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Politics

This week
6th April 2025 - 10th April 2025
trade mission
Tariff wars: Heydon talks Kerrygold and bourbon as he heads stateside to meet US counterpart
8 Apr
9.1k
The Morning Lead
Trade war may reduce buyer pool in housing market due to reliance on rich multinational workers
Impacts on the status of rich multinational workers could have major implications on the, already low, housing market activity.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
8 Apr
37.1k
55
Netanyahu visit
Trump meets with Netanyahu at White House and says he is 'not looking at' pausing tariffs
Updated 7 Apr
33.8k
valerie's law
Social Democrats to bring Bill to remove guardianship rights from convicted killers before Dáil
7 Apr
14.2k
Housing
Darragh O'Brien says pre-election claim 40,000 homes would be built didn't damage trust in Government
7 Apr
9.4k
56
trump's tariffs
EU ‘ready to negotiate’ with US on tariffs, says both Tánaiste and EU Commission President
Updated 7 Apr
24.7k
102
People Before Profit
People Before Profit TD and leader Richard Boyd Barrett to begin treatment for throat cancer
Updated 7 Apr
43.1k
18
church to church
This week's planned meeting between King Charles and the Pope is off the cards
7 Apr
12.3k
France
'I will continue to fight': Le Pen supporters rally in Paris
6 Apr
7.1k
54
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AirBnBs
185% increase in the number of short-term lets granted planning permission last year
6 Apr
17.2k
36
Tariffs latest
Finance Minister rules out wage subsidy scheme in response to US tariffs (for now)
Paschal Donohoe said the government will be engaging with Irish firms on an employer by employer basis.
Question mark now hangs over planned introduction of additional employee sick days as a result of tariffs.
He also dampened expectations that the planned rollout of health warnings on alcohol bottles will go ahead.
The minister said anything that impacts the competitiveness of Irish firms will have to be examined.
6 Apr
17.4k
66
u-turn
Arts Minister to block planned 'Netflix levy' on streaming services, says people are paying enough
6 Apr
21.4k
54
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Young girl dies in Galway crash, thousands protest across US and firefighters battle Mourne Mountains blaze
6 Apr
5.5k
Scoop
'Benefits would outweigh costs' of scheme to DNA test dog poo
6 Apr
17.8k
47
fight for justice
Michael Shine: One of paedophile surgeon's earliest victims reveals he was abused 60 years ago
Now 75, Tom Ayres says he was abused by Shine at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 1964.
Saoirse McGarrigle
6 Apr
15.5k
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Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
1 Apr
Group of victims of paedophile former surgeon Michael Shine speak out for the first time
19 Aug 2024
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Dan Norris
UK Labour MP suspended following arrest on suspicion of rape
5 Apr
18.4k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 US tariffs come into effect, 18 killed in Russian strikes and funeral of Mick O’Dwyer set to take place
Updated 5 Apr
2.8k
Sexual Abuse
Doubt cast over when 'Grace' case report will be made public but minister commits to publication
5 Apr
8.3k
BRÚ FROM BREWS
Irish brewers and distillers on Brexiting better than Britain and using that to face US tariffs
5 Apr
10.5k
9
The Morning Lead
Parents should ban children from using smartphones alone in their bedroom, minister says
Foley also spoke to The Journal about redress for mother and baby home survivors and working with TD Michael Lowry.
Jane Matthews
5 Apr
39.7k
82
government formation
Labour had 'positive' talks with FG, but FF already had a 'done deal' with Regional Independents
4 Apr
10.1k
56
tariff talks
Tánaiste to fly to Washington for special meetings, as government prepares for trade war impact
Updated 4 Apr
22.5k
121
The Late Late Show
To whom it concerns: Here's how the Taoiseach was briefed ahead of his Late Late Show interview
Updated 4 Apr
31.1k
40
Duke of York
Prince Andrew’s reputation ‘irrecoverable’ after Newsnight interview, senior aide told tribunal
4 Apr
26.6k
30
Social Media
Donald Trump signs Executive Order giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer
4 Apr
6.3k
trade war
China slaps extra 34% tariffs on US imports as Trump vows his 'policies will never change'
Wall Street stocks dropped sharply in morning trading, while European markets ended the day sharply lower.
Updated 4 Apr
63.4k
187
RELATED
Tánaiste to fly to Washington for special meetings, as government prepares for trade war impact
4 Apr
Cautious Budget on the cards as ministers rule out spending and tax decisions that create new risks
4 Apr
Will Ireland get caught in the crossfire of the EU's response to Trump's tariffs?
3 Apr
short-term letting
Tánaiste says debate on short-term lets register has taken too long and wants it in place next year
4 Apr
10.0k
36
tariff threat
ICTU says there should be ‘no scope for tax cuts’ amid need to protect jobs over tariff threat
4 Apr
6.7k
52
employee supports
Workers put on short-time working week as early as this weekend need time-bound supports, government told
4 Apr
50.8k
FactCheck
FactCheck: Does the EU impose a 39% tariff on US goods as Donald Trump's massive chart claimed?
4 Apr
18.1k
Dublin City Council
Harris says FG councillor who said US economy ‘ruled by Jews’ received 'significant sanction'
4 Apr
8.1k
Housing
Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy
4 Apr
12.0k
41
budget 2026
Cautious Budget on the cards as ministers rule out spending and tax decisions that create new risks
Updated 4 Apr
15.1k
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impeached
Ousted South Korean president apologises as court upholds his impeachment over martial law declaration
4 Apr
3.7k
8
paternity benefit
Fathers in higher paid jobs are more likely to avail of paternity leave, report finds
4 Apr
7.5k
28
The Morning Lead
The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years
Almost half of schools receiving financial guidance are Deis and special schools.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
4 Apr
8.6k
48
Uncertain Future
The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.
Updated 3 Apr
25.2k
111
market turmoil
US stock index suffers biggest one-day fall since 2020 as Trump insists 'markets are going to boom'
The broad-based S&P 500 closed down 4.8%, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite tanked 6.0% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 4.0%.
3 Apr
13.6k
45
RELATED
The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn
3 Apr
'Liberation Day' and its fallout: Trump thrives on the uncertainty and chaos he's created
3 Apr
Ireland’s potential crisis: Will Trump tariffs make US companies move their intellectual property?
3 Apr
Will Ireland get caught in the crossfire of the EU's response to Trump's tariffs?
3 Apr
Pete Hegseth
Pentagon watchdog to investigate US defence chief's use of Signal for Yemen strike plans
3 Apr
8.2k
23
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Top Trump advisor used Gmail for official business, adding to security pressures
1 Apr
Donald Trump says he will not ‘fire people’ over Signal messages
30 Mar
US judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal chat messages on Yemen strikes
27 Mar
The group chat: The Atlantic publishes full US attack plan shared with its editor
26 Mar
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