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Tuesday 31 March 2026 Dublin: 13°C
simon says
What we know about Harris’s new savings scheme planned for next year
The Tánaiste also said the current deemed disposable tax on investments is “too high”.
Ukraine
Ireland joins EU chiefs in Kyiv to observe Bucha massacre anniversary as drone war grinds on
The Morning Lead
'Entertainment isn't just for better-off people in D4': Our readers are divided on dodgy boxes
Minimum Wage
More employers availing of lower youth rates as minimum wage goes up, report finds
Iran
'Go get your own oil!': Trump tells allies to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just TAKE IT'
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Would you like to see employers offer work-from-home options during the energy crisis?
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick v Cork: The phoney war that could get feisty
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Tobi Omoteso
Gardaí investigating after Limerick hip hop artist partially blinded in baseball bat assault
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Armagh
Finger pointed at dissident republicans as driver forced to bring explosive device to police station
The PSNI decribed it as a “horrific and terrible ordeal” for the delivery driver.
Updated 1 hr ago
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National Review Panel
'Clear deficits' found in case where teenage girl was raped by male relative acting as carer
1 hr ago
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Supermarket Sweep
Ireland is facing egg shortages due to rising demand and insufficient farmers' pay, IFA says
Demand has increased and farm gate prices have remained the same, the IFA’s poultry chair said.
Updated 2 hrs ago
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bbc radio
Probe into DJ Scott Mills over alleged teen sex offences was dropped due to lack of evidence
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SPOTLIGHT

Focus on Gaza The world's attention is on Iran, but six months on from the start of the ceasefire Gaza lies in ruin and its people face an uncertain future

on the ground
Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained
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illusion of peace
Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
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detainees
Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners
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This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Hindsight
Dr Mike Ryan: 'We shouldn’t play the next pandemic like the last one’
2 hrs ago
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Pharmacies
State to continue funding phased dispensing and blister packs for patients 'who genuinely need them'
3 hrs ago
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Iran
'Go get your own oil!': Trump tells allies to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just TAKE IT'
Updated 3 hrs ago
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bienvenue bangkok
An Asian version of Eurovision has been announced (and no, Ireland aren't in that one either)
3 hrs ago
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Ukraine
Ireland joins EU chiefs in Kyiv to observe Bucha massacre anniversary as drone war grinds on
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
Updated 3 hrs ago
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driven up
The cost of motor insurance went up again last year
4 hrs ago
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simon says
What we know about Harris’s new savings scheme planned for next year
5 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Would you like to see employers offer work-from-home options during the energy crisis?
5 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dodgy boxes, Helen McEntree in Kyiv, and details of savings and investments plan to be outlined.
Updated 7 hrs ago
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en français
Air Canada chief to step down after row over not speaking French
8 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
27
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Man on the Moon
Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
9 hrs ago
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Aughnacloy
PSNI appeal for information on 1973 murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in Co Tyrone
9 hrs ago
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Minimum Wage
More employers availing of lower youth rates as minimum wage goes up, report finds
10 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
'Entertainment isn't just for better-off people in D4': Our readers are divided on dodgy boxes
There were mixed views from The Journal readers on illegal streaming.
Jane Matthews
16 hrs ago
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Yesterday
30th March 2026
rise of the robots
Melania and the robot: Humanoids are here, but they can’t replace humanity
Adriana Casserly
Updated 16 hrs ago
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Murder Investigation
Three people arrested over suspected murder of William Delaney released without charge
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
White House defends prayer for ‘violence’ after Pope says God doesn’t listen to ‘those who wage war’
18 hrs ago
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John Stephens
Fianna Fáil confirm candidate to try claim party's first Dublin Central seat since Bertie Ahern
18 hrs ago
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off air
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'historic relationship’ allegation, according to UK media
Updated 18 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban
Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy
Andrea Horan
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Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
23
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
82
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
16
The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
30
The Mental Load
The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women
Niamh O'Reilly
52
Fast fashion
Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
Solene Schirrer
17
Ireland's history
The Irish at the Oscars, over the years
Dr Eoin Kinsella
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birthday present
'The best gift': Celine Dion announces comeback three years on from autoimmune diagnosis
19 hrs ago
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Witness appeal
Woman (90s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Armagh
20 hrs ago
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West Bank
Israeli MPs pass bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Updated 20 hrs ago
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tipperary town
Gardaí seize items linked to alleged cock fighting in Tipperary
21 hrs ago
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Fiosrú
Garda watchdog investigating sudden death of a man in Co Westmeath on Saturday
21 hrs ago
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iran execution
Dublin relatives worry for jailed man facing execution in Iran after alleged torture
21 hrs ago
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Courts
Two men appear in court accused of €6,400 drone drug delivery to Cloverhill Prison
21 hrs ago
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Energy Crisis
Harris: No plans to tweak remote working or travel advice during energy crisis
22 hrs ago
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Middle East
Two UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon, the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours
UNIFIL said the attack “may constitute a war crime”.
A third peacekeeper was severely injured in the incident, and a fourth was also hurt.
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has said all Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL are "safe and fully accounted for".
France's foreign minister has condemned the attack and requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
22 hrs ago
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Exploitation
Man charged in Sweden for selling wife to 120 men
22 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 hrs ago
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Special Criminal Court
Man (49) charged with the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson in Co Donegal
Updated 30 Mar
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Energy Crisis
What are other countries doing to save energy and combat rising fuel costs?
30 Mar
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FactCheck
Debunked: Tony Holohan says health claims falsely attributed to him could cause ‘genuine harm’
30 Mar
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