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Politics

This month
April 2026
Here's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran
Taoiseach says fuel protests 'are wrong' and 'not a legitimate form of protest'
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
Ireland has spent more money than it's taken in so far this year
Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO
The convoys are protesting the price of diesel, petrol and home heating oil caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
JD Vance accuses EU of 'interference' in elections as he backs Viktor Orbán on Hungary visit
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering country
About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational
Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld
This week The Journal visited Kyiv and its suburbs to see the impact of the Russian invasion.
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Sunday
'No policy at this time': Residents in housing estates who switch to EVs met with stumbling blocks
Harris says more cost-of-living relief would be 'premature' and 'foolish'
Tánaiste says community voices in debate over IPAS centres important for 'social cohesion'
President Connolly lays wreath at 1916 Easter Rising commemoration
Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll
Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech
Sitdown Sunday: The Irish town inspiring countries to crackdown on phone use among kids
President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising
FactCheck: Are evictions in Ireland at the highest rate since the Great Famine?
Labour TD Conor Sheehan recently made the claim in the Dáil.
Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis
Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19
Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
Paddy Comyn
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
Paul Murphy calls for ‘greedy’ Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crewmember rescued by US forces
It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after Donald Trump said the US had ‘beaten and completely decimated Iran’.
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The government wants you to test out the new 'digital wallet'
Minister plans major boost to CAB powers to seize crypto-assets
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.
Eight people reported dead and 95 wounded after US strike on Iran's tallest bridge
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
‘You have to be serious’: Macron hits out at Trump for ‘unrealist’ statements on Iran war