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Politics

This month
June 2026
Explainer
Why are the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
It’s pretty rare for the government to back an opposition bill, but it’s even more unusual when it’s on the issue of abortion.
Christina Finn
17 Jun
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Dublin Castle
Silk Road Café staff granted entry to café after court injunction
The Journal went along with a number of staff this morning as they began to clear out their fridges and clean up the café.
Updated 17 Jun
28.2k
25
Herzog Park
Group of Dublin city councillors take legal action on 'block' on renaming public spaces
17 Jun
9.1k
26
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Iran oil tankers pass US blockade, pollution keeping water quality poor across the country, and Irish voters weigh in on looming UK byelection.
17 Jun
2.2k
Climate Change
Government urged to provide targeted measures to drive EV uptake among lower-income households
17 Jun
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49
legal aid fees
Minister digging in on legal aid reforms after report flags solicitors 'maximising' earnings
17 Jun
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20
battle for power
Members of Britain's oldest Irish club weigh in on vote that could spell end for Keir Starmer
The Brian Boru club has been on the go since the 1880s in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Eoghan Dalton
Reports from Makerfield
17 Jun
28.9k
47
Child Abuse
State apology to be issued to victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally
Updated 16 Jun
4.1k
Housing Crisis
Garden cabin legislation will be passed by the summer, junior minister pledges
16 Jun
15.5k
46
fuels for Ireland
Oil prices at three-month low but fuel body warns prices will rise when excise cuts end
16 Jun
14.4k
39
Irish Media
Closure of Phoenix magazine 'another blow to media plurality', union says
16 Jun
13.0k
45
character reference
Court grants Irish Times access to ex-TD's character reference for convicted sex offender
16 Jun
12.9k
Dublin Castle
Dublin's Silk Road Café to reopen after securing injunction preventing closure for EU presidency
16 Jun
24.0k
27
Explainer
Short-term let changes: December deadline, grace period for some and enforcement concerns
The register of short-term lets, such as Airbnb’s, will be in operation for most from 1 December.
Updated 16 Jun
13.3k
35
Ban
Tuam becomes first town in Galway to introduce public drinking fines
16 Jun
16.0k
16
plant-based food
EU to ban labelling plant-based products as 'steaks' or 'bacon', but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on
16 Jun
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Housing Crisis
N11 road bridge, new parks and Naas harbour link among 82 projects approved under housing fund
16 Jun
9.1k
4
War in Ukraine
Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine, as US president is wooed at G7
European leaders will be keen to remind Trump of the importance of pushing Russia to accept peace on Kyiv’s terms.
Updated 16 Jun
10.2k
62
derelict sites tax
Harris doubles down and says some local authorities 'appalling' on dereliction
16 Jun
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30
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Man arrested after body of woman found in Waterford, Iran told to return to Mexico after World Cup opener and Trump said the Strait of Hormuz to be open Friday
16 Jun
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Housing Crisis
Construction firms are at the housing committee - here's what they want to improve delivery
16 Jun
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22
LA
Iran told to return to Mexico immediately after politically charged World Cup opener
16 Jun
28.8k
30
Omagh Bombing
Law to allow sworn garda testimonies in Omagh bombing inquiry comes into effect
15 Jun
2.8k
MV Smyrtos
Captain of Russian shadow fleet vessel charged with contravening sanctions
15 Jun
6.1k
21
political opponent
California governor says Donald Trump ordered investigation into him and his wife
15 Jun
20.6k
agreement
Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' on Friday after US-Iran deal is signed, Trump says
Updated 15 Jun
33.9k
115
makerfield byelection
'I'm sick of you lot': World's media descend on UK town at centre of critical vote
Eoghan Dalton
Reports from Makerfield
15 Jun
13.6k
25
White House
UFC boss condemns 'nasty and false' comment by fighter that Michelle Obama 'is a man'
15 Jun
21.3k
Housing Crisis
What's so different about the new Derelict Property Tax and the old measure it's replacing?
15 Jun
11.4k
43
hello again
Common Travel Area and asylum system integrity discussed in Martin-Starmer phone call
15 Jun
4.2k
energy costs
Will excise cuts be extended so fuel remains cheaper? The government is still thinking about it
15 Jun
7.5k
47
UK
Britain will ban social media for under-16s by early next year
Updated 15 Jun
11.7k
75
podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
We sat down with Tánaiste Simon Harris
43m
EU-Israel relations
McEntee pushes EU trade sanctions as some nations hold out on travel bans for Israeli ministers
15 Jun
6.0k
53
White House
Photos: Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday
Fighters for the evening’s top-billed bout emerged from the Oval Office, where just hours earlier Trump had sealed a long-awaited peace deal with Iran, to walk out to the cage.
Updated 15 Jun
26.6k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 US and Iran reach agreement to end war, crude oil prices tumble and Norway’s crown princess’s son has been found guilty of rape
15 Jun
2.5k
Crude oil
Oil prices plunge as Strait of Hormuz to reopen under US-Iran deal
15 Jun
16.8k
27
agreement
US and Iran agree 'immediate and permanent' peace deal, signing set for Switzerland on Friday
Few of the details were made public, but Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after the planned signing of the deal on Friday.
Updated 15 Jun
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
14 Jun
4.4k
dereliction
Owners of derelict properties in 107 towns and cities to face new tax under Harris plans
14 Jun
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