Politics

February

February 2025

USAid

US government aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge

5 Feb

8.5k

hot meals

Experts hit out at 'ultra-processed' hot school meals ahead of scheme's expansion

5 Feb

33.5k

Washington DC

Trump says ‘Gaza thing has never worked’ as he meets Benjamin Netanyahu at White House

The US President renewed his call to Arab nations to relocate displaced Palestinians.

Egypt and Jordan have flatly rejected calls by Trump to relocate 2.3 million Palestinians during post-war rebuilding of the territory.

Trump also signed an executive order withdrawing the US from a number of UN bodies, including the main UN relief agency for Palestine.

4 Feb

18.9k

Palestine

Sinn Féin to challenge Government on Occupied Territories Bill when Dáil returns tomorrow

4 Feb

5.6k

Courts

High Court hearing over 'super junior' ministers at Cabinet expected to take place in May

4 Feb

5.2k

Explainer

'Bigger than Brexit': What would a Trump trade war with the EU mean for Ireland?

4 Feb

22.7k

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Peace... for now

Opposition claim a win in Dáil speaking rights row but Lowry says need remains to change rules

Jane Matthews

4 Feb

19.1k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Ceann Comhairle ruling, China announces counter tariffs and Netanyahu to meet Trump…

Updated 4 Feb

4.5k

Sponsored

How micro-credentials could make a major difference to your CV, career and future

Standing Orders

In full: Verona Murphy explains decision to keep Regional Independents off Opposition benches

4 Feb

21.2k

cat among the pigeons

Ceann Comhairle rules that Regional Independents will not be treated as the opposition after all

3 Feb

29.7k

Back in the house

All Seanad panels filled as counting concludes

Updated 3 Feb

35.8k

trump's tariffs

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada talks continue

3 Feb

23.9k

The Morning Lead

Ukrainians 'terrified they'll be abandoned' after being told they must leave Cork accommodation

Around 300 Ukrainian refugees – mostly women and children – are currently living in Cork Student Village.

8 hrs ago

29.3k

Donald Trump

Armagh Bishop backs Washington Bishop Trump called 'nasty'

Updated 13 hrs ago

23.0k

Omagh Bombing

Charlie Flanagan voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

14 hrs ago

7.8k

back again

Sharon Keogan tops the poll in Seanad count of Industrial and Commercial panel

16 hrs ago

20.4k

Dáil row

Opposition leaders seek to resolve speaking rights row ahead of Dáil return

18 hrs ago

7.6k

Labour Vocational Panel

Anne Rabbitte misses out on Seanad bid as Labour panel elected

Updated 19 hrs ago

25.7k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Trump’s tariffs, government ‘shenanigans’ and a Boyzone documentary…

23 hrs ago

5.0k

Retaliation

Donald Trump says 'pain' of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will be worth it

Mexico and Canada have already ordered retaliatory measures against the US.

24 hrs ago

42.4k

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PENSION POT

Here's an idea - offer 40-year-olds a €15,000 cash advance to delay their retirement by a year

2 Feb

31.0k

Interview

O'Gorman dubs speaking row 'outrageous stroke' and expects 'regular shenanigans' from new coalition

The leader of the Green Party sat down with The Journal to discuss life after government.

Jane Matthews

2 Feb

15.3k

Seanad Éireann

Aontú land first ever senator for the party as Agricultural panel of the Seanad elected

Updated 1 Feb

35.8k

anti-lockdown protests

'We had to move the kids' beds away from the windows': Stephen Donnelly on lockdown intimidation

1 Feb

26.8k

January

January 2025

White House

Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday

31 Jan

27.0k

Upper House

Seanad election: Hazel Chu loses out on final Trinity seat, while Malcolm Noonan is elected for Greens

Updated 31 Jan

55.6k

Storm Éowyn

Emergency payments to homeowners impacted by Storm Éowyn average out to just €195

31 Jan

20.8k

No budging

'Lowry has severe power over this Government’: Threat of further Dáil chaos with no deal reached

Talks today failed to resolve the speaking rights issue, which is now set to rumble into next week.

Updated 31 Jan

35.2k

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Chapelizod

Seven council-owned homes beside the Phoenix Park to remain derelict for now

31 Jan

31.4k

Accommodation

'What will happen to us?': Thousands of Ukrainians fear losing housing unless scheme is extended

31 Jan

24.8k

PodcastThe Candidate

Leo's gift to the new Dáil is a possible constitutional mess

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Washington air crash investigation, Damien Duff stays put and a pig farm’s ‘open carcass dump’…

31 Jan

3.6k

Bregret

UK marks five years since Brexit as polling shows majority thinks leaving EU was a mistake

31 Jan

17.1k

no change there so

Seanad election: Full recount requested for Trinity as three NUI incumbents retain seats

Updated 30 Jan

27.6k

Gaza ceasefire

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed

Updated 30 Jan

25.1k

dáil chaos on the cards

No agreement on Lowry speaking rights row with talks to continue tomorrow

Updated 30 Jan

13.5k

BRUSSELS TO DUBLIN

'We need answers for families': Two Irish MEPs appointed as vice-chairs to EU housing committee

30 Jan

12.5k

work hard play hard

Fancy more days off? TDs propose law granting two extra bank holidays

30 Jan

50.2k

super duper ministers

Opinion: 'Super junior' ministers represent the pragmatic avoidance of a divisive referendum

Andrew Dunne

30 Jan

4.4k

NUI

Michael McDowell first candidate elected to new Seanad

Updated 30 Jan

18.5k