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Kenneth CollinsSecond Sinn Féin politician denies wrongdoing after being questioned over alleged business fraud
On The JournalGeorge's Dock
Outdoor pool back in the frame at Dublin city site of rejected whitewater rafting project
Local politicians and Dublin City Council have been trying to figure out what they want to do with the site for years.
On The JournalCanada
Former banker (and Irish citizen) Mark Carney to become next Canadian prime minister
no pressure
Taoiseach has landed in the US for perhaps the most high stakes St Patrick's Day visit yet
The threat of a trade war with the EU, war in Ukraine and Trump’s plans for Gaza have cast a dark cloud over this year’s visit Stateside.
On The JournalInvestigation
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould says he is ‘entirely innocent’ after being questioned by gardaí over €150k fraud
Gould’s solicitor said that his client “utterly rejects the complaint made against him”.
triple lockDoes the UN Security Council have final say when it comes to sending Irish troops abroad?
On The Journalceasefire deal
Families of Israeli hostages and freed captives urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal
On The Journaleastern ukraine
EU 'must step up military support' after Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 14 people overnight
On The Journalhousing figures
O'Brien gave pre-election housing projections 'in good faith', Tánaiste says
On The JournalInvestigation
Harris says Oireachtas member arrested in garda fraud investigation 'not a member of Fine Gael'
Jim O'CallaghanJustice Minister defends proposed sex-offender register, claiming information should be public
'Security not war': How quickly can Europe move on its ambitious new defence plan?
Movement has been swift so far by EU standards but it’s likely any plan will be slow to put into progress.
Donald TrumpTrump threatens 'large scale' sanctions on Russia after overnight missile attack on Ukraine
arms race'Race for security, not war': Donald Tusk says Poland must pursue nuclear weapons for protection
your storiesWhat would you like Micheál Martin to say to Trump when they meet? We want to hear your thoughts
On The JournalIt's tradition
'They voted for me so I like them': Trump declares Irish American Heritage Month
crunch summit
EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.
On The JournalBack On
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US will hold talks next week in Saudi Arabia about ending the war
Going Halves
Ireland and UK may invest in future joint-energy projects following summit talks
Leaders this morning agreed to also take a common approach to potential US tariffs, due to the Windsor agreement.
It "makes sense" for UK and Irish governments to work on offshore wind farms - minister.
"Vital" that leaders work together in response to US tariffs, Tánaiste said.
Taoiseach requests UK expertise in housing and infrastructure.
On The Journalcrunch summit
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
Ursula von der Leyen’s ‘ReArm Europe’ plan is up for discussion as the 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels.
CybertrucksTesla Takedown: Protests across the United States are targeting Elon Musk's car company showrooms
On The JournalImbalance in communication
Simon Harris has refuted a claim by Marco Rubio about what they discussed on the phone this week
On The JournalCost of Living
Expenditure Minister again rules out 'ad hoc' energy supports despite Energy Department warnings
On The JournalLiverpool
Katie McCabe, Oasis and 'Guinness diplomacy': Martin and Starmer open first Ireland-UK summit
On The JournalWar in Ukraine
Macron proposes extending French nuclear deterrent to EU partners and Ukraine troop deployment
‘The future of Europe does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow,’ said Macron in an address to France.
The UK and France are coordinating European efforts to support Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy.
The CIA director has confirmed that the US has "paused" intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
