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Politics
This month
July 2026
Accommodation Recognition Payment
Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut
Dublin
Mass in Dublin for Ann Widdecombe hears Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians
Several politicians and TDs attended a mass today for the late Ann Widdecombe in St Teresa’s Church on Clarendon Street in Dublin city centre.
Keir Today Gone Tomorrow
Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' for successor Andy Burnham as he signs off final PMQs
rare diseases
Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia
killarney national park
'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.
short supply
The hosepipe ban has led to criticism of Ireland's data centres, but how much water do they use?
As of June 2025, Ireland was home to 89 data centres, which produce a significant amount of heat.
Online abuse
Taoiseach slams 'horrific' abuse on Jamey Carney's social media and says platforms must act
The Morning Lead
Irish sovereign wealth fund still investing in companies linked to Israeli settlements and genocide
The fund’s shareholdings in five companies listed on UN databse rose by almost €1.5 million last year.
Nitrous Oxide
Calls for ‘urgent action’ after The Journal Investigates report on nitrous oxide canisters
legal aid row
Of 260 solicitors polled by the Law Society, just three are working under new legal aid scheme
Middle East
US and Iran launch strikes as Trump reverses threat to tax ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Oil Prices
Now that the Strait of Hormuz is blocked again, should we be worried about prices at the pumps?
As the war in the Middle East continues, oil prices have risen again.
AI music
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue pops into Leinster House to tell TDs: Protect musicians from AI
A Sinn Féin motion is calling for stronger copyright protections for creators.
gender-based violence
New Oireachtas committee on domestic and sexual violence to begin work in autumn
Sponsored
Ireland's Ancient East is more accessible than ever, particularly if you don't have a car
Transport for Ireland
Jul 14
Child Abuse
'Clear dereliction of duty': Taoiseach gives State apology to survivors of paedophile Bill Kenneally
Micheál Martin said he was ‘profoundly sorry’ that two former Fianna Fáil TDs had failed to protect victims in the case.
assessments of need
Teenage activist Cara Darmody begins third protest outside Dáil over special needs assessments
Pregnancy Loss
Women to get five days paid leave if they have a miscarriage before 23 weeks
It comes after Northern Ireland introduced similar leave earlier this year.
FactCheck
Debunked: Claims of Russian battlefield gains misuse report that finds greater Ukrainian advances
Labour Party
Andy Burnham will be next British prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership
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