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Think of the ChildrenChildren due to go on holidays being used as 'pawns' in Aer Lingus dispute, Taoiseach claims
On The JournalLE2024
'Maybe we took our eye off the ball': Sinn Féin reflects on its poor election performance
On The JournalLeaders' Questions
'One always loses the will to live on this': Catherine Connolly slams Govt over trolley numbers
Gender Equality
Womens' groups call for gender quotas in local elections after 'disappointing' results
After this election Ireland still ranks 22 out of the EU27 for the number of women in local politics.
On The JournalThe Final Countdown
All seats filled in every council as Newbridge completes marathon count
Sinn Féin’s James Stokes and Aontú’s Melissa Byrne finished with just two votes between them in Kildare.
On The JournalIt ain't easy being Green
Eamon Ryan had private word with Taoiseach and Tánaiste after 'inappropriate' attacks on Greens
in it to win
The story of the count so far: Good news for everyone, unless you're Sinn Féin
As it stands, Fine Gael may sneak ahead to become the biggest party in local government.
On The Journalgnarly
'Not a green wave, not a wipeout', MEP Ciarán Cuffe says as he faces tough battle to hold seat
On The Journalall politics is local
These are the key stats to help you understand who's winning and losing in the local elections
LE2024We read local election manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise
On The JournalElections
Warmth, apathy and one 'don't come near my house': On the trail with Sinn Féin in west Dublin
The Journal joined Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson as he knocked on doors in Lucan ahead of Friday’s election.
LE2024Voters go to the polls on Friday for the local elections - but what exactly do councillors do?
my hometown
Drogheda: Locals say it is on the 'cusp of being brilliant' - it just needs attention
Our reporter Jane Matthews visits her hometown.
Leinster HousePoliticians question Israeli and Palestinian flags being ‘side by side’ in Leinster House
EU2024McDonald says 'traitors and sell outs' label directed at Sinn Féin not defining feature of campaign
Eamon RyanRyan pledges random searches of civil aircraft to check for weapons and military equipment
On The JournalClimate Change
‘What have they proposed that actually brings us further?’ - Eamon Ryan slams SocDems and PBP
On The JournalPalestine
Palestinian flag flies and Taoiseach greets families as Ireland formally recognises Palestine
The Government has agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said that the decision "is about keeping hope alive".
He told the Dáil today that he has "no knowledge" of any Irish exported technology being used by Israel as part of its assault on Gaza.
The Dáil was temporarily suspended this afternoon after a group of protesters in the public gallery interrupted statements to call for sanctions to be imposed on Israel.
On The JournalLeinster House
Watch: Dáil briefly suspended as protesters in gallery call for sanctions against Israel
Niall BlameyFianna Brawl: 'Not in public' hisses Martin as candidate criticises party at manifesto launch
Local ElectionsSinn Féin running more candidates than ever - but still fewer than Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Leaders' QuestionsTempers flare in Dáil over housing as 'Pearse' and 'Darragh' get on first-name terms
TipperaryOutrage from locals in Borrisokane as families living in direct provision face eviction, Dáil told
Grand CanalMary Lou McDonald: Fences erected in Dublin can't stay indefinitely, proper accommodation needed
Darragh O'BrienHousing Minister says core recommendation from Housing Commission report 'problematic'
On The Journaldomestic waste collection
Seanad to hear motion calling for bin collection to be removed from private providers
On The JournalIrish Medical Organisation
Recruitment embargo in HSE 'inconceivable' and more doctors needed, IMO to tell politicians
Politicians will be told how hospital doctors and consultants are leaving work feeling “demoralised and frustrated”.
On The JournalEP2024
Ahead of RTÉ's first debate tonight here's a look at how it chooses who gets to take part
On The JournalLocal Elections
'Their face was twisted up in anger': Election hopefuls share stories of abuse at the doors
50TH ANNIVERSARYDublin and Monaghan bombings: Answers sought from UK over 'unacceptable' justice failure
Micheál MartinThreats to election candidates from minority backgrounds 'dangerously off the wall', Tánaiste says
