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On The JournalMiddle East
Netanyahu says Israel ‘will make our decisions ourselves’ as UK and German ministers visit Tel Aviv
Leaders' QuestionsSparks fly in Dáil as Mary Lou McDonald raises hospital cancellations with Taoiseach
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONHarris says Ukrainians leaving state accommodation will free up space for other asylum seekers
irish cig border
UK's youth smoking ban plans would likely be enforced in NI (even if the DUP is against it)
The DUP’s seven MPs all voted against the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Commons.
Brussels
What happened at the 'banned' National Conservatism Conference? The Journal went along to find out
The conference, which would have largely gone unnoticed if it hadn’t been banned, hit the headlines yesterday.
On The Journalfactcheck
Debunked: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not buy a British Royal residence
GazaHarris' first EU Council: Taoiseach to urge leaders to use 'every lever' to bring about ceasefire
On The JournalCNN INTERVIEW
Harris finds it 'a little hard to hear' Israeli ambassador talking about Ireland being on the 'wrong side'
Tobacco and Vapes BillSunak's plan for smoking ban for those born after 2009 passes first hurdle in Commons
Dáil ÉireannAbortion dominates Harris' first stint at Leaders' Questions amid calls to scrap 3-day wait
On The Journalon hold
It's official: There won't be a patent referendum in June as Burke says 'more time is needed'
On The JournalAI
Creating sexually explicit 'deepfakes' without consent to become a criminal offence in the UK
On The JournalPension reform
Politicians urged to 'get the bill done' ahead of Dáil debate on auto-enrolment pension scheme
On The JournalUNIFIL
Ireland to increase number of peacekeepers deployed to south Lebanon to beef up security
Latest poll
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
On The JournalCabinet
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre
taking sides
Israel military chief says it will 'respond' to missile strikes by Iran despite calls for de-escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet tonight to discuss possible reactions, local media said.
Iran's UN Ambassador has insisted the Islamic republic was exercising its "inherent right to self-defense".
Israel's army today said that those killed in the Damascus strike had engaged in "terrorism against Israel".
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said earlier that the situation in the Middle East must be de-escalated.
Up In The AirPeter Burke's first big test as minister? Fighting off patent referendum postponement, says FF senator
North-SouthTaoiseach says he’s 'of a generation more familiar' with Berlin and Paris than Belfast or Derry
On The Journalincome tax cuts
'Substantial income tax package' promised for autumn's Budget, McGrath promises
housing targetsNearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
On The Journaltop tip
Bertie Ahern says election should be in mid-June and gives his top tip to Simon Harris
On The Journalchildren and smartphones
Fines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
ff ard fheisBring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
in the spotlightAfter weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
Opinion Poll
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Gaza
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
Disability AllowanceGovernment to scrap Green Paper on disability reform following backlash from activists
On The JournalRetaliation
Biden expecting Iran to attack Israel but warns it won't 'succeed', as IDF pounds Gaza
Independent Ireland
Michael Collins TD proposes 'chemical castration' of rapists and defends guns for self-defence
Independent Ireland candidate Ciaran Mullooly told The Journal: ‘The views quoted in Hot Press are Michael Collins’ own personal views. They are not mine.’
On The JournalNot invited
FF says it will not invite Israeli or Russian ambassador to party Ard Fheis this weekend
