of local councils In the run-up to local elections, what services do local authorities provide, how are they funded, and what is their financial position? Local elections 2024 • 24 Feb
What death of Iran's Raisi might mean for country and region Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's passing will be a severe blow to the country's conservative leadership Iran • 20 May 24
What death of Iran's Raisi might mean for country and region Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's passing will be a severe blow to the country's conservative leadership Iran • 20 May 24
Will the direct election of mayors change Irish local government? Directly elected mayors are the way to go, but it's not enough without the appropriate financial and legislative supports Government • 09 May 24
Will the direct election of mayors change Irish local government? Directly elected mayors are the way to go, but it's not enough without the appropriate financial and legislative supports Government • 09 May 24
What can we expect from the 2024 local elections? Local election contests are an important bellwether of how political parties and groupings are faring in the run-up to the next general election Local elections 2024 • 29 Apr 24
What can we expect from the 2024 local elections? Local election contests are an important bellwether of how political parties and groupings are faring in the run-up to the next general election Local elections 2024 • 29 Apr 24
A short history of the party whip system in Irish politics The system has long been a mainstay of Irish politics, but it has also been a vexed question for generations of political reformers Politics • 24 Apr 24
A short history of the party whip system in Irish politics The system has long been a mainstay of Irish politics, but it has also been a vexed question for generations of political reformers Politics • 24 Apr 24
Here's how your local council spends your money If you're in Galway, there's a spend of €586 per person on housing, while Longford spends €447 per head on roads Politics • 22 Apr 24
Here's how your local council spends your money If you're in Galway, there's a spend of €586 per person on housing, while Longford spends €447 per head on roads Politics • 22 Apr 24
75 years on, should Ireland have a Republic Day? The reticence to commemorate the day Ireland became a republic is down to the complexities and controversies of our history History • 18 Apr 24
75 years on, should Ireland have a Republic Day? The reticence to commemorate the day Ireland became a republic is down to the complexities and controversies of our history History • 18 Apr 24
4 things your brain can tell you about your politics We already know a lot about how our brains influence our political beliefs, views and exlain who we vote for Politics • 16 Apr 24
4 things your brain can tell you about your politics We already know a lot about how our brains influence our political beliefs, views and exlain who we vote for Politics • 16 Apr 24
Why we keep comparing politicians to Hitler & why we need to stop It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debate Society • 05 Apr 24
Why we keep comparing politicians to Hitler & why we need to stop It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debate Society • 05 Apr 24
A short history of the US and NATO America's first post-war presidents always envisaged a US withdrawal, but 75 years later a renewed threat has re-established NATO's value US • 04 Apr 24
A short history of the US and NATO America's first post-war presidents always envisaged a US withdrawal, but 75 years later a renewed threat has re-established NATO's value US • 04 Apr 24
'Veepstakes': Who will Trump pick as his running mate? Speculation over who that person might be is heating up, and Trump, as usual, is relishing drawing out the process Donald Trump • 02 Apr 24
'Veepstakes': Who will Trump pick as his running mate? Speculation over who that person might be is heating up, and Trump, as usual, is relishing drawing out the process Donald Trump • 02 Apr 24
Why would anyone want to be a politician in age of online abuse? Far too many people are prepared to play the man rather than the ball when it comes to commenting online on politics Politics • 21 Mar 24
Why would anyone want to be a politician in age of online abuse? Far too many people are prepared to play the man rather than the ball when it comes to commenting online on politics Politics • 21 Mar 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Do local politicians reflect the new reality of Irish society? Migrants make up 12% of the population here but are vastly underrepresented in local politics for a variety of reasons Politics • 19 Mar 24
Do local politicians reflect the new reality of Irish society? Migrants make up 12% of the population here but are vastly underrepresented in local politics for a variety of reasons Politics • 19 Mar 24
Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'? More than 30 million Americans identify as Irish so it's no surprise that some occupants of the White House like to wear the green jersey st patricks day • 13 Mar 24
Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'? More than 30 million Americans identify as Irish so it's no surprise that some occupants of the White House like to wear the green jersey st patricks day • 13 Mar 24
How Limerick's first woman mayor persuaded JFK to visit the city Limerick was not originally on the agenda for the US president's Irish visit in 1963, but Frances Condell changed all that History • 20 Mar 24
How Limerick's first woman mayor persuaded JFK to visit the city Limerick was not originally on the agenda for the US president's Irish visit in 1963, but Frances Condell changed all that History • 20 Mar 24
Gerrymandering: 'one of the undemocratic aspects of US politics' Gerrymandering means that almost all US state maps are drawn to benefit the party in power, some more egregiously than others United States • 05 Mar 24
Gerrymandering: 'one of the undemocratic aspects of US politics' Gerrymandering means that almost all US state maps are drawn to benefit the party in power, some more egregiously than others United States • 05 Mar 24
How US election fundraising is working out for Biden and Trump The current White House resident has raised more cash than his challenger so far in the campaign US presidential election • 04 Mar 24
How US election fundraising is working out for Biden and Trump The current White House resident has raised more cash than his challenger so far in the campaign US presidential election • 04 Mar 24
