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Dublin voters’ apathy, Zelenskyy goes to the White House and children’s screen time…
The Morning Lead
'It's been so daft, honestly': Dublin voters on why they are undecided - or not voting at all
Voters told The Journal that they feel the election has been ‘daft’, ‘undemocratic’, and unengaging.
On The JournalDefamation
Humphreys 'disappointed' after Paul Murphy files defamation suit over remarks during debate
The case concerns comments made by the Humphreys during a presidential debate on RTÉ Radio One on Sunday.
On The JournalVadym Davydenko
Teenager who died in Donaghmede named as TDs call for more resources for Tusla
slow downLocal authorities to implement 30km/h speed limits in urban areas ‘where appropriate’ from 2027
On The Journal8 days to go
Connolly is way out in front of Humphreys in a new presidential opinion poll
The number of people who said they ‘don’t know’ how they will vote for is still relatively high at 18%.
mixed feelingsBertie Ahern says he's voting for Humphreys - but believes he could have won the election
On The JournalRace for the Áras
'This is all BS': Ivan Yates has hit back at criticism of his 'smear the bejaysus' Connolly remark
epsteinPosthumous book by Virginia Giuffre claims Prince Andrew 'felt entitled' to have sex with her
compensationAverage settlement for minor neck injuries 4.9 times higher in Ireland than England and Wales
Election Expenses
Fancy running for the Dáil? Here’s how much it might cost you
The Journal Investigates examined more than 500 election expense returns to uncover how much you might have to spend to secure a Dáil seat.
Elected candidates spent €20,000 on average
Just 14 TDs had all their election expenses refunded
At least €9.2m was spent during the last election
Campaign Trail'The people of Ireland will decide': Connolly and Humphreys take campaigns to Meath and Cavan
On The JournalBack in the fold
Social Democrats appoint Eoin Hayes as social protection spokesperson
On The JournalPort Tunnel
Gardaí say 'missiles were thrown' during Port Tunnel protest where pepper spray was used
On The JournalKara Owen
‘Bíonn siúlach scéalach’: New British Ambassador to Ireland shows off impressive Irish skills
land development agency
HSE urged to clarify if it offered Baggot St Hospital for housing as LDA says no notice issued
A public body like the HSE is not to dispose of public land unless it has given notice and offered it for sale to the LDA first.
services ban'Not implementable': Taoiseach suggests ban on services will not be in Occupied Territories Bill
all about the numbersHarris wins Dáil confidence motion after Aontú challenge him on spinal surgeries controversies
GaeilgeTuairim: Má táimid dáiríre faoin nGaeilge, tá sé réasúnta a bheith ag súil go mbeadh an tUachtarán in ann í a labhairt
EducationCalls for ‘small’ €3m allocation for additional deputy principals to be targeted at DEIS schools
Race for the Áras
From a council house to the Áras? Catherine Connolly says she's 'an insider and an outsider'
Having united the Irish Left, Connolly now spearheads a campaign that is staunchly progressive and neutral.
Race for the Áras
Heather Humphreys' journey from 'take no crap' Clones councillor to Áras contender
People who’ve worked with Humphreys at council level say she “had a common sense way of looking at things”.
On The JournalEnergy prices
Retail electricity prices in Ireland three times higher than wholesale cost, report finds
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONFormer minister calls plan to pay asylum seekers more to return home 'window dressing'
scoliosisTrouble ahead for Harris as he faces no confidence motion over spinal surgery controversies
Housing Crisis'It is a prime location': Baggot St Hospital snubbed for housing use raised with Taoiseach
Leaders' QuestionsGovernment accused of deference to energy companies as McDonald hits out at 'rip off' bills
Qualification once againIndependent Ireland wants the North and the Republic to merge into 'one super soccer team'
