Advertisement

We need your help now

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.

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

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, The Journal brings you the five biggest stories of the day.

1. #UKRAINE Here are the latest developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, from a strike on Kyiv’s TV Tower to President Volodymer Zelenskyy’s emotive appeal to the EU.

2. #HOUSING CRISIS A referendum on adding a right to housing to the Constitution could be held next year.

3. #SANCTIONS The Taoiseach told the Dáil that three Irish-based companies linked to the Russian individuals or banks which fall under EU sanctions have been identified so far. 

4. #DEFAMATION Proposals to reform Ireland’s defamation laws include an end to juries in defamation cases, easier access to justice for individuals whose reputation is unfairly attacked, and clearer protection for responsible public interest journalism 

5. #GENEALOGY Another year of Irish birth, marriage and death records are now available to the public online.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Lauren Boland
View comments
Close
Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel