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Politics

Last month
March 2026
Healthcare
Number of patients on trolleys increased by 63% over St Patrick’s bank holiday
24 Mar
3.4k
FactCheck
Debunked: A Kneecap gig in Havana did not cause an energy blackout and deaths in Cuba
24 Mar
5.9k
potential mediator
Pakistan 'stands ready' to host talks to end US-Israeli war in Iran, prime minister says
Updated 24 Mar
3.9k
nitrates
An Taisce goes to Europe to challenge Ireland's permission to spread manure
24 Mar
12.7k
34
Human Rights
Supreme Court begins hearing into whether the State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers
Updated 24 Mar
28.2k
PRICE WATCH
What will the planned fuel tax cuts mean at the pumps?
Updated 24 Mar
33.4k
90
Good Morning
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.
Updated 24 Mar
3.6k
Judicial review
The government pins its hopes on restricting planning challenges - but it may yet backfire
24 Mar
5.3k
10
Cabinet
Government to scrap 'red tape' for SMEs involved in the defence sector
24 Mar
5.9k
11
Cost of Living
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.
Updated 23 Mar
95.7k
176
South America
EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May, despite pending court ruling on legality
23 Mar
4.4k
33
Dublin Central
Fine Gael select Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam as candidate in upcoming by-election
23 Mar
5.9k
38
Dublin
Woman canvassing for Catherine Connolly in presidential campaign ‘punched in face’, court told
23 Mar
22.7k
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Southwest Gate
Land Development Agency and O’Flynn Group announce plans for over 540 cost rental homes in Dublin
23 Mar
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Evening Wrap
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Updated 23 Mar
1.6k
Drogheda United
Joanna Byrne says she is 'deeply committed' to Drogheda United after she is removed as co-chair
The 42
Updated 23 Mar
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103
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Iran vows Strait of Hormuz closure after Trump threats, gardaí test anti-drone tech and tributes paid to Michael Lyster.
Updated 23 Mar
3.4k
Municipal elections
Socialist elected as new mayor of Paris, as far right loses in major cities
23 Mar
8.9k
23
cutting through the noise
Gavan Reilly says his new show will focus on explaining politics, not shouting about it
23 Mar
11.3k
32
rental rules
Why we might see more mass evictions over the coming months
22 Mar
17.8k
65
Tehran
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Updated 22 Mar
26.9k
122
The 9 at 9
The 9 at 9: Sunday
22 Mar
5.3k
FactCheck
FactCheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?
22 Mar
25.4k
Internet Diaries
The internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland
Stephen McDermott
22 Mar
24.2k
Irish in America
Being an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'
22 Mar
23.0k
29
Let's get down to business
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.
Christina Finn
22 Mar
7.1k
30
The Morning Lead
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.
Niall O'Connor
22 Mar
29.9k
94
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
21 Mar
5.3k
war at the pumps
Petrol prices set to fall as Tánaiste confirms Tuesday action on fuel costs
A temporary cut on excise is under consideration by government.
Updated 21 Mar
36.1k
65
Animal Welfare
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
20 Mar
12.1k
50
Middle East
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!”.
20 Mar
20.2k
138
petrol and diesel
Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs
20 Mar
14.9k
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Leased land
Duke of Devonshire seeking 'exorbitant' rent hikes from Lismore farmers, Dáil told
Updated 20 Mar
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Millers Glen, Swords
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Balmoston, Donabate
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The Furrows, Ratoath
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ira bombings
Gerry Adams says withdrawn UK civil case against him ‘verged on show trial’
Updated 20 Mar
37.4k
International Energy Agency
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.
20 Mar
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
20 Mar
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FactCheck
Debunked: Fake Keir Starmer post threatens to kick US from military bases
20 Mar
4.2k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
20 Mar
12.8k
6
fáilte fee
Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for visitors
20 Mar
12.4k
148
Arlene Foster
House of Lords pass proposal by former DUP leader that would criminalise saying ‘Up the Ra’
20 Mar
27.8k
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