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Some year for one year
The political highs and lows of 2024: 10 defining moments
From the (many) resignations, two referendums, three elections and a partridge in a pear tree.
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Áras An Uachtaráin
We'll have a new President in the Áras next year — here are some names that might be running
26 Dec 2024
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Sisters not twins
'Only a cigarette paper between them': Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to merge, Tóibín says
26 Dec 2024
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34th dail
From leaving school at 16 to the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle - who is Verona Murphy?
18 Dec 2024
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The Morning Lead
Nerves, intrigue and mystery ahead of secret ballot on first day of 34th Dáil
The 34th Dáil will sit for the first time today.
18 Dec 2024
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Punam Rane
Fine Gael slammed for slow disciplinary process over councillor's antisemitic remarks
Updated 17 Dec 2024
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Dublin City Council
Fine Gael's Emma Blain set to be appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin
17 Dec 2024
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The Morning Lead
Ceann Comhairle's €255k salary should be cut and a two term limit put in place, Tóibín says
The Aontú leader also believes that TDs’ salaries should be reduced across the board.
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13 Dec 2024
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Gaza
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect
Updated 10 Dec 2024
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Israel
Explainer: Why was newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended just days into the job?
10 Dec 2024
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Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect
10 Dec 2024
Fall from grace for Soc Dems TD reminds newbie politicians to take a leaf out of Ben Dunne's book
10 Dec 2024
Not another election
No, you still can't vote in this one: What you need to know about the upcoming Seanad election
9 Dec 2024
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back again
Hello Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The winners and losers of the 2024 General Election
The 34th Dáil will first sit on 18 December.
Updated 2 Dec 2024
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Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local
3 Dec 2024
McDonald has a 'hard neck' in reaching out to Soc Dems and Labour leaders, says TD
2 Dec 2024
GE2024Out of the dog house
Does this election show the Labour Party is finally less toxic to voters? Not quite
2 Dec 2024
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DOUBLE DOUBLE
'A historic result': Aontú wins second seat with Paul Lawless elected in Mayo
2 Dec 2024
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Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Chris Andrews loses seat in Dublin Bay South shock to Social Democrats' Eoin Hayes
1 Dec 2024
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gone
Unsuccessful 'Monk' says he won't rule out another political run, as he jogs away from RDS
Hutch literally ran from the RDS this afternoon just moments before Sherlock won the seat.
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reports from the RDS
1 Dec 2024
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elected
Mary Lou McDonald re-elected in Dublin Central as Hutch gains greatest benefit from her surplus
Updated 30 Nov 2024
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close up view
A waiting game amid the bustle of the RDS, punctuated by a visit from an Oscar nominee
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reports from the RDS
30 Nov 2024
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GE2024Cliffs notes
We read manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise on 3 key areas
27 Nov 2024
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GE2024Policy Matters
The Greens want to pilot 'forest schools' to foster a respect for nature - how would they work?
24 Nov 2024
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the labour party
Ivana Bacik dubs Sinn Féin a populist party and ‘has difficulty’ describing it as left-wing
23 Nov 2024
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GE2024promise me this
Independent Ireland pledges a Luas for every county and subsidised rent for front-line workers
22 Nov 2024
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Peadar Tóibín
Aontú leader dismisses abortion as 'media bubble' issue at party's manifesto launch
21 Nov 2024
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Disability provision
'Exhausting': Senator outlines struggle to find school place for son as FF criticises slow progress
Updated 20 Nov 2024
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Double trouble
Tánaiste distances himself from comments by Fianna Fáil candidates about asylum seekers
20 Nov 2024
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Manifesto launches
Social Democrats confident of four-day week in our lifetimes despite Taoiseach's scepticism
19 Nov 2024
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ten way debate
'Who do you think you are?': First TV debate a frustrating affair with few standout moments
The first debate of the 2024 election took place tonight on RTÉ’s Katie Hannon programme.
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19 Nov 2024
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Policy Matters
SF pledge to crack down on junk food advertising and explore 'fry free zones' near schools
16 Nov 2024
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Interview: Simon Harris won't 'compare and contrast' Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on housing
5 Oct 2024
Interview: Does Eamon Ryan trust Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael on climate? Well, no.
22 Sep 2024
Can bin collections be brought back under public control? Yes, but it could take a while
13 Jul 2024
GE2024Dublin Central
'He's some bleedin’ neck’: Voters in Summerhill and Drumcondra on Gerry Hutch's shock Dáil bid
This afternoon, The Journal hit the streets in the constituency to see what people make of Hutch’s late entry into the race.
15 Nov 2024
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GE2024Agenda Setting
People Before Profit accuse other parties of robbing their proposals as they publish manifesto
14 Nov 2024
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GE2024Public Service Broadcasting
Greens and Labour call on RTÉ to host a climate debate as part of general election coverage
13 Nov 2024
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GE2024Policy time
Fine Gael matches Sinn Féin pledge to cap childcare at €200 per child in first year if re-elected
Updated 13 Nov 2024
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GE2024Sound Quality Gifts
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12 Nov 2024
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GE2024Climate Change
Maternity leave, housing and taxing business class flights: The Greens set out their manifesto
12 Nov 2024
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GE2024health led approach
Fianna Fáil clarifies that it won't decriminalise possession of all drugs
11 Nov 2024
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GE2024leaders' debates
22 days to go! Here's what the TV broadcasters are planning for the general election debates
Updated 8 Nov 2024
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it's happening
How to make sure you’re on the register and everything else you need to know about GE2024
8 Nov 2024
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And they're off
Campaign promises fly and giant banners unfurled as party leaders hit the trail, hard
Updated 8 Nov 2024
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General Election
McDonald pledges to put Irish Unity at 'very centre of our future' as she launches election bid
7 Nov 2024
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Leaders' Questions
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