Politics

The 9 at 9 Children’s hospital progress, Harry and Meghan go home and the origins of Fungie…
There's a lot of public interest in the new government savings and investment account
There's a lot of public interest in the new government savings and investment account
National Children's Hospital hits 82% room completion as 4,674 rooms signed off
National Children's Hospital hits 82% room completion as 4,674 rooms signed off
BAM Ireland says a further 690 rooms are fully completed and awaiting design team sign-off as the project enters the final stages of commissioning.
Wednesday
19 Aug
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
MEP says driving the wrong way down the motorway should be classed as attempted murder
MEP says driving the wrong way down the motorway should be classed as attempted murder
Minister contacts Road Safety Authority over its lack of visibility in aftermath of M9 collision
Minister contacts Road Safety Authority over its lack of visibility in aftermath of M9 collision
The minister of state is understood to have made it very clear that he is unhappy with the organisation.
TD and Youth Committee chair stands by post criticising 'eulogising' of 'thugs'
TD and Youth Committee chair stands by post criticising 'eulogising' of 'thugs'
Ann Travers ‘hopes’ President Connolly can broker meeting with woman convicted of sister’s killing
Ann Travers ‘hopes’ President Connolly can broker meeting with woman convicted of sister’s killing
Rosie O'Donnell regales audience with tales of Ireland as she stands in for Jimmy Kimmel
Rosie O'Donnell regales audience with tales of Ireland as she stands in for Jimmy Kimmel
The 9 at 9 Garda car chase training, Katie Taylor’s Croke Park fight and Trump pauses more tariffs…
State Claims Agency dealing with 94 Covid-19 vaccine-related cases
State Claims Agency dealing with 94 Covid-19 vaccine-related cases
Tuesday
18 Aug
President Connolly to meet sister of Troubles victim who criticised photo with IRA gang member
President Connolly to meet sister of Troubles victim who criticised photo with IRA gang member
What's the official advice for drivers if you meet a car speeding the wrong way towards you?
What's the official advice for drivers if you meet a car speeding the wrong way towards you?
Oberstown workers say staffing issues 'compromise safety' at detention centre
Oberstown workers say staffing issues 'compromise safety' at detention centre
Andy Burnham says he is not embarrassed about being hoaxed by a fake Trump aide message
Andy Burnham says he is not embarrassed about being hoaxed by a fake Trump aide message
Private flights with Trump, 'adoring letters' and a new political feud - who is Natalie Harp?
Private flights with Trump, 'adoring letters' and a new political feud - who is Natalie Harp?
Natalie Harp has become a staple figure at the president’s side in his second term.
The 9 at 9 Joyriding for TikTok, Meta goes on trial and biopic stars recreate the Abbey Road album cover…
Ireland yet to finalise stance on EU plans to limit vitamin doses, says minister
Ireland yet to finalise stance on EU plans to limit vitamin doses, says minister
Monday
17 Aug
Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Coyle
Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Coyle
Thousands attend vigil in London for Cambridge academic Jason Arday
Thousands attend vigil in London for Cambridge academic Jason Arday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Black BMW drove wrong way down M9 up to three times before fatal 3am crash
Black BMW drove wrong way down M9 up to three times before fatal 3am crash
Sources believe the masked group on board the car were looking for a chase by gardaí on patrol in the area.
‘Shock’ in Carlow as family remains in serious condition after M9 crash
‘Shock’ in Carlow as family remains in serious condition after M9 crash
TDs call on pharma company to work with HSE to give access to life-changing drug Skyclarys
TDs call on pharma company to work with HSE to give access to life-changing drug Skyclarys
DUP MP Jim Shannon to face criminal proceedings over alleged assault of woman
DUP MP Jim Shannon to face criminal proceedings over alleged assault of woman
O'Callaghan pledges garda pursuit training and a new law as outcry grows over M9 crash
O'Callaghan pledges garda pursuit training and a new law as outcry grows over M9 crash
Cambridge chancellor condemns ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around Jason Arday
Cambridge chancellor condemns ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around Jason Arday
Taoiseach says there can be 'no tolerance' for reckless driving after recent motorway crashes
Taoiseach says there can be 'no tolerance' for reckless driving after recent motorway crashes
Increase in returns on State Savings products and deposit accounts, as prize bond fund boosted
Increase in returns on State Savings products and deposit accounts, as prize bond fund boosted
Dublin City Council is bringing back zebra crossings, with work started on 10 new ones last week
Dublin City Council is bringing back zebra crossings, with work started on 10 new ones last week
13 of 36 unaccompanied minors found to be adults since immigration officers took over age checks
13 of 36 unaccompanied minors found to be adults since immigration officers took over age checks
Children who present as minors in Ireland whose age is being disputed by the State are now being kept in separate Tusla contracted accommodation.
Sunday
16 Aug
'A ghoulish money grab': Here's where Irish political parties stand on inheritance tax
'A ghoulish money grab': Here's where Irish political parties stand on inheritance tax
Both Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have raised concerns about the current inheritance tax system – but is there support for change?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Garda Commissioner: Reckless drivers speeding wrong way down motorways for 'social media likes'
Garda Commissioner: Reckless drivers speeding wrong way down motorways for 'social media likes'
Justin Kelly’s statement comes after five people in a suspected stolen BMW were killed overnight in a head-on collision – he said his thoughts were with those injured in the second car.
Sitdown Sunday: Can a solar eclipse impact the brain?
Sitdown Sunday: Can a solar eclipse impact the brain?
Saturday
15 Aug
The excise dilemma: Political flashpoints ahead as pressure mounts over reversing fuel supports
The excise dilemma: Political flashpoints ahead as pressure mounts over reversing fuel supports
New book claims Jadotville medal snub was to cover up for bad military and political leadership
New book claims Jadotville medal snub was to cover up for bad military and political leadership
The 9 at 9 Earthquake rattles Indonesia, joyriding for TikTok and Bonnie Tyler’s fans say goodbye…
More than 3,000 women waiting more than 10 days for urgent breast cancer appointments this year
More than 3,000 women waiting more than 10 days for urgent breast cancer appointments this year
Sweating in tents and searching for shelter: How Dublin's homeless are surviving the heat
Sweating in tents and searching for shelter: How Dublin's homeless are surviving the heat
The Journal visited the Lighthouse homeless café to see how the intense summer heat is impacting service users.