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Politics

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May 2026
The Morning Lead
Martin meeting with Pope offers chance of reset after past ‘difficult’ relations with Vatican
The last time a pope met with a Taoiseach was back in 2018, when Pope Francis met with Leo Varadkar.
22 May
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Gaza
First of Gaza Flotilla activists deported from Israel arrive in Istanbul
The lawyer for the activists has said the treatment of those detained had been “severe” and that three had been hospitalised before being released.
Updated 21 May
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RELATED
Taoiseach calls for EU-Israel trade pact to be suspended after 'shocking treatment' of flotilla activists
21 May
Evening wrap
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
21 May
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Iran
Iranian ambassador ceremony goes ahead after delay due to suppression of protests
21 May
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PodcastThe Candidate
What a byelection silver medal would mean for Sinn Féin
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love eu
Martin and Macron all smiles ahead of meeting to discuss EU presidency plans
21 May
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Public Accounts Committee
‘National scandal’: Committee seeks urgent meetings on €50m write-off of Irish Rail IT project
21 May
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The Daily Poll
Should there be a full cabinet minister for older people?
21 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Taoiseach writes to Costa over Israel’s treatment of EU citizens, the last day of canvassing and a warm spell of weather on the way.
Updated 21 May
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International condemnation
Taoiseach calls for EU-Israel trade pact to be suspended after 'shocking treatment' of flotilla activists
In a letter to the European Council president, Micheál Martin said the EU cannot continue with a “business as usual approach” to Israel.
21 May
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last late nights
Springsteen tells Stephen Colbert he's being forced off-air because Trump 'can't take a joke'
21 May
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Talks
Iran weighs US proposal to end war, as Trump awaits 'right answers'
21 May
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Charities
One in four NGOs 'surviving year to year' as state funding crisis worsens
21 May
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The Morning Lead
When Fine Gael ask if you want to go with them to canvass Michael D Higgins' house, you say yes
The Journal spent Wednesday with a handful of Galway West’s election hopefuls as they knocked on the remaining doors ahead of Friday’s vote.
Jane Matthews
21 May
25.8k
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global sumud flotilla
Taoiseach 'appalled' by Israeli minister's video showing Gaza flotilla activists with hands bound
Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among 14 Irish citizens who were detained on Monday.
Updated 20 May
37.1k
Cuba
US announces charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro over 1996 downing of planes
20 May
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back in the hot seat
Here are five things we learned from RTÉ's latest appearance at the media committee
20 May
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RELATED
'Horrendous': RTÉ bosses slammed over treatment of Seán Rocks's pay and impact on his family
20 May
Evanne Ní Chuilinn says she was refused presenter contract, despite 10 years presenting on RTÉ
20 May
Dee Forbes made decision to categorise Derek Mooney's wages as 'producer', says Kevin Bakhurst
20 May
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
20 May
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renewables
With four years to go, Ireland already looks set to miss its offshore energy target
20 May
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media committee
Evanne Ní Chuilinn says she was refused presenter contract, despite 10 years presenting on RTÉ
20 May
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As it happened
Dee Forbes made decision to categorise Derek Mooney's wages as 'producer', says Kevin Bakhurst
Almost three years since the Ryan Tubridy’s pay scandal, new questions were raised over payments, transparency and governance.
Updated 20 May
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51
Silk Road Café
Taoiseach 'not clear' on why café at Dublin Castle must close for EU presidency
20 May
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Leaders' Questions
'Sleeveen politics' and 'no substance': Row erupts in the Dáil over report on rent prices
20 May
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this is fine
Minister insists ‘the plan is working’ as rents surge after new government rules kicked in
20 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Rising rent prices, a 31% increase in drug treatment demand, and RTÉ face the Oireachtas media committee
Updated 20 May
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trade deal
Under Trump pressure, EU agrees to implement US trade pact
20 May
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The Morning Lead
Cost of renting hits record levels during introduction of new government rules
The national average for monthly rent was €2,176 at the start of the year.
Eoghan Dalton
20 May
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The Morning Lead
Here's how party candidates have spent more than €250k on the upcoming byelections
As of today, Fine Gael is far and away the biggest spender across both byelections.
Several parties, such as the Greens and People Before Profit, have spent much more money on Dublin Central.
Over half of all the money spent by parties on the byelections went on posters.
Andrew Walsh
20 May
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Evictions
'Highest since the Famine': TDs bring motion for ban on no-fault evictions and rent increases
Updated 19 May
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The Late Late Show
RTÉ chief defends extra payments to Patrick Kielty and says he'd 'love' to keep him at Late Late Show
19 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
19 May
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Renting
'Exceptionally busy' Ires Reit bosses turn down invite from TDs probing surprise apartment fees
Eoghan Dalton
19 May
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byelection
Despite the polling, Sinn Féin believe it's between them and Fine Gael in Galway West
The Journal joined Mark Lohan for a canvass in a rainy Galway this afternoon.
Jane Matthews
19 May
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23
Chelsea Flower Show
A 'strong woman' and staying 'Silent No More': A morning at the Flower Show with Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly attended the Chelsea Flower Show on her second day in London.
Rónán Duffy
Reports from London
19 May
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Cabinet
New laws on dog breeding and puppy farms to include age limits, increased fines and jail terms
Updated 19 May
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polymarket
Officials to examine ‘suspicious bets’ on Dublin Central byelection, says Harris
19 May
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austin appelbee
Teenager who saved family after they were swept out to sea in Australia welcomed to the Dáil
19 May
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Crunch time
'Here we are again': RTÉ bosses arrive for meeting with communications minister over pay revelations
Updated 19 May
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global sumud flotilla
Israel's detention of Dr Margaret Connolly in breach of international law, Tánaiste says
Updated 19 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nursing home evictions, faulty septic tanks and Trump calls off renewed assault on Iran…
Updated 19 May
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