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2025
On The JournalDepartment of Education
Just one form needed to apply for multiple secondary schools under new pilot plan
Training AI
Asked to think like a paedophile or act suicidal: Workers training Meta's AI in Ireland speak out
Content moderators say the work they carry out is increasingly psychologically distressing because of the advent of AI
One worker self-harmed in real life after spending entire shifts writing first-person suicide-related prompts
Workers recount horrifying videos they have reviewed as part of their day jobs
Benefits such as free meals - which contract workers say made the workday more bearable - have been removed
On The Journalireland house
This Irish embassy in Japan is the state's most expensive building constructed outside Ireland
The final cost of the project is expected to be €27.4 million.
On The JournalUK Government
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves in tears after criticism over major welfare reform u-turn
budget 2026Harris 'not convinced' that dole increases should be in line with other social welfare payments
On The JournalRIP
'Fearless': Tributes following death of Capuchin Day Centre founder Brother Kevin Crowley
The lifelong humanitarian helped thousands of people through his work and the work of his team.
micheál in tokyo
Over Guinness and Enya music, Martin talks trade, undersea cables and 'Bakebake' with Japanese PM
The Japanese prime minister spoke about how Irish beef tongue is a sought after commodity in Japan.
CocaineTaoiseach says there ‘could be link’ between falling alcohol consumption and increased cocaine use
On The JournalBelfast City Hall
Portrait of Michael D Higgins removed from office of DUP lord mayor of Belfast
On The Journalcancer prevention
Taoiseach says legislating to ban sunbed use in Ireland is a 'no-brainer'
On The JournalJoeeeeee Duffy
Joe Duffy as unity left wing candidate for presidency? No comment says People Before Profit TD
IsraelPoliticians ask questions about services and the Occupied Territories Bill but get few answers
On The JournalCollege Fees
'Pay in instalments and let's see what the budget brings': Harris hints at future college fee cut
Dublin city centreJunior minister for heritage criticises 'outrageous' Sinn Féin arguments against GPO revamp
On The JournalHousing Crisis
Browne: it will be 'difficult to prevent' hitting point where 5,000 children are homeless
Browne also confirmed that EU citizens who are classed as homeless in Ireland will be asked to return “back to their own country” if they do not meet requirements.
naughty or niceThe government is drawing up a list of the best (and worst) councils for housing delivery
On The JournalBig beautiful bill
Voting on amendments for Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' drags on as he takes swipe at Elon Musk
Compulsory Redundancies
Intel to cut just under 200 jobs at Leixlip plant in Kildare
The company confirmed earlier this year that the number of jobs impacted by cuts would be made public in July.
On The JournalSIPO
Six former ministerial advisers sought to have their lobbying cooling off period waived last year
IAEAIran says it has halted cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog over agency’s 'destructive' behaviour
medecins sans frontieres'Slaughter masquerading as aid': MSF calls for US-backed Gaza relief scheme to be dismantled
Race for the ÁrasCynthia Ní Mhúrchú dampens presidential speculation as Fianna Fáil nomination race hots up
On The Journalesri report
Ageing population means Ireland will need around 50,000 long-term beds by 2040
Michael ShineVictims of paedophile Michael Shine outline what inquiry into his abuse would look like
24/7 health serviceSeven-day rosters are on the way. So does that spell the end for 'independent republic' hospitals?
On The JournalCollege Fees
Minister indicates universal college fee cuts of €1000 won't be replicated in next budget
