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Politics
Road Traffic Act
Mandatory drug testing of drivers involved in serious collisions to come into effect on Friday
factcheck
Debunked: One political party's false election claims on immigration, neutrality and NATO
A leaflet by Ireland First contains a number of inaccuracies.
Tuesday
28 May 2024
Trump Trial
Trump's lawyer says hush money case is based on 'lies' as prosecutor urges guilty verdict
Climate Change
‘What have they proposed that actually brings us further?’ - Eamon Ryan slams SocDems and PBP
Gardaí
Man arrested after allegedly climbing over fence into Leinster House to remove Palestinian flag
Jobseekers
Changes announced to scheme that pays companies up to €10,000 for recruiting long-term unemployed
Student Accommodation
Govt to expedite legal change to stop student accommodation providers mandating 51-week leases
Palestine
Palestinian flag flies and Taoiseach greets families as Ireland formally recognises Palestine
The Government has agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said that the decision "is about keeping hope alive".
He told the Dáil today that he has "no knowledge" of any Irish exported technology being used by Israel as part of its assault on Gaza.
The Dáil was temporarily suspended this afternoon after a group of protesters in the public gallery interrupted statements to call for sanctions to be imposed on Israel.
Leinster House
Watch: Dáil briefly suspended as protesters in gallery call for sanctions against Israel
road accidents
Emergency medicine doctors to crew helicopter response service alongside paramedics in new trial
Drug Testing
Potent drugs such as nitazenes could appear at Irish festivals this summer, HSE expert warns
Nitazine, a powerful synthetic opioid, caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin and Cork late last year.
Cabinet
Cabinet agrees to renew Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws as 'real and persistent' threat remains
Monday
27 May 2024
mortgage interest
Further cuts to interest rates and energy prices on the cards, says finance minister
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Taoiseach indicates asylum seeker tents to be cleared from Dublin's Grand Canal this week
Rafah attacks
Tánaiste says EU has discussed possible sanctions if Israel doesn’t comply with ICJ orders
mental health budget
Extra €10m for mental health services to include funding for new eating disorder team
Dublin
'If it's dull, dirty, or dangerous then a drone should do it'
The council plans to use drones for emergency operations, environmental protection and site surveillance.
Northern Ireland
Mandatory military service for young people in NI would be 'bonkers', and figures 'don't add up'
Sunday
26 May 2024
Immigration
Taoiseach 'encouraged' after gardaí prevent 50 people entering Ireland from the UK with incorrect documents
prison system
Govt may reopen Curragh Camp Prison after 20 years as sources warn of overcrowding risks
There are plans also to remove Irish Army soldiers from protection duty at the high security Midlands Prison.
Saturday
25 May 2024
myth detector
Georgian journalist targeted by masked men told she faces 'revenge' unless she stops working
Tamar Kintsurashvili spoke to The Journal about how the ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia, though not yet implemented, is already having an effect.
islington north
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn expelled from party after he announces bid to run as Independent
hibernia college
Teacher-training college backs down from hiking 'extortionate' charges after student backlash
Recognising Palestine
Danger still high for Irish troops but no change to 'force posture' following Govt diplomatic move
Close to 350 Irish troops are deployed on peacekeeping duties in South Lebanon.
Friday
24 May 2024
lagan valley
DUP announces election candidate for seat currently held by former party leader Jeffrey Donaldson
Niall Blamey
Fianna Brawl: 'Not in public' hisses Martin as candidate criticises party at manifesto launch
diplomatic tensions
The Israeli reprimand of the Irish ambassador is 'totally unacceptable', Tánaiste says
Rishi Sunk
Rishi Sunak asked if he’s ‘captaining a sinking ship’ during visit to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter
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