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2026
seats for the takingThere's two by-elections this year and some of the runners and riders have already been announced
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Social media firms criticise X for snubbing Oireachtas Committee on online safety
Committee chair Alan Kelly said it was “deeply worrying” and “pretty disrespectful” that X did not attend the committee.
On The Journalbig job in rome
Phil Hogan wants a big job in the UN, but he needs government backing to get it
eu loanSinn Féin criticised over comments about EU loan to Ukraine with Harris saying he's 'horrified'
Commute by water
Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?
Commuting by water is a common approach used around the world and should be considered here, say two Fine Gael representatives.
New Rules
Explainer: In a few weeks, new rent rules will kick in - here's how it might impact you
Changes to rental rules kick in on 1 March and its causing a lot of confusion.
TML
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.
Online SafetyTánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images
broken promisesIreland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise
AI-generated imagesTaoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week
US-IRISH RELATIONSUS trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
income tax liabilityRevenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
World Economic ForumTaoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
On The Journalnon consensual images
Government ministers meet to discuss strengthening the laws around AI-generated sexual imagery
Last year
2025
Dublin
EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister
Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.
On The JournalDublin Airport
Minister 'determined' to get Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation passed next year
On The Journalnight train
Minister wants late night trains to run all year and is talking 'options' with Iarnród Eireann
Aside from the Christmas period, the majority of train services terminate before midnight.
On The JournalLuas Finglas
Mediation underway with Manhattan Peanuts over Luas extension to Finglas, says minister
Dublin Airport'I won't be signing that off': Minister won't agree to payout of over €1m to Kenny Jacobs
On The JournalRoad Safety
U-turn by government around disbanding RSA had nothing to do with cost, says Transport Minister
Interview
'We should show we're good value': Minister urges hotels not to hike prices for EU Presidency
Minister of State Thomas Byrne says the Presidency next year is an important moment for Ireland Inc.
Victim Impact StatementHarris says in victim impact statement that woman who threatened him online violated his family
EU summitEU debates freezing more Russian assets as Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs decision by 'end of year'
On The JournalChildcare Costs
Childcare fees to reduce for some as more parents are brought into subsidy scheme
Analysis
Will Jim Gavin mess be a 'felony' for Micheál Martin or will he be saved by the 'lickarses'?
Who wants a heave before Christmas? No one in Fianna Fáil, apparently.
personal injury casesLegal cost reductions could be on the way with jurisdiction changes to Circuit and District Court
Not happyTaoiseach hits out at 'selective and inaccurate' media coverage of presidential campaign review
Interview
Ivana Bacik on her 'tetchy Taoiseach' jibe and Simon Harris's 'destabilising' Finance gig
Labour is open to doing business with the Greens and the SocDems, but when it comes to Sinn Féin, there are difficulties.
The Labour leader believes the Tánaiste has too many hats on in taking on the finance ministry
Bacik says she is concerned about the position on migration taken by their sister party in the UK.
Catholic Church'Time for gloves off': Asking religious orders nicely to pay redress hasn't worked, says Bacik
On The Journalgood and services
Minister clarifies comments on Occupied Territories Bill, says legal advice on 'services' still under consideration
new childcare plan
Increased income limits to reduce childcare bills for thousands of working families in 2026
We’re some way off reducing childcare costs to €200 per child per month, but government believes this is the beginning of the process.
