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Politics

Last month
February 2026
tariff response
'A deal is a deal': EU says it 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs
22 Feb
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Donald Trump questioning why Iran has not 'capitulated' as US builds up forces, says envoy
22 Feb
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Housing officials cast doubt over government’s targets, Temple Bar attack and how the proposed new savings plan could work.
22 Feb
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: An ode to the humble bar of soap
22 Feb
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Analysis
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
Paul O'Donoghue
22 Feb
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The Morning Lead
Housing officials raise major doubts about a government pledge to build 300,000 homes by 2031
An internal report by the Department of Housing has sounded the alarm over a gradual decline in planning permissions.
Officials warn that annual housing completions could fall back to current levels as soon as 2028.
The government aims to build 50,000 homes a year between now and 2031, with around 36,000 homes completed last year.
Stephen McDermott
22 Feb
13.6k
43
Education
Second minister fails to bring clarity regarding review of SNA allocations
Updated 21 Feb
17.4k
75
Nations League
Israeli team playing in Ireland could spark 'enormous' protests, says TD
21 Feb
12.2k
116
Tariffs
Trump says he's raising new global tariff to 15%, 'effective immediately'
Updated 21 Feb
59.2k
178
Irish Penal Reform Trust
Reports into deaths in prison custody show 'serious systemic failures', IPRT says
21 Feb
4.9k
12
Cost of Living
'Energy highways' and a lot more wind: Irish MEPs hopeful for cuts to electricity costs
21 Feb
9.7k
51
build to rent
Only small fraction of new homes in cities ending up on the open market for sale
Eoghan Dalton
21 Feb
12.5k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump lashes out over tariffs, Starmer considers cutting Andrew from succession line and how many houses Ireland is actually building.
Updated 21 Feb
3.9k
Epstein files
Starmer to consider law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
21 Feb
9.9k
FactCheck
FactCheck: Are more homes currently being built in Ireland than ever before?
Fianna Fáil senator Mary Fitzpatrick claimed this week Ireland is experiencing record house-building.
Stephen McDermott
21 Feb
16.2k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Updated 20 Feb
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Friday
20 Feb
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Epstein files
Bacik calls for thorough State investigation into Irish links in Epstein files
20 Feb
8.2k
hands in the air
Labour says minister 'as clear as muck' on SNA debacle, as interviewer left visibly frustrated
The junior minister for special education was unable to say what will happen to schools in September on radio this morning.
20 Feb
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Blackrock Villas, Cork
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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
From €340,000
Maple Woods, Midleton
From €400,000
The Furrows, Ratoath
From €430,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €465,000
Balmoston, Donabate
From €475,000
Furzefield, Swords
From €500,000
Millers Glen, Swords
From €525,000
Belcamp, Balgriffin
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Blanchardstown
Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
20 Feb
6.6k
Tehran
Iran warns US bases 'legitimate targets' if Trump follows through on attack threats
20 Feb
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58
Interview
Minister wants State to acquire land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves between now and 2030, and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Jane Matthews
20 Feb
24.5k
32
Criticism
Bono warns against Irish 'high horse' as U2 release song for murdered Palestinian activist
19 Feb
24.8k
80
News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
19 Feb
3.1k
future of gaza
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace', which he says will be 'looking over' the United Nations
Updated 19 Feb
16.5k
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PodcastThe Explainer
Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?
25m
Accommodation Recognition Payment
Ukraine accommodation payment to hosts to continue until 2027
19 Feb
13.9k
Housing Crisis
Two ‘decent incomes’ no longer enough to afford a home, Dáil told
19 Feb
18.5k
93
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
19 Feb
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PodcastThe Candidate
The SNA own goal everyone saw coming
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AI-generated images
Tánaiste says it's 'misleading' to buyers for property listing photos to be spruced up by AI
19 Feb
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Not happening
Transport Minister says 'no intention' to introduce private taxi ride-hailing apps
Updated 19 Feb
14.3k
134
committee row
Minister hits out at Mary Lou McDonald's objection to student accommodation in Cabra
Updated 19 Feb
28.2k
70
gardener's friends
There's a new campaign to save Ireland's 'gorgeous' hedgehogs after a steep decline in numbers
19 Feb
8.4k
27
Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
King Charles earlier said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother.
19 Feb
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19 Feb
Posthumous book by Virginia Giuffre claims Prince Andrew 'felt entitled' to have sex with her
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Seoul
Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection after imposing martial law
19 Feb
6.3k
16
The Morning Lead
Just two companies could be paying 40% of Irish corporation tax between them, watchdog warns
19 Feb
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american obituary
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
18 Feb
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75
directly elected mayors
FF minister says 'regrettable' some councillors from his party trying to 'disrupt' Limerick mayor
Updated 18 Feb
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41
Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
Today saw widespread confusion over what exactly the Government is proposing in relation to social media use.
Jane Matthews
18 Feb
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RELATED
Why is Ireland restricting social media for under-16s? And has it worked in Australia?
18 Feb
Parents would support social media ban for children, says Tánaiste
7 Feb
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