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June
June 2026
On The Journalprivate maternity option
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
On The Journaldrink-driving arrest
'I'll face the consequences of whatever happens': Malcolm Byrne speaks about drink-driving arrest
On The Journalpassport change
TD seeks solution for parents facing travel checks if they don't share their child's surname
door left openSimon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to government one day
The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
War of Words
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae says a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by ‘team Healy-Rae’.
May
May 2026
On The JournalThe week that was
'Is Sinn Féin even a left-wing party?': Four winners and three losers from the political week
Byelection fallout, newbie TDs, and ministerial promotions.
private maternity careHarris weighs in on Rotunda dispute, says public-only contracts must be upheld
On The JournalThe week that was
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
dublin central byelection
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
On The JournalFatal foetal abnormalities
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
UK-Ireland relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
On The Journalfree contraception scheme
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
On The Journalstate coffers
Exchequer swings to deficit, but Harris calls figures 'encouraging' as tax growth remains intact
On the campaign trail
Boylan says Dublin Central voters not raising immigration, calls Hutch remarks ‘out of order’
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Janice Boylan says people want to talk about ‘bread and butter issues’ rather than immigration.
On The JournalDublin Central
Laughs but plenty of tough questions as civil war candidates do battle in Glasnevin
We joined Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens on the streets of Glasnevin this week.
April
April 2026
Analysis
Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path
Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.
On The JournalSinn Féin Ard Fheis
McDonald rejects Sinn Féin leadership claims: 'There are no plans to replace the leader'
Reports have been swirling that not everyone is happy with McDonald’s leadership.
Sinn Féin Ard FheisSinn Féin votes to support a ban on fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis
soz
Varadkar says rural v urban comments ‘went too far’, apologises for offence caused
The former Taoiseach said he didn’t mean to be divisive or to cause offence with his comments.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
Cairns raises Dublin 2 office conversion housing up to 22 people with Taoiseach
