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Politics

This month
April 2026
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
8 Apr
5.6k
The Daily Poll
Poll: What date would be best for Ireland to get another bank holiday?
8 Apr
34.7k
107
downsizing
Government says 'bridging loan' rule change will help older homeowners 'rightsize'
8 Apr
14.4k
52
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
8 Apr
1.6k
fuel protests
What exactly do the fuel price protesters want?
Slow-moving convoys clogging the roads sought to send a message to government. But what exactly is that message?
8 Apr
32.8k
92
temporary peace
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
Despite the ceasefire announcement, attacks have continued, especially in Lebanon.
Updated 8 Apr
43.4k
146
two week truce
Here's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran
8 Apr
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66
RELATED
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
8 Apr
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
Not for turning
Taoiseach says fuel protests 'are wrong' and 'not a legitimate form of protest'
8 Apr
39.6k
181
As it happened
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
Updated 7 Apr
50.1k
127
under the radar
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
14.9k
69
Exchequer
Ireland has spent more money than it's taken in so far this year
7 Apr
23.1k
69
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
7 Apr
2.7k
convoy
Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO
The convoys are protesting the price of diesel, petrol and home heating oil caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
7 Apr
77.4k
239
Hungary elections
JD Vance accuses EU of 'interference' in elections as he backs Viktor Orbán on Hungary visit
Updated 7 Apr
17.5k
84
Cancelled
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering country
Updated 7 Apr
11.8k
Schooling
About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational
Updated 7 Apr
17.1k
198
two Ukraine wars
Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld
This week The Journal visited Kyiv and its suburbs to see the impact of the Russian invasion.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
5 Apr
11.6k
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Sunday
5 Apr
4.5k
Housing
'No policy at this time': Residents in housing estates who switch to EVs met with stumbling blocks
Jane Matthews
5 Apr
41.1k
38
fuel crisis
Harris says more cost-of-living relief would be 'premature' and 'foolish'
5 Apr
18.5k
134
Simon Harris
Tánaiste says community voices in debate over IPAS centres important for 'social cohesion'
5 Apr
21.7k
O'Connell Street
President Connolly lays wreath at 1916 Easter Rising commemoration
5 Apr
10.3k
53
popularity
Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll
5 Apr
34.4k
153
iPads and laptops
Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech
5 Apr
16.2k
26
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The Irish town inspiring countries to crackdown on phone use among kids
5 Apr
17.6k
3
the rising
President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising
5 Apr
4.1k
FactCheck
FactCheck: Are evictions in Ireland at the highest rate since the Great Famine?
Labour TD Conor Sheehan recently made the claim in the Dáil.
5 Apr
13.1k
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?
4 Apr
27.4k
20
Catholic Church
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
4 Apr
11.2k
78
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
4 Apr
10.7k
easter break
Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis
4 Apr
16.0k
105
Drone strikes
Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19
4 Apr
2.2k
Motoring
Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
Paddy Comyn
4 Apr
23.9k
33
money guru
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
4 Apr
7.7k
56
illegal streaming
Paul Murphy calls for ‘greedy’ Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users
3 Apr
31.9k
F-15 fighter
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crewmember rescued by US forces
It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after Donald Trump said the US had ‘beaten and completely decimated Iran’.
Updated 3 Apr
48.9k
194
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
3 Apr
3.0k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
3 Apr
18.1k
9
public consultation
The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'
3 Apr
27.2k
CAB
Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets
3 Apr
5.6k
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