Politics

'I joined the Oireachtas Israeli and Palestinian friendship groups — but I'm no longer involved', says junior minister
'I joined the Oireachtas Israeli and Palestinian friendship groups — but I'm no longer involved', says junior minister
What are European political groupings and why are they important?
What are European political groupings and why are they important?
How much do you know about the EPP? S&D? Get up to speed before you cast your vote.
Tenants 'feel like pawns on a chessboard' as 15 families face eviction from Donegal estate
Tenants 'feel like pawns on a chessboard' as 15 families face eviction from Donegal estate
‘There is no peace day by day, like it was before,’ one tenant said.
Saturday
20 Apr 2024
'Thank you, America': Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid package
'Thank you, America': Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid package
Ryan says EU has gone 'from bees to bullets' amid Green Deal rollbacks and conflict escalation
Ryan says EU has gone 'from bees to bullets' amid Green Deal rollbacks and conflict escalation
Pregnant woman and journalist among those killed in Ukraine strikes on Russia overnight
Pregnant woman and journalist among those killed in Ukraine strikes on Russia overnight
Eamon Ryan tells Healy-Raes 'the Kingdom's going green', as Conor Pass earmarked for national park
Eamon Ryan tells Healy-Raes 'the Kingdom's going green', as Conor Pass earmarked for national park
Taoiseach apologises 'unreservedly' to Stardust families following 'emotional' meeting today
Taoiseach apologises 'unreservedly' to Stardust families following 'emotional' meeting today
Simon Harris said he will make a formal apology ‘on behalf of the State’ on Tuesday in the Dáil.
Migration Pact will damage EU's reputation as a human rights defender, experts say
Migration Pact will damage EU's reputation as a human rights defender, experts say
The Green Party will meet in the RDS for its Annual Convention today - Here's what to expect
The Green Party will meet in the RDS for its Annual Convention today - Here's what to expect
FG pulls EPP 'to the centre' says Séan Kelly as Irish MEPs say parties will remain in EU groups
FG pulls EPP 'to the centre' says Séan Kelly as Irish MEPs say parties will remain in EU groups
Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil MEPs said they would not be considering a switch.
Friday
19 Apr 2024
Government hopes to make formal state apology in Dáil next week
Government hopes to make formal state apology in Dáil next week
'I've been on a mission since the night I ran out looking for him': Stardust families react
'I've been on a mission since the night I ran out looking for him': Stardust families react
Harris bats away talk of 'inexperience' on his big EU debut as Ukraine and Palestine dominate
Harris bats away talk of 'inexperience' on his big EU debut as Ukraine and Palestine dominate
Thursday
18 Apr 2024
Palestinian bid for statehood recognition fails after US vetoes UN Security Council motion
Palestinian bid for statehood recognition fails after US vetoes UN Security Council motion
Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, charged in connection with SNP finances investigation
Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, charged in connection with SNP finances investigation
Stardust families call for apology, Taoiseach says Government and gardaí will consider verdict
Stardust families call for apology, Taoiseach says Government and gardaí will consider verdict
Barry Andrews says he supports joint borrowing, despite McGrath ruling out defence bonds
Barry Andrews says he supports joint borrowing, despite McGrath ruling out defence bonds
'We don’t want to hide them': Families given option of recording stillbirths on public register
'We don’t want to hide them': Families given option of recording stillbirths on public register
Taoiseach hopes to get rid of the triple lock 'in the lifetime of this government'
Taoiseach hopes to get rid of the triple lock 'in the lifetime of this government'
'Unlikely' law allowing nightclubs open later will be ready by summer, says Taoiseach
'Unlikely' law allowing nightclubs open later will be ready by summer, says Taoiseach
Harris says moment of recognising the state of Palestine is 'very close'
Harris says moment of recognising the state of Palestine is 'very close'
Wednesday
17 Apr 2024
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will make our decisions ourselves’ as UK and German ministers visit Tel Aviv
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will make our decisions ourselves’ as UK and German ministers visit Tel Aviv
Sparks fly in Dáil as Mary Lou McDonald raises hospital cancellations with Taoiseach
Sparks fly in Dáil as Mary Lou McDonald raises hospital cancellations with Taoiseach
Harris says Ukrainians leaving state accommodation will free up space for other asylum seekers
Harris says Ukrainians leaving state accommodation will free up space for other asylum seekers
UK's youth smoking ban plans would likely be enforced in NI (even if the DUP is against it)
UK's youth smoking ban plans would likely be enforced in NI (even if the DUP is against it)
The DUP’s seven MPs all voted against the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Commons.
What happened at the 'banned' National Conservatism Conference? The Journal went along to find out
What happened at the 'banned' National Conservatism Conference? The Journal went along to find out
The conference, which would have largely gone unnoticed if it hadn’t been banned, hit the headlines yesterday.
Debunked: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not buy a British Royal residence
Debunked: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not buy a British Royal residence
Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership
Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership
Harris' first EU Council: Taoiseach to urge leaders to use 'every lever' to bring about ceasefire
Harris' first EU Council: Taoiseach to urge leaders to use 'every lever' to bring about ceasefire
Tuesday
16 Apr 2024
Harris finds it 'a little hard to hear' Israeli ambassador talking about Ireland being on the 'wrong side'
Harris finds it 'a little hard to hear' Israeli ambassador talking about Ireland being on the 'wrong side'
Sunak's plan for smoking ban for those born after 2009 passes first hurdle in Commons
Sunak's plan for smoking ban for those born after 2009 passes first hurdle in Commons
Abortion dominates Harris' first stint at Leaders' Questions amid calls to scrap 3-day wait
Abortion dominates Harris' first stint at Leaders' Questions amid calls to scrap 3-day wait
It's official: There won't be a patent referendum in June as Burke says 'more time is needed'
It's official: There won't be a patent referendum in June as Burke says 'more time is needed'
Government to increase sentences for crimes involving knives
Government to increase sentences for crimes involving knives
Creating sexually explicit 'deepfakes' without consent to become a criminal offence in the UK
Creating sexually explicit 'deepfakes' without consent to become a criminal offence in the UK
Politicians urged to 'get the bill done' ahead of Dáil debate on auto-enrolment pension scheme
Politicians urged to 'get the bill done' ahead of Dáil debate on auto-enrolment pension scheme
Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security
Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre