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2025
planning objectionsIt could soon be more difficult to take a judicial review as new law to refocus on ‘common good’
On The Journalthe letter
What we know about Donald Trump’s alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein
Breaking his silence
Jim Gavin has been speaking to reporters after being selected as Fianna Fáil's Áras candidate
The former Dublin manager descibed himself as a centrist, and said he voted Yes to repeal and marriage equality referendums.
On The JournalBilly or Jim
Tensions within Fianna Fáil ahead of secret ballot to choose presidential candidate
On The Journalrein it in
State spending watchdog warns government's budget plans are too flaithiúlach by far
On The JournalEpstein files
Democrats release suggestive birthday letter allegedly sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein
the eldest boyMurdoch family settle real-life 'Succession' row, with eldest son to keep control of media empire
On The JournalPalestine
'You have been warned, leave now,' Netanyahu tells Gaza city residents as attacks intensify
On The JournalFrancois Bayrou
French government collapses as parliament ousts second PM in nine months
AnalysisHarris says Fine Gael is 'renewed' under his leadership as he denies he's a weakness to the party
On The JournalOCTOBER'S BUDGET
Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan
Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.
As it happened
Presidential hopefuls launched bids to get on ballot at first special council meeting
Áras hopefuls were given five minutes to make their pitch to Kerry councillors this afternoon.
housing emergencyThe government's revised housing plan now won't see the light of day until October
On The JournalThink-in season
Sinn Féin gear up for the new Dáil term in battle mode, but remain undecided on Áras question
The party is keen to work more with other opposition parties as the Dáil return approaches.
Conor McGregorTánaiste: 'Thank God Elon Musk has no say in terms of who Ireland's next president will be'
Leo's Memoir
Varadkar on making 'crass and callous' campaign remarks - and seven other things we learned in his memoir
We also now know how Fine Gael’s presidential candidate Heather Humphreys reacted to the ‘Leo the Leak’ furore.
On The JournalNot happening
Not running: McDonald rules herself out of Áras race as party gathers for pre-Dáil think-in
McDonald said her party still has the option of either fielding a Sinn Féin candidate or backing Catherine Connolly.
New Season
Budget and Áras race on the agenda as FG and SF gather for party think-ins ahead of Dáil return
The parties will hold separate gatherings in Westmeath and Dun Laoghaire – here’s what to expect.
KerryGareth Sheridan and Maria Steen among Áras hopefuls due to address first council meeting today
On The JournalUkraine
Trump threatens Russia with further sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
HousingPublic consultation backs housing plan to exempt garden cabins from planning permission rules
On The Journalmind the money
What happened to Ireland’s plan to make sure renters’ deposits were protected?
On The JournalDefence Forces
Opinion: The Government's plans to scrap the Triple Lock should be concerning to all citizens
Multiple bomb threats made against Tánaiste Simon Harris’s home, armed gardaí at scene
The threats made against Harris and his family today follow two other reported threats made against members of the Tánaiste’s family online.
On The JournalUkraine
Russia hits Kyiv in largest aerial attack since war began, sparking fire at government building
BrazilSupporters of ex-Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro called to streets ahead of coup trial verdict
checks and balancesMarion McKeone: All the experts say Trump's tariffs are unlawful. Will the Supreme Court agree?
Online threats'Vile and horrific threats' made against close family member of Simon Harris last night
aras raceFine Gael tells its councillors to oppose Independents' nominations for presidential election
