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Politics

Last week
14th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
FF Budget promises: More energy credits and a €10 child benefit boost
This month
April 2024
'Substantial income tax package' promised for autumn's Budget, McGrath promises
Nearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
Bertie Ahern says election should be in mid-June and gives his top tip to Simon Harris
Fines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
Government to bring forward proposals for a dedicated transport police, says Martin
Bring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
After weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
Government to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists
Biden expecting Iran to attack Israel but warns it won't 'succeed', as IDF pounds Gaza
Michael Collins TD proposes 'chemical castration' of rapists and defends guns for self-defence
Independent Ireland candidate Ciaran Mullooly told The Journal: ‘The views quoted in Hot Press are Michael Collins’ own personal views. They are not mine.’
Health Minister ‘fully expects’ long-delayed children’s hospital to be completed this year
FF says it will not invite Israeli or Russian ambassador to party Ard Fheis this weekend
Government to consider scrapping upcoming referendum on United Patent Court
'Highly likely' more EU states will recognise Palestine, Harris says after von der Leyen meeting
Harris says Ireland will comply fully with Migration Pact, including setting up reception centres
The European Parliament yesterday voted to adopt the Migration and Asylum Pact yesterday.
Debunked: Nazis falsely identified as members of Ursula von der Leyen’s family
Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning hostages during his inaugural Dáil speech
Gaeltacht junior ministry given to Fianna Fáil amid claims offer made to outgoing Fine Gael TD
Russia fires 40 missiles, 40 drones at Ukraine overnight
Iran 'threatening to launch significant attack on Israel', says Biden
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Simon Harris to meet Ursula von der Leyen today with Palestine 'high on the agenda'
Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
Mayo TD Michael Ring says he refused junior minister offers from Simon Harris
Taoiseach accused of being 'no-show' in Dáil as Harris unavailable due to Sunak and Zelensky phone calls
Here's who got promoted by Taoiseach Simon Harris at his first cabinet meeting
MEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
Junior Ministerial jobs up for grabs as Cabinet meets under Taoiseach Harris for first time
FactCheck: Are psychiatric patients in Canada given leaflets for assisted dying when they go to A&E?
Lower educational qualifications 'key driver' of weaker employment rates in NI compared to Ireland
Silver spoons, Star Wars and The Who on the menu at Dáil 'jamboree' day
When Government minister Heather Humphreys first saw Harris in the Dail in 2011, she thought the ‘young lad’ was on a tour or work experience.
Peter Burke and Patrick O'Donovan have just been named as Cabinet ministers - so who are they?
Here are the 26 promises new Taoiseach Simon Harris made tonight
MEPs urged to accept Migration Pact tomorrow but some negotiators acknowledge remaining flaws
Cork City Council adopts a new strategy to increase tree cover in the city
Irish Freedom Party candidate charged with public order offences and possession of a knife
Taoiseach Simon Harris receives seal of office from President Higgins
The nomination of Harris as Taoiseach passed a vote in the Dáil by 88 votes to 69.