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2025
On The JournalLeinster House
Minister Patrick O’Donovan thought he might die after collapsing in the Dáil
On The JournalÁras An Uachtaráin
Fine Gael to open nominations for its presidential candidate tomorrow
On The JournalHousing
Just 600 out of 20,000 construction firms register for list to crack down on cowboy builders
Operation Piano
'It was apparent that we were in hot pursuit': The inside story of the raid on the MV Matthew
In this piece, we’ll hear for the first time publicly from three key players involved in the military side of the multi-agency response.
On The JournalStudent fees
Lawless accuses Sinn Féin of 'misleading' public over student fees in letter to party's TD
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Asylum seekers imprisoned, Texas floods and a hubbub over a cinema screening in Dublin.
On The Journaltransgender
Up to 150 Sinn Féin members expected to attend conference on party's gender policy
Analysis
MV Matthew seizure was a major success ... but Irish appetite for cocaine remains
The €157 million drug seizure was a massive win for the State – but those working in policy say the price of a bag of coke has not budged.
Immigration
Questions raised over why asylum seekers are being put in prison for weeks before deportation
The Irish Penal Reform Trust was sharply critical of the government imprisoning people for ‘administrative rather than criminal’ reasons.
On The Journalmicheal in japan
During a reflective day in Hiroshima, the Taoiseach is reminded it's a small world
In these wartorn times, Hiroshima is a reminder of what should never be allowed happen again.
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONOver 22% of jobs at International Protection Appeals Tribunal are currently sitting empty
On The JournalEuropean Commission
Fine Gael to reject motion of no confidence in von der Leyen while other Irish MEPs split
WHITE GOLD
Revealed: How Hezbollah fundraisers helped finance the €157m MV Matthew drug operation
Eight relative bit players in the drama have been sentenced today – this is the story of the smuggling operation’s origins.
insurance premiumsMinister wants to 'maintain' insurance reforms before approving personal injury pay-out hikes
On The JournalTrump Tariffs
With rates set to rise next week, what is the state of play with Trump's tariffs?
false row
FG has never raised idea of leaving jobseekers out of increased social welfare payments, says Martin
Micheál Martin moved to dismiss a two-tiered system, saying he doesn’t like drawing distinctions between people on social welfare.
budget 2026Taoiseach hints childcare focus in Budget will be on increasing places rather than cutting costs
On The JournalPalestine
At least 15 killed by Israeli strikes on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Atomic BombTaoiseach lays wreath at Hiroshima memorial, says the world is more dangerous now than in 1945
Presidential Election'It's not so much about the party': Micheál Martin says the presidency should be above party politics
On The JournalGaza
Tánaiste tells US ambassador 'we want the bombs to stop' in 4th of July celebration speech
On The JournalBig beautiful bill
Trump secures major victory as flagship tax and spending bill passes Congress
On The Journaloccupied territories bill
Taoiseach warns trade ban on Israeli settlements could hit Irish companies under US anti-boycott laws
On The Journaljapan expo 2025
Chicken fillet rolls and Cork City: Taoiseach tries to pull the strings for more trade with Japan
Though wearing a blue suit and not a green jersey in the sweltering 33 degree heat, the Taoiseach was on message that Ireland is open for business.
WatchTetchy scenes between neutrality activists and politicians during Triple Lock abolition meeting
On The JournalCalculation once again
United Ireland would cost €3bn in first year, but all burdens would disappear within ten years
Billy KelleherTaoiseach 'surprised' by Fianna Fáil MEP's criticism of Eamon Ryan getting EU housing role
