Politics

March

March 2024

official result

It's official: The Family referendum has been defeated

9 Mar

29.4k

AG advice leak

Minister 'frustrated' at AG advice leak but says it backed Govt position on immigration and care

9 Mar

14.9k

it's a no

Women's council 'deeply disappointed' and Tom Clonan says he's 'really relieved' at Care result

9 Mar

24.4k

two wallops

Analysis: Six reasons why the government is facing down the ballot of a big No-No

9 Mar

51.3k

Referendum results

O'Gorman says he is 'extremely disappointed' by anticipated No/No referendums outcome

9 Mar

15.4k

do over

McDonald says SF would 'return to' issue of sexist language in Constitution if in power

9 Mar

17.1k

tensions rising

Biden caught on hot mic saying he and Netanyahu will need to have a 'come to Jesus meeting'

9 Mar

21.2k

Family and Care Referendum

Ryan says case to update Constitution 'still there' as McDowell slams govt as ‘out of touch’

9 Mar

15.0k

departing the golan

As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan

The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.

Niall O'Connor

9 Mar

6.4k

The Morning Lead

Here's what you need to know about referendum count day

9 Mar

34.3k

As it happened

Polls in Family and Care referendums draw to a close

8 Mar

105k

Aran Islands

Probe sought into conditions of 'stranded' migrant fishers whose boat ran aground off Inis Mór

Emergency services came to the rescue after the 21-metre fishing vessel got into difficulty last weekend.

Eoghan Dalton

Updated 8 Mar

26.8k

naval power

Explainer: How will the US build its makeshift humanitarian aid port on the beaches of Gaza?

Biden announced last night that he has ordered the construction of a temporary port.

Niall O'Connor

8 Mar

12.7k

Choice Music Prize

Performers criticise RTÉ for omission of Lankum's acceptance speech about Gaza

Updated 8 Mar

13.4k

travel advice

Irish officials 'monitoring situation' as US warns citizens of 'imminent' attack in Moscow

Updated 8 Mar

51.4k

Voting Guide

Which is green and which is white? Here's your guide to voting today

Updated 8 Mar

56.8k

stepping down

Former British PM Theresa May to step down from Parliament at next UK general election

8 Mar

12.5k

pubs and clubs

Taoiseach unsure if laws allowing nightclubs to stay open later will be ready in time for summer

8 Mar

12.5k

To the Polls

Voting to get under way as polling stations for Family and Care referendums open at 7am

8 Mar

9.1k

8 March

Attorney General's advice to minister leaked ahead of referendums

Updated 7 Mar

81.5k

Alliance

Sweden finally joins NATO, ending non-alignment in shadow of Ukraine war

7 Mar

9.1k

right foot

Media minister holds ‘positive’ meeting with new chair of RTÉ board

7 Mar

6.8k

migration pact

Varadkar says plan to process irregular migrants outside EU won't dramatically decrease arrivals

7 Mar

6.4k

The North

UK Government to appeal Belfast court ruling that parts of Troubles Legacy Act was unlawful

7 Mar

3.2k

Sexual Abuse

Ministers met with Grace case inquiry to voice unhappiness with the pace of work and delays

Former minister says he is ‘horrified’ with the continuous delays of the inquiry.

The Grace case concerns a young woman with profound intellectual disabilities who was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.

The latest six month extension means the final report will not be complete until September 2024, over five years beyond its original deadline.

7 Mar

14.4k

case by case

EPP willing to work with radical parties but only if they 'respect European values' - Taoiseach

7 Mar

3.4k

rocky relationship

Varadkar dubs some Trump comments 'highly inappropriate' but says Govt will work with whoever is elected

7 Mar

9.9k

Election integrity

Electoral Commission expected to be given powers to regulate misinformation ahead of June elections

7 Mar

3.6k

European Union

'This is our war too': Varadkar warns Putin's ambitions will not stop at Ukraine

7 Mar

6.1k

Care referendum

'Classic social media': Taoiseach says he was misrepresented in viral Six O'Clock show clip

Varadkar has received significant online criticism after he appeared on the Virgin Media programme last Friday to discuss the referendums.

7 Mar

34.0k

6 january

US Supreme Court sets date to hear Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim

6 Mar

12.7k

race to the white house

Biden: 'There's a place for Nikki Haley supporters in my campaign'

Today Nikki Haley, Trump’s competitor for the Republican nomination, announced that she is suspending her presidential campaign.

Updated 6 Mar

34.0k

Job 2

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree selected as Labour candidate in next UK general election

6 Mar

12.7k

Sinn Féin bill

Sex-for-rent arrangements 'insidious effect of housing crisis', says international student group

6 Mar

21.2k

EPP

Taoiseach and most FG MEPs back a second von der Leyen term - but issues raised over Gaza stance

Updated 6 Mar

13.5k

break it down

You probably need this: A last-minute, 500-word explainer on the two referendums

As little legalese as possible.

6 Mar

68.7k

EPP Congress

'It is not like the UK Rwanda policy': Varadkar defends proposed change to EU asylum policy

6 Mar

10.5k

Call Me

Former RTE chair sought phone call with minister hours before Prime Time appearance

6 Mar

11.4k

hit a limit

‘Limited’ opportunity for Nama to build more affordable homes, says McGrath

6 Mar

6.5k

maith on fear

Stormont’s DUP education minister says Irish should be shared language for everybody in North

6 Mar

8.3k