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Here are the 35 politicians who declared themselves as landlords last year
The latest edition of the Dáil register of interests was published this week.
Pressure on for 40 EU presidency meetings security as clash with Trump visit and sporting events
Embarrassing blow to Keir Starmer as Greens win by-election - and Reform push Labour into third
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify during questioning in Epstein probe
The AI arms race: Are we sleepwalking into the abyss?
Today's news
Bill Clinton to face US Congressional grilling over Epstein ties
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions as FAI promises CCTV and sniffer dogs
Drogheda’s fans have been banned from all Oriel Park fixtures this season after flares injured a child and burned pitch.
Almost 320,000 households behind on energy bills as arrears hit record high
The AI arms race: Are we sleepwalking into the abyss?
Jason O'Sullivan
Embarrassing blow to Keir Starmer as Greens win by-election - and Reform push Labour into third
BEST OF THE BOX
Our top 5 watches for the weekend
Our top 5 watches for the weekend
Review: Irish thriller 56 Days has been adapted for the small screen – is it worth a watch?
Review: Irish thriller 56 Days has been adapted for the small screen – is it worth a watch?
Poll: What did you make of How To Get To Heaven From Belfast?
Poll: What did you make of How To Get To Heaven From Belfast?
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Special Needs Assistant – We are not 'just SNAs' – we are the calm in the chaos
Oneesa McWeeney
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From stage to sporting arenas, we still have far to go
Leon Diop
When the abuse happens to men
Alison Comyn
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
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The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
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Pressure on for 40 EU presidency meetings security as clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
A private haven full of space and luxury that’s close to the city centre for for €1,350,000
Yesterday
26th February 2026
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify during questioning in Epstein probe
US men's hockey player 'sorry' for laughing at Trump's 'joke' about gold-winning women's team
Child murderer Ian Huntley in 'serious condition' after being attacked with metal pole in prison
Woman whose unborn son died in road crash calls for such babies to be recognised as separate victims
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here are the 35 politicians who declared themselves as landlords last year
The latest edition of the Dáil register of interests was published this week.
Taoiseach says new €1m ‘Nato proof’ room will protect communications with world leaders
Oversight committee chair criticises military for increase in 'inappropriate behaviour' cases
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Lisa Dorrian both released pending more enquiries
Agriculture Minister lends 'full support' to Larry Murrin and calls on IFA to halt Bord Bia protest
The physio is in: Midlife is not about decline, it can be the turning point for your health
Stephen O'Rourke
The Scrubs reboot is out today - how many Appletinis are the critics giving it (out of five)?
YouTube livestream was recorded four days previously and ‘peddled as alibi’, murder trial hears
Cork sex offender sent Snapchat message to schoolgirl within three hours of prison release
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
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Why is Ireland asking foreign navies to patrol its waters?
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CAB recoups over €1m after selling houses linked to criminals in Limerick, Dublin and Waterford
Father and son who lost appeal over air travel during Covid ordered to pay State's legal costs
'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
Garda Commissioner calls for ‘simple and clear’ guidelines on scrambler disposal
investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
RTÉ has sold its 50% stake in GAAGO to the GAA for €3 million
Green light for Leisureplex Blanchardstown being turned into large retailer despite opposition
Fake images suggesting Cadbury's is selling 'Eid Eggs' in supermarkets are being shared online
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Dublin Central didn't want a parachute candidate (even a popular one)
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Education chief concedes ‘failure of communications’ in SNA row and apologises to parents
Jeremy Corbyn takes control of new Your Party leadership after months of infighting
School enrolment fraud boosting grant payments probed by gardaí, committee told
Is Kobe McDonald the most lamented AFL departure yet? Should GAA clubs be compensated?
Harris says opposition 'scaremongering' as he mounts staunch defence of new rent rules
Harris, in turn, was accused of attempting to justify changes to the way rents are governed that may cause increases for some renters.
Ambassador gives clearest indication yet Trump will visit Ireland in September for Irish Open
Union says 'nothing will change' for staff as Transdev loses Luas contract after 22 years