Politics

Social Media

Calls for platforms to do more after ten days of abuse on Jamey Carney’s Instagram account

Christine Lodge the CEO of Safe Ireland said that the abusive comments online in relation to Jamey Carney will “ser survivor’s back”.

Eimer McAuley

5 hrs ago

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Yesterday

16th July 2026

Your Thoughts

Letters to the editor

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Dublin Airport

Bill to lift Dublin airport passenger cap signed into law

11 hrs ago

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Marie Sherlock

Dublin TD calls for six-week e-scooter ban to get ‘right regulatory systems’ in place

11 hrs ago

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Sponsored

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Out of office

School's out: The Dáil is heading off on its summer holidays until September

13 hrs ago

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fire risk

Retailers asked to stop selling disposable BBQs after fires caused by 'reckless' activity

A fire broke out in Killarney National Park on Tuesday, while another burned part of the Wicklow Mountains on Wednesday.

14 hrs ago

4.8k

Road Safety

Tánaiste says 'swift' action will be taken on e-scooters, as Taoiseach leans towards outright ban

14 hrs ago

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strait of hormuz

Iran says it struck a US base in Jordan after claiming US hit area near children's cancer hospital

15 hrs ago

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Public Accounts Committee

Children's science centre saga has exposed Exchequer to 'significant financial risk', PAC says

15 hrs ago

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aughinish alumina

Harris won't prejudge Aughinish report, but pledges to support workers if sanctions recommended

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Public Health

67% of respondents to public survey were against banning sunbeds (but most had used one before)

16 hrs ago

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disposable barbecues

Minister blasts ‘reckless’ people causing wildfires in Killarney and Wicklow mountains

The Department of Tourism is asking retailers to consider suspending the sale of disposable barbecues during the warm, dry weather.

17 hrs ago

3.6k

Las Malvinas

Argentina vs England: The game might be over but the diplomatic row about The Falklands rumbles on

17 hrs ago

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Commission of Investigation

State investigation into paedophile Michael Shine should begin 'immediately', report says

Saoirse McGarrigle

18 hrs ago

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Irish Rail

Expansion of Irish rail network could be impacted due to failed €50m Irish Rail IT project

18 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

Do you think Bank of Ireland's College Green building should be given back to the state?

19 hrs ago

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Israeli bonds

'Bizarre' for Israel to use Ireland as home country for bonds, Central Bank says

22 hrs ago

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Wednesday

15th July 2026

justice department

Bills removing guardianship rights from convicted killers and criminalising ‘sex for rent’ approved

15 Jul

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occupied territories

Government's Occupied Territories Bill passes amid criticism over lack of ban on services

15 Jul

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Strikes

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran

Updated 15 Jul

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

15 Jul

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Jennie's Law

Public register of those convicted of domestic violence is approved by Dáil

15 Jul

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Accommodation Recognition Payment

Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut

15 Jul

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Housing

House prices rise at lowest annual level since early 2024

15 Jul

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Dublin

Mass in Dublin for Ann Widdecombe hears Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians

Several politicians and TDs attended a mass today for the late Ann Widdecombe in St Teresa’s Church on Clarendon Street in Dublin city centre.

15 Jul

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Keir Today Gone Tomorrow

Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' for successor Andy Burnham as he signs off final PMQs

15 Jul

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rare diseases

Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia

15 Jul

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SKIN CANCER PREVENTION

'It's not a luxury': Government urged to end 23% VAT on sunscreen

15 Jul

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Promise Me America

Joe Biden to publish book about his time in office

15 Jul

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killarney national park

'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says

The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.

Updated 15 Jul

28.4k

e-scooters

Garda Commissioner 'absolutely' supports a ban on e-scooters on Irish roads

Updated 15 Jul

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short supply

The hosepipe ban has led to criticism of Ireland's data centres, but how much water do they use?

As of June 2025, Ireland was home to 89 data centres, which produce a significant amount of heat.

David MacRedmond

Updated 15 Jul

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Energy Policy

Australia to enact laws on how AI data centres use power and water

15 Jul

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Online abuse

Taoiseach slams 'horrific' abuse on Jamey Carney's social media and says platforms must act

15 Jul

21.4k

Murder Probe

Police ‘considering left-wing motive’ in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

15 Jul

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ukraine refugees

Government set to extend refugee protection for Ukrainians until March 2028

15 Jul

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The Morning Lead

Irish sovereign wealth fund still investing in companies linked to Israeli settlements and genocide

The fund’s shareholdings in five companies listed on UN databse rose by almost €1.5 million last year.

Stephen McDermott

15 Jul

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Tuesday

14th July 2026

Nitrous Oxide

Calls for ‘urgent action’ after The Journal Investigates report on nitrous oxide canisters

14 Jul

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legal aid row

Of 260 solicitors polled by the Law Society, just three are working under new legal aid scheme

14 Jul

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