Politics
September
September 2026
On The Journalcoalition clash
Fianna Fáil calls emergency meeting after Fine Gael announces details of sports grants scheme
On The JournalNew York
'I believe in self-determination': Mamdani on a united Ireland after round of bingo with Taoiseach
The pair stopped into the New York Irish Center this afternoon before taking a trip on the subway together.
On The JournalThumbs Down
Builders vote no confidence in housing targets moments after minister's rousing speech
On The JournalStormont
'Unpalatable choices': Cost of public sector in Northern Ireland rising faster than funding from UK
On The JournalClean Energy
Have an old oil boiler? You might be able to get a few grand to replace it under new plans
On The JournalNitrous Oxide
Revenue seizures of nitrous oxide canisters have fallen, and politicians are asking why
On The JournalSafe Fund
Labour leader says Nikita Hand’s 'courage' must be 'matched by action on sexual violence'
On The Journalloyalty cards
You soon won't be able to use a supermarket loyalty card to get discounts on alcohol
On The JournalDon't get too excited
'We can't do everything for everyone': Taoiseach seeks to manage expectations around budget
The Taoiseach also defended New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of a meeting with him later today.
On The Journalmiscarriage leave
‘We’re not sick’: Labour calls for 20 days statutory leave for early miscarriage
On The JournalRoad Safety Authority
Driving tests or lessons should 'absolutely' include motorway work, committee hears
On The JournalGeneral Assembly
Burnham wants UK to lead on developing AI safety, after Trump dismisses concerns as a 'hoax'
On The JournalHuman Trafficking
Child trafficking significantly under-identified in Ireland, human rights body warns
On The JournalUN General Assembly
US officials hold 'good' talks with Iran at UN hours after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
On The JournalMore in Common poll
Most Irish people expect EU would defend us, but a minority would send military help the other way
On The JournalProtected Disclosures
McEntee says she has 'always adhered to the legislation' on whistleblowers as pressure continues
On The Journalblowing hot and cold
Banning goujons and slashing costs with new cold options: what's really happening to school meals?
Plus: We tot up how much families are saving through the scheme. Are the government’s figures correct?
On The JournalUNGA
Taoiseach refuses to say if Trump banning press from White House is authoritarian
On The Journallobbying register
Two former Fine Gael ministers and an ex-special adviser lobbied Simon Harris over the summer
On The JournalUnited Nations
Trump expected to claim he is 'winning' both on battlefield and as a peacemaker in UN speech
On The JournalThe Troubles
Likely ‘cooperation’ between Real IRA and Continuity IRA in Omagh bombing, inquiry told
On The JournalPolitical Football
Israel FA accused of trying to 'sportswash' image after attack on Heimir Hallgrímsson
On The JournalFiosrú
Garda watchdog faces legal action over lack of Troubles incidents investigations
On The Journalsmokefree generation
Fianna Fáil TD to table bill to ban sale of vapes and cigarettes to anyone born after 2009
On The Journalyour stories
Are you earning less than €44k and struggling to make ends meet? We want to hear your stories
On The JournalFuel Prices
Government to oppose Sinn Féin motion to scrap carbon tax from home heating oil
On The JournalThe FOI Files
What did the FAI say to the Department of Sport about Ireland’s Nations League fixture with Israel?
The records suggest that the FAI was considering the possibility of hosting Israel in Dublin.
On The Journalsolicitors strike
Dublin courts facing 'particular challenge' amid ongoing legal aid dispute, committee to hear
On The JournalUN General Assembly
Burnham could have awkward first meeting with Trump after Irish unification comments
On The JournalPress Freedom
Trump left inaudible as top US broadcasters suspend coverage over White House media ban
On The JournalESRI
Most of the recent increases in the minimum wage had no impact on consumer prices, says ESRI
On The JournalUNGA
Malala Yousafzai urges world not to turn back on women in Afghanistan during event with McEntee
On The Journalhollywood empire
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states to clear way for Warner Bros mega-merger
