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Politics

Last week
15th February 2026 - 21st February 2026
Tehran
Iran warns US bases 'legitimate targets' if Trump follows through on attack threats
20 Feb
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Interview
Minister wants State to acquire land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves between now and 2030, and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Jane Matthews
20 Feb
24.2k
32
Criticism
Bono warns against Irish 'high horse' as U2 release song for murdered Palestinian activist
19 Feb
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
19 Feb
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future of gaza
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace', which he says will be 'looking over' the United Nations
Updated 19 Feb
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PodcastThe Explainer
Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?
25m
Accommodation Recognition Payment
Ukraine accommodation payment to hosts to continue until 2027
19 Feb
12.0k
Housing Crisis
Two ‘decent incomes’ no longer enough to afford a home, Dáil told
19 Feb
18.5k
93
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
19 Feb
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PodcastThe Candidate
The SNA own goal everyone saw coming
29m
AI-generated images
Tánaiste says it's 'misleading' to buyers for property listing photos to be spruced up by AI
19 Feb
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Not happening
Transport Minister says 'no intention' to introduce private taxi ride-hailing apps
Updated 19 Feb
14.3k
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committee row
Minister hits out at Mary Lou McDonald's objection to student accommodation in Cabra
Updated 19 Feb
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gardener's friends
There's a new campaign to save Ireland's 'gorgeous' hedgehogs after a steep decline in numbers
19 Feb
8.3k
25
Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
King Charles earlier said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother.
19 Feb
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RELATED
Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and could he end up in prison?
19 Feb
Posthumous book by Virginia Giuffre claims Prince Andrew 'felt entitled' to have sex with her
16 Oct 2025
Seoul
Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection after imposing martial law
19 Feb
6.3k
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The Morning Lead
Just two companies could be paying 40% of Irish corporation tax between them, watchdog warns
19 Feb
26.0k
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american obituary
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
18 Feb
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directly elected mayors
FF minister says 'regrettable' some councillors from his party trying to 'disrupt' Limerick mayor
Updated 18 Feb
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Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
Today saw widespread confusion over what exactly the Government is proposing in relation to social media use.
Jane Matthews
18 Feb
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RELATED
Why is Ireland restricting social media for under-16s? And has it worked in Australia?
18 Feb
Parents would support social media ban for children, says Tánaiste
7 Feb
north kerry camhs scandal
Solicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
Updated 18 Feb
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45
Computer Says No
Why is Ireland restricting social media for under-16s? And has it worked in Australia?
18 Feb
10.7k
23
SHORT-TERM LET RULES
Booking.com says short-term lets will need up to a year to become planning compliant
18 Feb
7.5k
8
Vulture funds
Children expect to get inheritance, but family home could go to a vulture fund, committee hears
18 Feb
102k
39
Ouch
The going rate for a home in Dublin is now half a million euro
Updated 18 Feb
17.1k
90
GET THAT BREAD
Flour power: The government is offering €5m to millers who'll build a new flour mill
18 Feb
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strong stomach
At least a third of hot school meals don't meet basic nutritional standards, Minister says
18 Feb
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next steps
Taoiseach says government will engage with schools and NCSE following pause in review
18 Feb
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10
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Rain again, SNA backlash and government moves ahead with social media ban for teenagers.
Updated 18 Feb
3.4k
Research
‘Welfare cheats’ campaign weakened belief in social benefits, says ESRI
18 Feb
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join the club
Enlargement of the EU will offer Ireland greater security, Minister says ahead of presidency
Updated 18 Feb
8.8k
57
The Morning Lead
Special Needs Assistants u-turn the talk of the Dáil amid backlash from government's own TDs
TDs from opposition and government parties say they were receiving worried calls from local schools.
One minister told The Journal that their phone was hopping on Monday night with messages from concerned parents and schools.
Concerns were raised over the review at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting last night.
Christina Finn
18 Feb
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Poll
Poll: How much do you save each month?
17 Feb
29.5k
44
John Moran
Limerick's directly elected mayor says councillors doing 'all they can' to make job 'unbearable'
Updated 17 Feb
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52
Russian Shadow fleet
Russian ambassador says Helen McEntee is 'threatening' Russian ships with 'act of piracy'
17 Feb
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Dublin Airport
Minister responds to airline heavy-hitters' warning that Trump might raise passenger cap with Taoiseach
17 Feb
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tar tar tar
As roads funding boost announced, minister says a lot more money is being spent on public transport
17 Feb
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52
Donegal Cancer Flights
Health Minister says she wants cancer patients to be able to receive treatment in Donegal
17 Feb
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43
Grace Lynch
Grace's Law: Transport Minister says scrambler ban could be introduced next month
17 Feb
3.4k
FAI
Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Uefa game to go ahead
17 Feb
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