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Petrol and diesel prices set to fall from midnight as Dáil approves €250m emergency measures package
Petrol and diesel prices set to fall from midnight as Dáil approves €250m emergency measures package
The Taoiseach earlier today said the government is “not contemplating rationing” fuel at this stage.
Number of patients on trolleys increased by 63% over St Patrick’s bank holiday
Number of patients on trolleys increased by 63% over St Patrick’s bank holiday
Debunked: A Kneecap gig in Havana did not cause an energy blackout and deaths in Cuba
Debunked: A Kneecap gig in Havana did not cause an energy blackout and deaths in Cuba
Pakistan 'stands ready' to host talks to end US-Israeli war in Iran, prime minister says
Pakistan 'stands ready' to host talks to end US-Israeli war in Iran, prime minister says
An Taisce goes to Europe to challenge Ireland's permission to spread manure
An Taisce goes to Europe to challenge Ireland's permission to spread manure
Supreme Court begins hearing into whether the State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers
Supreme Court begins hearing into whether the State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers
What will the planned fuel tax cuts mean at the pumps?
What will the planned fuel tax cuts mean at the pumps?
The 9 at 9 Government to sign off on cuts to fuel taxes, Iran launches fresh strikes on Israel and EU strikes trade deal with Australia.
The government pins its hopes on restricting planning challenges - but it may yet backfire
The government pins its hopes on restricting planning challenges - but it may yet backfire
Government to scrap 'red tape' for SMEs involved in the defence sector
Government to scrap 'red tape' for SMEs involved in the defence sector
Monday
23 Mar
Excise duty to be cut by 20 cent on diesel and 15 cent on petrol until end of May
Excise duty to be cut by 20 cent on diesel and 15 cent on petrol until end of May
The fuel allowance payment is likely to be extended into April, however no decision has been reached on whether it will be doubled.
EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May, despite pending court ruling on legality
EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May, despite pending court ruling on legality
Fine Gael select Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam as candidate in upcoming by-election
Fine Gael select Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam as candidate in upcoming by-election
Woman canvassing for Catherine Connolly in presidential campaign ‘punched in face’, court told
Woman canvassing for Catherine Connolly in presidential campaign ‘punched in face’, court told
Land Development Agency and O’Flynn Group announce plans for over 540 cost rental homes in Dublin
Land Development Agency and O’Flynn Group announce plans for over 540 cost rental homes in Dublin
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Joanna Byrne says she is 'deeply committed' to Drogheda United after she is removed as co-chair
Joanna Byrne says she is 'deeply committed' to Drogheda United after she is removed as co-chair
The 9 at 9 Iran vows Strait of Hormuz closure after Trump threats, gardaí test anti-drone tech and tributes paid to Michael Lyster.
Socialist elected as new mayor of Paris, as far right loses in major cities
Socialist elected as new mayor of Paris, as far right loses in major cities
Gavan Reilly says his new show will focus on explaining politics, not shouting about it
Gavan Reilly says his new show will focus on explaining politics, not shouting about it
Sunday
22 Mar
Why we might see more mass evictions over the coming months
Why we might see more mass evictions over the coming months
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
The 9 at 9 Woman in critical condition after attack on Tipperary roadway, Iran threatens energy infrastructure and petrol prices set to fall…
FactCheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?
FactCheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?
The internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland
The internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland
Being an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'
Being an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'
Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip
Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip
Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.
Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers
Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers
Recently, The Journal travelled to Interpol in Lyon to hear from experts fighting the scammers.
Saturday
21 Mar
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Petrol prices set to fall as Tánaiste confirms Tuesday action on fuel costs
Petrol prices set to fall as Tánaiste confirms Tuesday action on fuel costs
A temporary cut on excise is under consideration by government.
Friday
20 Mar
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs
Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs
Duke of Devonshire seeking 'exorbitant' rent hikes from Lismore farmers, Dáil told
Duke of Devonshire seeking 'exorbitant' rent hikes from Lismore farmers, Dáil told
Gerry Adams says withdrawn UK civil case against him ‘verged on show trial’
Gerry Adams says withdrawn UK civil case against him ‘verged on show trial’
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.
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Debunked: Fake Keir Starmer post threatens to kick US from military bases
Debunked: Fake Keir Starmer post threatens to kick US from military bases
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for visitors
Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for visitors