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Gaza'Highly likely' more EU states will recognise Palestine, Harris says after von der Leyen meeting
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Harris says Ireland will comply fully with Migration Pact, including setting up reception centres
The European Parliament yesterday voted to adopt the Migration and Asylum Pact yesterday.
On The Journalfactcheck
Debunked: Nazis falsely identified as members of Ursula von der Leyen’s family
On The Journalwrong foot
Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning hostages during his inaugural Dáil speech
minister of stateGaeltacht junior ministry given to Fianna Fáil amid claims offer made to outgoing Fine Gael TD
On The JournalBrussels
Simon Harris to meet Ursula von der Leyen today with Palestine 'high on the agenda'
the morning lead
Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
On The JournalDay One
Taoiseach accused of being 'no-show' in Dáil as Harris unavailable due to Sunak and Zelensky phone calls
On The JournalJunior Ministers
Here's who got promoted by Taoiseach Simon Harris at his first cabinet meeting
ExplainerMEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
ReshuffleJunior Ministerial jobs up for grabs as Cabinet meets under Taoiseach Harris for first time
On The JournalFactCheck
FactCheck: Are psychiatric patients in Canada given leaflets for assisted dying when they go to A&E?
On The Journalesri report
Lower educational qualifications 'key driver' of weaker employment rates in NI compared to Ireland
On The JournalNew kid on the block
Silver spoons, Star Wars and The Who on the menu at Dáil 'jamboree' day
When Government minister Heather Humphreys first saw Harris in the Dail in 2011, she thought the ‘young lad’ was on a tour or work experience.
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Peter Burke and Patrick O'Donovan have just been named as Cabinet ministers - so who are they?
On The JournalINTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
MEPs urged to accept Migration Pact tomorrow but some negotiators acknowledge remaining flaws
Paul FitzsimonsIrish Freedom Party candidate charged with public order offences and possession of a knife
new man at the top
Taoiseach Simon Harris receives seal of office from President Higgins
The nomination of Harris as Taoiseach passed a vote in the Dáil by 88 votes to 69.
New Era'I promise to be a Taoiseach for all': Simon Harris reaches across political divide in first speech
On The JournalEnterprise Service
Dublin-Belfast train route to get EU funding of €165m and reduced journey time of under two hours
On The JournalLate Bid
No vote on Micheal Healy-Rae’s Taoiseach bid, despite nomination from brother Danny
Simon Harris‘Failed his way to the top’: McDonald says country needs an election, not another new Taoiseach
On The JournalDáil Éireann
Varadkar's parting speech: 'Most if not all' of Ireland's recent problems had external origins
On The JournalEuropean Union
Could McConalogue be the next EU commissioner? Minister says there's no point in speculating
Rain Rain Go AwayFodder Committee to discuss the difficulties farmers are facing as a result of the wet weather
fianna fáíl tensionsTánaiste rejects O'Dea's 'party lens' criticism, says public want to be put above party politics
so long Leo
Leo Varadkar officially resigns as Taoiseach at Áras an Uachtaráin
Varadkar’s resignation was accepted by President Michael D Higgins today.
The former FG leader tendered his resignation in writing to President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this evening.
In his final interview as Taoiseach, he said Government should have invested more in areas like housing in 2011.
He told The Journal today that making up his mind to step down was hard, but said he has had "no regrets" over the decision.
In hindsightVaradkar hopes his bad rep with unionists will be reassessed 'with the fullness of time'
Social MediaFake ad data Tánaiste obtained from Google through court order being 'forensically analysed'
On The JournalSick Leave
Simon Harris expected to press pause on expanding sick leave as part of business support plan
last day of termVaradkar 'confident' Stormont can withstand shock resignation of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson
