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Politics
tensions rising
Biden caught on hot mic saying he and Netanyahu will need to have a 'come to Jesus meeting'
Family and Care Referendum
Ryan says case to update Constitution 'still there' as McDowell slams govt as ‘out of touch’
departing the golan
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
Friday
8 Mar 2024
Aran Islands
Probe sought into conditions of 'stranded' migrant fishers whose boat ran aground off Inis Mór
Emergency services came to the rescue after the 21-metre fishing vessel got into difficulty last weekend.
naval power
Explainer: How will the US build its makeshift humanitarian aid port on the beaches of Gaza?
Biden announced last night that he has ordered the construction of a temporary port.
travel advice
Irish officials 'monitoring situation' as US warns citizens of 'imminent' attack in Moscow
stepping down
Former British PM Theresa May to step down from Parliament at next UK general election
pubs and clubs
Taoiseach unsure if laws allowing nightclubs to stay open later will be ready in time for summer
To the Polls
Voting to get under way as polling stations for Family and Care referendums open at 7am
Thursday
7 Mar 2024
migration pact
Varadkar says plan to process irregular migrants outside EU won't dramatically decrease arrivals
The North
UK Government to appeal Belfast court ruling that parts of Troubles Legacy Act was unlawful
Sexual Abuse
Ministers met with Grace case inquiry to voice unhappiness with the pace of work and delays
Former minister says he is ‘horrified’ with the continuous delays of the inquiry.
The Grace case concerns a young woman with profound intellectual disabilities who was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
The latest six month extension means the final report will not be complete until September 2024, over five years beyond its original deadline.
case by case
EPP willing to work with radical parties but only if they 'respect European values' - Taoiseach
rocky relationship
Varadkar dubs some Trump comments 'highly inappropriate' but says Govt will work with whoever is elected
Election integrity
Electoral Commission expected to be given powers to regulate misinformation ahead of June elections
Care referendum
'Classic social media': Taoiseach says he was misrepresented in viral Six O'Clock show clip
Varadkar has received significant online criticism after he appeared on the Virgin Media programme last Friday to discuss the referendums.
Wednesday
6 Mar 2024
race to the white house
Biden: 'There's a place for Nikki Haley supporters in my campaign'
Today Nikki Haley, Trump’s competitor for the Republican nomination, announced that she is suspending her presidential campaign.
Sinn Féin bill
Sex-for-rent arrangements 'insidious effect of housing crisis', says international student group
EPP
Taoiseach and most FG MEPs back a second von der Leyen term - but issues raised over Gaza stance
break it down
You probably need this: A last-minute, 500-word explainer on the two referendums
As little legalese as possible.
EPP Congress
'It is not like the UK Rwanda policy': Varadkar defends proposed change to EU asylum policy
maith on fear
Stormont’s DUP education minister says Irish should be shared language for everybody in North
Terrorism
British intelligence services have lowered the terrorist threat level for Northern Ireland
Emergency Accommodation
Former Fine Gael Justice Minister criticises Govt for leaving asylum seekers on the streets
EU military
Head of Irish Defence Forces to be nominated by Government to lead EU military committee
US Election
Trump and Biden sweep Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November election rematch
Not enough states will have voted until later this month for either to formally become the nominee for their respective parties.
Trump's last major rival Nikki Haley won Vermont, denying the former US president a full sweep.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate was packed for a victory party. “They call it Super Tuesday for a reason,” he told the crowd.
Biden issued a statement warning that yesterday's results had left Americans with a clear choice.
Tuesday
5 Mar 2024
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