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Draghi ReportIreland must share debt with other EU nations in radical new plan to boost competitiveness
Dublin Climate Action WeekVolunteer gardeners, 'dry' urinals and repair cafes in a box: How Dubs are tackling climate change
On The JournalGrenfell Tower Inquiry
Criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, says Gove
Interview
FG's new MEP on online abuse, fighting for farmers and why she thinks passenger cap will cost jobs
A former champion jockey, Carberry became a household name after appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Ireland’s Fittest Family. But her next job is somewhat different.
mood musicSF's plan for the arts includes tax reliefs and a promise to repatriate 'stolen' Irish artefacts
NEW MEP
Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir
The newly elected MEP says she wants to prioritise reforms in horse traceability as work gets underway in the EU Parliament.
On The JournalGalway
Gráinne Seoige selected as one of Fianna Fáil's election candidates in Galway West
On The JournalCork
Sinn Féin TD says Irish Water ‘failed to notify Cork residents of unacceptable levels of manganese’
On The JournalCourt Case
Senator John McGahon selected by Fine Gael to contest general election following 'scuffle' court case
UK-Ireland relationsTánaiste to discuss legacy and Stormont restoration with Hilary Benn at Anglo-Irish conference
On The Journallabour party think-in
Labour pledges to ramp up school divestment, make gains in election and end child homelessness
Sexual Abuse'Pay up': New figures show religious orders only paid 16% of institutional redress costs
Leinster HouseProtestor who threw bottle at Michael Healy-Rae must show he understands ramifications of his actions
factcheckDebunked: False claims allege Kamala Harris paralysed a child and dressed in Communist attire
On The Journalesri report
Increase in number of children living in households unable to afford essential items
On The Journalnext steps
How will the Commission into child abuse in schools work, and which schools will it cover?
And have lessons been learned from how previous inquiries were carried out?
Shed some lightFinance Minister calls for ‘full accountability for whoever signed off’ on Leinster House bike shed
On The JournalGerard Murray
Man abused by Michael Shine also testified to scoping inquiry on abuse by Christian Brother
Gerard Murray said he’d feel “we’re only getting half an inquiry” if there is a Commission of Investigation to examine schools run by religious orders, but Shine’s victims are ignored.
On The JournalChurch
Religious orders labelled as 'defensive and shameful' as they face pressure on sexual abuse
One politician has called for the orders to be compelled to appear at an inquiry into abuse in schools.
A scoping inquiry revealed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders.
Some of the participants alleged that their school had multiple staff members involved in either carrying out or facilitating sexual abuse.
There will be a Commission of Investigation established to look at the report and determine what redress should be put in place, if any.
factcheckFactCheck: Examining four claims from Darragh O'Brien and Eoin O Broin's latest housing debate
On The Journalthe morning lead
Budget watchdog warns Govt may have to ‘reverse promises’ as 'boasts of a surplus are misleading'
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said the Government’s ‘everything now’ approach is ‘needlessly adding to pressures’.
abuse in schools
Almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders
Hundreds of people have come forward with allegations of being abused in schools when they were children.
Restore Together, an advocacy group for survivors, said any statutory inquiry "must be structured to reflect the urgency of the situation"
On The Journalpersonal testimony
Abuse survivors told scoping inquiry they believed paedophile rings operated at some schools
“The principal would open the door, see the abuse taking place, even rape in progress, and just close the door again.”
On The Journalabuse inquiry
Minister: 'Truly shocking' to hear the number of alleged abusers across religious schools
The findings of a scoping inquiry has revealed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders.
Social media regulation'Not the space I'm in': Taoiseach has no plans to follow Brazil example in blocking 'X'
budget 2025Taoiseach says housing key focus as Cabinet meets for the first time after the summer break
the morning lead
'Not how navies work': Head of naval operations hits out at 'incorrect' reports on status of ships
Captain Darragh Kirwan the head of Naval Service Operations Command and his colleague Commander Eoin Smith spoke to The Journal.
On The JournalNew cat on the block
Starmer's 'summer negotiations' around pet dog break down, with new kitten to join No 10 instead
On The JournalAnimal Welfare
Dublin councillors agree on motion to deal with legal gaps around horse drawn carriages
On The JournalWaste Management
Dublin city centre businesses to be banned from leaving waste in plastic bags for collection
