Politics

March

March 2024

Starvation

Tánaiste blames Israeli occupation for humanitarian crisis in Gaza as EU commits to funding UNRWA

Updated 1 Mar

7.5k

Coming and going

Martin holds 'positive' meeting with RTÉ board as new CFO announced and another member leaves

1 Mar

16.1k

peace out

Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions

News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Syria

1 Mar

8.8k

Rochdale

George Galloway declares himself 'MP for Gaza' after chaotic British by-election campaign

1 Mar

15.6k

The Morning Lead

Up to 8 former Irish MEPs taking legal action against European Parliament over cuts to their pensions

The Journal contacted all MEPs who have previously been identified as recipients of the fund.

Muiris O'Cearbhaill

1 Mar

19.4k

February

February 2024

European elections

Fianna Fáil adds senators Chambers and Blaney to 'ambitious' Midlands-North West ticket

29 Feb

13.4k

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Department officials set to discuss age assessment process for unaccompanied minors, PAC hears

29 Feb

8.7k

Children in Care

Tusla has cut ties with two for-profit agencies housing vulnerable children following audit

29 Feb

21.2k

Kildare

Dáil told of threats to burn down Kildare hotel after 'disgusting lie' that girl had been raped

29 Feb

25.1k

Rochdale

One of the most chaotic by-elections in recent British history is happening today

29 Feb

13.2k

FactCheck

Debunked: Audio of Gordon Ramsay praising Irish protestors is fabricated, likely by AI

29 Feb

7.9k

crack down

Minister announces legislation to stop student accommodation providers mandating 51-week leases

29 Feb

15.0k

6 january

US Supreme Court to rule if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case

28 Feb

8.8k

Time to say goodbye

Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate Republican leader in November

28 Feb

10.7k

Belgium

Man admits hacking Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account

28 Feb

10.5k

Syria

Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights

News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Syria

28 Feb

12.9k

Leaders' Questions

Pledge made 7 years ago that children wouldn't wait on scoliosis surgery has been broken, Dáil hears

28 Feb

5.1k

The Key Points

RTÉ chair indicated ahead of Prime Time interview that she might resign, Media Committee told

Here’s a roundup of what you should know from tonight’s media committee hearing.

27 Feb

16.7k

As it happened

Catherine Martin grilled over Siún Ní Raghallaigh's resignation at Oireachtas Media Committee

The Minister told TDs and Senators that Siún Ní Raghallaigh had “indicated she might resign” ahead of Martin’s interview on Prime Time last Thursday.

27 Feb

33.8k

mental health law overhaul

Long-delayed new mental health law to be brought forward before the summer

27 Feb

14.8k

irish peacekeepers

Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission

The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Syria

27 Feb

13.8k

RTÉ controversy

Coalition leaders encourage former Sec Gen to appear before committee on latest RTÉ scandal

27 Feb

10.0k

RTÉ controversy

RTÉ staff to hold rally tomorrow, as opposition TDs say latest crisis is Media Minister's 'own making'

Updated 27 Feb

29.3k

FactCheck

Debunked: The Irish Muslim Council has not put up stickers advocating for ‘Sharia Law’

27 Feb

11.8k

European Parliament

Sinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after voting against landmark EU nature restoration law

27 Feb

13.0k

department of children

Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month

27 Feb

8.1k

further delay

Review into sex work law to be published later this year, four years after initial deadline

27 Feb

7.0k

Ukraine

Nato has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, amid reports some countries are considering doing so

27 Feb

6.9k

Cabinet

Changes to school transport scheme to be phased in with 'nearest school' rule to be abolished

27 Feb

23.3k

Gaza

President Higgins urges countries to 'think again' and reinstate funding to UN Palestinian agency

26 Feb

5.6k

State auditor

Donohoe: Govt must consider bringing RTÉ under remit of C&AG but 'it's not simple'

Meanwhile, the Labour Party has said it will not table a motion of no confidence in Catherine Martin.

26 Feb

16.0k

FactCheck

Have you spotted any dodgy claims? Send them to us on WhatsApp and we'll check them out

26 Feb

11.4k

final hurdle

Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join Nato following months of delays

26 Feb

5.7k

Trump

Donald Trump appeals €419 million judgment made against him in New York fraud lawsuit

26 Feb

10.3k

Russia

Navalny was about to be freed in prisoner swap when he died, team says

26 Feb

15.1k

it's complicated

A roundup of the current RTÉ crisis (and what happens next) that you can read in four minutes flat

We take a look at where we are with the latest RTÉ drama and look at the questions facing the Minister of Media.

26 Feb

20.4k

Who are the 31 politicians in the Dáil who declared themselves as landlords last year?

Three deputies declared a rental income for the first time in 2023.

26 Feb

54.2k

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War in Ukraine

Taoiseach to attend Paris meeting as Macron attempts to rally support for Ukraine

26 Feb

3.3k

Portugal

Two-week campaign leading to Portugal election kicks off, with populists hoping to make impact

25 Feb

8.1k

republican primary

Trump easily defeats Nikki Haley in Republican primary in her home state of South Carolina

25 Feb

17.6k