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June
June 2024
Explainer
Elections: Should you vote the whole way down the ballot paper?
And what exactly is PR-STV? Allow us to explain.
Órla Ryan
Updated 7 Jun
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The Explainer: How does Ireland's system of voting work?
7 Jun
Who's running for the council in your area? Here's how to find out
7 Jun
We read local election manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise
6 Jun
Exclusive
Cancer patients fighting Israeli government to avoid deportation to Gaza
Up to 40 people are affected and, to date, almost half have lodged petitions to stay in Israel and keep receiving medical care.
Lawyer Tamir Blank said patients who cannot receive the treatment or aftercare needed could end up in "a very dire condition"
Some people would have to return to refugee camps where the sanitation is poor and they may "not have access to even basic medical care"
Órla Ryan
7 Jun
17.0k
heatwaves
A third of Irish people think about climate change when choosing their holiday destination
7 Jun
3.2k
The Morning Lead
Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.
Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks
Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
Órla Ryan
6 Jun
17.0k
Local Elections
Some migrant candidates afraid to canvass or use posters amid fears their children will be targeted
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.
Órla Ryan
5 Jun
16.5k
RELATED
Checking Privilege: How the European Parliament fails to reflect the diversity of the EU
28 May
More than 100 candidates from migrant backgrounds are running in June's local elections
20 May
'You can't be the only one without': Politicians' love-hate relationship with election posters
11 May
Adoption
How the 'Lost Children of Greece' are fighting for citizenship and access to their records
Thousands of children were adopted to countries such as the US after the Greek Civil War, Mary Cardaras tells The Journal.
Many people have fought for decades to have their Greek citizenship restored and to get access to their personal records
The adoption market in Greece was "lucrative" and involved priests, lawyers and doctors
Órla Ryan
1 Jun
14.7k
May
May 2024
The Morning Lead
Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll
However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.
Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind
Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday
Órla Ryan
31 May
31.1k
84
High Court
Judge grants injunction stopping Philip Nolan's dismissal from Science Foundation Ireland
Updated 30 May
33.9k
Drug Testing
Potent drugs such as nitazenes could appear at Irish festivals this summer, HSE expert warns
Nitazine, a powerful synthetic opioid, caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin and Cork late last year.
Órla Ryan
28 May
7.2k
RELATED
No heroin found among drugs used in recent overdose clusters in Dublin and Cork, HSE finds
4 Jan
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
3 Jan
A potent synthetic opioid was found in the heroin that caused overdoses, but what are nitazenes?
15 Nov 2023
myth detector
Georgian journalist targeted by masked men told she faces 'revenge' unless she stops working
Tamar Kintsurashvili spoke to The Journal about how the ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia, though not yet implemented, is already having an effect.
Órla Ryan
25 May
10.6k
RELATED
Georgia unrest: 'The Kremlin is relishing the falling out between the ruling party and the EU'
20 May
Georgia’s president vetoes controversial law that has provoked weeks of protests
18 May
New Law
Children as young as seven targeted by gangs to engage in crime, Justice Minister says
24 May
7.9k
Clare
Four men arrested after violent disorder incident in Ennis where car was rammed
24 May
11.8k
new system
Thousands of vehicles seized as gardaí check motor insurance status via app
Updated 24 May
59.5k
90
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Lack of investment in psychosis services, International Court of Justice ruling on Gaza and building collapse in Mallorca
Updated 24 May
5.5k
Investigates Falling Through The Cracks
Poor investment in psychosis services 'destroying lives', but Ireland can change this
On World Schizophrenia Day, the HSE’s clinic lead in this area says “year-to-year” rather than longer term funding is one of their biggest challenges.
Órla Ryan
24 May
13.9k
mother and baby institutions
NI truth panel receives major record haul, boosting mother and baby home inquiry
22 May
3.9k
national famine commemoration
Israeli ambassador at Irish famine event sparks criticism as govt pledges to maintain 'pressure'
Updated 20 May
22.6k
The Morning Lead
'Whether they're from Donegal or Senegal, it makes no difference': A night at the Lighthouse café
Hundreds of homeless people, from Ireland and further afield, visit the Dublin centre every day for food, clothes and friendship.
The centre provides a range of supports to homeless people and asylum seekers
"We need to remember it’s people who are actually inside the tents. These are human beings."
Órla Ryan
19 May
12.1k
dual diagnosis
Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
14 May
8.4k
dublin-new york relations
'Stop talking about Jesus and dance': People at the portal want to connect, ideally with dogs
Transatlantic rock, paper, scissors didn’t quite pan out, sadly.
Órla Ryan
14 May
17.4k
12
Discrimination
Almost a third of LGBT+ community in Ireland avoid certain areas for fear of being assaulted
14 May
9.5k
Kildare
Man in his 20s charged over fatal assault at residence in Sallins
13 May
15.7k
latest figures
Measles: Twenty-six cases, and five outbreaks, confirmed in Ireland this year
13 May
5.8k
19
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
13 May
3.2k
RIP
Taoiseach and president pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Mary Banotti following death of former MEP
Updated 11 May
37.7k
26
Aurora Borealis
PHOTOS: Northern Lights visible over Ireland in stunning display
The aurora borealis was exceptionally clear in some areas.
Updated 11 May
54.0k
20
Europapa
Dutch act Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after police investigation, EBU confirms
Updated 11 May
71.7k
summer is here (for now)
Temperatures set to hit 23 degrees today
11 May
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15
The Daily Poll
Poll: Did you see the Northern Lights last night?
11 May
25.2k
31
Fertility
As egg freezing becomes more common, a new study wants to find out what men think about it
11 May
10.7k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gaza, the Eurovision and the Northern Lights are making headlines this morning
11 May
4.2k
The Morning Lead
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Órla Ryan
10 May
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Asylum Seekers
It's a 'criminal offence' to pitch tents on public land, govt says, after removing Grand Canal camp
Updated 9 May
21.2k
latest figures
Twenty measles cases confirmed in Ireland so far this year
9 May
5.0k
23
The Lighthouse
Removal of Mount Street camp is 'like putting a plaster on a wound'
The Lighthouse in Dublin is providing food and other services for hundreds of asylum seekers every day.
Órla Ryan
4 May
13.6k
RELATED
Around 100 asylum seekers without beds in Dublin city told there is 'no further accommodation'
2 May
Mount Street: Several asylum seekers without beds after makeshift encampment is dismantled
1 May
McEntee says commentary in Dáil is 'feeding blatant racism' as she defends Migration Pact
1 May
Mount Street
Around 100 asylum seekers without beds in Dublin city told there is 'no further accommodation'
2 May
23.1k
Lincoln Crown Court
Man jailed for life for murder of Tony McDermott, son of Mother and Baby Home campaigner
Maria Arbuckle, a mother and baby home survivor, said her son “will never be forgotten”.
Órla Ryan
2 May
18.8k
Wicklow
Man arrested after construction workers are 'subjected to abuse' at hotel in Aughrim
Protesters incorrectly believed the site was being renovated to house international protection applicants.
Órla Ryan
2 May
35.8k
RELATED
Builders confronted by anti-immigration protesters 'in shock' after 'intimidating' incident at Aughrim hotel
30 Apr
Taoiseach and Justice Minister condemn attacks on gardaí at public order incident in Wicklow
26 Apr
Redress
Govt's plan for industrial school survivors 'ignores every recommendation' made by committee
1 May
6.9k
Asylum Seekers
McEntee says commentary in Dáil is 'feeding blatant racism' as she defends Migration Pact
1 May
17.6k
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