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taking sides
Israel military chief says it will 'respond' to missile strikes by Iran despite calls for de-escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet tonight to discuss possible reactions, local media said.
Iran's UN Ambassador has insisted the Islamic republic was exercising its "inherent right to self-defense".
Israel's army today said that those killed in the Damascus strike had engaged in "terrorism against Israel".
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said earlier that the situation in the Middle East must be de-escalated.
Up In The Air
Peter Burke's first big test as minister? Fighting off patent referendum postponement, says FF senator
North-South
Taoiseach says he’s 'of a generation more familiar' with Berlin and Paris than Belfast or Derry
Sunday
14 Apr 2024
Saturday
13 Apr 2024
housing targets
Nearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
children and smartphones
Fines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
ff ard fheis
Bring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
in the spotlight
After weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
Opinion Poll
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Friday
12 Apr 2024
Gaza
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
Disability Allowance
Government to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists
Independent Ireland
Michael Collins TD proposes 'chemical castration' of rapists and defends guns for self-defence
Independent Ireland candidate Ciaran Mullooly told The Journal: ‘The views quoted in Hot Press are Michael Collins’ own personal views. They are not mine.’
Thursday
11 Apr 2024
Not invited
FF says it will not invite Israeli or Russian ambassador to party Ard Fheis this weekend
Gaza
'Highly likely' more EU states will recognise Palestine, Harris says after von der Leyen meeting
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Harris says Ireland will comply fully with Migration Pact, including setting up reception centres
The European Parliament yesterday voted to adopt the Migration and Asylum Pact yesterday.
minister of state
Gaeltacht junior ministry given to Fianna Fáil amid claims offer made to outgoing Fine Gael TD
the morning lead
Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
Wednesday
10 Apr 2024
Day One
Taoiseach accused of being 'no-show' in Dáil as Harris unavailable due to Sunak and Zelensky phone calls
Explainer
MEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
Sponsored
Exclusive Dublin homes: Discover some of the most sought-after properties in Killiney
Daft.ie
Apr 10
Reshuffle
Junior Ministerial jobs up for grabs as Cabinet meets under Taoiseach Harris for first time
FactCheck
FactCheck: Are psychiatric patients in Canada given leaflets for assisted dying when they go to A&E?
esri report
Lower educational qualifications 'key driver' of weaker employment rates in NI compared to Ireland
New kid on the block
Silver spoons, Star Wars and The Who on the menu at Dáil 'jamboree' day
When Government minister Heather Humphreys first saw Harris in the Dail in 2011, she thought the ‘young lad’ was on a tour or work experience.
Tuesday
9 Apr 2024
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