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Politics
Election Expenses
ChatGPT, a €400 bar tab and an Apple laptop: What did candidates expense at the last election?
The Journal Investigates looked at some of the more unusual expenses from candidates in the general election.
Some candidates expensed subscriptions for Zoom and X Premium
One election hopeful spent over €1,500 on keyrings
Car wraps, branded jackets and vehicle hires were also popular
Wednesday
12 Nov 2025
sex trafficking
Donald Trump ‘knew about the girls’, according to a 2011 email allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein
Democrats said the emails “raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.”
Housing
The long-awaited housing plan is getting sign-off today — what do we know?
A target of 12,000 new social homes and more compulsory purchase orders of derelict houses are on the cards.
democracy shield
The EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
Population
The date for Ireland's next Census in 2027 has been set (and you'll be able to fill it out online)
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Raisin Bank
Nov 12
in the diary
Irish is a 'gift' says President Connolly as she visits gaelscoil on first full day in office
As she arrived Gaelscoil Inse Chór this morning, students from the school chanted her name.
Greenways
Independent Ireland leader claims 'sh*t frightened out of' TII during committee appearance
yes a clusterbleep
'A clusterbleep' - Barry Cowen gives his take on Fianna Fáil handling of Jim Gavin controversy
let's get fiscal
Boom in weight loss drugs may help protect Ireland's corporation tax haul, says watchdog
Tuesday
11 Nov 2025
no change
McGrath reckons Martin has the 'experience and knowledge' to lead Ireland through EU presidency
Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of the union.
USS Gerald R. Ford
US moves biggest aircraft carrier to Latin American waters, fuelling Venezuelan fears of attack
COP30
Governor tipped for 2028 presidential race says Trump is 'doubling down on stupid' with pro-oil stance
president connolly
Rain didn't dampen Connolly's message of hope as she zoned in on war and climate in first speech
Connolly spoke of how Ireland’s history of forced emigration and man-made famine gives us a mandate to be leaders for peace.
As it happened
As it happened
President Connolly pledges 'a steady hand, but also a catalyst for change' as she's sworn in
The inauguration ceremony took place earlier in Dublin Castle.
off to the áras
Snappy ceremony ushers in new era as Catherine Connolly sworn in as 10th President of Ireland
The Morning Lead
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland's 10th President today, here's how it will play out
Here’s everything you need to know about the inauguration.
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AIB
Nov 11
Monday
10 Nov 2025
Housing Crisis
New housing plan gets Cabinet committee sign off with measures to be announced on Thursday
slán
President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time
End of an era
In Pictures: President Michael D Higgins’s 14 years in office
President Micheal D Higgins leaves Áras an Uachtaráin as a figure who has inspired memes and tea cosies.
Áras fallout
Ivan Yates insists he's 'done nothing wrong' in first interview since media training controversy
Yates insisted he had ‘broke no rules’ over his coaching of Jim Gavin while acting as a pundit.
children's health ireland
Calls issued for inquiry into CHI following whistleblower claims about Harvey Sherratt's care
Sunday
9 Nov 2025
the republican party
Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil should be heading up unity efforts rather than ‘The Shinners’
Saturday
8 Nov 2025
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