Politics
August
August 2026
On The Journalbeds in sheds
Garden homes are starting to be registered with councils... and South Dublin is the busiest
Changes to planning laws now allow back-yard cabins to be built without planning permission.
On The Journalthe grey vote
An August warning from within: Pensioners fear winter and how they will heat their homes
Wicklow-Wexford Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan sounded the warning bell for his government colleagues this week that the grey vote is not to be ignored.
On The JournalBorder poll
Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown says 'of course' Ireland will be united
On The Journalcrude moves
Trump announces deal for US to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil
On The JournalKennedy Summer School
Backlash to data centres stateside means US may 'prefer to see them built in Ireland'
On The JournalBorder poll
Fianna Fáil minister 'categorically' disagrees with British prime minister on unity poll
On The JournalRoad Safety
Longer prison sentences to be brought in for drivers convicted of driving the wrong way
On The JournalHousing Crisis
Homelessness: Number of children in emergency accommodation hits record high of 5,659
As it happeneddail recall
Dáil defers planned excise increases, with anger in opposition that the debate was only an hour
TDs will gather in Leinster House at noon today where a debate and vote on the motion to extend the fuel supports.
On The JournalBack to Work
Dáil returns early from summer holidays today to postpone planned excise increases
On The Journaltech layoffs
Over 160 staff at Irish 'unicorn' firm Cubic3 told their jobs are at risk
Around 160 people have been told that their jobs are at risk as the firm aims to cut 70 roles globally, over 50 of which will be Dublin-based.
On The JournalLimerick
Hospital manager to meet family of patient after treatment by healthcare worker shared online
On The Journalto the conclave
From Roy Keane to Enya: Here are our picks for a celebrity version of Traitors Ireland
On The Journalno end in sight
Court chaos to continue as Dublin-based criminal legal aid solicitors vote to continue strike
On The Journalceuta
Debunked: The UK has not agreed to accommodate '4,000 Moroccans' who illegally entered Ceuta
On The JournalRoad Safety
Transport ministers to meet with RSA and TII on early detection for wrong-way motorway driving
On The JournalCabinet Meeting
Ministers to discuss extension of fuel tax cuts until end of February ahead of Dáil recall
On The Journalm9 crash
Car thefts, Garda chases and fake licences: Irish accounts showing illegality persist on TikTok
There is also evidence the social media platform’s algorithm is presenting such videos to users who have previously viewed them – essentially boosting their visibility.
On The Journalrockin the suburbs
'Does everybody love beans?' - Enjoying a few cans at a unique Co Kerry festival
On The JournalRedundancy
RTÉ's voluntary exit scheme didn't get as many staff members to leave as it wanted
On The Journalno end in sight
Law Society hits back at minister over 'fundamentally unhelpful commentary' on legal aid row
On The Journalno room at the inn
Rank-and-file Garda group slams planning for Trump visit as 'nothing short of a shambles'
On The JournalKennedy Summer School
Ex-Obama adviser warns it will be 'hard for White House to ignore' soaring Irish corporate tax receipts
On The JournalTravel
Ferry passengers travelling between Ireland and the UK will now need a passport
On The Journalelection misinformation
Meta, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn didn't act on 77% of misinformation reported during Áras race
On The JournalJim O'Callaghan
1,000 teens 'beyond reach' of State as justice minister plans new youth crime strategy
On The Journalstop the lights
The NTA is planning to spend half a million euro adding solar lights to bus stops
On The JournalThird Level
Beyond the points: Leaving Cert students on pressure, support and what comes next
