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Politics
Wednesday
4 Sep 2024
next steps
How will the Commission into child abuse in schools work, and which schools will it cover?
And have lessons been learned from how previous inquiries were carried out?
Shed some light
Finance Minister calls for ‘full accountability for whoever signed off’ on Leinster House bike shed
Gerard Murray
Man abused by Michael Shine also testified to scoping inquiry on abuse by Christian Brother
Gerard Murray said he’d feel “we’re only getting half an inquiry” if there is a Commission of Investigation to examine schools run by religious orders, but Shine’s victims are ignored.
Church
Religious orders labelled as 'defensive and shameful' as they face pressure on sexual abuse
One politician has called for the orders to be compelled to appear at an inquiry into abuse in schools.
A scoping inquiry revealed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders.
Some of the participants alleged that their school had multiple staff members involved in either carrying out or facilitating sexual abuse.
There will be a Commission of Investigation established to look at the report and determine what redress should be put in place, if any.
factcheck
FactCheck: Examining four claims from Darragh O'Brien and Eoin O Broin's latest housing debate
the morning lead
Budget watchdog warns Govt may have to ‘reverse promises’ as 'boasts of a surplus are misleading'
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said the Government’s ‘everything now’ approach is ‘needlessly adding to pressures’.
Tuesday
3 Sep 2024
abuse in schools
Almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders
Hundreds of people have come forward with allegations of being abused in schools when they were children.
Restore Together, an advocacy group for survivors, said any statutory inquiry "must be structured to reflect the urgency of the situation"
personal testimony
Abuse survivors told scoping inquiry they believed paedophile rings operated at some schools
“The principal would open the door, see the abuse taking place, even rape in progress, and just close the door again.”
abuse inquiry
Minister: 'Truly shocking' to hear the number of alleged abusers across religious schools
The findings of a scoping inquiry has revealed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders.
Social media regulation
'Not the space I'm in': Taoiseach has no plans to follow Brazil example in blocking 'X'
Sponsored
Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme is hitting its stride, here's why you should be using it
ReTurn
Sep 3
budget 2025
Taoiseach says housing key focus as Cabinet meets for the first time after the summer break
the morning lead
'Not how navies work': Head of naval operations hits out at 'incorrect' reports on status of ships
Captain Darragh Kirwan the head of Naval Service Operations Command and his colleague Commander Eoin Smith spoke to The Journal.
Monday
2 Sep 2024
New cat on the block
Starmer's 'summer negotiations' around pet dog break down, with new kitten to join No 10 instead
Animal Welfare
Dublin councillors agree on motion to deal with legal gaps around horse drawn carriages
Waste Management
Dublin city centre businesses to be banned from leaving waste in plastic bags for collection
School
The Leaving Cert is getting two new subjects: Climate Action and Drama, Theatre and Film Studies
On your bike
Eamon Ryan agrees the €335,000 price tag for the Oireachtas bike shed is 'incredibly expensive'
Housing
Martin says he can't see FF going into Govt with SF, says housing policies are 'incompatible'
look back in anger
State consumer watchdog says there are 'legitimate concerns' over Oasis ticket sales
The Commission said it will “review all options” to ensure consumer protection laws were followed.
factcheck
Debunked: Deepfake video of Simon Harris 'congratulating' anti-immigrant groups shared online
Housing
Sinn Féin pledges 300,000 new homes over five years with Help-to-Buy grants phased out in new plan
Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin will “transform” housing delivery in Ireland.
Sinn Féin's new housing plan proposes a three-year emergency ban on rent increases.
Abolishing stamp duty for first-time buyers on homes under €450,000 is also promised.
The party pledges to end long-term homelessness by 2030.
Sunday
1 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
'Complete strike' announced in Israel after bodies of six hostages found in Gaza
Taoiseach Simon Harris said this is the latest outrage and atrocity in a year of bloody inhumanity.
An Israeli trade union has called for a 'complete strike' tomorrow in support of the hostages and a deal to free them.
Months long talks for a ceasefire and to secure the release of hostages have so far failed to have a positive outcome.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now vowed to "settle the score" with Hamas.
I'm a Celebrity
Micheál Martin told party to identify celebrity candidates with ability to lead in the general election
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú election ‘model’ seen as the pathway to success for the party.
Friday
30 Aug 2024
illegal overflights
Eamon Ryan says State engaging with airline accused of transporting munitions over Ireland
Make Dublin Great Again
GPO could be a 'focal point' in rejuvenation plan for Dublin city centre, Taoiseach says
US Election
Kamala Harris says she would not alter Biden's policies on Israel in first interview as nominee
Thursday
29 Aug 2024
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