Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount

Politics

This month
April 2025
trade war
China retaliates with 84% levy on US goods as Trump says pharma tariffs coming 'very shortly'
Trump has previously expressed discontent at the success of pharmaceutical companies based in countries such as Ireland.
Updated 9 Apr
48.4k
149
Gulf row
Court orders Trump White House to restore Associated Press’s access over ‘Gulf of America’ dispute
9 Apr
11.3k
25
Online Safety
Government urged to pass laws to stop spread of online child sex abuse material
9 Apr
4.2k
14
new housing plan
Housing’s top civil servant: Housing for All 2.0 will 'tweak' schemes to bring momentum back
9 Apr
9.3k
13
Mental Health
Autism protocol promising early intervention to be rolled out as part of new mental health plan
9 Apr
6.3k
21
Tariffs
Simon Harris in Washington to meet Commerce Secretary and Ireland critic Howard Lutnick
9 Apr
6.0k
25
InvestigatesExporting Abortion
'I'll never forgive my country': Women on the trauma of having to travel to UK for terminations
“We brought our baby’s body back in our carry-on luggage, surrounded by frozen vegetables,” one woman told us.
Women can have abortions in Ireland for any reason up to 12 weeks gestation
Many still travel abroad to access abortion services for a variety of reasons
Some struggled to book appointments and bring their baby's remains home
9 Apr
15.8k
RELATED
'The most vulnerable are still being exported': Why and how women have to travel for abortions
8 Apr
Over 5,000 women in Europe have to travel abroad for abortions each year
7 Apr
jack chambers
Chambers does not rule out global recession: 'Ireland will be subject to any economic shocks'
Updated 8 Apr
10.3k
36
Pay Up
AG to be consulted on what steps can be taken to make religious orders pay mother and baby home redress
8 Apr
5.6k
27
GDPR Reforms
Proposed cuts to GDPR red tape will not impact personal protections, Commissioner McGrath says
8 Apr
6.5k
teacher shortage
Helen McEntee tells Cabinet she's willing to compel schools to open special education classes
8 Apr
23.1k
24
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
8 Apr
3.6k
Housing
'Too early' to make predictions, says Browne as summit told just 25,000 homes might be delivered
8 Apr
9.1k
30
Peter Navarro
White House slaps 104% tariffs on China as Elon Musk calls Trump trade advisor a 'moron'
8 Apr
47.6k
106
RELATED
'Welcome’ reprieve as whiskey, wine and dairy left out of planned EU counter-tariffs of up to 25%
8 Apr
InvestigatesExporting Abortion
'The most vulnerable are still being exported': Why and how women have to travel for abortions
Hundreds of women travel from Ireland to the UK every year for terminations.
8 Apr
5.1k
Drew Harris
Garda Commissioner's contract extended until replacement is found
Updated 8 Apr
16.3k
get a move on
Local authorities must urgently rezone land for housing or face 'wrath' from public, says Browne
Updated 8 Apr
9.1k
28
no change
Government formally revokes plan to grant an extra two days' sick leave this year
8 Apr
26.1k
32
trade war
'Welcome’ reprieve as whiskey, wine and dairy left out of planned EU counter-tariffs of up to 25%
The EU plans to hit back at Donal Trump with its own tariffs on US goods including plastics, textiles, make-up and electrical equipment.
8 Apr
17.6k
40
Green Light
Cabinet approves €456 million M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway despite opposition
8 Apr
14.3k
27
Housing
Regulations will ban short-term let planning permissions in towns with populations over 10,000
8 Apr
13.2k
27
Tallaght
Garda armed support unit called and man charged over incident at TD's constituency office
8 Apr
19.9k
problematic behaviour
New course to help young people identify sexual harassment on nights out
8 Apr
5.8k
31
US Supreme Court
US Supreme Court allows deportations under 18th century wartime law
8 Apr
17.3k
69
Áras An Uachtaráin
'If you wink, I'll wink, Bertie': Mairead McGuinness to decide on presidential bid by next month
8 Apr
21.1k
68
Media
RTÉ-produced podcasts to be formally subjected to broadcasting standards under new proposals
8 Apr
7.0k
10
trade mission
Tariff wars: Heydon talks Kerrygold and bourbon as he heads stateside to meet US counterpart
8 Apr
9.3k
The Morning Lead
Trade war may reduce buyer pool in housing market due to reliance on rich multinational workers
Impacts on the status of rich multinational workers could have major implications on the, already low, housing market activity.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
8 Apr
37.6k
55
Netanyahu visit
Trump meets with Netanyahu at White House and says he is 'not looking at' pausing tariffs
Updated 7 Apr
33.9k
valerie's law
Social Democrats to bring Bill to remove guardianship rights from convicted killers before Dáil
7 Apr
14.3k
Housing
Darragh O'Brien says pre-election claim 40,000 homes would be built didn't damage trust in Government
7 Apr
9.4k
56
trump's tariffs
EU ‘ready to negotiate’ with US on tariffs, says both Tánaiste and EU Commission President
Updated 7 Apr
24.8k
98
Sponsored
Love DIY? Time to upgrade to the best tools for the job.
Lidl
Apr 7
850W Reciprocating Saw
Dive right into the action with a powerful reciprocating saw for making clean cuts in wood, plastic and more
€34.99
20V Cordless Drill Driver
Batteries, charger and multiple accessories are included with this essential piece of equipment
€79.99
Ratchet Screwdriver Bit Set
You never know what you’ll need to open up. Stay prepared with this ratchet screwdriver bit set.
€9.99
Tool Set with Cordless Screwdriver
Protected by a sturdy metal case, this comprehensive toolkit meets all your needs, including a cordless screwdriver
€79.99
Men's Work Trousers
In sizes medium to XL
€12.99
Screwdriver & Bit Set
Most jobs around the home will require a screwdriver, so make sure you have the right bits.
€9.99
S3 Leather Safety Shoes
Stay safe with steel-toed boots that come with puncture-resistant sole for superior protection
€24.99
Painting Set
If you’re giving the gaff a fresh coat, make sure you’ve got everything you need
€12.99
View all
People Before Profit
People Before Profit TD and leader Richard Boyd Barrett to begin treatment for throat cancer
Updated 7 Apr
43.4k
18
church to church
This week's planned meeting between King Charles and the Pope is off the cards
7 Apr
12.4k
France
'I will continue to fight': Le Pen supporters rally in Paris
6 Apr
7.1k
54
AirBnBs
185% increase in the number of short-term lets granted planning permission last year
6 Apr
17.4k
36
Tariffs latest
Finance Minister rules out wage subsidy scheme in response to US tariffs (for now)
Paschal Donohoe said the government will be engaging with Irish firms on an employer by employer basis.
Question mark now hangs over planned introduction of additional employee sick days as a result of tariffs.
He also dampened expectations that the planned rollout of health warnings on alcohol bottles will go ahead.
The minister said anything that impacts the competitiveness of Irish firms will have to be examined.
6 Apr
17.5k
66
u-turn
Arts Minister to block planned 'Netflix levy' on streaming services, says people are paying enough
6 Apr
21.5k
54
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Young girl dies in Galway crash, thousands protest across US and firefighters battle Mourne Mountains blaze
6 Apr
5.5k
Scoop
'Benefits would outweigh costs' of scheme to DNA test dog poo
6 Apr
17.9k
47
Previous Articles
2
3
4
5
6
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie