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2025
Analysis
Presidential debate: Elbows out for second debate as poll result lights a fire under candidates
A tetchy debate at times, where candidates were a lot more combative.
On The JournalFianna Fáil
Jim Gavin says he's ‘looking into’ reports he owes former tenant €3,300 in overpaid rent
On The Journalclearance
Presidential rivals say Connolly 'circumvented' vetting process in the hiring of gun convict
As it happened
Áras hopefuls in feisty TV debate on issues and controversies as poll raises stakes
There are less than three weeks to go until polling day on Friday 24 October.
race to the arasLatest Áras poll puts Catherine Connolly out in front as support for Jim Gavin drops
IllinoisTrump authorises deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago after border agent shoots woman
your stories
The Journal readers in the North and abroad say it’s wrong they can’t vote for the president
Emigrants, immigrants and Irish citizens in Northern Ireland can’t vote this month – we asked our readers what they think.
On The Journalglobal sumud flotilla
Lawyers for Irish flotilla detainees express concern about 'mistreatment' by Israeli authorities
On The JournalDublin
Pro-Palestine activists pepper-sprayed and two arrested during protest at Port Tunnel
On The Journalbit of a row
Humphreys says she 'absolutely' backed new drink driving laws - after Shane Ross said she didn't
a solemn promise
Workers face higher taxes as government set to cave into hospitality industry lobbying
The measure will cost the state several hundred million euros per year in foregone tax revenue.
On The Journallocal policing
Plan to replace local policing committees now moving ahead after criticism of delays
The Morning Lead
Asylum seekers offered money by government to drop claims feel 'bribed' and 'threatened'
‘Is the money we’re being told to take worth more than our own lives and those of our children?’
On The JournalBudget 2026
Delis likely to be included in Budget VAT cut — but don't expect cheaper chicken fillet rolls
Gaza FlotillaTDs slam Israeli 'piracy and kidnapping' as flotilla organisers name 16 Irish people captured
Alternative Budget SeasonThe Budget is on Tuesday - here's what Sinn Féin and others say they would do if in charge
Catherine Connolly
Connolly defends hiring woman convicted of gun crimes after Taoiseach attacks judgement
As revealed by The Journal yesterday Catherine Connolly hired a woman sentenced to six years in jail by the Special Criminal Court.
severe heather warningMet Éireann warned colleagues that storms couldn't share names with Áras hopefuls
On The Journalapolitical organisation
Jim Gavin removes references to Defence Forces members in social media posts
ShutdownWhite House threatens 'imminent' firings as efforts to swiftly end government shutdown collapse
On The JournalGaza aid
Seven Irish citizens among activists detained as Israeli forces seize flotilla ships, organisers say
It is understood that at least four vessels have already been boarded by Israeli forces.
On The JournalSecurity concerns
Catherine Connolly hired woman convicted of gun crime to work in Leinster House
Industrial SchoolsCatherine Connolly among TDs highlighting hunger strike by industrial school survivors
On The JournalBudget 2026
Taoiseach: Real wages are up, so people won't be worse off without cost of living Budget package
Health CommitteeHealth minister 'not happy' with spinal surgery waiting lists but won't call it 'an emergency'
borgen boundTight security as Taoiseach and other EU leaders meet in Denmark to talk defence and drones
arasMichael McDowell says he didn’t nominate Maria Steen because her election would be ‘step backwards’
Flying the flagExplainer: Why were the Áras candidates asked about the tricolour in the first TV debate?
