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2025
On The JournalGrowing pains
Uisce Éireann chair: Dublin's drinking water supply will be 'very tight' in the next few years
Jerry Grant says judicial reviews have slowed important projects that are needed for the growing population.
VoteAustralian PM calls general election for 3 May, as Labor ties with right-wing opposition in polls
On The Journalthe group chat
US judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal chat messages on Yemen strikes
BelfastNorthern Ireland Secretary says any UK contribution to Casement Park would not bridge funding gap
On The Journalbrussels bound
Defences Forces chief says Irish in Lebanon 'doing extraordinary work' as he prepares for EU role
Lt Gen Seán Clancy will start in his new role as chair of the EU Military Committee in June.
On The Journalturning in his grave
Michael Collins says Mattie McGrath ‘smeared the noble dead’ by labelling TD and his namesake ‘traitors’
On The JournalUkraine Summit
European leaders differ on deploying 'reassurance force' in Ukraine after peace deal
On The Journaleileen flynn
Seanad told increases in students given reduced school hours is 'a proper scandal'
Benjamin NetanyahuCopying and courting the far-right abroad, Israel’s government seeks political control of judges
On The Journalenvironmental concerns
Electoral Commission seeking public’s views on whether campaign posters should be banned
tariff threatTánaiste warns ‘economic shock’ from US tariffs comes at ‘critical juncture’ for war in Ukraine
On The JournalCamp Shamrock
Irish troops have been assisting in recovery of bodies from devastated Lebanese villages
Irish soldiers arriving in the region were immediately struck by the scale of devastation.
On The JournalJust In Case
The EU wants us all to have 72-hour 'survival kits' to hand (possibly in a large handbag)
On The JournalMark Ward
'Let me apologise on his behalf': Mary Lou says sorry for use of f-word by Sinn Féin TD in Dáil
On The Journalaid cuts
Cuts to foreign aid could result in 10 million new HIV cases cases within five years
Tariffs
'Ireland was very smart': Trump namechecks Ireland as he pledges tariffs on pharma imports
Unemployment and inflation are forecast to rise under proposed US tariffs against the EU.
ceasefire talksZelensky says it's 'too early' to discuss future roles of European militaries in Ukraine
On The Journalirish peacekeepers
An Israeli drone circled over the Irish base camp in Lebanon monitoring Simon Harris' visit
The Tánaiste Simon Harris was visiting Irish soldiers based in war ravaged south Lebanon today.
On The JournalUnited States
EU pledges to 'protect our workers' as Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars made outside US
On The JournalGaza
Netanyahu threatens to seize territory in Gaza as Palestinians continue anti-Hamas protests
It is the second consecutive day that protests against Hamas have taken place in the Gaza Strip.
Under Pressure
Verona Murphy 'fully intends' to continue as Ceann Comhairle as opposition parties draft no confidence motion
Murphy said she rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" related to her role in the speaking time row.
Sinn Féin's chief whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said Murphy has "tonight and tomorrow to consider her position".
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the opposition’s attitude to the Ceann Comhairle “extraordinary” and accused Sinn Féin of engaging “in bad faith”.
Motion of no confidenceVerona Murphy says she won't be resigning, so what's next in the Ceann Comhairle row?
Gesture PoliticsMichael Lowry says raising two fingers in the Dáil was an 'errant gesture' not meant to offend
On The JournalLebanon
Tánaiste expresses ‘concern’ with progress of Sean Rooney case during meeting with Lebanese ministers
On The JournalHoly Show
Opposition parties to tell Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy they no longer have confidence in her
On The Journaltwo fingers
One image from yesterday's Dáil row dominates the front pages of today's newspapers
On The JournalExecutive Order
Trump moves to overhaul US elections, fueling fears voting will become more difficult
buyer's remorse'Toxic brand': Irish Tesla drivers want you to know they don't all support Trump and Elon Musk
GreenlandJD Vance to join his wife Usha on contentious Greenland visit following Danish PM's criticism
