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June
June 2026
On The JournalSocial Media
Varadkar says he got hate speech legislation wrong, would have been better to go after algorithms
your storiesHad trouble getting home from an outdoor gig in Dublin this summer? We want to hear from you.
On The JournalClimate Change
Energy minister says data centres are good for Ireland as Dáil debates moratorium
Labour told the Dáil data centre energy consumption is “insane”.
On The Journalreproductive rights
Dáil debates removal of 3-day abortion wait, as Taoiseach and Tánaiste back Sinn Féin bill
Leaders' QuestionsDáil told public consultants in other hospitals also receiving 'gifts' for delivering babies
On The JournalPublic Transport
TDs slam lack of planning as music fans left 'stranded and soaked' after outdoor Dublin gigs
On The JournalThat time of year
Do school holidays need to be shorter? Sorry, parents: TDs don't think so
It’s the debate we have every year: Are school holidays too long?
Social HousingDáil told new social housing law will lead to rise in hidden homelessness and rough sleeping
Northern IrelandUK politicians still taking aim at Common Travel Area today - but Irish ministers are pushing back
On The JournalJames Browne
Minister now seeking environmental report on controversial small apartments plan after legal challenge
circular economyGarages and coffee chains to provide cleaning facilities for reusable coffee cups - Minister
On The JournalLobbying
'Nothing to do with me': Junior Minister responds to accusation of conflict of interest
May
May 2026
On The Journalanother election
Friction on the left over who should be included in left-wing Seanad election pact
On The Journalon the zeros
Government to oppose Social Democrats bill restricting ads for zero alcohol drinks
Oireachtas Irish language committeeCatherine Connolly's Dáil group don't have enough Irish, so FF will chair committee instead
On The Journalbyelections
Sinn Féin leadership say all is well, but some in party believe it is time to 'refine' message
byelectionSocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
all to play for
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?
We should know who the two newest TDs in the Dáil are by this evening.
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
When Fine Gael ask if you want to go with them to canvass Michael D Higgins' house, you say yes
The Journal spent Wednesday with a handful of Galway West’s election hopefuls as they knocked on the remaining doors ahead of Friday’s vote.
On The Journalbyelection
Despite the polling, Sinn Féin believe it's between them and Fine Gael in Galway West
The Journal joined Mark Lohan for a canvass in a rainy Galway this afternoon.
On The JournalCabinet
New laws on dog breeding and puppy farms to include age limits, increased fines and jail terms
Patrick O'Donovan'Here we are again': Media minister to meet RTÉ director-general after latest pay revelations
Nigel Farage
Five key things to know from the UK election results so far - the main one, it's Reform's day
The results so far seem to show that the two-party political system in the UK may well be a thing of the past.
On The JournalHousing
'A form of double taxation': Are management fees on new houses quietly getting out of control?
The practice is the norm with apartments, but residents in new estates have seen sharp rises in what they are expected to pay year-on-year.
On The Journaloff the rails
Major disruptions to train, Dart and Luas services over bank holiday weekend
April
April 2026
On The Journalfuel protests
Cabinet approves details of fuel support scheme for agricultural and construction sectors
On The JournalCabinet
Transport costs to be made free for survivors of domestic violence from next week
the race is on
Candidates call for left transfer pact as Dublin Central competition gets off to friendly start
Left leaning candidates in the constituency chose to play nicely as they took part in the first panel event of the electoral race.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
'Practical' to allow homeowners to rent out garden cabins, Taoiseach says
On The JournalAh Leo
'I've never believed in dividing people': Harris disagrees with Varadkar on rural/urban Ireland
legal systemTánaiste says the TD who gave a character reference to sex offender should come forward
Andrew Puzder'They don't need to agree on everything': Trump's EU envoy plays down spat with Pope Leo
On The JournalFallout
Taoiseach says McDonald and Cairns lack 'courage' and Bacik was 'afraid' to go into Government
The postmortem over last week’s fuel protests continued today in the Dáil.
