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On The JournalHousing
Around 52,000 new homes needed per year until 2050 due to pent-up demand, says Central Bank
LebanonHezbollah blames Israel as nine killed and thousands injured by exploding pagers across Lebanon
European CommissionVon der Leyen says not everyone can get an economic portfolio. So is McGrath happy with his lot?
On The JournalChildcare
Taoiseach says there is a 'roadmap’ to higher Child Benefit for low income families but not in Budget 2025
On The Journalyour stories
With two weeks to go until Budget 2025, we want to know: What would you like to see in it?
up the junctionGardaí take to truck patrols to catch distracted drivers, in tactic borrowed from Europe
New gig
Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner
The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.
On The Journalmichael reade
'All of us are trying to be strong': LMFM broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal diagnosis
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Drug Payment SchemeHealth Minister: 'There's emerging evidence that Ozempic might be some kind of wonder drug'
On The Journalfarming community
Half of farmers want to see a new rural party while support for Fianna Fáil hits low of 14%
On The JournalWe're soooo back
The Dáil returns this week: Here are seven things to look out for (spoiler: one is an election)
The bike shed, Gaza and the Apple tax are sure to remain high on the political agenda this year. Oh, and what will come of the hate crime bill?
AnalysisWill the Tánaiste be annoyed if Harris pushes go on early election? 'I'm always ready' says Martin
On The Journalchallenging year
RTÉ recorded €9.1m deficit last year, with a €17.3m decline in TV Licence fee income
children's health irelandTánaiste says apology should be issued to family of boy who was taken off scoliosis surgery wait list
On The JournalCitizenship Ceremonies
Rugby star Bundee Aki ‘honoured’ to be among over 3,600 people granted Irish citizenship
roisin garveyLarge number of kids overweight as 'they have to be driven everywhere' - Greens deputy leader
On The Journalbudget 2025
Average worker will be €1,000 better off after this year's budget, says finance minister
Michael ShineGreens and SF to consider survivors' calls for public inquiry into abuse by paedophile Michael Shine
fianna fail think-in
Tánaiste says by-elections for vacant seats won't be held and February is 'ideal' for election
Martin says no by-elections will be held before the general election.
financial crash'His party crashed the economy': Mary Lou hits back at Finance Minister over Sinn Féin criticism
FF VS FGMartin not a fan of Harris' 'half-baked' childcare plan and new Dept for Infrastructure idea
On The Journalthink-in forward
Greens leader Roderic O'Gorman reckons his party is seen as a 'political bogeyman' by opponents
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Green Party are all hosting their think-ins in Dublin today.
Long Road Ahead
Explainer: Why we could see an election here before Ireland's next EU Commissioner is in place
There is still a long road ahead before the new commissioners can begin their work on new laws and enforcing regulation.
Guess who's back
Irish security forces monitoring reports of Russian naval activity in the Atlantic
Sources have said that Russian naval exercises are planned to take place in the coming weeks.
On The Journalanne rabbitte
Junior Minister tells court she 'didn't feel safe' after cow dung thrown towards her at public meeting
On The JournalBelfast
Michelle O'Neill wades into dispute after Irish language protest at new Belfast station
Around 100 protestors yesterday took part in a demonstration at the new Grand Central Station in Belfast over a lack of Irish language signage.
