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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.
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
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?
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
