Politics

FactCheck: Were 135,000 new jobs really gained under Fine Gael?
FactCheck: Were 135,000 new jobs really gained under Fine Gael?
Independent Kerry TD Tom Fleming bows out of election race
Independent Kerry TD Tom Fleming bows out of election race
Youths cut down Labour, Fianna Fáil and Green candidate posters in Dún Laoghaire
Youths cut down Labour, Fianna Fáil and Green candidate posters in Dún Laoghaire
Alan Kelly is astonished at claims he verbally attacked Newstalk presenter
Alan Kelly is astonished at claims he verbally attacked Newstalk presenter
Joan Burton warns voters to 'beware of Sinn Féin creeping in the night'
Joan Burton warns voters to 'beware of Sinn Féin creeping in the night'
This is what a Renua government could look like
This is what a Renua government could look like
Poll: Who do you want to be the next Taoiseach?
Poll: Who do you want to be the next Taoiseach?
Enda has FINALLY ruled out Michael Lowry - or any other independents
Enda has FINALLY ruled out Michael Lowry - or any other independents
Democratic candidates lock horns for first time as Clinton accuses Sanders of "artful smear"
Democratic candidates lock horns for first time as Clinton accuses Sanders of "artful smear"
The TrailFix: Is it time to start thinking the unthinkable?
The TrailFix: Is it time to start thinking the unthinkable?
Hundreds of gun licences revoked in Ireland in last three years
Hundreds of gun licences revoked in Ireland in last three years
Thursday
4 Feb 2016
Peter Mathews has been diagnosed with cancer
Peter Mathews has been diagnosed with cancer
Number of people on housing waiting lists up nearly 4,000 in last THREE MONTHS
Number of people on housing waiting lists up nearly 4,000 in last THREE MONTHS
An Irish Snapchatter is turning our political posters into the stuff of nightmares
An Irish Snapchatter is turning our political posters into the stuff of nightmares
An Irish Snapchatter is turning our political posters into the stuff of nightmares
An Irish Snapchatter is turning our political posters into the stuff of nightmares
Dutch man stabbed 81-year-old ex-minister to death on a "divine mission" against euthanasia
Dutch man stabbed 81-year-old ex-minister to death on a "divine mission" against euthanasia
Just what can election candidates use Dáil envelopes for?
Just what can election candidates use Dáil envelopes for?
Does Fine Gael's shiny new economic plan actually stack up?
Does Fine Gael's shiny new economic plan actually stack up?
Ten apples for a euro and selfie-mania: Sinn Féin's somewhat subdued start
Ten apples for a euro and selfie-mania: Sinn Féin's somewhat subdued start
Mother wants child's PPS number changed as it contains 666
Mother wants child's PPS number changed as it contains 666
Garda stations were jammed with students registering to vote yesterday
Garda stations were jammed with students registering to vote yesterday
Alan Shatter told us all about his famous campaign balls
Alan Shatter told us all about his famous campaign balls
A new poll shows that no one is going to win this election
A new poll shows that no one is going to win this election
'Pro-rape’ group cancel meetings because they're worried about their own safety
'Pro-rape’ group cancel meetings because they're worried about their own safety
If you're not registered to vote, you better get moving
If you're not registered to vote, you better get moving
Jason O'Sullivan
The primitive power of election posters cannot be underestimated
Jason O'Sullivan
The TrailFix: Creamy cakes, jargon and smashed glass as we FINALLY get underway
The TrailFix: Creamy cakes, jargon and smashed glass as we FINALLY get underway
Wednesday
3 Feb 2016
It's on: The general election will be held on 26 February
It's on: The general election will be held on 26 February
Has David Cameron's 'Great Delusion' just condemned the UK to going it alone?
Has David Cameron's 'Great Delusion' just condemned the UK to going it alone?
Trump says Ted Cruz "stole" Iowa win, demands re-run
Trump says Ted Cruz "stole" Iowa win, demands re-run
Sinn Féin politician ordered to pay almost £50k over defamatory tweet
Sinn Féin politician ordered to pay almost £50k over defamatory tweet
"The most interesting man in politics" just quit the race for the White House
"The most interesting man in politics" just quit the race for the White House
And they're off... politicians around the country kick into full election mode
And they're off... politicians around the country kick into full election mode
Joan Burton says Alan Kelly is 'an incredibly obedient employee'
Joan Burton says Alan Kelly is 'an incredibly obedient employee'
What will influence voters? The economy, health service reform and water charges
What will influence voters? The economy, health service reform and water charges
On the eve of election, government ploughs €10 million into making sure estates are looked after
On the eve of election, government ploughs €10 million into making sure estates are looked after
Politicians were breaking the law all over Ireland last night
Politicians were breaking the law all over Ireland last night
The eight things you need to know to be ready for this general election
The eight things you need to know to be ready for this general election
Poll: Who will you vote for in the general election?
Poll: Who will you vote for in the general election?
TheJournal.ie election centre: Check out your candidates here
TheJournal.ie election centre: Check out your candidates here