Politics

'Deeply disappointing': HSE to close Baggot Street Hospital sale shortly
'Deeply disappointing': HSE to close Baggot Street Hospital sale shortly
A ‘best bids’ process was used by the HSE, with reports that a hotelier has bought the property.
Sunday
15 Feb
Maria Steen is still being asked about her handbag
Maria Steen is still being asked about her handbag
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges
Simon Harris wants the 'squeezed middle' to be able to make substantial return on investments
Simon Harris wants the 'squeezed middle' to be able to make substantial return on investments
Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
This weekend News Correspondent Niall O’Connor reported from the Munich Security Conference.
Transport Minister says talks underway on air traffic controllers staffing to avoid more closures
Transport Minister says talks underway on air traffic controllers staffing to avoid more closures
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
Sitdown Sunday: Does the US have concentration camps?
Sitdown Sunday: Does the US have concentration camps?
Why is Revolut so interested in the number of Irish social media users getting scammed?
Why is Revolut so interested in the number of Irish social media users getting scammed?
An estimated 80% of payment fraud originates from social media – and banks are often the ones left to foot the bill.
Unease from Fianna Fáil MEPs at EU plan to use 'third countries' to hold asylum seekers
Unease from Fianna Fáil MEPs at EU plan to use 'third countries' to hold asylum seekers
The plan would allow Ireland and other member states to use so-called ‘third countries’ to hold asylum seekers in immigration ‘hubs’.
Saturday
14 Feb
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
The Journal is in Munich covering the three day event and has been chatting to global policymakers and military leaders.
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
The 9 at 9 Weather warnings, police from other countries potentially helping with security for EU Presidency and US to expand ICE detention centres.
US to spend €32 billion to expand ICE detention centre capacity
US to spend €32 billion to expand ICE detention centre capacity
Women looking to pay cash for private breast cancer treatment due to long public wait time
Women looking to pay cash for private breast cancer treatment due to long public wait time
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Concerns have been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities could put events held during the presidency of the bloc under threat.
Politicians say past legal issues should not stop help for Irish man in 'subhuman' US detention
Politicians say past legal issues should not stop help for Irish man in 'subhuman' US detention
“An outstanding bench warrant does not make the punishment he is receiving now justified in any way, shape or form,” Duncan Smith said.
Friday
13 Feb
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Deaths, disease and mistreatment: The immigration prison where Seamus Culleton is being held
Deaths, disease and mistreatment: The immigration prison where Seamus Culleton is being held
Taoiseach says Government would consider ban on vaping in cars carrying children
Taoiseach says Government would consider ban on vaping in cars carrying children
A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich?
A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich?
Jaws were on the floor last year when Vance rode in to declare there was a “new sheriff in town” – will the message from Marco Rubio this year be different?
'Deeply disappointed’: Ministers question 'surprising' refusal of Rotunda critical care unit
'Deeply disappointed’: Ministers question 'surprising' refusal of Rotunda critical care unit
‘Health infrastructure is critical infrastructure. Simple as that,’ says Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon pays damages to Alan Shatter over false Epstein claim
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon pays damages to Alan Shatter over false Epstein claim
FAI called on to boycott Ireland's matches against Israel but Taoiseach says they should go ahead
FAI called on to boycott Ireland's matches against Israel but Taoiseach says they should go ahead
Ireland has been drawn into the same group as Israel, Austria and Kosovo for the Nations League.
UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says
UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says
‘Much-needed clarity’: Defamation reform Bill passes Oireachtas after decade-long campaign
‘Much-needed clarity’: Defamation reform Bill passes Oireachtas after decade-long campaign
Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as dates for Nations League matches confirmed
Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as dates for Nations League matches confirmed
Dublin woman Gail Slater leaves White House job less than a year after appointment
Dublin woman Gail Slater leaves White House job less than a year after appointment
Thursday
12 Feb
Three seeking to be Fine Gael candidate for Galway West by-election
Three seeking to be Fine Gael candidate for Galway West by-election
'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show
'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show
Waiting in the rain for a bus? Just three shelters were built in Dublin last year
Waiting in the rain for a bus? Just three shelters were built in Dublin last year
The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
The illusion of safety for 'undocumented Irish'
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The illusion of safety for 'undocumented Irish'
Also: Once again tourists trump renters in the eyes of the government.
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TDs are 'sick to the teeth' of the children’s science centre saga
TDs are 'sick to the teeth' of the children’s science centre saga
'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos
'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos
The five-hour hearing saw Democrats round on the US attorney general over her department’s handling of the release of the Epstein files.
Government wins late night vote in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin
Government wins late night vote in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin
Wednesday
11 Feb
Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing)
Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing)