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Politics

Last year
2023
'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
13 Israeli hostages to be freed 'tonight' for 39 Palestinians, mediator says
Hamas frees first group of hostages as Gaza truce takes hold
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.
What exactly happened in Dublin city and how did the situation escalate so quickly?
To understand that, we need to explore what has been happening online in terms of anti-immigration rhetoric
As is often the case with a breaking news story, many rumours gained traction yesterday before the truth had time to emerge
Dublin Riots: Over 30 appear before courts charged with theft, public order, and having weapon
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she has no confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris
'We are going to get them': Taoiseach to expedite CCTV and incitement to hatred legislation
'We're better than this': Taoiseach Leo Varadkar condemns violence in Dublin
Condemnation of Dublin riots as gardaí investigate earlier stabbing outside school
'It was pure instinct': Brazilian Deliveroo driver tells of moment he stopped Parnell Street attacker
The 43-year-old dad of two saw the incident unfolding, got off his bike, and used his helmet to stop the attack.
Caio Benicio talks to The Journal reporter Eimer McAuley about the horrific incident.
The 43-year-old Brazilian says he is praying for the young girl who is in a serious condition in hospital.
"It looks like they hate immigrants. Well I am an immigrant, and I did what I could to try and save that little girl," he said when asked about tonight's riots.
Garda Commissioner condemns 'lunatic hooligan faction' behind riot scenes in Dublin city
Lord Mayor of Dublin u-turns on decision to hold meeting with Israeli ambassador next week
Nitrates limit change to proceed as planned after Minister's meeting with EU Commissioner
Minister to propose plan to deal with €4.2m invested in companies in illegal Israeli settlements
'You have no mandate': Heated Dáil exchanges on plan to remove Triple Lock
Women of Honour group hold 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste over inquiry terms
Students to be reimbursed €1,000 as the reduction in college fees comes into effect
Far-right Wilders attempts to woo rivals after 'monster' Dutch vote win
Israel-Hamas ceasefire expected tomorrow, but release of 50 hostages won't begin before Friday
'A serious matter': Varadkar on letter sent to SF over TDs' legal actions
Explainer: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism and why is the Govt planning to scrap it?
Micheál Martin announces plan to get rid of triple lock which limits Irish military operations overseas
Wording concerns remain as date set for 'women in the home' and definition of family referendums
Workers prepared to pay price of keeping pension age at 66, says Varadkar
PBP says Ireland has 'blood on our hands' as it tables motion calling for sanctions on Israel
Varadkar: 'I’m not sure if the Israeli government listens to anyone anymore'
'An embarrassment': Opposition parties say Government's vacancy tax ineffective and half-baked
New bill introducing major changes to planning systems published by minister
Jeremy Hunt to announce UK tax cuts aimed at reviving stagnant economy
Refugee organisations decry conditions in tents on Direct Provision sites as mid-winter approaches
Just 3,000 of 50,000 identified properties liable for vacant property tax, Dept of Finance says
Sliding scale of jobseekers payment approved with PRSI hikes on the cards
Up to one million graduates could be eligible to vote under Seanad election reform plan
Coalition of press freedom organisations raises concerns with Sinn Féin leader over legal actions
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The Explainer: How has David Cameron made a surprise return to British politics?
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Micheál Martin: 'Why you would attack the Department of Foreign Affairs is simply beyond me'
Varadkar: 'We can’t continue to aid Palestine and trade with Israel in the way we've done in the past'
COP28 turns attention to potent methane emissions, as UN warns about rising temperatures
'Economic blackmail': DUP blasts UK Govt as NI misses out on funding due to Stormont collapse