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Politics

This month
April 2026
Middle East
Netanyahu orders 'direct negotiations' with Lebanon after condemnation of Israeli strikes
The Iranian president today said the attacks rendered planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran “meaningless”.
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed at least 203 people yesterday.
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the strkes were putting the ceasefire "under severe strain".
Updated 9 Apr
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fuel protests
'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
9 Apr
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fuel protests
Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist
An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.
Christina Finn
9 Apr
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fuel protests
Up to 40 forecourts in Munster are running out of fuel or have closed pumps due to shortages
9 Apr
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FactCheck
'They’re going to shut everything': Why anonymous voice notes spread during big, uncertain events
9 Apr
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Delays
HSE Mid West meeting hears it’s taking some staff up to six hours to get to and from work
9 Apr
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Fuel Prices
Gardaí say protesters who don't move will face 'full rigours of the law'
Updated 9 Apr
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Galway City
Permission granted for Galway City Ring Road after 20 years of debate and legal wrangling
Updated 9 Apr
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fuel protest
Protests over fuel prices enter third day as Justice Minister issues warning to demonstrators
Dublin Bus is experiencing ‘service disruptions’ across its network while there are disruptions also to the Luas Green Line service.
Updated 9 Apr
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RELATED
Taoiseach brands blockade of Cork oil refinery an 'act of national sabotage'
8 Apr
fuel protest
Taoiseach brands blockade of Cork oil refinery an 'act of national sabotage'
Tánaiste Simon Harris also condemned the blocking of access to fuel infrastructure by protesters.
Updated 8 Apr
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
8 Apr
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The Daily Poll
Poll: What date would be best for Ireland to get another bank holiday?
8 Apr
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downsizing
Government says 'bridging loan' rule change will help older homeowners 'rightsize'
8 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
8 Apr
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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
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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
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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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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
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As it happened
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
Updated 7 Apr
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under the radar
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
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Exchequer
Ireland has spent more money than it's taken in so far this year
7 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
7 Apr
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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
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Hungary elections
JD Vance accuses EU of 'interference' in elections as he backs Viktor Orbán on Hungary visit
Updated 7 Apr
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Cancelled
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering country
Updated 7 Apr
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Schooling
About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational
Updated 7 Apr
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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
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Sunday
5 Apr
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Housing
'No policy at this time': Residents in housing estates who switch to EVs met with stumbling blocks
Jane Matthews
5 Apr
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fuel crisis
Harris says more cost-of-living relief would be 'premature' and 'foolish'
5 Apr
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Simon Harris
Tánaiste says community voices in debate over IPAS centres important for 'social cohesion'
5 Apr
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O'Connell Street
President Connolly lays wreath at 1916 Easter Rising commemoration
5 Apr
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popularity
Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll
5 Apr
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iPads and laptops
Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech
5 Apr
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The Irish town inspiring countries to crackdown on phone use among kids
5 Apr
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the rising
President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising
5 Apr
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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
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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?
4 Apr
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Catholic Church
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
4 Apr
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
4 Apr
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