Politics

Charlie Flanagan voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry
Charlie Flanagan voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry
Sharon Keogan tops the poll in Seanad count of Industrial and Commercial panel
Sharon Keogan tops the poll in Seanad count of Industrial and Commercial panel
Opposition leaders seek to resolve speaking rights row ahead of Dáil return
Opposition leaders seek to resolve speaking rights row ahead of Dáil return
Anne Rabbitte misses out on Seanad bid as Labour panel elected
Anne Rabbitte misses out on Seanad bid as Labour panel elected
The 9 at 9 Trump’s tariffs, government ‘shenanigans’ and a Boyzone documentary…
Donald Trump says 'pain' of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will be worth it
Donald Trump says 'pain' of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will be worth it
Mexico and Canada have already ordered retaliatory measures against the US.
Here's an idea - offer 40-year-olds a €15,000 cash advance to delay their retirement by a year
Here's an idea - offer 40-year-olds a €15,000 cash advance to delay their retirement by a year
O'Gorman dubs speaking row 'outrageous stroke' and expects 'regular shenanigans' from new coalition
O'Gorman dubs speaking row 'outrageous stroke' and expects 'regular shenanigans' from new coalition
The leader of the Green Party sat down with The Journal to discuss life after government.
Saturday
1 Feb 2025
Aontú land first ever senator for the party as Agricultural panel of the Seanad elected
Aontú land first ever senator for the party as Agricultural panel of the Seanad elected
'We had to move the kids' beds away from the windows': Stephen Donnelly on lockdown intimidation
'We had to move the kids' beds away from the windows': Stephen Donnelly on lockdown intimidation
Friday
31 Jan 2025
Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday
Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday
Seanad election: Hazel Chu loses out on final Trinity seat, while Malcolm Noonan is elected for Greens
Seanad election: Hazel Chu loses out on final Trinity seat, while Malcolm Noonan is elected for Greens
Emergency payments to homeowners impacted by Storm Éowyn average out to just €195
Emergency payments to homeowners impacted by Storm Éowyn average out to just €195
'Lowry has severe power over this Government’: Threat of further Dáil chaos with no deal reached
'Lowry has severe power over this Government’: Threat of further Dáil chaos with no deal reached
Talks today failed to resolve the speaking rights issue, which is now set to rumble into next week.
Seven council-owned homes beside the Phoenix Park to remain derelict for now
Seven council-owned homes beside the Phoenix Park to remain derelict for now
'What will happen to us?': Thousands of Ukrainians fear losing housing unless scheme is extended
'What will happen to us?': Thousands of Ukrainians fear losing housing unless scheme is extended
Leo's gift to the new Dáil is a possible constitutional mess
Leo's gift to the new Dáil is a possible constitutional mess
The 9 at 9 Washington air crash investigation, Damien Duff stays put and a pig farm’s ‘open carcass dump’…
UK marks five years since Brexit as polling shows majority thinks leaving EU was a mistake
UK marks five years since Brexit as polling shows majority thinks leaving EU was a mistake
Thursday
30 Jan 2025
Seanad election: Full recount requested for Trinity as three NUI incumbents retain seats
Seanad election: Full recount requested for Trinity as three NUI incumbents retain seats
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed
No agreement on Lowry speaking rights row with talks to continue tomorrow
No agreement on Lowry speaking rights row with talks to continue tomorrow
'We need answers for families': Two Irish MEPs appointed as vice-chairs to EU housing committee
'We need answers for families': Two Irish MEPs appointed as vice-chairs to EU housing committee
Fancy more days off? TDs propose law granting two extra bank holidays
Fancy more days off? TDs propose law granting two extra bank holidays
Andrew Dunne
Opinion: 'Super junior' ministers represent the pragmatic avoidance of a divisive referendum
Andrew Dunne
Michael McDowell first candidate elected to new Seanad
Michael McDowell first candidate elected to new Seanad
The 9 at 9 The Washington DC plane crash is dominating headlines this morning
Wednesday
29 Jan 2025
Trump orders opening of detention centre at Guantanamo Bay for up to 30,000 migrants
Trump orders opening of detention centre at Guantanamo Bay for up to 30,000 migrants
Denmark and Poland send 17 generators to Ireland to help restore power and water
Denmark and Poland send 17 generators to Ireland to help restore power and water
At its peak, two million people had their phone service impacted by Storm Éowyn.
Sinn Féin TD granted permission to take legal action over 'super junior' ministers at Cabinet
Sinn Féin TD granted permission to take legal action over 'super junior' ministers at Cabinet
Counting is underway in the Seanad elections
Counting is underway in the Seanad elections
RFK Jr grilled on anti-vax babygrows and abortion about-turn at US Senate hearing
RFK Jr grilled on anti-vax babygrows and abortion about-turn at US Senate hearing
Does this government have a problem with women? 'Of course it doesn't' says Martin's spokesperson
Does this government have a problem with women? 'Of course it doesn't' says Martin's spokesperson
The 23 (!) junior ministers have been unveiled - here's who they are
The 23 (!) junior ministers have been unveiled - here's who they are
These are the backbenchers that got a promotion today.
'It just erodes trust': OPW spending €490k on replacing an unsafe wall is criticised by TDs
'It just erodes trust': OPW spending €490k on replacing an unsafe wall is criticised by TDs
The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission were originally expected to cost around €200,000 exclusive of VAT.
The 9 at 9 Illegal vapes, sophisticated scams and a Cabinet meeting on Storm recovery.
Cabinet to discuss setting up new 'Extreme Weather Event Assistance Scheme'
Cabinet to discuss setting up new 'Extreme Weather Event Assistance Scheme'
Over 64 tonnes of illegal vapes stopped from entering Irish market since 2023
Over 64 tonnes of illegal vapes stopped from entering Irish market since 2023
The significant seizures took place at Irish air and sea ports with retail experts blaming criminal gangs for the surge.
Multiple enforcement actions taken by HSE
Black and ‘grey’ market operating in Ireland
Retailers want more action against criminal trade
Tuesday
28 Jan 2025
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr 'a predator' in scathing letter to US senators
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr 'a predator' in scathing letter to US senators
Some tetchy exchanges with Taoiseach over storm preparedness as he visits Roscommon
Some tetchy exchanges with Taoiseach over storm preparedness as he visits Roscommon
The Taoiseach warns that ‘more severe storms’ are to come.