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Last week
22nd February 2026 - 28th February 2026
the race is on
Childcare, traffic and fishing nets: Greens aim to hook voters in battle for Dublin Central
28 Feb
5.1k
64
Battle lines
'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
26 Feb
21.6k
39
long awaited
State apology for thalidomide survivors will be made 'as soon as possible'
Updated 25 Feb
5.8k
20
Cabinet
Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to be extended to Fingal and Wexford
24 Feb
8.2k
7
Interview
Being a first-time TD: 'Ivan Yates called me soulless and preachy, then I won a Dáil seat'
22 Feb
36.8k
58
Last month
February 2026
hands in the air
Labour says minister 'as clear as muck' on SNA debacle, as interviewer left visibly frustrated
The junior minister for special education was unable to say what will happen to schools in September on radio this morning.
20 Feb
24.1k
42
Interview
Minister wants State to acquire land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves between now and 2030, and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Jane Matthews
20 Feb
24.4k
32
Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
Today saw widespread confusion over what exactly the Government is proposing in relation to social media use.
Jane Matthews
18 Feb
23.3k
101
RELATED
Why is Ireland restricting social media for under-16s? And has it worked in Australia?
18 Feb
Parents would support social media ban for children, says Tánaiste
7 Feb
north kerry camhs scandal
Solicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
Updated 18 Feb
16.2k
45
Donegal Cancer Flights
Health Minister says she wants cancer patients to be able to receive treatment in Donegal
17 Feb
9.6k
43
Michael Collins
TD says you would need a 'very strong stomach' to eat 'gunk' Hot School Meals
17 Feb
40.6k
66
SEAMUS CULLETON
Politicians say past legal issues should not stop help for Irish man in 'subhuman' US detention
“An outstanding bench warrant does not make the punishment he is receiving now justified in any way, shape or form,” Duncan Smith said.
Jane Matthews
14 Feb
17.8k
70
Joe O'Reilly
'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show
12 Feb
25.2k
8
Rent reforms
'You couldn't care less': Taoiseach gets defensive as rent reforms face criticism
Updated 11 Feb
29.6k
103
suspended sentences
'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse
11 Feb
14.6k
26
Bin Collection
Labour TD brings forward Bill to overhaul domestic waste collection in Dublin City
10 Feb
10.2k
31
SCRAPPED CAP
Praise and criticism as government confirms move to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap
Updated 10 Feb
13.0k
76
Coastal Erosion
'It impacts your whole life': Portrane family on slowly losing their home to the sea
Today, the OPW approved funding of €622,000 for emergency works to protect eight homes at risk of imminent collapse.
Updated 9 Feb
24.1k
32
RELATED
Number of homes at risk of falling into sea rises by 173% in five years
11 Dec 2024
Coastal erosion will wipe out many ancient seaside sites and monuments
25 Feb 2024
Epstein files
Calls for UCD to revoke award given to Noam Chomsky over Epstein links
7 Feb
21.2k
Dublin
'It was like it was put in a washing machine': Clontarf Baths battered by overnight flooding
6 Feb
27.6k
20
President of Ireland
Another viral moment for Connolly on first Belfast outing - but no courtside seats for media
Since becoming president just over three months ago Connolly has rarely spoken to journalists.
Jane Matthews
reports from Belfast
4 Feb
12.2k
23
Point Guard President
Watch: President Connolly scores backwards basketball shot on trip to Belfast
Is Connolly Ireland’s most sporty president ever?
Jane Matthews
Updated 4 Feb
35.7k
81
Road Safety
Helmets and hi-vis clothing to be made mandatory for e-bikes and e-scooter users
4 Feb
53.6k
298
Around The World
Politicians are heading to 50 countries this March - who decides which minister goes where?
This year’s St Patrick’s Day programme is the biggest in the history of the State – but how exactly is it all decided?
1 Feb
18.6k
104
January
January 2026
Waiting Game
Garda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
27 Jan
16.4k
54
Cocaine
Justice Minister: People who do cocaine don't think enough about how it enables gangland crime
27 Jan
6.3k
51
Spend baby spend
Watchdog warns that the government's spending plans could leave Ireland economically vulnerable
27 Jan
7.4k
55
Retrofitting
New grant of up to €4,000 to upgrade windows and doors to be made available from March
27 Jan
107k
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time Government TD: 'There is too much time wasting in Leinster House'
25 Jan
11.8k
19
What Next
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
Jane Matthews
reports from Brussels
Updated 23 Jan
20.6k
97
RELATED
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
23 Jan
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
23 Jan
Big meet
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.
Jane Matthews
reports from Brussels
22 Jan
9.0k
58
EU Council
Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
22 Jan
9.3k
48
not-for-profit childcare
'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities
21 Jan
32.9k
32
oireachtas media committee
Non-consensual sexual images could be 'abuse scandal of 21st century', Gráinne Seoige tells TDs
Updated 21 Jan
9.0k
Child Protection
The UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
20 Jan
5.0k
56
Cabinet
Cabinet set to sign off on plans for State-led, not-for-profit childcare facilities
20 Jan
5.8k
22
Jennie's Law
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
20 Jan
4.2k
6
always learning
Micheál Martin says he is thinking about going back to college after politics
18 Jan
34.0k
51
The Morning Lead
Behind the scenes: how political parties have responded to the Grok scandal
It looks like everyone’s favourite words this week are “kept under review”.
Jane Matthews
18 Jan
6.2k
25
grok
X refuses to come before Oireachtas Media Committee to answer questions on Grok scandal
Following a meeting with X representatives, Minister for AI Niamh Smyth said ‘concerns remain’
Updated 16 Jan
16.1k
64
RELATED
Professor Mary Aiken: Grok is a warning shot, not a one-off scandal
16 Jan
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
14 Jan
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