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Politics

Tuesday
7th October 2025
Irish flotilla participants claim they were deprived of clean water and mattresses in Israeli detention
For Micheál Martin, the next week is crucial
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the presidential election
State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10 in Budget 2026
No increase on excise fuel duty meaning no rise for petrol and diesel prices in this year’s budget
Monday
6th October 2025
Israel allies in US Congress try to sway Taoiseach's stance on Occupied Territories Bill
Taoiseach says Jim Gavin told Fianna Fáil he had ‘absolutely’ no issue with tenants
Gavin's announcement came late last night, hours after he failed to clarify reports about rent he mistakenly received from a tenant over a decade ago.
"I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I am now taking steps to address the matter," he said.
Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "I fully understand his decision and believe it is the correct one."
Tenant yet to hear from Jim Gavin or Fianna Fáil about money owed
'She's forever whipping out the keepie-uppies': Connolly canvassers hail candidate's sport skills
One Green party councillor suggested that Connolly “could manage the men’s national football team” following the impressive display.
MEP says proposed 70% cut in mackerel quota would ‘threaten livelihoods in rural Ireland’
Former FF TD Martin Mansergh a man of 'courage, resilience and integrity', funeral told
Who could benefit more from a two-horse Áras race: Catherine Connolly or Heather Humphreys?
Heather Humphreys seeks votes from ‘right across the board’ after ‘difficult day’ for Fianna Fáil
Jim Gavin likely to remain on the ballot as Attorney General is roped in to help decide
'WTAF' and 'Micheál needs to apologise': The reaction within Fianna Fáil as Áras bid implodes
The blame game has already begun within Fianna Fáil as the dust settles on last night’s shock news.
Chambers defends Fianna Fáil checks after Gavin quits Áras race over rental dispute 'contradiction'
Jim Gavin's candidacy was Micheál Martin's gamble - a disastrous move he'll have to answer for
This election just blew wide open. Buckle up.
In full: Jim Gavin's statement announcing his exit from the presidential race
Budget day is this week, so what do we know so far?
This year’s budget is being framed as the most austere in years.
Sunday
5th October 2025
Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the presidential election
The former Dublin GAA manager said recent days “have given me cause to reflect.”
Tory leader's call for UK to exit human rights convention ‘very worrying’, Sinn Féin says
Emergency motion demanding release of Irish citizens in Israel tabled at Dublin City council
Presidential debate: Elbows out for second debate as poll result lights a fire under candidates
A tetchy debate at times, where candidates were a lot more combative.
Jim Gavin says he's ‘looking into’ reports he owes former tenant €3,300 in overpaid rent
Presidential rivals say Connolly 'circumvented' vetting process in the hiring of gun convict
Áras hopefuls in feisty TV debate on issues and controversies as poll raises stakes
There are less than three weeks to go until polling day on Friday 24 October.
Latest Áras poll puts Catherine Connolly out in front as support for Jim Gavin drops
Trump authorises deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago after border agent shoots woman
The Journal readers in the North and abroad say it’s wrong they can’t vote for the president
Emigrants, immigrants and Irish citizens in Northern Ireland can’t vote this month – we asked our readers what they think.
Last week
28th September 2025 - 4th October 2025
Lawyers for Irish flotilla detainees express concern about 'mistreatment' by Israeli authorities
Pro-Palestine activists pepper-sprayed and two arrested during protest at Port Tunnel
Humphreys says she 'absolutely' backed new drink driving laws - after Shane Ross said she didn't
Workers face higher taxes as government set to cave into hospitality industry lobbying
The measure will cost the state several hundred million euros per year in foregone tax revenue.
Plan to replace local policing committees now moving ahead after criticism of delays
Asylum seekers offered money by government to drop claims feel 'bribed' and 'threatened'
‘Is the money we’re being told to take worth more than our own lives and those of our children?’
No changes to personal taxes in Budget, Donohoe says
Apple tax receipts help prop up exchequer after significant drop from last year
Delis likely to be included in Budget VAT cut — but don't expect cheaper chicken fillet rolls