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March
March 2026
Government support packageGovernment unveils €250 million emergency measures package - and rules out rationing fuel
Cost of Living
Government set to intervene on rising cost of fuel but help will be temporary
A temporary excise cut and double fuel allowance payment are expected.
Irish in AmericaBeing an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'
Baby come backGovernment spent over €400,000 in last two years to attract construction workers back to Ireland
Cautious languageMinister says Government agrees with Connolly on breaches of international law in Middle East
Morning JoeIn a surprise twist, Biden was the first president to show up at a US St Patrick's event today
Oval Office"You watch": Trump claims fuel prices in Ireland will 'drop like a rock' once Iran war is over
everybody needs good neighboursTaoiseach defends Keir Starmer as Trump once again says he is 'no Winston Churchill'
Help Wanted
‘Up the republic’: Irish Americans offer Micheál Martin advice for his trip to the Oval Office
The Journal caught up with attendees at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Boston to see what tips they had for the Taoiseach ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Helen McEntee'No reason to believe' Irish airspace being used by US as part of war on Iran, Minister says
The Morning Lead
'People are keying cars and letting air out of tyres': The war over parking in new estates
Inadequate public transport coupled with government policy to reduce car spaces has led to war among neighbours in many of Ireland’s newest housing estates.
Open for BusinessHousing Minister accused of 'rolling out red carpet for vulture funds' at French property event
February
February 2026
the race is onChildcare, traffic and fishing nets: Greens aim to hook voters in battle for Dublin Central
Battle lines'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
InterviewBeing a first-time TD: 'Ivan Yates called me soulless and preachy, then I won a Dáil seat'
hands in the air
Labour says minister 'as clear as muck' on SNA debacle, as interviewer left visibly frustrated
The junior minister for special education was unable to say what will happen to schools in September on radio this morning.
Interview
Minister wants State to acquire land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves between now and 2030, and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
Today saw widespread confusion over what exactly the Government is proposing in relation to social media use.
north kerry camhs scandalSolicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
Donegal Cancer FlightsHealth Minister says she wants cancer patients to be able to receive treatment in Donegal
SEAMUS CULLETON
Politicians say past legal issues should not stop help for Irish man in 'subhuman' US detention
“An outstanding bench warrant does not make the punishment he is receiving now justified in any way, shape or form,” Duncan Smith said.
suspended sentences'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse
Coastal Erosion
'It impacts your whole life': Portrane family on slowly losing their home to the sea
Today, the OPW approved funding of €622,000 for emergency works to protect eight homes at risk of imminent collapse.
President of Ireland
Another viral moment for Connolly on first Belfast outing - but no courtside seats for media
Since becoming president just over three months ago Connolly has rarely spoken to journalists.
