The Journal

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Jim O'Callaghan

Government approves sweeping changes to asylum and citizenship rules

Tánaiste Simon Harris pushed back on the idea the government was becoming a landlord by making asylum seekers pay for accommodation.

Investigation

Justice Minister shocked by 'horrific attack' on woman set on fire in Clondalkin

Migration

Government pushes on with 'tough' stance on migration with new rule changes before Cabinet today

record high

Credit union loan books have hit record levels (even surpassing the Celtic Tiger peak)

monthly fees

You'll soon be able to exit your mobile and WiFi contract for free if the provider hikes fees

Today's news

The Daily Poll

Would you use ChatGPT to shop for Christmas presents?

Yes
Just for suggestions
No
Not sure

See Results

Metrolink

'It’s the wrong area': Ranelagh residents divided on local MetroLink objections

A last-minute legal challenge in Ranelagh has pitted neighbour against neighbour over the future of Dublin’s long-awaited Metro.

14 mins ago

714

4

five year plan

DART to Wicklow and extending the Luas - the Government has set out its transport priorities

15 mins ago

0

revival

Just what the doctors ordered...a teaser trailer for the Scrubs reboot

53 mins ago

1.2k

Jim O'Callaghan

Government approves sweeping changes to asylum and citizenship rules

1 hr ago

6.3k

Sponsored

What is a heat pump and how would it benefit my home?

Gender Pay Gap

Men working for Dublin City Council earning around 5% more on average than women

2 hrs ago

5.1k

49

Apartment Block

Four dead as fire rages through Hong Kong high-rise residential complex

The fire spread on bamboo scaffolding and construction netting that had been set up around the exterior of the complex.

3 hrs ago

7.1k

12

The Morning Lead

Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’

Updated 3 hrs ago

25.6k

106

The Daily Poll

Would you use ChatGPT to shop for Christmas presents?

4 hrs ago

6.7k

51

Budget Day

Mansion taxes, milkshakes and smorgasbords: Here's what's going on with the UK's Budget

5 hrs ago

7.1k

57

Sponsored

The ultimate itinerary for a fun day out around Louth, Meath and Fingal

Job Cuts

HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs around the world due to AI adoption

Updated 5 hrs ago

22.0k

68

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Immigration reform, HP layoffs, and government spending “like there’s no tomorrow”.

Updated 5 hrs ago

3.0k

record high

Credit union loan books have hit record levels (even surpassing the Celtic Tiger peak)

6 hrs ago

7.7k

Investigation

Justice Minister shocked by 'horrific attack' on woman set on fire in Clondalkin

6 hrs ago

17.4k

New Zealand

Woman sentenced to life in prison in New Zealand for 'suitcase murders' of her two children

7 hrs ago

10.8k

Irish Book Awards Nominee

Hector Ó hEochagáin: I was sent photos of the word 'loinnir' being tattooed on readers’ skin

Hector Ó hEochagáin

7 hrs ago

12.3k

10

mica

Government to allow for side-by-side building as amended defective blocks bill goes to Cabinet

7 hrs ago

8.8k

10

Ukraine

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalising Ukraine deal after deadline extension

7 hrs ago

4.2k

investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights

What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?

Badger Cull

Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease

70

Planning Submissions

Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare

52

TB Crisis

‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

17

Data Crunch

Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid

118

Femicide in Europe

Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence

monthly fees

You'll soon be able to exit your mobile and WiFi contract for free if the provider hikes fees

8 hrs ago

6.0k

Mental Health

Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'

8 hrs ago

9.5k

0

Migration

Government pushes on with 'tough' stance on migration with new rule changes before Cabinet today

8 hrs ago

9.8k

Yesterday

25th November 2025

Crown Jewels

Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist investigation

15 hrs ago

3.7k

4

TEA AND CHATS

Taoiseach and President had their first weekly meeting over tea and cakes

16 hrs ago

18.9k

43

good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

17 hrs ago

13.5k

War in Ukraine

Zelensky says 'principles' of new US draft to end war could lead to 'deeper agreements'

Updated 18 hrs ago

11.3k

73

Sponsored

If you're looking for a new Electric Car, look no further

Waterford City

Man charged with murder of pensioner Pat Fitzgerald in Waterford

Updated 18 hrs ago

12.2k

Irish Book Awards Nominee

Manchán Magan: What birds, trees, insects and fish told our forebears about the weather

Manchán Magan

19 hrs ago

13.5k

8

Courts

Man with over 200 convictions who drove wrong way down dual carriageway jailed for three years

19 hrs ago

24.2k

Political tailwind

Seán Lemass Airport? A Bill to rename Dublin Airport after a former Taoiseach introduced in Dáil

Updated 20 hrs ago

28.7k

170

going to court

'Delay inevitable' as south Dublin residents launch legal challenge against MetroLink

The judicial review will have its first hearing before the courts next week.

Updated 20 hrs ago

54.9k

179

More Money

'Disgraceful': Blockade planned over proposed parking charges at Blanchardstown Centre

20 hrs ago

23.7k

42

change of rules

Ronaldo won't miss World Cup games despite Ireland red card

The 42

21 hrs ago

11.6k

23

Mountjoy

Enoch Burke returned to Mountjoy Prison on foot of contempt of court order

21 hrs ago

40.2k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

21 hrs ago

2.9k

Dublin 4

The RDS Main Arena is to be renamed the Laya Arena from next year

The stadium’s redevelopment has cost an estimated €52 million.

The 42

Updated 21 hrs ago

14.3k

49

Tyrone

SDLP says Irish language ‘poses no threat’ as man arrested over damage to dual language sign

22 hrs ago

6.2k

22

Michael Shine

Institutions where paedophile doctor carried out his abuse 'need to be held to account'

22 hrs ago

7.3k

Fatality

Man (60s) dies in incident at Tayto factory in Meath

22 hrs ago

31.4k

17m

Taoiseach

'Cá bhfuil An Taoiseach?': McDonald and O'Brien clash over Martin no-show in Dáil

22 hrs ago

11.1k

28

Beep beep

'Not-for-profit' taxi app from NTA would fight 'Uberisation' of sector, says TD

23 hrs ago

13.4k

48

1

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie