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Politics
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July 2026
fire risk
Retailers asked to stop selling disposable BBQs after fires caused by 'reckless' activity
A fire broke out in Killarney National Park on Tuesday, while another burned part of the Wicklow Mountains on Wednesday.
Road Safety
Tánaiste says 'swift' action will be taken on e-scooters, as Taoiseach leans towards outright ban
strait of hormuz
Iran says it struck a US base in Jordan after claiming US hit area near children's cancer hospital
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Public Accounts Committee
Children's science centre saga has exposed Exchequer to 'significant financial risk', PAC says
aughinish alumina
Harris won't prejudge Aughinish report, but pledges to support workers if sanctions recommended
Public Health
67% of respondents to public survey were against banning sunbeds (but most had used one before)
disposable barbecues
Minister blasts ‘reckless’ people causing wildfires in Killarney and Wicklow mountains
The Department of Tourism is asking retailers to consider suspending the sale of disposable barbecues during the warm, dry weather.
AnalysisLas Malvinas
Argentina vs England: The game might be over but the diplomatic row about The Falklands rumbles on
Commission of Investigation
State investigation into paedophile Michael Shine should begin 'immediately', report says
Irish Rail
Expansion of Irish rail network could be impacted due to failed €50m Irish Rail IT project
The Daily PollDo you think Bank of Ireland's College Green building should be given back to the state?
justice department
Bills removing guardianship rights from convicted killers and criminalising ‘sex for rent’ approved
occupied territories
Government's Occupied Territories Bill passes amid criticism over lack of ban on services
Accommodation Recognition Payment
Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut
Must ReadDublin
Mass in Dublin for Ann Widdecombe hears Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians
Several politicians and TDs attended a mass today for the late Ann Widdecombe in St Teresa’s Church on Clarendon Street in Dublin city centre.
Keir Today Gone Tomorrow
Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' for successor Andy Burnham as he signs off final PMQs
rare diseases
Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia
killarney national park
'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.
Analysisshort supply
The hosepipe ban has led to criticism of Ireland's data centres, but how much water do they use?
As of June 2025, Ireland was home to 89 data centres, which produce a significant amount of heat.
Online abuse
Taoiseach slams 'horrific' abuse on Jamey Carney's social media and says platforms must act
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Irish sovereign wealth fund still investing in companies linked to Israeli settlements and genocide
The fund’s shareholdings in five companies listed on UN databse rose by almost €1.5 million last year.
Nitrous Oxide
Calls for ‘urgent action’ after The Journal Investigates report on nitrous oxide canisters
legal aid row
Of 260 solicitors polled by the Law Society, just three are working under new legal aid scheme
Middle East
US and Iran launch strikes as Trump reverses threat to tax ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
AnalysisOil Prices
Now that the Strait of Hormuz is blocked again, should we be worried about prices at the pumps?
As the war in the Middle East continues, oil prices have risen again.
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