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February
February 2026
north kerry camhs scandalSolicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
On The JournalDonegal Cancer Flights
Health Minister says she wants cancer patients to be able to receive treatment in Donegal
On The JournalMichael Collins
TD says you would need a 'very strong stomach' to eat 'gunk' Hot School Meals
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.
On The JournalRent reforms
'You couldn't care less': Taoiseach gets defensive as rent reforms face criticism
On The Journalsuspended sentences
'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse
On The JournalSCRAPPED CAP
Praise and criticism as government confirms move to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap
On The JournalCoastal 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.
On The JournalPresident 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.
On The JournalPoint Guard President
Watch: President Connolly scores backwards basketball shot on trip to Belfast
Is Connolly Ireland’s most sporty president ever?
Around The World
Politicians are heading to 50 countries this March - who decides which minister goes where?
This year’s St Patrick’s Day programme is the biggest in the history of the State – but how exactly is it all decided?
January
January 2026
Waiting GameGarda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
CocaineJustice Minister: People who do cocaine don't think enough about how it enables gangland crime
On The JournalSpend baby spend
Watchdog warns that the government's spending plans could leave Ireland economically vulnerable
On The JournalWhat Next
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
On The JournalBig meet
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.
EU CouncilTaoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
not-for-profit childcare'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities
oireachtas media committeeNon-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century', Gráinne Seoige tells TDs
Child ProtectionThe UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
On The JournalCabinet
Cabinet set to sign off on plans for State-led, not-for-profit childcare facilities
On The JournalJennie's Law
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal
It looks like everyone’s favourite words this week are “kept under review”.
grok
X refuses to come before Oireachtas Media Committee to answer questions on Grok scandal
Following a meeting with X representatives, Minister for AI Niamh Smyth said ‘concerns remain’
On The Journalfood prices
Government criticised for delaying powers forcing grocery sector to reveal costs
An PostCommunications Minister says 'of course' he can't rule out price of a postage stamp going above €2
On The JournalGreenhouse gas emissions
Cabinet approves plan to build more data centres across country
personal responsibilityMedia Minister claims his comments about X and Grok were 'taken out of context' last week
trade off'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur
The Morning Lead
'I do it to keep myself sane': The politicians shifting gear to tell online trolls where to go
We all know the internet has a dark side, but for politicians, they are confronted with it daily.
