Politics
Last year
2025
Presidential ElectionSinn Féin will back a presidential candidate with 'a lot' of Irish, says McDonald
Climate ChangeUN warns climate change causing havoc with global water cycle as EU to settle on emissions plan
On The JournalChequers
From Epstein to Gaza, awkward questions expected at big beautiful Trump-Starmer press conference
The Morning Lead
The Central Bank is calling it - the government is not going to hit its housing target
Issues with water and electricity supply are slowing the delivery of new homes, the Central Bank said.
UK State VisitTrump and King Charles praise each other in banquet speeches as thousands protest in London
Michael D HigginsPresident's suggestion to exclude Israel from the UN 'not official government policy'
On The JournalBreaking Ranks
Fine Gael election chief quizzed on what happens to councillor who defied party to back Sheridan
On The JournalPressure on Israel
EU freezes funding for Israel and proposes suspending trade deal due to war on Gaza
On The Journalnew laws needed
Ceann Comhairle calls for legislative response to threats against politicians
oh dairy meFertiliser pollution of Irish rivers is getting worse - at a really bad time for the government
On The JournalUK State Visit
Trump greeted by royals as he arrives at Windsor Castle on first full day of state visit
On The Journaltell me why...
'I’ve chosen someone': Geldof reveals what Martin said in their call about a potential Áras run
UK State Visit
Protesters beamed giant Epstein video onto Windsor Castle as Trump's UK state visit began
Local police said four people had been arrested ‘on suspicion of malicious communications’ following the stunt in Windsor.
On The Journaljeffrey epstein
Trump touches down in UK for state visit amid fallout over Mandelson sacking
Rural housingOne-off housing policy shift will allow people build homes on their own land, says Taoiseach
On The Journalthe ploughing
Áras hopefuls embrace the electorate (and each other) at the Ploughing
Also, breaking news: 54 is still young, according to Jim Gavin.
Race for the ÁrasGareth Sheridan gets closer to the presidential ballot after Tipperary councillors back him
Big FiveEurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
On The JournalCampaign Trail
'A picnic not a parade': Humphreys faces questions on Orange Order events at the Ploughing
On The Journalfirst day back
Eoin Hayes a no-show at SocDems think-in as Holly Cairns faces media over latest controversy
On The JournalHousing
Taoiseach hits out at Dublin City Council for saying it doesn't need to rezone land for housing
holly cairnsSocial Democrats leader learned of Eoin Hayes’ ‘indefensible’ Halloween costume through the media
Analysis
Just like Micheál, Jim Gavin has no time for polls, but FF should fear a post-budget survey
Micheal Martin is no fan of polls, but the first one post budget might be a rude awakening.
As it happened
Dublin City among six councils to decide not to back any candidates for the Áras today
Laois, Roscommon, Galway City, Longford and Cork City also decided not to nominate any candidates for the presidential election.
