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On The JournalBudget 2026
Micheál Martin says Budget won't expand First Home Scheme to cover second-hand homes
Expanding the scheme was a key promise from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the run up to the election.
donald's doonbeg
Martin spoke (briefly) to Trump at a world leaders banquet and they chatted about golf
Rory McIIroy, Doonbeg and the Ryder Cup were briefly touched upon in their chat at New York hotel last night.
On The JournalUNITED NATIONS WEEK
'It's a chilling crime': Taoiseach supports actions to get 20,000 Ukrainian children back from Russia
Housing CrisisHarris to meet Wicklow Council boss as local authority pushes back on land zoning criticism
On The JournalBudget 2026
Harris denies any tensions in government over rate of dole increase in the Budget
On The JournalUnited Nations
Mary Robinson: 'President Trump is the only one who can put real pressure on Netanyahu'
On The Journalirish peacekeepers
Taoiseach meets Lebanese president to discuss need for justice for Private Seán Rooney
United NationsEurovision boycott 'very impactful' way of making Israel aware of international opinion, says Harris
UNITED NATIONS WEEKOver 140 world leaders in NY as Harris slams 'outrageous' blocking of Palestine's leaders by US
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Palestinian state recognition to dominate UN Week as Taoiseach and Tánaiste head to New York
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are travelling stateside today to attend the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Racist attacksMinister breaks down migration stats before Dáil, says he is 'appalled' by attacks on migrants
Presidential ElectionSinn Féin will back a presidential candidate with 'a lot' of Irish, says McDonald
Michael D HigginsPresident's suggestion to exclude Israel from the UN 'not official government policy'
On The Journalnew laws needed
Ceann Comhairle calls for legislative response to threats against politicians
Rural housingOne-off housing policy shift will allow people build homes on their own land, says Taoiseach
On The JournalHousing
Taoiseach hits out at Dublin City Council for saying it doesn't need to rezone land for housing
Analysis
Just like Micheál, Jim Gavin has no time for polls, but FF should fear a post-budget survey
Micheal Martin is no fan of polls, but the first one post budget might be a rude awakening.
On The JournalPresidential Election
Gavin on his 'military objectives' comment: 'Let me be clear, there is genocide taking place in Gaza'
On The JournalHousing
'We're running out of patience': Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing
hip dysplasiaCork mother confronts Taoiseach at Fianna Fáil think-in over daughter’s need for hip surgery
Áras hopefuls
Presidential pitches at councils around the country kick-off a jam-packed week in politics
The Dáil also returns this week after its summer hiatus.
On The Journalnot great expectations
Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?
Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.
RacismTaoiseach: 'Young people are afraid now as they are being targeted because of their ethnicity'
On The JournalBudget 2026
Budget 2026: Taoiseach confirms some form of a second tier in child benefit will be rolled out
On The Journalroad to the Áras
On the ballot? Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to pitch to some TDs and senators
Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.
streaming servicesFianna Fáil backbenchers revolt on ‘Netflix levy’ as minister ‘shocked’ by committee vote
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Budget talks: Pension and other social welfare payments not expected to rise as much as last year
Last year the pension rose by €12 per week, but sources indicate a €10 rise is more realistic now.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to clash on whether the dole should rise as much as other welfare payments.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
Harris and Donohoe appear at odds ahead of Budget on Celtic Tiger-style tax breaks for developers
planning objectionsIt could soon be more difficult to take a judicial review as new law to refocus on ‘common good’
AnalysisHarris says Fine Gael is 'renewed' under his leadership as he denies he's a weakness to the party
On The JournalOCTOBER'S BUDGET
Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan
Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.
housing emergencyThe government's revised housing plan now won't see the light of day until October
