The Journal

New Rules

'I'm not forcing people to come to Ireland': Justice Minister defends sweeping immigration reforms

The sweeping immigration reforms will not only make family reunification more difficult, but will see asylum seekers charged for their accommodation.

China

Hong Kong fire toll rises to 55, with over 250 people still missing

The Morning Lead

Dozens of people mistakenly told they had got an apartment in Dublin housing scheme

Washington

National Guard shooting suspect worked with US military in Afghanistan

back on track

Luas night services for Christmas announced as Red Line to reopen fully tomorrow after fire

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Celebrity Traitors

Actress Ruth Codd reveals she has had second leg amputation

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downsizing

Bank of Ireland launches new mortgage product for older people looking to downsize

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New Rules

'I'm not forcing people to come to Ireland': Justice Minister defends sweeping immigration reforms

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Spat

Trump declares ban on South Africa from attending next G20

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Under Pressure

'Benefits Street' and 'Grinch' comparisons: UK papers react to Reeves' divisive Budget

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University of Galway

Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over links to Israeli tech institute

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Weather Warning

Wind warning issued for two counties as unsettled weekend of weather looms

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Washington

National Guard shooting suspect worked with US military in Afghanistan

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The Morning Lead

Dozens of people mistakenly told they had got an apartment in Dublin housing scheme

One of the 61 people who received the email in error told The Journal it has played with her "life and emotions"

She and her partner were overjoyed when they thought they had secured an affordable tenancy

The agency took over 24 hours to say the offer had been a mistake - by which point her partner had ended his lease

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Yesterday

26th November 2025

fatal incident

Man (80s) dies after single-vehicle crash in Kildare

14 hrs ago

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Apartment Block

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 44 as three suspects arrested

The fire spread on bamboo scaffolding and construction netting that had been set up around the exterior of the complex.

Updated 15 hrs ago

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Labour

UK budget: End of two-child benefit cap praised amid criticism of tax-hikes

15 hrs ago

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CAHIRACON

The State's emergency gas reserve will be stored along the Shannon Estuary in Co Clare

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children's health ireland

CHI issue apology after inquest of teenager with asthma who waited four years to see consultant

16 hrs ago

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Reporting wrongdoing

Whistleblowers call for introduction of legal aid as TD says system is a 'national disgrace'

17 hrs ago

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Courts

Gardaí seized files, phones and computer equipment in raid on Limerick Garda office, trial hears

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MATERNITY REPORT

Over 40% of women giving birth had caesarean sections last year, HSE says

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investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights

What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?

Badger Cull

Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease

Planning Submissions

Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare

TB Crisis

‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

Data Crunch

Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid

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Femicide in Europe

Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence

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Courts

Man jailed for harassing 15-year-old girl he met on Roblox after convincing her to send sexualised images

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Brían Gleeson

'I thought it was a dead arm. Then my mind went to, ‘That’s Chicago gone’'

19 hrs ago

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Metrolink

Minister: MetroLink objection to delay project by 'months' with 2027 start date now 'a stretch'

21 hrs ago

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x marks the spot

X now shows where individual users are posting from: What does it tell us about Irish accounts?

21 hrs ago

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Dartmouth Square

We went to Ranelagh to ask about Metrolink. Locals weren't too keen to talk

A last-minute legal challenge in Ranelagh has pitted neighbour against neighbour over the future of Dublin’s long-awaited Metro.

Updated 21 hrs ago

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Surprise appearance

Sinn Féin welcome Bob Vylan to Leinster House for a tour and to meet TDs

The punk-rap duo have faced serious repercussions for a chant at Glastonbury earlier this year.

22 hrs ago

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flu season

Hospitals warn of rise in flu cases among children and urge parents to vaccinate kids

22 hrs ago

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five year plan

DART to Wicklow and extending the Luas - the Government has set out its transport priorities

23 hrs ago

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revival

Just what the doctors ordered...a teaser trailer for the Scrubs reboot

26 Nov

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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Asylum seekers could pay up to €1,000 per month to live in tented accommodation under new rules

O’Callaghan said Ireland’s population grew by 1.6% last year, which is seven times the EU average.

26 Nov

30.2k

Gender Pay Gap

Men working for Dublin City Council earning around 5% more on average than women

26 Nov

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The Morning Lead

Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’

Updated 26 Nov

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The Daily Poll

Would you use ChatGPT to shop for Christmas presents?

26 Nov

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Budget Day

Mansion taxes, milkshakes and smorgasbords: Here's what's going on with the UK's Budget

26 Nov

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Job Cuts

HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs around the world due to AI adoption

Updated 26 Nov

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record high

Credit union loan books have hit record levels (even surpassing the Celtic Tiger peak)

26 Nov

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Investigation

Justice Minister shocked by 'horrific attack' on woman set on fire in Clondalkin

26 Nov

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New Zealand

Woman sentenced to life in prison in New Zealand for 'suitcase murders' of her two children

26 Nov

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Irish Book Awards Nominee

Hector Ó hEochagáin: I was sent photos of the word 'loinnir' being tattooed on readers’ skin

Hector Ó hEochagáin

26 Nov

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mica

Government to allow for side-by-side building as amended defective blocks bill goes to Cabinet

26 Nov

12.3k

monthly fees

You'll soon be able to exit your mobile and WiFi contract for free if the provider hikes fees

26 Nov

7.9k

Mental Health

Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'

26 Nov

12.8k

Migration

Government pushes on with 'tough' stance on migration with new rule changes before Cabinet today

26 Nov

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