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March
March 2026
Leaders' Questions
Dáil hears how there are 'no options' for aging parents of children with disabilities
25 Mar
6.1k
13
IRAN WAR
Petrol and diesel prices set to fall from midnight as Dáil approves €250m emergency measures package
The Taoiseach earlier today said the government is “not contemplating rationing” fuel at this stage.
Updated 24 Mar
81.4k
233
RELATED
Pakistan 'stands ready' to host talks to end US-Israeli war in Iran, prime minister says
24 Mar
What will the planned fuel tax cuts mean at the pumps?
24 Mar
Cabinet
Government to scrap 'red tape' for SMEs involved in the defence sector
24 Mar
6.0k
11
Cost of Living
Excise duty to be cut by 20 cent on diesel and 15 cent on petrol until end of May
The fuel allowance payment is likely to be extended into April, however no decision has been reached on whether it will be doubled.
Updated 23 Mar
95.9k
179
Dublin Central
Fine Gael select Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam as candidate in upcoming by-election
23 Mar
6.0k
44
Irish in America
Being an Irish journalist in the US: 'People are less vocal about supporting Trump than before'
22 Mar
23.2k
28
Baby come back
Government spent over €400,000 in last two years to attract construction workers back to Ireland
19 Mar
29.6k
60
Iran
Minister says government agrees with president on breaches of international law in Middle East
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
18 Mar
7.0k
3
over and out
Trump 'going to try' and visit Ireland this year: Key moments from Martin's Oval Office visit
From Trump’s hatred of windmills to his misgendering of the Irish President, it was a whirlwind.
Jane Matthews
17 Mar
19.3k
82
Morning Joe
In a surprise twist, Biden was the first president to show up at a US St Patrick's event today
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
17 Mar
27.1k
34
Oval Office
'You watch': Trump claims fuel prices in Ireland will 'drop like a rock' once Iran war is over
17 Mar
12.9k
45
Friends
Taoiseach defends Keir Starmer as Trump once again says he is 'no Winston Churchill'
17 Mar
13.1k
60
Summer 2026
Minister leaves door open for pubs to open late if Ireland makes it to the World Cup
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
16 Mar
33.6k
53
Help Wanted
‘Up the republic’: Irish Americans offer Micheál Martin advice for his trip to the Oval Office
The Journal caught up with attendees at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Boston to see what tips they had for the Taoiseach ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
15 Mar
13.9k
52
Helen McEntee
'No reason to believe' Irish airspace being used by US as part of war on Iran, Minister says
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
Updated 15 Mar
16.8k
113
The Morning Lead
'People are keying cars and letting air out of tyres': The war over parking in new estates
Inadequate public transport coupled with government policy to reduce car spaces has led to war among neighbours in many of Ireland’s newest housing estates.
Jane Matthews
15 Mar
191k
164
Open for Business
Housing Minister accused of 'rolling out red carpet for vulture funds' at French property event
10 Mar
11.3k
58
price surge
Irish hauliers call off planned protest after last minute call with Transport Minister
Updated 9 Mar
27.5k
131
Climate Change
Ireland to miss its renewable energy targets up to 2030
9 Mar
6.3k
87
February
February 2026
the race is on
Childcare, traffic and fishing nets: Greens aim to hook voters in battle for Dublin Central
28 Feb
5.5k
62
Battle lines
'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
26 Feb
22.5k
37
long awaited
State apology for thalidomide survivors will be made 'as soon as possible'
Updated 25 Feb
5.9k
19
Cabinet
Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to be extended to Fingal and Wexford
24 Feb
8.3k
7
Interview
Being a first-time TD: 'Ivan Yates called me soulless and preachy, then I won a Dáil seat'
22 Feb
37.1k
57
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
24.2k
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
24.7k
31
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
23.5k
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
16.3k
39
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
40.7k
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
18.0k
70
Joe O'Reilly
'Lovely surprise': A Fine Gael senator won a car on last week’s Late Late Show
12 Feb
25.3k
8
Rent reforms
'You couldn't care less': Taoiseach gets defensive as rent reforms face criticism
Updated 11 Feb
29.7k
103
suspended sentences
'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse
11 Feb
14.7k
24
Bin Collection
Labour TD brings forward Bill to overhaul domestic waste collection in Dublin City
10 Feb
10.3k
31
SCRAPPED CAP
Praise and criticism as government confirms move to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap
Updated 10 Feb
13.1k
74
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
24.3k
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
21.3k
Dublin
'It was like it was put in a washing machine': Clontarf Baths battered by overnight flooding
6 Feb
27.8k
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
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