Politics
September
September 2026
On The JournalBudget 2027
'Out of kilter': Harris says Irish workers hit with higher tax rate sooner than other countries
On The Journalgeo-blocking
Sinn Féin TD blasts Traitors Ireland geo-blocking for viewers in the North
On The JournalBudget Talks
Taoiseach says government hasn't discussed cutting alcohol excise in Budget 2027
On The JournalSecurity
Relief as EU presidency barriers on Dublin's Castle Street reconfigured not to block businesses
On The JournalRoad Safety
From Friday, it will be mandatory to wear a helmet and high vis while on an e-scooter
On The JournalDon't mention the poll
British and Irish ministers display rosy relationship but Miliband dodges border poll question
Ed Miliband joined EU foreign ministers in Wicklow as the UK looks to mend post-Brexit relationships.
On The JournalASHEVILLE
Simon Harris concludes visit to North Carolina to represent EU in G20 finance meeting
On The JournalDóchas Centre
'Bespoke' mother-and-baby suite at Ireland’s largest female prison will accommodate just one pair
Three women gave birth while imprisoned in the Dóchas Centre last year.
On The JournalOil Prices
US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal as it seeks to combat Iran war price spiral
On The Journaltabled
Andy Burnham says he's aware of 'every word' in Good Friday Agreement after border poll row
On The Journalfrontline policing
Gardaí warn new drug diversion scheme launched with ‘no training, no advanced notification’
Gardaí say that the implementation of the scheme has come without frontline members getting advanced notice.
On The JournalDarragh O'Brien
Ireland's policy on data centres was under the microscope today at the EU's climate committee
On The Journaleu defence
Ireland gives €10m to Ukraine for combat training as Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack
Defence Minister Helen McEntee made the announcement during a press conference in Druids Glen.
On The Journalcriminal justice
Chaotic court scenes as 100 solicitors stage walk out amid 'flat fee’ dispute
The backlog of criminal cases in the courts is set to worsen, with some pushed back to December today.
On The Journalpay talks
Tens of thousands of public sector workers have voted for industrial action - what's going on?
On The Journalends don't meet
Calls for 'exploitative' sub minimum wage to be scrapped as young people struggle to afford rents
On The Journali'm outta keir
Keir Starmer quits as MP, triggering byelection test for Andy Burnham's Labour government
On The JournalSean Canney
Road safety minister calls for driving test to include real (or simulated) motorway experience
On The JournalIrish Naval Service
High-level talks begin for Ireland to join British-led naval mission designed to counter Russia
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is a ten-nation military alliance led by Britain.
On The Journaldruids glen
EU ministers will discuss measures to tackle Israeli West Bank settlers at Wicklow meeting
This week Ireland will host EU defence and foreign affairs ministers for wide-ranging discussions on security, the Ukraine war and the Middle East in Wicklow.
On The JournalHealth Referral Scheme
First-time offenders can now be referred to the HSE when found with drugs for personal use
August
August 2026
On The JournalPublic Service
Siptu members in public service vote in favour of strike action over pay
On The Journalfintech
Over 160 jobs to be cut at PayPal's Irish operations
The company employs 1,380 people on a full-time basis in Ireland.
On The Journaldeemed disposal
A 'complex' 38% tax on investments will not apply to the government's new savings scheme
On The JournalRetail investors
Testing the waters: Here's what we know so far about the state-backed investment scheme
On The Journaleu presidency
Traffic restrictions in Wicklow as EU defence and foreign ministers meet in Druids Glen
On The JournalNorth Carolina
Simon Harris to represent EU at G20 meeting of finance ministers and bank governors in US
On The JournalChildcare
Changes to income thresholds for Childcare Scheme to see thousands more families receive subsidies
On The JournalNorthern Ireland
Andy Burnham’s visit brought no Stormont breakthrough. Will the Executive survive?
