Politics
Last year
2025
On The JournalPresidential Election
Gavin on his 'military objectives' comment: 'Let me be clear, there is genocide taking place in Gaza'
Child BenefitMeasures 'equivalent' to second tier of child benefit to feature in budget, says Taoiseach
On The JournalHousing
'We're running out of patience': Martin lashes out at council bosses over zoning land for housing
hip dysplasiaCork mother confronts Taoiseach at Fianna Fáil think-in over daughter’s need for hip surgery
school placesMinister for Education urges families to apply for special school places before new deadline
On The JournalDarragh O'Brien
Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap in the works, minister confirms
good morning
The 9 at 9
Conor McGregor pulls out of the presidential election, soldier accused of two killings in Bloody Sunday to go on trial and Adolescence star makes Emmy history
Áras hopefuls
Presidential pitches at councils around the country kick-off a jam-packed week in politics
The Dáil also returns this week after its summer hiatus.
On The JournalChild Benefit
Second tier of child benefit will not be introduced in next month's budget, says Minister
On The Journalcampaign launch
Heather Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades as she gives backing to Irish unity
On The JournalRace for the Áras
Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll
On The JournalRivals
Ireland's banks are finally challenging Revolut - why has it taken them so long?
AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB are teaming up and finally getting with the times – but why now?
On The JournalWexford
Still no clarity on future of homebuyers scheme in housing minister's home constituency
On The Journalnot great expectations
Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?
Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.
US politicsCNN's John King on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the lessons from US political violence
Jennifer Carroll MacNeillLabour blasts Health Minister's 'showdown' approach to hospitals after Mater resignation
On The Journalonline rage
Political violence: When does a threat meet the bar for Garda intervention?
The Late Late Show'The timing wasn’t right': Michael Flatley speaks on his health and why he pulled out of Áras race
in profile
Inside Jim Gavin's military career
As a military pilot, Jim Gavin flew Micheál Martin to Africa for secret talks to release an Irish aid worker.
PalestineOpinion: Only by visiting the West Bank can you understand what life is like for Palestinians there
On The JournalAssassination
'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect named as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said Tyler Robinson was arrested after a family friend tipped off law enforcement.
An inscription on one of the unfired casings found by a rifle they believe belonged to Robinson read: "Hey fascist! Catch!"
On The JournalSheridan and Steen
No joy for Sheridan or Steen as Fingal Council rules out presidential backing
Palestine
Dutch public broadcaster joins RTÉ in saying it will boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part
The broadcaster pointed to the ban on journalists entering Gaza and the many reporters killed there.
On The JournalRenting
Government slammed over 'surge' in evictions as number of landlords selling up increases
On The JournalDiella
Albania appoints 'corruption-free' AI-generated 'minister' to oversee public tenders
AssassinationUS State Department threatens to cancel visas of people who 'make light' of Charlie Kirk's death
UN Security CouncilQatar will continue 'diplomatic' role in mediating Gaza ceasefire after Doha strikes, PM says
FactCheck
Charlie Kirk: JFK-type conspiracies and false reports of culprit spread in aftermath of shooting
The conservative activist’s death has been surrounded by misinformation and baseless speculation.
