Politics

Arlene Foster claims the scandal engulfing her is 'because she's a woman', so what's the truth?
Arlene Foster claims the scandal engulfing her is 'because she's a woman', so what's the truth?
Poll: Who would you like to see as the next leader of Fine Gael?
Poll: Who would you like to see as the next leader of Fine Gael?
British ambassador to EU criticises 'muddled thinking' in Brexit negotiations following resignation
British ambassador to EU criticises 'muddled thinking' in Brexit negotiations following resignation
IDA boss: 'I don't believe the housing crisis has cost us any investments or jobs'
IDA boss: 'I don't believe the housing crisis has cost us any investments or jobs'
Tuesday
3 Jan 2017
Ford makes u-turn on plans for Mexico plant after Donald Trump tweet
Ford makes u-turn on plans for Mexico plant after Donald Trump tweet
Poll: Do you think there'll be a general election this year?
Poll: Do you think there'll be a general election this year?
'Very bad year for road safety' sees more deaths and more fatal crashes
'Very bad year for road safety' sees more deaths and more fatal crashes
'Halligan is focused on his constituency but I have to ensure we deliver jobs for all of Ireland'
'Halligan is focused on his constituency but I have to ensure we deliver jobs for all of Ireland'
"This is not living it's just existing": Apollo House volunteer on her struggle to find a home
"This is not living it's just existing": Apollo House volunteer on her struggle to find a home
"I think people are very angry": Protesters call for action on homelessness in Dublin march
"I think people are very angry": Protesters call for action on homelessness in Dublin march
Indian minister blames wave of sexual assaults on women 'dressing like westerners'
Indian minister blames wave of sexual assaults on women 'dressing like westerners'
Sinn Féin v Foster: New year, same controversy with power sharing at 'tipping point'
Sinn Féin v Foster: New year, same controversy with power sharing at 'tipping point'
Monday
2 Jan 2017
The Government opposed giving any special money to help people left devastated by Hurricane Charley
The Government opposed giving any special money to help people left devastated by Hurricane Charley
Top Republican fears damage Trump could do to the environment
Top Republican fears damage Trump could do to the environment
'The Central Bank is in the dark' over how many business loans vulture funds own
'The Central Bank is in the dark' over how many business loans vulture funds own
James and Emily are the most popular baby names in Ireland
James and Emily are the most popular baby names in Ireland
What can we expect from the first 100 days of Trump?
What can we expect from the first 100 days of Trump?
Ireland has spent over €133 million on referendums since the start of the century
Ireland has spent over €133 million on referendums since the start of the century
No one has ever been convicted of female genital mutilation in Ireland
No one has ever been convicted of female genital mutilation in Ireland
Water charges won't bring down this government, says Taoiseach
Water charges won't bring down this government, says Taoiseach
Sunday
1 Jan 2017
'I know young girls especially have watched him talking about "'grabbing women's p***ies'"
'I know young girls especially have watched him talking about "'grabbing women's p***ies'"
Ireland's death penalty was a 'quaint throwback' but not everyone wanted to get rid of it
Ireland's death penalty was a 'quaint throwback' but not everyone wanted to get rid of it
Enda Kenny says he doesn't regret the comments he made in the Dáil about Donald Trump
Enda Kenny says he doesn't regret the comments he made in the Dáil about Donald Trump
Which Budget measures kick in today?
Which Budget measures kick in today?
Saturday
31 Dec 2016
'Play your war games somewhere else': Anger as submarines caused havoc for Irish fishing industry in 1986
'Play your war games somewhere else': Anger as submarines caused havoc for Irish fishing industry in 1986
30 years ago most Irish people wanted garda killers to be executed
30 years ago most Irish people wanted garda killers to be executed
Poll: What political party had the best 2016?
Poll: What political party had the best 2016?
UN Security Council endorses Syria ceasefire and plans for peace talks
UN Security Council endorses Syria ceasefire and plans for peace talks
Government no longer has power to promote senior gardaí as Policing Authority takes over
Government no longer has power to promote senior gardaí as Policing Authority takes over
'Sell water to Saudi Arabia and turf to England': A Londoner's advice to Garret FitzGerald
'Sell water to Saudi Arabia and turf to England': A Londoner's advice to Garret FitzGerald
NWCI criticises €1m campaign against domestic violence, but minister says it's backed by research
NWCI criticises €1m campaign against domestic violence, but minister says it's backed by research
HSE hires over a hundred people at recruitment event aimed at returning nurses
HSE hires over a hundred people at recruitment event aimed at returning nurses
The 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year
The 10 most read stories on TheJournal.ie this year
Kevin Cunningham
The Top 20: What was the ‘biggest thing’ to happen in 2016?
Kevin Cunningham
Friday
30 Dec 2016
These are the Winners and Losers from a very unusual Irish political year
These are the Winners and Losers from a very unusual Irish political year
Calls for large fines and jail sentences for those that damage defibrillators
Calls for large fines and jail sentences for those that damage defibrillators
'There is no equality between humans': Bilderberg group website hacked
'There is no equality between humans': Bilderberg group website hacked
Poll: Were the official 1916 centenary commemorations a success?
Poll: Were the official 1916 centenary commemorations a success?
Trump looks set to to appoint the son of a Kennedy adviser as ambassador to Ireland
Trump looks set to to appoint the son of a Kennedy adviser as ambassador to Ireland
More than 2,500 children were homeless in the last week of November
More than 2,500 children were homeless in the last week of November