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Politics

Last month
October 2025
Presidential debate
Syria and Shane O’Farrell: Connolly and Humphreys pressed on key controversies in latest debate
The candidates were quizzed on a number of topics ranging from migration, relatability and a possible Trump visit.
17 Oct
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land development agency
HSE boss says he'll take Baggot Street Hospital off the market if a state body wants it for housing
The HSE only formally notified the LDA of the disposal of the property this week.
Christina Finn
17 Oct
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dublin voters’ apathy, Zelenskyy goes to the White House and children’s screen time…
Updated 17 Oct
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PodcastThe Candidate
Can Heather catch Catherine?
37m
The Morning Lead
'It's been so daft, honestly': Dublin voters on why they are undecided - or not voting at all
Voters told The Journal that they feel the election has been ‘daft’, ‘undemocratic’, and unengaging.
Eimer McAuley
17 Oct
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RELATED
From a council house to the Áras? Catherine Connolly says she's 'an insider and an outsider'
15 Oct
Heather Humphreys' journey from 'take no crap' Clones councillor to Áras contender
15 Oct
Budapest
Trump says he will meet again with Putin in Hungary in effort to end Russia-Ukraine war
16 Oct
4.2k
Defamation
Humphreys 'disappointed' after Paul Murphy files defamation suit over remarks during debate
The case concerns comments made by the Humphreys during a presidential debate on RTÉ Radio One on Sunday.
16 Oct
63.6k
the candidate podcast
What's your big election question for Connolly and Humphreys? Let us know
16 Oct
7.9k
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Vadym Davydenko
Teenager who died in Donaghmede named as TDs call for more resources for Tusla
Updated 16 Oct
37.3k
slow down
Local authorities to implement 30km/h speed limits in urban areas ‘where appropriate’ from 2027
16 Oct
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8 days to go
Connolly is way out in front of Humphreys in a new presidential opinion poll
The number of people who said they ‘don’t know’ how they will vote for is still relatively high at 18%.
Updated 16 Oct
39.5k
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mixed feelings
Bertie Ahern says he's voting for Humphreys - but believes he could have won the election
16 Oct
47.6k
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Race for the Áras
'This is all BS': Ivan Yates has hit back at criticism of his 'smear the bejaysus' Connolly remark
16 Oct
44.5k
94
epstein
Posthumous book by Virginia Giuffre claims Prince Andrew 'felt entitled' to have sex with her
16 Oct
16.2k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Connolly is polling way ahead of Humphreys, planning is under way for an international force in Gaza and there’s unlikely to be any electricity shortages this winter.
16 Oct
3.6k
compensation
Average settlement for minor neck injuries 4.9 times higher in Ireland than England and Wales
16 Oct
13.0k
43
InvestigatesElection Expenses
Fancy running for the Dáil? Here’s how much it might cost you
The Journal Investigates examined more than 500 election expense returns to uncover how much you might have to spend to secure a Dáil seat.
Elected candidates spent €20,000 on average
Just 14 TDs had all their election expenses refunded
At least €9.2m was spent during the last election
Conor O'Carroll & Maria Delaney
16 Oct
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Fianna Fáil sets up review into party's disastrous presidential campaign
15 Oct
9.9k
67
Campaign Trail
'The people of Ireland will decide': Connolly and Humphreys take campaigns to Meath and Cavan
15 Oct
8.3k
80
Back in the fold
Social Democrats appoint Eoin Hayes as social protection spokesperson
15 Oct
8.0k
22
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PodcastThe Explainer
After the ceasefire, what now for the people of Gaza?
22m
Port Tunnel
Gardaí say 'missiles were thrown' during Port Tunnel protest where pepper spray was used
Updated 15 Oct
19.3k
45
Kara Owen
‘Bíonn siúlach scéalach’: New British Ambassador to Ireland shows off impressive Irish skills
15 Oct
23.8k
40
land development agency
HSE urged to clarify if it offered Baggot St Hospital for housing as LDA says no notice issued
A public body like the HSE is not to dispose of public land unless it has given notice and offered it for sale to the LDA first.
15 Oct
10.0k
19
services ban
'Not implementable': Taoiseach suggests ban on services will not be in Occupied Territories Bill
Updated 15 Oct
5.9k
13
all about the numbers
Harris wins Dáil confidence motion after Aontú challenge him on spinal surgeries controversies
Updated 15 Oct
37.0k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gaza’s Rafah Crossing to reopen, Trump’s disappointment with Time magazine and a motion of confidence in Simon Harris.
15 Oct
3.5k
Bad Hair Day
‘The worst of all time’: Trump says new Time magazine cover 'disappeared' his hair
15 Oct
51.0k
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Rafah crossing
Hamas hands over four more hostage bodies as 600 aid trucks to enter Gaza
15 Oct
9.9k
Gaeilge
Tuairim: Má táimid dáiríre faoin nGaeilge, tá sé réasúnta a bheith ag súil go mbeadh an tUachtarán in ann í a labhairt
Professor Laura Cahillane and Dr Seán Ó Conaill
15 Oct
3.7k
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Education
Calls for ‘small’ €3m allocation for additional deputy principals to be targeted at DEIS schools
15 Oct
11.8k
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Race for the Áras
From a council house to the Áras? Catherine Connolly says she's 'an insider and an outsider'
Having united the Irish Left, Connolly now spearheads a campaign that is staunchly progressive and neutral.
Eoghan Dalton
15 Oct
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Race for the Áras
Heather Humphreys' journey from 'take no crap' Clones councillor to Áras contender
People who’ve worked with Humphreys at council level say she “had a common sense way of looking at things”.
Diarmuid Pepper
15 Oct
14.3k
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Energy prices
Retail electricity prices in Ireland three times higher than wholesale cost, report finds
14 Oct
29.3k
95
Aras 2025
What does a vote for Jim Gavin mean? And what happens if he wins?
14 Oct
61.1k
66
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Former minister calls plan to pay asylum seekers more to return home 'window dressing'
14 Oct
10.9k
66
scoliosis
Trouble ahead for Harris as he faces no confidence motion over spinal surgery controversies
Updated 14 Oct
18.0k
74
Housing Crisis
'It is a prime location': Baggot St Hospital snubbed for housing use raised with Taoiseach
14 Oct
12.8k
31
bye bye bye
Greens shoot off as a former TD and an ex-Senator both leave the party
14 Oct
30.6k
53
Leaders' Questions
Government accused of deference to energy companies as McDonald hits out at 'rip off' bills
14 Oct
12.7k
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