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April
April 2026
On The Journalfuel protests
Justice Minister nicknamed ‘Rambo’ by Labour as debate on confidence motion in Government begins
The Government will table a counter vote of confidence in response to the Sinn Féin motion.
Freedom of the Press
Media Minister wants examination of 'lopsided' fuel protests coverage by the media
Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.
The Morning Lead
Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power could end tomorrow, but will anything change in Hungary?
At the moment, opinion polls put Orbán’s main rival in the lead, but how different would the country look under his leadership?
Not happy'F***ed off and f***ed over': Fianna Fáil backbenchers furious over handling of fuel protests
Not for turningMinister says some of the fuel protests today are 'completely unacceptable and irresponsible'
On The JournalHousing
'No policy at this time': Residents in housing estates who switch to EVs met with stumbling blocks
On The JournalLurgan
Taoiseach 'absolutely shocked' by suspected dissident republican bomb attack on PSNI
March
March 2026
your stories
'Entertainment isn't just for better off people': Our readers give their views on dodgy boxes
There were mixed views from The Journal readers on illegal streaming.
your storiesDo you have a dodgy box, what's your thinking and will the recent court case change anything?
On The Journalspecial envoy
Mairead McGuinness has got a new gig promoting freedom of religion on behalf of the EU
Leaders' QuestionsDáil hears how there are 'no options' for aging parents of children with disabilities
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
On The JournalFriends
Taoiseach 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
On The JournalThe 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.
On The JournalOpen for Business
Housing Minister accused of 'rolling out red carpet for vulture funds' at French property event
On The Journalprice surge
Irish hauliers call off planned protest after last minute call with Transport Minister
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
On The JournalInterview
Being 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.
