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February
February 2024
Thousands told to evacuate largest hospital in south Gaza as 9 dead after Israel strikes Lebanon
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Síle Seoige responds to 'gaslighting' talk show apology over comments about the Irish language
'I'm keenly aware of private sector colleagues': We asked public sector workers about the new pay deal
A number of readers said that the deal doesn’t do enough to recognise the cost of living for people living and working in Dublin.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Gardaí carrying out searches at a park in Dublin for Icelandic man Jon Jonsson
Ryanair has cancelled all flights to and from Israel citing increased airport costs at Tel Aviv
Ivan Yates doubles down on his comments about the Irish language
Irish public support Ukraine joining the EU, but don't want to see membership fast-tracked
Polling also found a fifth of the public believe the EU’s response to the war in Ukraine to be “very bad”.
The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll found 72% of Irish citizens support Ukraine joining the EU.
The same poll found that 39% of Ireland are not in favour of Ukraine getting its application to join fast tracked.
This comes as accession talks began in December and additional war-time relief funding was just approved.
Councillors debate plans to divert through traffic away from Dublin city centre
What parties will 18-34-year-olds vote for in the EU elections? And why?
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion eyes up Ireland South nomination in European Elections
EU Commission warns Ireland must tackle online terrorist content
University Hospital Limerick is having the worst day for overcrowding in any Irish hospital since 2006
'A legal bomb waiting to go off': The delays at the Probate Office have reached a record high
Solicitors have called on the Probate Office to reinstate its face-to-face counter service.
Delays have steadily increased after a new way of working was introduced to accommodate remote working during the Covid pandemic.
Solicitors have called on the Probate Office to reinstate its face-to-face counter service.
One solicitor said the current arrangements are "absolutely shocking".
EU agrees on first law that combats violence against women
January
January 2024
Unethical but legal: All the things MEPs can get away with
What is legal is not always ethical.
Integrity investigation finds 25% of Europe’s MEPs were involved in a scandal
In December 2022, police found €900,000 in alleged bribe cash stuffed in bags at the EU Parliament’s Vice President Eva Kaili’s home. How could corruption of such scale happen at the heart of the EU? Was this just one isolated incident or the tip of the iceberg?
Data collected by The Journal, Noteworthy and other European media partners reveals 3% of MEPs have been convicted by a court.
The months-long investigation unearthed 253 previously reported blemishes.
The most serious cases related to 45 corruption incidents and 44 events relating to fraud and theft.
Clontarf's landmark saltwater swimming pool will remain open despite restaurant closure
Ex-Scottish PM Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a 'f**king clown', UK Covid inquiry hears
Apple to make room for competitors on their devices to adhere to new EU law
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Future of St John of God care facilities in limbo as charity faces ongoing financial crisis
Gardaí appeal for witnesses into potential 'badger baiting' in Limerick
Labour to support a Yes vote in upcoming referendums after party's rewording not accepted
Renewed appeal in Louth for information about a fatal crash on Monday
'Conflict of interest' form for RTÉ staff to be up and running later this month
Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected as Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Dublin care centre impacted residents' privacy as a result of unexplained hourly night checks
Sandyford 'Sentinel' building given greenlight after years of causing 'eyesore'
Most Dublin school children who drink obtain alcohol from their parents and other adults
Anti-European populist parties predicted to top polls in 9 EU states ahead of elections
A new report predicts there will be a “surge” in support for far-right or right-leaning parties during the European Elections.
Families affected by the mica scandal escalate crisis to European Commission
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Study finds negative stereotypes about disabilities may fuel excuses for ableism
HRB: Evidence to support medicinal cannabis use for most conditions is 'inconsistent at best'
Man (58) charged after masked men enter and threaten four pubs and meeting in Derry
Poll: How often do you use cash?