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Scandals we need to remember

12 September 2026

Renowned Irish journalist Frank Connolly exposed some of the biggest scandals that rocked the political establishment and led to tribunals of inquiry and the resignation of at least one Taoiseach. Here Mícheál Mac Donncha interviews him about corruption then and now. Free article

Tory direct rule from Westminster would be disastrous for unionist and nationalist communities, Martin McGuinness warns

8 October 2015

A return to direct rule would see 'unfettered Tory rule and an unrestrained onslaught on public services and the most vulnerable in our society' Free article

Daniel McColgan inquest leaves unanswered questions about UDA murder

7 October 2015

Coroner 'incredulous' that crucial evidence disappeared from chain of custody Free article

Proposal to reduce Property Tax in Wexford blocked by FF, FG and Labour

7 October 2015

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Labour and Independents oppose move to reduce Family Home Tax Free article

UDA blamed for Derry pipe bomb attack 'hate crime'

7 October 2015

Device exploded on window sill of woman from LGBT community Free article

Immediate international protection needed for Palestinian civilians, says Martina Anderson

7 October 2015

'Three young Palestinians were killed over this weekend alone. One was Abed al-Rahman Obeidallah, a 13-year-old boy. Over 500 Palestinians have been wounded, almost 200 of them with live fire' Free article

Unionist leaders silent following UDA statement

7 October 2015

Unionists who have been at pains to justify faux outrage and walkout from Stormont, silent following UDA statement Free article

Modular housing agreed by Dublin City councillors – as an emergency measure

6 October 2015

'We in Sinn Féin see this as just one small part of the solution to the housing crisis. It is no substitute for the construction of council housing for rent and affordable housing for purchase' Free article