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# politics - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Strauss-Kahn wants pimping charges dropped
The former IMF head admits attending orgies – but says he had no idea the women involved were paid to take part.
# politics - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Column: Here’s why it matters that KildareStreet.com has been killed off
The website which gave people access to Oireachtas debates was widely-praised for providing a much-needed resource – so why has it been cut off, asks Simon McGarr.
# politics - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
James Reilly faces motion of no confidence today
Vote due this evening on Health Minister after Fianna Fáil proposes that Reilly’s performance has in power has resulted “in more chaos” across the health service.
# politics - Monday 17 September, 2012
Petrol bomb thrown at Dublin office of Sinn Féin TD
At least one staff member was in the office when the petrol bomb was thrown into the hallway of Aengus Ó Snodaigh’s office in Ballyfermot.
# politics - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Column: What does the Lord Mayor of Dublin actually do?
‘Few people turn the Lord Mayor down’. Andrew Montague explains what he was (and wasn’t) able to do during his year in the capital’s highest office.
Column: Why is Alan Ryan’s funeral the face of republicanism?
If politicians don’t want the masked men marching in a funeral cortege to continue being seen as the real face of republicanism, writes David McCann, they need to change the conversation.
# politics - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Enda Kenny: Croke Park Agreement has a lot done, but more to do
The Taoiseach also refused to discuss a possible reshuffle among Fine Gael front benchers.
Mick Wallace: I’m keeping my €41,152 Leader’s Allowance for research
The Wexford TD said that he would be at a disadvantage compared to all of the other TDs in the Dáil if he did not accept the allowance.
# politics - Monday 10 September, 2012
He’s back: Vincent Browne returns to our screens tonight
Be afraid, be very afraid…
# politics - Saturday 8 September, 2012
The Thick of It is back tonight so here’s 5 classic Malcolm Tucker moments
The award-winning political satire returns to our screens tonight. Here’s some of the best from the programme’s angry and sweary protagonist.
# politics - Thursday 6 September, 2012
Minister Burton: Health Minister Reilly is “working flat out”
The Minister for Social Protection said she has confidence in the health minister, and that reforming the health system is difficult.
# politics - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
Third night of disturbances in Belfast
The PSNI has called for “anyone with influence” to help them bring an end to the renewed violence.
# politics - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
British cabinet reshuffle sees ‘Minister for Murdoch’ get health portfolio
Jeremy Hunt was the surprised appointment to the Ministry of Health as David Cameron conducted his first reshuffle since taking office over two years ago
Videos: 5 classic moments from Democratic National Conventions
After the Republicans formally nominated Mitt Romney at their convention last week, it’s the turn of the Democrats to endorse Barack Obama once more. Here’s how previous conventions have unfolded…
# politics - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
Column: Surely Loyalist marchers want a better image than this?
The violence during parades in Belfast last weekend have David McCann pondering the need for Unionism to appeal to Catholics as well as Protestants.
# politics - Sunday 26 August, 2012
Interview: ‘Citizenship I learnt from my father’: Robert Ballagh on life & politics
Irish artist Robert Ballagh explains when his interest in politics began and why he calls himself a socialist.
# politics - Saturday 25 August, 2012
Column: Breivik’s victims have been largely forgotten during his trial
The 22 July 2011 attacks could have happened here, writes Ciara Galvin, and could still happen.
# politics - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Pictures: What’s Paul Gogarty up to in his new music video?
Gravestones! Kidnappings! Mysterious drinks! It’s basically just like the Dáil.
Video: Shadow Dancer and the endgame of the Troubles
Exclusive featurette explains the tightrope walked by cast and crew on the new film trying to depict life in strife-torn 1990s Belfast.
Column: GM crops aren’t just about science – this is a political decision
Genetically modified crops aren’t just a matter for scientists – their use says something about big corporations and the rest of us, writes Fergal Anderson.
# politics - Monday 20 August, 2012
US congressman says ‘legitimate rape’ rarely leads to pregnancy
Missouri congressman and US senate hopeful Todd Akin later said he “misspoke” in the interview in which he made the controversial comments.
# politics - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Pussy Riot trial reaction: band members’ conviction criticised by EU, US
Two-year sentence for hooliganism conviction criticised as ‘disproportionate’ and impacting on freedom of expression.
# politics - Thursday 16 August, 2012
The 9 at 9: Thursday
The nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# politics - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Astronomical figures and Dáil drinks: The week in quotes
“Either take off the cross or put on pants.”
Column: It’s 30 years since GUBU. Now THAT was a political battle.
University of Ulster politics academic David McCann recalls the events of 1982 – and says we’ve never seen such a politically-charged atmosphere in this country since that turbulent year.
# politics - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Pussy Riot trial: singer compares prosecution to Stalin-era repression
Band’s final statement before verdict delivered amid high-profile calls for leniency.
# politics - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Column: Stephen Donnelly TD answers 10 questions he’s frequently asked by the public
Are Dáil holidays too long? What do TDs do all day? And what’s the food like in the Leinster House canteen? Independent TD Stephen Donnelly answers some of questions most frequently asked of TDs.
# politics - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Supreme Court rejects Thomas Pringle challenge against ESM treaty
The Independent TD had challenged the ESM Treaty, arguing that it involved a loss of sovereignty for Ireland and needed a referendum.
# politics - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Column: Sick of government spin? Well, it’s nothing new…
Politicians have been manipulating the mass media for as long as it’s existed – and Ireland is no exception, writes Ciara Chambers.
# politics - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Politician’s Website of the Day: Mindy Meyer of New York
Young, smart, loves pink: Could Ireland’s leaders learn a lesson from Mindy?
Cabinet holds last meeting before summer recess – so what’s on the agenda?
FOI extension, the abolition of town councils, and losing TDs are some of the issues expected to be addressed today.
# politics - Monday 23 July, 2012
The EU Presidency – brought to you by…?
The Irish Government are hoping for some corporate sponsorship to help keep the costs of hosting the EU Presidency in 2013 down. This could prove entertaining…
# politics - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Corruption and the Catholic Church up for discussion at MacGill Summer School
Government ministers, journalists and academics will be speaking at the 32nd MacGill Summer School which starts tonight in Donegal.
# politics - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Column: The Dept of Finance is either unable – or unwilling – to fix childcare
The Department of Finance is refusing to run the numbers on making childcare tax deductible. It’s not good enough, writes Stephen Donnelly.
# politics - Monday 16 July, 2012
Circumcision ban could make Germany ‘laughing stock’: Merkel
“I do not want Germany to be the only country in the world in which Jews cannot practise their rites,” the Germany Chancellor has said.
# politics - Saturday 14 July, 2012
Romney slams ‘false’ attacks on job record
Romney has angrily blasted what he called “false” attacks on his time at Bain Capital.
# politics - Thursday 12 July, 2012
The Evening Fix: Thursday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
Éamon Ó Cuív back in the fold in Fianna Fáil reshuffle
The former deputy leader of the party had resigned in February but is now back on the party’s front bench.
# politics - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
James Reilly tells Dail: I have acted with complete propriety at all times
The Health Minister told the chamber that the current difficulties stem from ‘complex’ litigation.
# politics - Monday 9 July, 2012
Column: Reasons for making childcare tax-deductible are solid…
…So why is the Department of Finance dragging its heels on figuring out that this policy would be cash-positive for the State, asks independent TD Stephen Donnelly.
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