Irish politics

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AGENDA

Ireland to move to Level 3 restrictions from Tuesday

In what has been a worrisome 24 hours in the Irish Covid news cycle, the Irish Government has…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA, SELF

Minister of State Pippa Hackett on the challenges of being a woman in politics

Beef farmer, Green Party member, and Minister of State Pippa Hackett talks with Kate Kearns about the challenges…

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EDITORIAL

John Hume’s family are asking the public to ‘light a candle for peace’ tonight

People are urged to light candles to honour the life of the renowned politician The family of John…

By Edaein OConnell

Catherine Connolly

EDITORIAL

Independent TD Catherine Connolly is first-ever female Leas Cheann Comhairle

Galway-West Independent TD Catherine Connolly has been elected Leas-Cheann Comhairle –  the first woman to hold the position…

By Jennifer McShane

Hazel Chu

EDITORIAL

The Green Party’s Hazel Chu is elected new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Green Party councillor Hazel Chu was elected as the 352nd Lord Mayor of Dublin on Monday evening After…

By Jennifer McShane

Hazel Chu set to be Dublin Lord Mayor

EDITORIAL

The Green Party’s Hazel Chu is set to be Dublin’s next Lord Mayor

The election for the position is set to be held next Monday, where the Green Party member is…

By Megan Burns

EDITORIAL

Mary Lou McDonald: ‘When some sense of normality resumes I’ll treasure small moments all the more’

We asked influential Irish women what they have learned since the pandemic began. Here, Mary Lou McDonald, Leader…

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EDITORIAL

WATCH: These #ClapForOurCarers videos will make you cry

I can't remember the last time I've heard people collectively cheer. It hasn't been that long since we…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Eviction bans, rent increase freezes, mental health concerns: today’s Covid-19 crisis talks in the Dail

The Emergency Covid-19 legislation passes all stages in the Dáil The legislation, called the Health (Preservation and Protection…

By Jennifer McShane

Vicky Phelan

EDITORIAL

Women’s health campaigner Vicky Phelan considers role in the Seanad

Women's health advocate Vicky Phelan wants to continue campaigning for women's healthcare in Ireland from the Seanad Vicky…

By Grace McGettigan

count day General Election 2020

EDITORIAL

General Election 2020: 8 of the biggest talking points from count day

With votes still being counted in the 2020 General Election, we're looking at some of the biggest talking…

By Grace McGettigan

Election 2020

EDITORIAL

We ask 10 women: what issues matter most to you in Election 2020?

We asked women from all walks of life to talk about the issues that will influence their vote…

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