#Politics
Koscielny slams Baku Europa League final after Arsenal team-mate Mkhitaryan forced out
The Armenian will not travel to Baku to face Chelsea due to concerns over his safety.
Catching up with the council candidates: They love canvassing but juggling politics with jobs is a challenge
Some local election candidates say they have been knocking on doors since January, in the fight for seats.
The Green Party's popularity has jumped ahead of next week's local and European elections
There were mixed fortunes for Ireland’s political parties ahead of the elections on 24 May.
HSE 'made eejits of' Government by appointing PwC to review National Children's Hospital costs
The firm was found to have ‘high level’ input into a decision to continue with constructing the project last year.
McDonald and Foster feel the heat but do not concede on the issues blocking Stormont
Northern Ireland has been without an Executive since January 2017.
'Banning them is a red herring': Why election candidates are standing over their use of posters
There have been increasing calls from the public to stop the use of posters during elections.
Poll: Does the Brexit delay mean Ireland should hold a general election?
’19, ’20 or ’21, what do you think?
Sudan wants the international community to back its new military rulers
The plea came from its foreign ministry.
'There is extraordinary division in Ireland': Aontú to stand 60 candidates in upcoming elections
The party will officially launch at an event in Dublin on Saturday.
New opinion poll shows drop in popularity for Sinn Féin
The Red C / Sunday Business Poll showed popularity remained static for Fine Gael.
An Australian-born Irish citizen is forming 'The Moderate Party' from his home in Co Clare
David Barrett says he wants to ‘promote moderate capitalism while being socially responsible’.
Poll: Do you think 21 January should be recognised as Ireland's Independence Day?
The Declaration of Independence Day Bill would declare January 21st as Ireland’s Independence Day.
Opinion: Far-right politics on the rise so we need to stop silencing working class voices on the left
Ordinary working-class people are being silenced by left-wing commentators, because of their lack of regard for modern liberal terminology, writes Conor Kenny.
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Peadar Tóibín: 'Some in Sinn Féin are hurt and angry and are not talking to me at all'
Tóibín talks about his new party, his hopes for the local and general elections and why some old colleagues are not on speaking terms with him.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is changing the face of US politics - here's how
She made history last week.
Opinion: How could a second Brexit referendum be undemocratic?
Changing your course of action based on your circumstances is considered common sense for individuals, companies, and governments, so why should Brexit be any different?
Top Democrats meet Trump, but no deal reached on government shutdown over border wall
Trump met behind closed doors at the White House with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.
The Mueller investigation will be the political story of 2019, and other predictions for US politics
Larry Donnelly looks back on 2018 and ahead to 2019 in American politics.
Martina Fitzgerald to leave RTÉ after 18 years
Paul Cunningham was announced this month as RTÉ’s newest political correspondent.
Quiz: Can you guess what the Government minister is doing here?
Zany photocalls have produced some great pictures of ministers over the years.
Opinion: A united Ireland is a realistic possibility now so we need to prepare for it
There are serious challenges to creating a united Ireland but with proper forward planning it could be achieved, writes Paul Goslng.
Mary Lou McDonald named as a 'Disruptor' who will help shape Europe in 2019
The Sinn Féin leader is also described as a ‘unifier’ by the publication.
Fine Gael remains most popular party in country
That’s according to the latest opinion poll.
Whistleblowers alleged to have raised school building concerns to Department of Education in 2012
The Joint Committee on Education heard claims that industry officials met with former Minister Ruairi Quinn over the issue.
Plan on following the midterm results on Tuesday? Here's what to watch out for
If you plan on following the midterm results, here’s what’s expect to make it easier for you to spot a political upset.
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie's new presidential podcast
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
'There is a compelling public interest': Two more Independents will support Fine Gael in key votes
Dáil arithmetic meant the resignation of Denis Naughten created a headache for the minority government.
Far-right candidate Bolsonaro wins Brazil vote but not outright victory
The former paratrooper was stabbed while campaigning in September.
'Are we prepared? We are not': Brexit hard border warning from former Troubles soldier
The retired member of the Defence Forces was involved in defending the State and working on the border during the troubles.
'She saw it as a stunt': Eoghan Murphy says Catherine Byrne got 'no deal' for confidence vote
The Minister for Housing also said St Michael’s Estate in Inchicore will be redeveloped as planned.
'Taoiseach, I can only surmise that you are delusional': Mary Lou says Leo should sack his housing minister
There had been reports that the Junior Minister would abstain from voting on the motion of no confidence in her government colleague.
Polish MEP on Irexit party: 'We should be asking for examples of what the benefits of leaving would be'
Danuta Hübner says that citizens must “not take all those lies and all those millions, like those that were promised before the UK referendum”.
Quiz: How much do you know about Northern Irish politics?
Karen Bradley admitted she didn’t know much about the divisive political history in the North when she took up her role in January.
Northern Irish Secretary admits she didn't understand 'nationalists don't vote for unionist parties'
Karen Bradley has said there was a lot she didn’t understand about Northern Ireland before she was given the job.
Russia confirms it targeted Syrian rebel stronghold Idlib with air strikes
Yesterday, Russian and Turkish presidents were asked to use diplomacy to avert a “bloodbath” in Idlib.
Opinion: On either side of the Atlantic, a disregard for verifiable facts has increasingly become the norm
Simon Foy examines politics in the era of Donald Trump, taking in fake news, allegations about Jeremy Corbyn, and the behaviour of Boris Johnson.
'Fine Gael's 'Green Week' was outdated, shallow and a little bit scary'
Fine Gael’s week dedicated to green issues came across as dated and out-of-touch, writes Jonathan Victory.
Presidential hopeful Gemma O'Doherty targets independents and says Ireland is 'heading for catastrophe'
The journalist launched her bid for the Áras yesterday
Opinion: 'Want to build peace in Northern Ireland? Start by looking at what John Hume achieved'
The director of a documentary about Hume’s life – which will be broadcast tonight on RTÉ One – writes about the impact he had on Northern Ireland.
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Finian McGrath claims he was 'thrown under the bus' by other ministers over drink-driving remarks
He previously claimed the new laws were being implemented unfairly.
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