Politics
Last year
2025
On The JournalSaggart
Taoiseach says girl allegedly assaulted in Dublin was 'failed' as review launched into her care
On The Journal3 days to go
Connolly says it's the ‘daftest thing ever’ to claim she should've declared her work for banks
Her comments come as Heather Humphreys doubled down on her view that Connolly has been “speaking out of both sides of her mouth”.
FactCheckDebunked: Presidential candidates did not campaign to remove ‘women’ from the constitution
On The Journalcompulsory purchase order
Thirteen councils revealed not to have used their powers to CPO any derelict sites last year
FranceEx-French president Sarkozy arrives at Paris jail to begin five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy
Public ExpenditureFirst major overhaul of rules for state spending since 2008 to be brought to Cabinet
On The JournalJOB HISTORY
Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court
Final Stretch
'Fine Gael should know better': Dáil's legal eagles weigh in on party's attack on Connolly
Heather Humphreys said she ‘never tried to capitalise on somebody’s misfortune’, referring to Catherine Connolly’s work as a barrister during the economic crash.
On The JournalCourts
'Doomed to fail': Case attempting to stop presidential election has been thrown out of court
heating upConnolly calls on Humphreys to withdraw remarks and says Fine Gael are 'absolutely terrified'
On The JournalChild Protection
Concerns over time-lag in Tusla dealing with child welfare referrals
Child referrals to the agency reached a record high last year.
the final stretch
Fine Gael accused of using 'Trump playbook' in campaign against Connolly
The party posted an almost three-minute long video showing some of Connolly’s Dáil contributions on housing titled ‘Catherine Connolly’s hypocrisy’.
On The JournalTrans healthcare
'All trans people want is respect': Minister emphasises importance of supporting trans youth
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
‘A small man with a big voice’: Our readers reflect on the presidency of Michael D. Higgins
President Higgins’ 14-year tenure will come to an end next month – we asked our readers for their thoughts.
Explainer
Incensed locals, claims of compulsory purchase orders - what's going on with the Kinsale greenway?
The project has been the subject of emotive claims by opponents.
Jennifer Carroll MacNeillMinister ‘sorry’ for endometriosis treatment waits as she launches new framework
On The JournalPresidential Election
One candidate is winning the podcast war - the other has hardly been on the field
As the electorate goes to the polls next week, one presidential candidate has been far more active on podcasts than the other.
here's the rubIt could cost over €5 million for the HSE to dispose of handwash bought during the pandemic
On The JournalIPSOS POLL
Support for Sinn Féin jumps while government satisfaction plummets, poll suggests
STUDENT VOTEConnolly has captured young voters' attention - but will it translate to the ballot paper?
on the ground
Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.
Build Back HomeAdverts calling for Irish construction workers to return home are popping up in Australia
white house visit
Trump denies Zelenskyy US long-range missiles, says Putin wants to end war
It’s Zelenskyy’s third trip to Washington this year, following a disastrous televised shouting match in February and a make-up meeting in August.
The meeting comes as Trump readies for another summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Trump appears set on pursuing diplomacy following the Gaza ceasefire deal he brokered last week.
On The JournalMaryland
Former Trump advisor Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information
Peadar TóibínAontú scraps no confidence motion but says it ‘succeeded’ in pressuring government on scoliosis
Presidential debate
Syria and Shane O’Farrell: Connolly and Humphreys pressed on key controversies in latest debate
The candidates were quizzed on a number of topics ranging from migration, relatability and a possible Trump visit.
