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Politics

February
February 2025
Political parties that supported puberty blocker ban in Northern Ireland barred from some Pride events
‘I was proud of him’: Evanne Ní Chuilinn reflects on brother’s death by suicide in first Seanad speech
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear shelter but radiation levels normal, Zelenskyy says
Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US Vice President JD Vance at the conference today.
New law needed to give public transport police the powers of arrest
Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach to 'review' remark that Mary Lou McDonald was 'ag insint bréaga'
Explainer: Who called who a liar in the Dáil yesterday? And in what language?
Tánaiste says Ireland must take its security 'more seriously'
Five Sinn Féin reps write to Tánaiste demanding he makes Dáil statement on Martin Conway
McEntee says 'her intention' is that all children with additional needs will be offered a school place in September
Government to publish 'revised' Housing for All plan, Tánaiste confirms
The Cabinet’s new housing subcommittee are due to meet next week.
EU and UK demand to be part of Ukraine peace talks as Trump shocks world with Putin phone call
The US President said yesterday that he and Putin are ready for talks that would end the war in Ukraine.
The US president said he and Putin had agreed to "work together very closely".
Trump later called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was not included on the call with Putin.
In an evening address to his nation, Zelenskyy said the call with Trump was "very substantive".
Government face questions over who knew what and when about failed €7m Arts Council IT project
'More Mercs and more perks': Dáil passes bill to increase number of junior ministers
'He called me a liar': Verona Murphy's lack of Irish called into question in heated Dáil exchange
Dublin children protest outside Leinster House demanding Irish speaking secondary school
Rent caps, Help-to-Buy and renters' tax credit criticised in report under government consideration
In full: Here’s where the Taoiseach and our ministers are going for St Patrick’s Day
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, and will also make a trip to Texas.
Poll: Should the Taoiseach visit US President Donald Trump for St Patrick's Day?
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and eight ministers to travel to US for St Patrick's Day this year
Zelenskyy prepared to offer Russia a territory swap in any future negotiations
Egypt to present 'vision' for reconstruction of Gaza without displacing Palestinians
Ireland to ban goods but not services from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian lands
'No one will answer us': Family of Joe Drennan say they were told to leave DPP offices
SDLP says it will not attend Washington DC for St Patrick's Day events
Renters 'bracing themselves' for increases as Taoiseach slammed over rent pressure zone comments
Watch: Tetchy Dáil scenes as SF call for Tánaiste to make statement on Senator Martin Conway
US and UK refuse to sign summit declaration on 'ethical' AI as US VP warns of over-regulation
JD Vance said too much regulation could ‘kill’ the sector just as it is taking off.
Garda investigating origin of 'hoax' threatening email that closed several schools in Co Clare
Taoiseach confirms government exploring tax breaks for private housing developers
Eoin Hayes' 'indefinite suspension' from Social Democrats upheld but door left open for return
Taoiseach 'taken aback' by Trump's ceasefire threat as he meets US VP Vance for first time
Taoiseach rows back on Rent Pressure Zones remarks, saying he won't pre-empt results of review
The Fianna Fáil leader wants to see more private investment in the rental market.
Poll: Should changes be made to Rent Pressure Zones?
Senator Frances Black says Occupied Territories Bill must not be 'watered down'
Landlord group ‘delighted’ that rent pressure zones could be removed
Taoiseach and VP JD Vance among world leaders travelling to Paris for AI summit
The AI Summit in Paris will be attended by some of tech’s biggest names as well as global leaders like JD Vance.
Ruth Coppinger on her fight to stop the courts using sexual violence victims' counselling notes
The Dublin West TD sat down with The Journal to discuss her plans on tackling gender-based violence.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday