Politics
Last week
22nd March 2026 - 28th March 2026
Human RightsSupreme Court begins hearing into whether the State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers
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Government to sign off on cuts to fuel taxes, Iran launches fresh strikes on Israel and EU strikes trade deal with Australia.
PlanningRestricting judicial reviews will 'block' court challenges for vulnerable groups, claim lawyers
South AmericaEU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May, despite pending court ruling on legality
DublinWoman canvassing for Catherine Connolly in presidential campaign ‘punched in face’, court told
Southwest GateLand Development Agency and O’Flynn Group announce plans for over 540 cost rental homes in Dublin
Cost of Living
Government set to intervene on rising cost of fuel but help will be temporary
A temporary excise cut and double fuel allowance payment are expected.
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Iran vows Strait of Hormuz closure after Trump threats, gardaí test anti-drone tech and tributes paid to Michael Lyster.
Drogheda UnitedSinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne removed as director of Drogheda United, club owners confirm
Municipal electionsSocialist candidate voted as new mayor of Paris, as far-right loses in major cities
cutting through the noiseGavan Reilly says his new show will focus on explaining politics, not shouting about it
FactCheckFactcheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?
Internet DiariesThe internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland
Irish in AmericaBeing an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'
Let's get down to business
Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip
Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.
The Morning Lead
Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers
Recently, The Journal travelled to Interpol in Lyon to hear from experts fighting the scammers.
Last month
March 2026
war at the pumpsSinn Féin warns ‘half measures’ on fuel won’t help as government plans move on excise duty
Animal WelfareIreland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
Middle East
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
International Energy Agency
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.
Arlene FosterHouse of Lords pass proposal by former DUP leader that would criminalise saying ‘Up the Ra’
