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2025

Simon Harris

'Influential' Irish-Americans to be part of fast-tracked trade body set up in response to Trump

Updated 5 Feb

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Peace... for now

Opposition claim a win in Dáil speaking rights row but Lowry says need remains to change rules

Jane Matthews

4 Feb

19.1k

Interview

O'Gorman dubs speaking row 'outrageous stroke' and expects 'regular shenanigans' from new coalition

The leader of the Green Party sat down with The Journal to discuss life after government.

Jane Matthews

2 Feb

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No budging

'Lowry has severe power over this Government’: Threat of further Dáil chaos with no deal reached

Talks today failed to resolve the speaking rights issue, which is now set to rumble into next week.

Updated 31 Jan

35.2k

107

gender balance

Does this government have a problem with women? 'Of course it doesn't' says Martin's spokesperson

29 Jan

8.8k

Dáil Éireann

Taoiseach insists there was 'no deal' made with Regional Independents on speaking rights

28 Jan

9.7k

Storm Éowyn

'Beggars belief': Politicians call for Dáil to be recalled in wake of storm Éowyn

Updated 27 Jan

17.5k

The Morning Lead

Dad humour, Hot to GoGo and Lowry's lads: The bits you might have missed amid the Dáil madness

It was a colourful few days in Leinster House to say the least.

Jane Matthews

25 Jan

23.2k

new government

'Depressing': Micheál Martin criticised for appointing just three women as senior ministers

23 Jan

22.3k

Meltdown

Explainer: All hell broke loose in the Dáil today - here's why

Jane Matthews

22 Jan

31.8k

scraps

What just happened? How a bitter row led to the Dáil being suspended TWICE in an hour

22 Jan

27.9k

We aren't in government we swear

TDs set to get extra week of holidays as row over Independents' Dáil speaking time heats up

Updated 21 Jan

15.2k

It's done

Fine Gael parliamentary party and members vote in favour of Programme for Government

20 Jan

7.3k

Dáil row

Non-government parties unite against plan for some Regional Independents to sit in opposition

20 Jan

9.4k

Just a little something

Bottles of champagne, Johnny Logan and egg poaching bags: Seanad hopefuls are looking for votes

19 Jan

14.2k

'Jobs for the boys': Government to have record number of junior ministers and bumper salaries

17 Jan

31.4k

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The Morning Lead

Who is Independent TD Seán Canney, the new man in the room where it happens?

Canney has been put forward by the Regional Independents to sit in weekly leaders’ meetings with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

17 Jan

15.9k

5 year priorities

The most surprising and eyebrow-raising commitments in the Programme for Government

15 Jan

32.6k

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Government talks

Lowry walks away after questions about Moriarty Tribunal, says media has been ‘trying to undermine’ him

15 Jan

17.1k

Kerry

Michael Healy-Rae confirms he will be a junior minister, likely in Department of Agriculture

Updated 15 Jan

45.3k

139

next steps

Government urged to hold firm on Occupied Territories Bill as fears grow it may be watered down

15 Jan

6.0k

Trinity College

Climate change and culture wars take centre stage at first Trinity Seanad hustings

14 Jan

6.6k

nearly there now

Government formation negotiations in race to finish line as talks continue today

13 Jan

10.9k

Back To Business

Government formation talks to be picked back up on Monday after Christmas holidays

4 Jan

9.1k

Anthony and Georgina Hogg

Couple killed in Blanchardstown crash remembered as 'adoring parents' at funeral mass

The married couple were due to celebrate their wedding anniversary in Spain later this month.

3 Jan

38.1k

your stories

Have you been affected by Long Covid? We want to hear from you

Updated 1 Jan

30.9k

Last year

2024

Health Crisis

Six babies freeze to death in Gaza as UN says healthcare on 'brink of total collapse'

31 Dec 2024

7.9k

new year's eve

Northern lights likely to be visible tonight - here's how to optimise your chance of seeing them

31 Dec 2024

30.1k

The Runners and Riders

Who are the political parties putting forward in the Seanad election?

31 Dec 2024

16.6k

Sinn Féin

Northern Ireland Minister for the Economy to run in Seanad election

30 Dec 2024

13.9k

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.

28 Dec 2024

9.4k

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

83.9k

173

Sisters not twins

'Only a cigarette paper between them': Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to merge, Tóibín says

26 Dec 2024

14.7k

34th dail

From leaving school at 16 to the Dáil's first female Ceann Comhairle - who is Verona Murphy?

18 Dec 2024

49.4k

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

16.3k

Punam Rane

Fine Gael slammed for slow disciplinary process over councillor's antisemitic remarks

Updated 17 Dec 2024

32.6k

Dublin City Council

Fine Gael's Emma Blain set to be appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin

17 Dec 2024

24.8k

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.

Jane Matthews

13 Dec 2024

30.3k

103

Gaza

Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party with immediate effect

Updated 10 Dec 2024

117k

218

Israel

Explainer: Why was newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended just days into the job?

10 Dec 2024

21.5k