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false row
FG has never raised idea of leaving jobseekers out of increased social welfare payments, says Martin
Micheál Martin moved to dismiss a two-tiered system, saying he doesn’t like drawing distinctions between people on social welfare.
budget 2026
Taoiseach hints childcare focus in Budget will be on increasing places rather than cutting costs
Atomic Bomb
Taoiseach lays wreath at Hiroshima memorial, says the world is more dangerous now than in 1945
Presidential Election
'It's not so much about the party': Micheál Martin says the presidency should be above party politics
Thursday
3 Jul 2025
occupied territories bill
Taoiseach warns trade ban on Israeli settlements could hit Irish companies under US anti-boycott laws
Sponsored
This road-trip around the most beautiful part of Ireland is perfect for a summer's day
Allianz
Jul 3
japan expo 2025
Chicken fillet rolls and Cork City: Taoiseach tries to pull the strings for more trade with Japan
Though wearing a blue suit and not a green jersey in the sweltering 33 degree heat, the Taoiseach was on message that Ireland is open for business.
Watch
Tetchy scenes between neutrality activists and politicians during Triple Lock abolition meeting
Calculation once again
United Ireland would cost €3bn in first year, but all burdens would disappear within ten years
Billy Kelleher
Taoiseach 'surprised' by Fianna Fáil MEP's criticism of Eamon Ryan getting EU housing role
Student fees
Taoiseach says no decision made on college fees as government accused of ‘betraying' students
Department of Education
Just one form needed to apply for multiple secondary schools under new pilot plan
Training AI
Asked to think like a paedophile or act suicidal: Workers training Meta's AI in Ireland speak out
One worker who spoke to The Journal Investigates said that writing suicide-related prompts for AI led to them self-harming for the first time in their life.
Content moderators say the work they carry out is increasingly psychologically distressing because of the advent of AI
One worker self-harmed in real life after spending entire shifts writing first-person suicide-related prompts
Workers recount horrifying videos they have reviewed as part of their day jobs
Benefits such as free meals - which contract workers say made the workday more bearable - have been removed
Wednesday
2 Jul 2025
ireland house
This Irish embassy in Japan is the state's most expensive building constructed outside Ireland
The final cost of the project is expected to be €27.4 million.
UK Government
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves in tears after criticism over major welfare reform u-turn
Sponsored
The three questions you need to ask if you're thinking about installing solar panels
Bord Gáis Energy
Jul 2
budget 2026
Harris 'not convinced' that dole increases should be in line with other social welfare payments
RIP
'Fearless': Tributes following death of Capuchin Day Centre founder Brother Kevin Crowley
The lifelong humanitarian helped thousands of people through his work and the work of his team.
micheál in tokyo
Over Guinness and Enya music, Martin talks trade, undersea cables and 'Bakebake' with Japanese PM
The Japanese prime minister spoke about how Irish beef tongue is a sought after commodity in Japan.
Cocaine
Taoiseach says there ‘could be link’ between falling alcohol consumption and increased cocaine use
Tuesday
1 Jul 2025
Joeeeeee Duffy
Joe Duffy as unity left wing candidate for presidency? No comment says People Before Profit TD
Israel
Politicians ask questions about services and the Occupied Territories Bill but get few answers
College Fees
'Pay in instalments and let's see what the budget brings': Harris hints at future college fee cut
Dublin city centre
Junior minister for heritage criticises 'outrageous' Sinn Féin arguments against GPO revamp
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