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Thursday 5 September, 2019
Bill to delay Brexit will pass through House of Lords tomorrow. What then?
There are 56 days until the current Brexit deadline.
Wednesday 4 September, 2019
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Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Count Complete: Here are all the Irish candidates who have been elected to the European Parliament
We have 11 MEPs jetting off on 2 July, with two more waiting in the wings .
Five MEPs elected in Ireland South as mammoth count concludes
On the 20th count, Grace O’Sullivan, Green Party; and Deirdre Clune, Fine Gael joined Seán Kelly, Fine Gael; Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil; and Mick Wallace, Independents 4 Change.
Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Clare Daly takes 3rd Dublin MEP seat; Barry Andrews will take 4th seat after Brexit
Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews will take the fourth seat for the constituency once Brexit happens.
Monday 27 May, 2019
The Brexit vote: Here are all the MEPs elected for Britain and Northern Ireland
Great Britain and Northern Ireland will send 73 MEPs back to Brussels.
Saturday 25 May, 2019
A worrying trend for Fianna Fáil as exit polls show young people abandoning party
Micheál Martin has a task to convince those in their teens and 20s to give his candidates first preferences.
Tuesday 16 April, 2019
Auditors report FAI for breaking company law
The public body issued a statement this afternoon.
Wednesday 10 April, 2019
Fourth man arrested over gruesome machete murder of Mikolaj Wilk in Ballincollig
The Cork resident was brutally assaulted on 10 June 2018.
Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Indicative votes result: MPs vote against all 8 Brexit options, including a no-deal
None of the votes are binding, however.
Have your say: How would you vote on the Brexit plans in the House of Commons tonight?
What would you do if you had a seat?
Thursday 21 March, 2019
Friday 15 March, 2019
At least 49 people dead after mass shootings at two New Zealand mosques
Four people are in custody, including an Australian citizen described as a ‘right-wing terrorist’.
Thursday 14 March, 2019
One former British soldier to be charged with two killings on Bloody Sunday in 1972
The Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service announced its decision this morning.
Wednesday 13 March, 2019
British MPs have voted against a no-deal Brexit. So, what now?
Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier said today that one of the current risks is an ‘accidental no-deal Brexit’.
Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Deal in jeopardy as UK's Attorney General says there is still a legal risk of being trapped in backstop
It is now less likely Theresa May’s deal will get through the House of Commons.
Wednesday 6 February, 2019
Man arrested over Strokestown eviction incident released without charge
The man was arrested earlier today following a search of a house in the Killoe area of Longford.
Tuesday 15 January, 2019
As it happened: Thumping defeat for Theresa May as she loses Brexit vote by 230
May’s bid was defeated by a margin of 202 to 432.
Sunday 30 December, 2018
Sitdown Sunday: How do military dogs cope with retirement?
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
Friday 28 December, 2018
National Maternity Hospital to begin abortion services on 7 January
There were some concerns in recent weeks that hospitals would not be ready in time.
Thursday 27 December, 2018
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Kent after death of two children
Police in the UK county of Kent were called to a house in the early hours of this morning.
Another 22 Syrian families have been relocated to Ireland today
They come here under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.
Thursday 20 December, 2018
Abortion services made legal in Ireland as Michael D Higgins signs Bill into law
Hospitals will provide the services in 2019.
Tuesday 18 December, 2018
'It doesn't take very long for your balaclava to slip': Ructions in Dáil as Taoiseach and Doherty discuss Roscommon eviction
Leo Varadkar claimed that “when it comes to law and order” and the Sinn Féin party, “It doesn’t take very long for your balaclava to slip.”
Saturday 27 October, 2018
The Irish people have voted to remove blasphemy offence from the Constitution
It was a resounding Yes to repeal the offence.
Michael D versus the rest: How did your constituency vote?
The votes are in and Michael D Higgins will have another seven years in the Áras.
Thursday 11 October, 2018
How Peter Charleton found the fact among the rumour, gossip, lies and deceit
An analysis of how Peter Charleton came to believe some more than others.
Tuesday 18 September, 2018
Peter Casey is on the presidential election ballot paper as he receives 4th council nomination
The businessman received the nod from Limerick City and County Council today.
Tuesday 21 August, 2018
Charges dropped against ex-police chief accused of blaming Liverpool fans for Hillsborough disaster
Prosecutors said the decision came as there were changes in the evidence of two witnesses, while a third passed away.
Friday 13 July, 2018
Nine-year-old boy born in Ireland with sickle cell dies during deportation battle
The “absolutely devastated” mother buried her son after his funeral Mass today.
Saturday 26 May, 2018
14 constituencies see Yes votes of over 70%, Donegal the only county to say No (but only just)
The Eighth Amendment has been repealed.
Sunday 29 April, 2018
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd has resigned over the Windrush scandal
Theresa May said she accepted her resignation this evening.
Savita Halappanavar: Her tragic death and how she became part of Ireland's abortion debate
Her name and face are known the country over. She left a mark on Ireland, its medical care and its laws.
Tuesday 24 April, 2018
Bertie and Barroso dream up the Halloween party of Leo's nightmares
Bertie Ahern advises on the art of politics.
Monday 23 April, 2018
Warnings from former taoisigh on Brexit border: 'The communities would come together to tear it down'
Brian Cowen, Bertie Ahern and John Bruton shared a stage in Dublin this morning.
Saturday 7 April, 2018
Progress on Bill Kenneally inquiry as survivors meet Justice Minister
The Commission of Investigation could start as early as this summer.
Sunday 4 March, 2018
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Tina Satchwell set up search site at Castlemartyr Wood
There will be a media briefing held tomorrow morning.
Can Saoirse take her first Oscar? Here's everything you need to know before tonight's show
What to look out for, where to watch and what’s the 2018 controversy…
Complaints about the lack of GAA on BBC Northern Ireland - but what can be done?
A Sinn Féin politician met the organisation this week.
Brexit: What's next?
It was a big week, Brexit wise.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already nswered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but not for a long time.
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (1714)
No (1063)
I'm not sure (149)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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