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Politics

Wednesday
10th June 2026
In pictures: A night of unrest and its aftermath on the streets of Northern Ireland
Man due in court for attempted murder over knife attack on Monday night
Man told by gardaí he was 'too young' in 1985 to report his abuse 'finally feels listened to'
The state report into Kenneally’s abuse details “a missed opportunity” to act when the then 14-year-old was told his report couldn’t be pursued.
The government will have to borrow to top up its new savings funds, spending watchdog warns
The government has been criticised for not spending windfall corporate tax revenue, but it turns out it has been.
Tuesday
9th June 2026
Bus set alight and buildings evacuated in Belfast as anti-immigration protests continue
State apology to be issued to victims of Bill Kenneally following report into 'cruel' abuse
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
EU foreign affairs chief said Aughinish Alumina not on sanctions list as Ireland investigates
Bill Kenneally: Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
What we know so far about the stabbing in Belfast
Bill Kenneally report finds 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí - even by standards of 80s
The final report examining the years of sexual abuse perpetrated by Bill Kenneally has been published in full.
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
Do you think Ireland should remove the Triple Lock?
'Scandal' that almost €7m spent to store electric buses due to lack of chargers, PAC chair says
Plans to remove Triple Lock to be brought to cabinet today
Reality star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race to be LA mayor after tight competition
Bill Kenneally 'received objectively favourable treatment' when abuse first reported in 1980s
Trump booed then falls asleep after causing long queues at third game of NBA finals in New York
Somali referee set to officiate at World Cup is dropped after being denied entry to US
Crèche shut rooms up to 175 times since October due to staff shortages
Parents with children cared for by centres run by Tigers Childcare say they are consistently informed last minute of room closures, forcing them to seek alternate childcare options.
Monday
8th June 2026
Rotunda Hospital says its consultants will no longer treat private patients after contracts row
The HSE threatened to trigger a process that could result in a funding cut to the maternity hospital unless it complied with its legal obligations under the service level agreement.
Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite Iran warning 'crushing measures' would follow
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Irish Defence Forces at risk of running out of ammunition stocks as multiple wars rage
“The arms manufacturers are looking for big orders,” one source told The Journal.
Under new laws, social housing applicants will now have to prove they are legally resident in Ireland
Aircraft carrying French, Dutch and Greek defence ministers in security alert in Cyprus
'I'll face the consequences of whatever happens': Malcolm Byrne speaks about drink-driving arrest
Reality star Spencer Pratt overtaken in race to be mayor of Los Angeles
Cabinet to hear plan for a public register of people convicted of domestic violence
“Jennie’s Law” is named after Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2021.
Sunday
7th June 2026
Garda Jerry McCabe murder investigation ‘very much live’ 30 years on from Limerick shooting
Mark Carney to visit Ireland for first time as Canada PM and meet with Taoiseach and president
David Lammy told JD Vance ‘you’re wrong’ after Henry Nowak case commentary
New €6.3 million cross-border project aims to bring together Creeslough and Greysteel communities
Sitdown Sunday: The Dublin woman who shot Mussolini
A UK student's killing reignited claims about two-tier policing this week, but do they stack up?
Taoiseach says United States ‘needs to keep the pressure on Israel'
US shoots two Iranian drones threatening Strait of Hormuz, as the war enters day 100
Last week
31st May 2026 - 13th June 2026
'I was sacked on Radio Kerry': Two winners and two losers from the political week