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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.
Israel
Explainer: Why was newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended just days into the job?
Not another election
No, you still can't vote in this one: What you need to know about the upcoming Seanad election
back again
Hello Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The winners and losers of the 2024 General Election
The 34th Dáil will first sit on 18 December.
GE2024Out of the dog houseDoes this election show the Labour Party is finally less toxic to voters? Not quite
Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Chris Andrews loses seat in Dublin Bay South shock to Social Democrats' Eoin Hayes
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.
elected
Mary Lou McDonald re-elected in Dublin Central as Hutch gains greatest benefit from her surplus
close up view
A waiting game amid the bustle of the RDS, punctuated by a visit from an Oscar nominee
GE2024Cliffs notesWe read manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise on 3 key areas
GE2024Policy MattersThe Greens want to pilot 'forest schools' to foster a respect for nature - how would they work?
the labour party
Ivana Bacik dubs Sinn Féin a populist party and ‘has difficulty’ describing it as left-wing
GE2024promise me thisIndependent Ireland pledges a Luas for every county and subsidised rent for front-line workers
Disability provision
'Exhausting': Senator outlines struggle to find school place for son as FF criticises slow progress
Double trouble
Tánaiste distances himself from comments by Fianna Fáil candidates about asylum seekers
Manifesto launches
Social Democrats confident of four-day week in our lifetimes despite Taoiseach's scepticism
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.
Policy Matters
SF pledge to crack down on junk food advertising and explore 'fry free zones' near schools
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.
GE2024Agenda SettingPeople Before Profit accuse other parties of robbing their proposals as they publish manifesto
GE2024Public Service BroadcastingGreens and Labour call on RTÉ to host a climate debate as part of general election coverage
GE2024Policy timeFine Gael matches Sinn Féin pledge to cap childcare at €200 per child in first year if re-elected
GE2024Sound Quality Gifts'Mary Lou's dancing has improved': Why a Monaghan gift shop has become an essential campaign stop
GE2024Climate ChangeMaternity leave, housing and taxing business class flights: The Greens set out their manifesto
GE2024leaders' debates22 days to go! Here's what the TV broadcasters are planning for the general election debates
it's happening
How to make sure you’re on the register and everything else you need to know about GE2024
And they're off
Campaign promises fly and giant banners unfurled as party leaders hit the trail, hard
General Election
McDonald pledges to put Irish Unity at 'very centre of our future' as she launches election bid
Leaders' Questions
'My dad was a busman too' - Tánaiste and Bríd Smith still at loggerheads on her final day in Dáil
Leaders' Questions
'All you do is slag me off': Taoiseach and Holly Cairns clash in Dáil over disability services
Election event
US support of Israel casts shadow on election watch parties in Ireland as protesters target events
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