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Politics

April
April 2024
on hold
It's official: There won't be a patent referendum in June as Burke says 'more time is needed'
16 Apr
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Knife Crime
Government to increase sentences for crimes involving knives
Updated 16 Apr
10.4k
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AI
Creating sexually explicit 'deepfakes' without consent to become a criminal offence in the UK
16 Apr
6.0k
Pension reform
Politicians urged to 'get the bill done' ahead of Dáil debate on auto-enrolment pension scheme
16 Apr
5.4k
8
UNIFIL
Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security
16 Apr
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Latest poll
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
Christina Finn
16 Apr
29.5k
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Cabinet
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre
16 Apr
11.3k
19
taking sides
Israel military chief says it will 'respond' to missile strikes by Iran despite calls for de-escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet tonight to discuss possible reactions, local media said.
Iran's UN Ambassador has insisted the Islamic republic was exercising its "inherent right to self-defense".
Israel's army today said that those killed in the Damascus strike had engaged in "terrorism against Israel".
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said earlier that the situation in the Middle East must be de-escalated.
Updated 15 Apr
28.3k
Irish Roads
Harris and RSA commit to returning average wait time for driving tests to 10 weeks
Updated 15 Apr
13.3k
Up In The Air
Peter Burke's first big test as minister? Fighting off patent referendum postponement, says FF senator
15 Apr
7.5k
8
North-South
Taoiseach says he’s 'of a generation more familiar' with Berlin and Paris than Belfast or Derry
15 Apr
24.5k
43
Budget
FF Budget promises: More energy credits and a €10 child benefit boost
14 Apr
17.0k
income tax cuts
'Substantial income tax package' promised for autumn's Budget, McGrath promises
11 hrs ago
30.8k
85
housing targets
Nearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
Updated 11 hrs ago
16.9k
40
top tip
Bertie Ahern says election should be in mid-June and gives his top tip to Simon Harris
13 hrs ago
27.4k
88
children and smartphones
Fines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
14 hrs ago
7.9k
8
ff ard fheis
Government to bring forward proposals for a dedicated transport police, says Martin
16 hrs ago
12.5k
27
ff ard fheis
Bring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
16 hrs ago
25.6k
in the spotlight
After weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
22 hrs ago
6.8k
Opinion Poll
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Rónán Duffy
13 Apr
12.3k
78
Gaza
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
12 Apr
17.8k
Disability Allowance
Government to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists
12 Apr
11.2k
Retaliation
Biden expecting Iran to attack Israel but warns it won't 'succeed', as IDF pounds Gaza
Updated 12 Apr
12.0k
Independent Ireland
Michael Collins TD proposes 'chemical castration' of rapists and defends guns for self-defence
Independent Ireland candidate Ciaran Mullooly told The Journal: ‘The views quoted in Hot Press are Michael Collins’ own personal views. They are not mine.’
Updated 12 Apr
28.0k
nch
Health Minister ‘fully expects’ long-delayed children’s hospital to be completed this year
11 Apr
12.4k
49
Not invited
FF says it will not invite Israeli or Russian ambassador to party Ard Fheis this weekend
11 Apr
8.9k
Hold your horses
Government to consider scrapping upcoming referendum on United Patent Court
11 Apr
12.6k
35
Gaza
'Highly likely' more EU states will recognise Palestine, Harris says after von der Leyen meeting
11 Apr
7.5k
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Harris says Ireland will comply fully with Migration Pact, including setting up reception centres
The European Parliament yesterday voted to adopt the Migration and Asylum Pact yesterday.
11 Apr
12.6k
FactCheck
Debunked: Nazis falsely identified as members of Ursula von der Leyen’s family
11 Apr
11.0k
wrong foot
Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning hostages during his inaugural Dáil speech
11 Apr
14.9k
minister of state
Gaeltacht junior ministry given to Fianna Fáil amid claims offer made to outgoing Fine Gael TD
11 Apr
12.4k
14
Strikes
Russia fires 40 missiles, 40 drones at Ukraine overnight
11 Apr
5.2k
ironclad
Iran 'threatening to launch significant attack on Israel', says Biden
11 Apr
14.1k
NASA
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
11 Apr
11.3k
21
Brussels
Simon Harris to meet Ursula von der Leyen today with Palestine 'high on the agenda'
11 Apr
4.6k
The Morning Lead
Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
Jane Matthews
11 Apr
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No thanks
Mayo TD Michael Ring says he refused junior minister offers from Simon Harris
10 Apr
29.1k
Day One
Taoiseach accused of being 'no-show' in Dáil as Harris unavailable due to Sunak and Zelensky phone calls
10 Apr
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89
Junior Ministers
Here's who got promoted by Taoiseach Simon Harris at his first cabinet meeting
10 Apr
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