Politics
September
September 2026
On The JournalDublin city centre
Road closures on Friday and Saturday for EU presidency event with high-profile guests
On The JournalOperation Fianna
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
On The Journalprotected disclousure
Garda whistleblowers claim they were ‘sidelined and penalised’, says TD
On The JournalFáilte
New Irish citizens elated at ceremonies, but sympathetic for friends facing stricter rules
One new citizen said she cried when the Irish anthem was played during the ceremony.
The ceremonies are happening against the backdrop of new, stricter rules that will apply to future applications.
Minister for State Colm Brophy has said new rules are expected to come into effect around the end of this year.
On The JournalSwedish election
Swedish prime minister Kristersson resigns after centre-left win election
On The JournalFuel Prices
Pressure mounts on government as prices at the pumps exceed €2 per litre for petrol and diesel
On The JournalDonald Trump
Catherine Connolly says Trump asked if she believed Ireland would be united during her lifetime
On The JournalStrasbourg
Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump calls associate membership plan 'laughable'
On The JournalDublin
Michael Healy-Rae 'a bit shaken up' after being released from hospital following Dublin assault
On The JournalDUMFRIES HOUSE
Catherine Connolly meets King Charles for dinner at a private event during Scotland visit
On The JournalPalestine
Classic Hits Radio to remove Ed Sheeran music 'for foreseeable future' amid Macklemore row
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Harris likely to bow to pressure to tackle unpopular investment tax in upcoming budget
Deemed disposal is widely viewed as a deterrent to investment by Irish savers.
On The JournalDonald Trump
Tharraing ‘grá’ Trump d’Éirinn aontaithe trioblóid, ní hamháin in Éirinn ach ar fud an domhain
On The JournalKerry
TD Michael Healy-Rae assaulted in his car while driving through Dublin
Gardaí confirmed the incident occurred shortly after 4pm on Cork Street in Dublin.
On The JournalGaeilge
D’fhéadfadh scéim traipisithe seancharranna maidir le feithiclí leictreacha a bheith ar na bacáin do 2027
On The JournalNorthern Ireland
Leaders questions returns with heated exchange on Irish unity in Dáil
On The JournalCommuters
NTA confirms that bus and train fare hikes will lead to fewer people using public transport
On The JournalEU said it
'Living in another world': Irish politicians divided over von der Leyen's latest EU vision
On The Journalstop the game
Politicians call on FAI and government to be more like acts quitting Ed Sheeran's tour
On The JournalCentral Bank
It’s taking four years to build a home - twice as long as it did a decade ago
On The Journalthe bar of ireland
Justice minister urged to resolve solicitors' strikes before start of new legal year
On The JournalCabinet
Government to sign off on next stage of Metrolink project, opening door for bidders
On The JournalSkyclarys
Fianna Fáil says reimbursement for Friedreich's ataxia drug to be in place from 1 October
On The JournalNational Ploughing Championships
Sun showers and sheep shearing on day one of the National Ploughing Championships
On The JournalOperation Far Sunrise
Catering provider for gardaí 'stood down' during Trump visit after complaints
On The Journalgarda driving
Garda management confirm just six gardaí will be trained in pursuit driving this year
The GRA, AGSI and garda management appeared before the Oireachtas justice committee to discuss the issues associated with pursuit training.
On The JournalState of Play
What’s on von der Leyen’s agenda for her big EU speech tomorrow, and what are Irish MEPs hoping for?
Online safety, energy costs, Ukraine, Gaza and migration; von der Leyen has plenty competing for space in tomorrow’s address.
On The Journalpresident's sister
Martin defends Margaret Connolly's right to protest after remark about 'flattening' White House
On The JournalNitrous Oxide
Number of people seeking treatment for nitrous oxide misuse has more than doubled since 2022
