Politics

US fires on two Iranian tankers as Trump awaits Tehran's response to truce proposal
US fires on two Iranian tankers as Trump awaits Tehran's response to truce proposal
Friday
8 May
Language Commissioner to probe incorrect version of Irish proverb on Kerry hospital bike shed
Language Commissioner to probe incorrect version of Irish proverb on Kerry hospital bike shed
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Five key things to know from the UK election results so far - the main one, it's Reform's day
Five key things to know from the UK election results so far - the main one, it's Reform's day
The results so far seem to show that the two-party political system in the UK may well be a thing of the past.
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Sandringham estate
Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Sandringham estate
Irish-speaking teacher from Meath faces long wait as UK election results pour in
Irish-speaking teacher from Meath faces long wait as UK election results pour in
Starmer takes responsibility for 'tough' local election results as Labour lose hundreds of seats
Starmer takes responsibility for 'tough' local election results as Labour lose hundreds of seats
With the first 40 of 136 councils declared, Labour have lost more than 200 councillors as well as losing control of eight local authorities.
Pope Leo marks one year in the job with trip to Naples – and a continuing spat with Trump
Pope Leo marks one year in the job with trip to Naples – and a continuing spat with Trump
Pope Leo this week told reporters that if Trump ‘wishes to criticise me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully’.
Thursday
7 May
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Charles wants to visit, but we're not sure what to do with him
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Charles wants to visit, but we're not sure what to do with him
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn and Rónán Duffy discuss what kind of visit this should be, and whether Ireland has moved on enough that it’s just another head of state dropping by.
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UK Supreme Court rules Troubles Legacy Bill is 'human rights-compliant' after victims' challenge
UK Supreme Court rules Troubles Legacy Bill is 'human rights-compliant' after victims' challenge
Seán Kyne holds a narrow lead over Independent Ireland candidate in TG4's Galway West poll
Seán Kyne holds a narrow lead over Independent Ireland candidate in TG4's Galway West poll
Labour’s Helen Ogbu, on 12%, is also in contention.
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
Health minister insists recruitment freeze won't hit frontline staff amid €250m HSE overspend
Health minister insists recruitment freeze won't hit frontline staff amid €250m HSE overspend
Government faces questions on hospital parking charges as amount collected soars
Government faces questions on hospital parking charges as amount collected soars
Helen McEntee called 'tone-deaf' after defending €127k bike shed at Kerry hospital
Helen McEntee called 'tone-deaf' after defending €127k bike shed at Kerry hospital
Minister says former colonial powers should return 'loot' and 'plunder' to Ireland
Minister says former colonial powers should return 'loot' and 'plunder' to Ireland
Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo amid tensions between the pontiff and Trump
Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo amid tensions between the pontiff and Trump
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
Almost 300 asylum seekers claiming to be children in last four years were found to be adults
Almost 300 asylum seekers claiming to be children in last four years were found to be adults
Will you be following the UK local elections?
Will you be following the UK local elections?
Taoiseach heads to Belfast to meet Stormont leaders and deliver lecture
Taoiseach heads to Belfast to meet Stormont leaders and deliver lecture
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
Labour are under pressure from the left and the right – here’s when we’re expected to know the results of today’s elections.
Wednesday
6 May
Candidates clash over SNA pledge at Dublin Central by-election meeting
Candidates clash over SNA pledge at Dublin Central by-election meeting
'The ghost of Michael Shine hangs over my home town': TDs make statements on paedophile surgeon
'The ghost of Michael Shine hangs over my home town': TDs make statements on paedophile surgeon
Taoiseach doubles down on nuclear energy comments amid heated Dáil debate
Taoiseach doubles down on nuclear energy comments amid heated Dáil debate
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Harris' saving scheme would favour wealthy and 'be another hole in our tax base', economists warn
Harris' saving scheme would favour wealthy and 'be another hole in our tax base', economists warn
Trump threatens 'higher level' of bombing if Iran doesn't cooperate amid reports of deal nearing
Trump threatens 'higher level' of bombing if Iran doesn't cooperate amid reports of deal nearing
Kelly Earley
The housing crisis: Like wildfire, we need to abandon the delusion it’ll burn itself out
Kelly Earley
Labour to table Bill to ban no-fault evictions for three years
Labour to table Bill to ban no-fault evictions for three years
The 9 at 9 Trump puts Strait of Hormuz operation on pause, Spain to receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship and Ireland paying highest electricty costs in the EU.
All Ireland poll shows cross-border support for Irish unity and EU membership
All Ireland poll shows cross-border support for Irish unity and EU membership
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
Tuesday
5 May
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Poll: Should Ireland lift the ban on nuclear power?
Poll: Should Ireland lift the ban on nuclear power?
Today is the last day to register to vote in the by-elections
Today is the last day to register to vote in the by-elections