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Poll: Would you back a law that makes it a crime for politicians to lie?
A bill from a Welsh political party would make it an offence for elected politicians to lie.
Rain, snow and below-freezing temperatures on the way
Met Éireann has said it will feel “raw” this weekend.
Ireland's only children's pain consultant to step down due clinic's lack of funding
Children and their families living with chronic pain and its wider impacts are now facing uncertainty about the future of their care.
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Hyde Park bomb fitted with pieces of shrapnel by IRA 'to increase lethality' of device, court told
Four members of the Royal Household Cavalry were killed in the 1982 blast.
Gay Byrne, Brexit and Donald Trump: What people were talking about on Facebook in 2019
A list of the Instagram accounts with the most followers has also been released.
Israel's parliament paves way for third election in 12 months
Premier Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz have been unable to form a government.
Bodies set to be recovered from New Zealand volcano site tomorrow despite risk of eruption
Continuing volcanic activity since Monday’s eruption has prevented rescue services going to the island.
Column: It’s not so simple, Minister, the proposed rent freeze bill could work under the Constitution
David Kenny, Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College, says Eoghan Murphy may be proven wrong on the rent freeze bill
Harvey Weinstein reaches $25 million settlement with dozens of women
Weinstein will not have to admit wrongdoing and the money will be paid by insurers for his former studio.
Businesses warned of new payroll scam targeting employee salaries during busy Christmas season
The Banking and Payment Federation Ireland also warned of scam invoices being sent to businesses.
Here's your guide to how TheJournal.ie will have you covered for the UK General Election
Our team will be working overnight to bring you all the latest updates and analysis in the UK’s momentous election.
Almost 800 people died from drug use in 2017, new figures show
A third of overdoses involved alcohol while more than half involved prescription drugs.
'Resilient' Ireland to see further economic growth next year but at a slower rate
Researchers say Ireland has held its own in the face of tensions between the UK and Europe, and China and the US.
Planning a sustainable Christmas? Make Gourmet Food Parlour your first stop
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What to look out for as the UK delivers an election verdict with Brexit on the horizon
The extended Brexit date of 31 January looms large over the election.
Yesterday’s News
Final countdown: On the doorsteps with the DUP and SDLP in one of the North's tightest races
The SDLP and the DUP are locked in a tight contest in Belfast South.
Harvey Weinstein has bail increased to $5 million for mishandling electronic ankle monitor
“If you have any further medical issues, the court will not be terribly understanding,” the judge said.
Adopted people will not get automatic access to birth records over parent's right to privacy
Minister Zappone said she was “personally deeply disappointed” that a consensus could not be reached on the issue.
Irish Water appeals for people in Dublin area to conserve water over Christmas as demand peaks
Demand for water in greater Dublin is 10 million litres a day higher than last year, Irish Water said.
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Here are the teams the 4 English sides could face in the Champions League last 16
Liverpool, Man City, Tottenham and Chelsea have all progressed to the knockout stages.
Death toll rises to 8 in New Zealand volcano disaster
Monitoring agency GeoNet said further eruptions on White Island were ‘likely’.
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'The game here is devoid of ethic and its integrity is in tatters, but let's not waste this crisis'
Niall Quinn says there is no place for the old ‘Banana Republic FAI’ if the game in this country is to recover from the crisis currently engulfing it.
UK election watchdog issues warning after BBC political editor's live comments about postal votes
The BBC said it doesn’t believe it or Laura Kuenssberg breached electoral law.
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'Organic but organised': How misinformation is spreading in the UK election campaign
A photo of a young boy on a hospital floor and a punch-that-wasn’t have shaped the debate ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Row erupts at Fine Gael parliamentary meeting over TD's criticism of Eoghan Murphy
Bernard Durkan raised the matter of being able to discuss or criticise party policy at tonight’s meeting.
Gardaí out in force as over 300 suspected drink drivers arrested since start of Christmas safety campaign
Almost 40 motorists were detected driving under the influence of drugs since 29 November.
How I Spend My Money: A 27-year-old software engineer on €92,000 who does charity work in his spare time
The software engineer is trying to quit smoking
Naturalist and TV personality David Bellamy dies aged 86
In a statement, the director of the foundation he co-founded described Bellamy as a “larger-than-life character”.
What happens if Boris Johnson loses his seat?
Johnson has the smallest majority of any sitting UK Prime Minister since 1924.
Minister says 'alternative way' to deal with Dara Murphy complaints will be found as Dáil clerk has 'no jurisdiction'
The Dáil Committee on Members’ Interests is to meet on Thursday but questions remain as to whether they have the power to investigate.
Gardaí ruled out terrorism links in 'random' Dundalk killing, court hears
Mohamed Morei has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Yosuke Sasaki in January 2018.
RTÉ has deferred its decision to relocate Lyric FM from Limerick
It means a reprieve for now for the jobs located at the Limerick studios.
Suggestions children aged 4 would be taught about masturbation called out as 'dangerous scaremongering'
The minister said the ethos of the school is central to any curriculum and will be protected.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Limerick FC set to be liquidated
The SSE Airtricity League club is on the verge of extinction after a court hearing in Ennis today.
Hospitals granted 190 extra beds in bid to tackle winter pressure
An initial tranche of 83 beds have been approved for opening.
National Lottery apologises after top prizes worth €180k not included in scratch card games
The lottery regulator was notified of the issue earlier last month.
New Jersey: Mayor says gunmen 'targeted' Jewish supermarket
A police officer, three bystanders and two suspects died in the shooting in Jersey City.
Two Irish men charged with conspiracy to import guns and drugs in UK
A third man, who was also arrested, remains in custody for questioning.
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Poll: Would you back a law that makes it a crime for politicians to lie?
THE LEADER OF a Welsh political party has published a new draft law that would make deliberate lying by politicians a criminal offence.
Adam Price, leader of Welsh party Plaid Cymru, has published the Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill.
This proposed legislation would see elected politicians face criminal charges if they misled the public on purpose.
The bill says: “It shall be an offence for an elected representative acting in their capacity, or an agent acting on their behalf, to make or publish a statement they know to be misleading, false or deceptive in a material particular.”
So, today we’re asking: Would you back a law that makes it a crime for politicians to lie?
Poll Results:
Yes (606)
No (60)
I don't know/I've no opinion (11)
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Column: It’s not so simple, Minister, the proposed rent freeze bill could work under the Constitution
By David Kenny
How I Spend My Money: A 27-year-old software engineer on €92,000 who does charity work in his spare time
By TheJournal.ie reader
'Lily is 83. Her son has moved in - and he's taken control of her pension'
By Senator Colette Kelleher
'Feeder school' league tables: Here's why they give parents a distorted view of what constitutes a decent school
By Barra Roantree and Selina McCoy
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