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April
April 2026
Analysis
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
AnalysisMicheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
On The Journalfuel supply
Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests
fuel protests
Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist
An emergency meeting heard today that due to the lack of chemicals to treat water a boil notice could be being issued next week.
On The JournaliPads and laptops
Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech
On The Journalmoney guru
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
Housing CrisisPoll: Should renting out garden pods be allowed and should there be tax relief perks?
On The JournalRent-a-room scheme
Garden pods for rent ‘will be popular’ says minister, as government warn of strict rules
scrambler banMinister ‘taken aback’ by Garda driving ban after scrambler pursuit, vows government will act
March
March 2026
Tax Relief
Garden cabins to be cleared for rent-a-room scheme in policy U-turn
Government pitched the idea of modular units in gardens for family members last year, but has now decided to change tack.
Let's get down to business
Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip
Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.
data centres and LNGIreland prioritising data centres, Taoiseach tells US as Trump says ‘buy our stuff’
Diplomatic MissionInside the room: More relaxed and assured - but it was still hard for Martin to get a word in
On The Journalthe big breakfast
US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast
On The Journalireland funds
Enda Kenny says we can't let St Patrick's Day White House visit 'slip from our hands'
Micheál Martin heads to the White House today to meet with Donald Trump.
On The Journalwhite house visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.
fuel costsMartin says cost-of-living measures being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
DC BLACKTIE BASH
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
st patrick's day paradeTaoiseach says Trump has standing invite to visit Ireland as he walks in Philadelphia parade
ImmigrationTaoiseach says no fears conveyed that ICE agents will swoop on St Patrick’s Day festivities
shamrock shakes
Leo, Enda, or even....Bertie? The Irish blueprints for the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day dilemma
From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.
petrol and diesel
Taoiseach hints at fuel tax cuts but rules out any change to carbon tax
The carbon tax is a “very important” tax that allows the government to expand supports, says Micheál Martin.
On The JournalRocky Balboa
Micheál Martin scales Rocky Steps — but no victory pose before Trump talks
I'm leaving on jet plane
Martin jets to US on new government plane as annual St Patrick's exodus under way
The ‘Rocky Steps’, Trump and the White House – they’re all on the Taoiseach’s agenda in the coming days.
On The Journalaontú
Peadar Tóibín reckons Aontú will have 'at least a dozen' TDs after the next election
white house visitNew government jet bound for US for Patrick’s Day as ministers reroute other trips due to war
On The JournalSpeedy trials
Compensation law for unduly delayed trials not yet commenced by government, two years on
A recent report found that Irish courts are the slowest in the EU at hearing and deciding cases.
On The JournalFatal foetal abnormalities
Taoiseach commits to examining review into Ireland's abortion law three years after publication
Back
Phil Hogan gets the nod from government to go forward for a big job in the UN
Hogan resigned from his role as EU Commissioner for Trade in 2020 in the wake of the Golfgate scandal
February
February 2026
On The JournalCourts
Online child maintenance calculator to help parents agree on fair payment amounts
