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2025
On The JournalCourts
Government accused in High Court of breaching international law over Israeli weapon 'flyovers'
ukrainians in irelandClampdown on payments for hosting Ukrainians as new rule to limit some RTB registered properties
this just in
Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly announced as new Garda Commissioner, succeeding Drew Harris
It comes after a lengthy search process, with the current commissioner’s term extended twice.
On The JournalC'mere til I tell ye
Should garden cabins and attic conversions need planning permission? The government wants your views
On The Journalbudget 2026
Chambers says any extra money given to ministers for Budget will come with strings attached
beirutTaoiseach says it is 'unsatisfactory' that killer of Irish soldier Seán Rooney still at large
freedom of dublin
'Really stupid move': Dublin councillors are fighting over giving Obama the keys to the city
People Before Profit Councillors have said if the award is not rescinded, they will bring an emergency motion against it.
On The JournalNew deadline
Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that he has 'ten or 12 days' to end the war in Ukraine
Jennifer Carroll MacNeillWin for Donegal as Health Minister greenlights Letterkenny surgical hub alongside Sligo one
It's all goodDanny Healy-Rae has slept on it and decided he won't make complaint about 'shove' from garda
Deal Done
'Resorted to submission': Last-minute US tariff deal earns stinging criticism from EU leaders
The deal was reached during a meeting between Donald Trump and the president of the European Commission on Sunday.
Section 232Are pharmaceuticals part of the EU-US tariff deal? And what's Section 232 got to do with it?
On The Journalfreedom of dublin
Dublin Lord Mayor invites Obamas to accept Freedom of City award during September visit
Scotland
'A good deal for everybody': US and EU reach 15% tariff deal after Trump-von der Leyen meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the agreement, saying it ‘brings clarity and predictablity’ to the EU-US trading relationship.
InterviewCNN's Donie on America's view of Ireland (and how it can sometimes help him get MAGA on side)
The Morning Lead
'I was told to f**k off to my country': Our readers on their experiences of racism in Ireland
People from ethnic minority groups say an increase in protests against immigration and asylum seeker accommodation, and experiences of racism, has left them feeling afraid in Ireland.
On The JournalUnwelcome back
People Before Profit slam SocDems for readmitting Eoin Hayes following Palantir controversy
Tightening the purse stringsNASA says it will lose about 20 percent of its workforce as a result of Trump cuts
Israel's war on GazaStarmer rejects calls for Palestinian statehood as he progresses plans to airdrop aid into Gaza
inheritance taxA new law could allow people prioritise non-children for inheritance tax purposes, says tax group
On The JournalYes I will Yes
Why Ireland's YIMBYs are having a moment
Recent submissions on a new development in Dublin show that perhaps we’re not a nation of NIMBYs after all.
Waiting ListsOutpatients in Ireland face the longest waits for care of patients in similar countries
promises promisesDoubling Renters' Tax Credit will cost €160m - but it is a pre-election pledge by Micheál Martin
On The JournalDáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'The hours are mad, if I finish at 9.30pm it feels like a half day'
On The JournalAir Force One
Donald Trump arrives in Scotland for five-day visit set to mix diplomacy and golf
On The JournalGhislaine Maxwell
Justice department meets Epstein accomplice for second day as Trump says he’s ‘allowed’ to pardon her
