# Free Contraception Scheme
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Last month June 2026
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Here's why UK leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham won't need any introductions in Ireland
Those in Irish government circles have described the possible changeover from Starmer to Burnham as “business as usual”.
# Explainer
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# Explainer
Why are the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
It’s pretty rare for the government to back an opposition bill, but it’s even more unusual when it’s on the issue of abortion.
# The Candidate Podcast
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# The Candidate Podcast
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tanaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
# Private Maternity Option
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# Private Maternity Option
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
# Alert
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# The Morning Lead
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# The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
# War Of Words
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# War Of Words
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae says a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by ‘team Healy-Rae’.
May May 2026
# The Week That Was
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# The Week That Was
'Is Sinn Féin even a left-wing party?': Four winners and three losers from the political week
Byelection fallout, newbie TDs, and ministerial promotions.
# The Week That Was
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# The Week That Was
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
# Your Say
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# Controversy
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# Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
# Dublin Central Byelection
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# Dublin Central Byelection
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
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