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Politics

Last month
June 2026
Keir Starmer facing calls to outline exit plan after Burnham’s Makerfield triumph
Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations
Would the EU take Britain back?
The head of US intelligence has been pushing misinformation about Ukrainian 'biolabs'. What are they?
Sinn Féin says under-16 ban may drive teens to 'darker, unregulated, corners of the internet'
Ghost buses, rain and pricey taxis: Your stories of getting home from suburban summer gigs
We asked our readers to share their experiences of travelling to and from the big concerts that take place every year across Dublin.
Gardaí seized more than 1,000 scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in first quarter of 2026
Maybe we should be giving children more options than 'bad' or 'really bad' online lives?
Burnham allies ‘want Starmer to hand over power in September’ - but UK PM says he's going nowhere
Ex-FF TD resigned membership after release of Bill Kenneally report, junior minister says
Germany and France are at odds over the EU's massive budget (and Ireland is in 'listening mode')
Government asked to clarify if ministers invited to Peter Thiel-linked conference in Wicklow
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
Italy’s foreign minister has cancelled a visit to the US over Trump’s “grave and offensive words”, which he said “offend the whole of Italy”.
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
The 27 leaders are meeting for their last summit before Ireland takes over the EU presidency in a couple of weeks.
Dublin bar owner says there is 'feral mood' in city and rejects ministers claiming it's safe
Navigation beacon out of service for months at airfield where EU leaders expected to land
Six new 'eco-toilets' are being installed in the Phoenix Park
Closure of Silk Road Café 'more complex than has been said', Taoiseach says
'There's no country unblemished': Mick Wallace on accepting an award from Iran
Keep eviction ban as option to tackle homelessness, report says, but coalition leaders say no
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
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The surprise abortion vote that broke government ranks
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Here's how every TD voted on removing the three-day wait for an abortion
Taoiseach to push for EU action in response to 'egregious Israeli breaches of human rights'
Abuse survivor relieved Kenneally lived long enough to see major state report into his crimes
Bill Kenneally died behind bars this morning while serving a 19-year prison sentence.
Bill to end three-day abortion wait moves forward as decisive Dáil vote splits government parties
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste’s support for the proposal has set them at odds with the majority of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs.
Why a civil war among the British right could hand today's crucial byelection to Andy Burnham
Notorious child abuser Bill Kenneally has died in prison
Credit union managers want to be allowed provide first-time buyer mortgages under help-to-buy
US officials reveal details of Iran agreement after days of secrecy
Donald Trump said earlier that the US “will probably go back to bombing” Iran if they don’t honour the agreement.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Chants of ‘send them back’ and 'shame on you' as MEPs back contentious migrant detention laws
Psychotherapist warns of the rise of loneliness among young adults
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.
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.
Group of Dublin city councillors take legal action on 'block' on renaming public spaces