Politics

State deports 33 EU citizens 'on grounds of criminality'
State deports 33 EU citizens 'on grounds of criminality'
Cameras to detect speeding, running red lights, and use of bus lanes to be rolled out
Cameras to detect speeding, running red lights, and use of bus lanes to be rolled out
Harris promises to stand with Ireland's Jewish community as he condemns rising antisemitism
Harris promises to stand with Ireland's Jewish community as he condemns rising antisemitism
Only an invasion will stop Ireland's day at the White House
Only an invasion will stop Ireland's day at the White House
Protests grow in Minneapolis as man shot dead by federal agents is named as Alex Pretti
Protests grow in Minneapolis as man shot dead by federal agents is named as Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old intensive care nurse was shot just over a mile from where an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good, also 37, in her car on 7 January.
Alex Pretti’s family said they are “heartbroken but also very angry”, saying the "lies" by the Trump administration "are reprehensible and disgusting".
Democrats and protesters have repeated their calls for ICE to leave Minnesota in the wake of the shooting.
Fianna Fáil drops to lowest level of support since 2024 general election in new poll
Fianna Fáil drops to lowest level of support since 2024 general election in new poll
Sitdown Sunday: Is Donald Trump losing the plot?
Sitdown Sunday: Is Donald Trump losing the plot?
Being a first-time Government TD: 'There is too much time wasting in Leinster House'
Being a first-time Government TD: 'There is too much time wasting in Leinster House'
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Gardaí to be invited to testify in cross-border crackdown on so-called 'escort' sites
Gardaí to be invited to testify in cross-border crackdown on so-called 'escort' sites
A DUP politician leading the probe said that human trafficking and the commericial sexual exploitation of women and girls is an ‘All-Island’ problem.
Saturday
24 Jan
'Wise up': Sinn Féin reissue calls for Agriculture Minister to remove Bord Bia chief
'Wise up': Sinn Féin reissue calls for Agriculture Minister to remove Bord Bia chief
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it makes trade deal with China
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it makes trade deal with China
Ukraine condemns overnight Russian strikes as Zelenskyy deems second day of peace talks 'constructive'
Ukraine condemns overnight Russian strikes as Zelenskyy deems second day of peace talks 'constructive'
At least one person was killed and at least 27 were injured in the strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said further talks could take place "as early as next week".
The country's foreign affairs minister said Vladimir Putin's missiles "hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table".
'I'd prefer to get a bus but I'll have to buy a car': Transport struggles in Dublin's suburbs
'I'd prefer to get a bus but I'll have to buy a car': Transport struggles in Dublin's suburbs
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.
Friday
23 Jan
Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating
Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
TikTok seals deal to split US app from global business to avoid ban over Chinese ownership
TikTok seals deal to split US app from global business to avoid ban over Chinese ownership
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.
Thousands of ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.
All but one of the apps were labelled as suitable for children in Google and Apple app stores.
The issue has come under the spotlight after criticism over Grok for allowing users to alter images of women and children.
Thursday
22 Jan
Bobby McDonagh
Deception and delusion in Davos: What's going on in Trump's head?
Bobby McDonagh
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
Bord Bia board backs chair Larry Murrin amid backlash over Brazilian beef controversy
Bord Bia board backs chair Larry Murrin amid backlash over Brazilian beef controversy
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.
Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images
Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images
Zelenskyy references Groundhog Day and criticises European inaction in Davos speech
Zelenskyy references Groundhog Day and criticises European inaction in Davos speech
President Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event
President Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event
Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
Vague details emerge of Trump's Greenland 'deal' but Denmark is sticking to its red lines
Vague details emerge of Trump's Greenland 'deal' but Denmark is sticking to its red lines
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know
The US President will chair the organisation, and countries who want to be permanent members will need to pay $1 billion.