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Politics - Tuesday 11 June, 2019

'Lack of transparency to Irish women was entirely unacceptable': Report finds smear tests were sent to 16 labs Cervicalcheck Scandal

'Lack of transparency to Irish women was entirely unacceptable': Report finds smear tests were sent to 16 labs

Jun 11th 2019, 3:21 PM 8,878 Views 11 Comments

Dr Gabriel Scally’s latest report is the just the latest review into the CervicalCheck scandal.

Renua's leader quits the party, leaving it with no elected representatives Renu-turn

Renua's leader quits the party, leaving it with no elected representatives

Jun 11th 2019, 12:09 PM 26,625 Views 45 Comments

Councillor John Leahy said the party needs “a different direction”.

Politics - Monday 10 June, 2019

The race is on: Tories confirm 10 candidates to succeed Theresa May The Next PM This post contains videos

The race is on: Tories confirm 10 candidates to succeed Theresa May

Updated Jun 10th 2019, 6:07 PM 18,247 Views 26 Comments

Nominations closed at 5pm today.

Coveney says Ireland won't change its Rockall fishing policy 'on the back of a threat' from Scotland Rockall Dispute

Coveney says Ireland won't change its Rockall fishing policy 'on the back of a threat' from Scotland

Jun 10th 2019, 2:02 PM 13,256 Views 20 Comments

Coveney said that it was important to “take the heat” out of the discussion around the disputed island.

Ban on Botox for under-18s to be considered as companies 'exploit' young people Cosmetic Treatments

Ban on Botox for under-18s to be considered as companies 'exploit' young people

Jun 10th 2019, 11:14 AM 9,656 Views 19 Comments

Minister for Health Simon Harris says there’s “a desire by young men and women to be perfect, driven by social media”.

Zappone announces funding for 3,600 new childcare places Childcare

Zappone announces funding for 3,600 new childcare places

Jun 10th 2019, 6:30 AM 14,559 Views 18 Comments

Funding will be made available to childcare centres, crèches and other childcare facilities.

Politics - Sunday 9 June, 2019

Larry Donnelly: It was an unusual US presidential visit - but what is its broader significance? Opinion

Larry Donnelly: It was an unusual US presidential visit - but what is its broader significance?

Jun 9th 2019, 8:30 PM 19,697 Views 51 Comments

The Government deserves credit for successfully handling what was inevitably going to be a tricky situation, writes Larry Donnelly.

Demonstrators clash with police after more than a million people turn out for Hong Kong protests Demonstration

Demonstrators clash with police after more than a million people turn out for Hong Kong protests

Updated Jun 9th 2019, 6:05 PM 20,767 Views 33 Comments

People took to the streets en masse to protest a new law that would allow extradition to China from Hong Kong.

Tory contender Hunt claims Angela Merkel told him EU is willing to renegotiate Brexit deal Leadership Battle

Tory contender Hunt claims Angela Merkel told him EU is willing to renegotiate Brexit deal

Jun 9th 2019, 1:34 PM 16,841 Views 29 Comments

The Irish government has repeatedly stated the withdrawal agreement would not be reopened.

Kilkenny County Council votes to keep public and media out of policy meetings Transparency

Kilkenny County Council votes to keep public and media out of policy meetings

Jun 9th 2019, 12:26 PM 11,586 Views 47 Comments

The decision to hold these meetings in private is at the discretion of each local authority.

'I was in disguise as an American tourist': The woman who egged Richard Nixon in 1970 Nixon In Dublin

'I was in disguise as an American tourist': The woman who egged Richard Nixon in 1970

Jun 9th 2019, 12:00 PM 17,476 Views 17 Comments

Nixon’s motorcade was making its way through Dublin when it was egged three times.

Cabinet to hear proposal to send Army Ranger Wing to Mali Peacekeeping

Cabinet to hear proposal to send Army Ranger Wing to Mali

Jun 9th 2019, 11:28 AM 19,691 Views 45 Comments

If approved this would be the first deployment of the ARW overseas in their special forces role since their deployment to Chad in 2008.

The writer behind Cold War spy series Deutschland '83 on why it's important never to forget your history Behind The Wall

The writer behind Cold War spy series Deutschland '83 on why it's important never to forget your history

Jun 9th 2019, 10:30 AM 11,997 Views 51 Comments

Anna Winger spoke to TheJournal.ie ahead of her appearance at the Dalkey Book Festival.

UK Home Secretary says Britain should pay Ireland half a billion pounds to break deadlock Brexit

UK Home Secretary says Britain should pay Ireland half a billion pounds to break deadlock

Jun 9th 2019, 7:41 AM 111,414 Views 99 Comments

Sajid Javid said Britain has a moral duty to pay for a new border arrangement.

Politics - Saturday 8 June, 2019

Jared Diamond: 'It would be imprudent for Ireland to give itself over to self-pity and hatred from the past' Upheaval

Jared Diamond: 'It would be imprudent for Ireland to give itself over to self-pity and hatred from the past'

Jun 8th 2019, 10:00 PM 33,171 Views 40 Comments

Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Jared Diamond talks about how countries recover – or don’t – from massive crises.

Head of Scottish fishing group says Ireland would be 'unwise' to pick fight over Rockall Fisheries

Head of Scottish fishing group says Ireland would be 'unwise' to pick fight over Rockall

Jun 8th 2019, 3:38 PM 59,936 Views 145 Comments

The Irish government said yesterday it rejected Scotland’s warnings of “enforcement action” against Irish fishing vessels.

No chairs, beds or blankets in seclusion rooms at UK facility where Irish teens are treated Mental Health

No chairs, beds or blankets in seclusion rooms at UK facility where Irish teens are treated

Jun 8th 2019, 2:19 PM 27,559 Views 16 Comments

The facility faces closure if improvements are not made within six months.

From the Garden: There are very few commercial growers left but you can buy direct from some of them Column

From the Garden: There are very few commercial growers left but you can buy direct from some of them

Jun 8th 2019, 1:00 PM 15,103 Views 10 Comments

As consumers we have to vote with our wallets, eating in season and buying Irish, writes Michael Kelly.

Venezuelan president orders reopening of border with Colombia Venezuela

Venezuelan president orders reopening of border with Colombia

Jun 8th 2019, 11:59 AM 9,852 Views 74 Comments

The country is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other essentials.

Michael Gove 'deeply regrets' taking cocaine 'on several occasions' 20 years ago Tory Leadership

Michael Gove 'deeply regrets' taking cocaine 'on several occasions' 20 years ago

Jun 8th 2019, 9:48 AM 25,272 Views 50 Comments

Gove said he was working as a journalist at the time and he wishes he hadn’t taken drugs.

The Tory leadership contenders ranked from most to least likely In It To Win It

The Tory leadership contenders ranked from most to least likely

Jun 8th 2019, 8:10 AM 24,191 Views 23 Comments

Theresa May officially stepped down on Friday – but she can only move away when a replacement is found. Who is most likely to take up the role?

Trump suspends tariffs against Mexico after 11th-hour migration deal Border

Trump suspends tariffs against Mexico after 11th-hour migration deal

Jun 8th 2019, 7:40 AM 16,631 Views 84 Comments

Mexico has agreed to expand its policy of taking back migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as their asylum claims are processed.

'Beyond the Pale': Ross lobbied by publicans, politicians to pivot on zero tolerance drink driving laws Drink Driving

'Beyond the Pale': Ross lobbied by publicans, politicians to pivot on zero tolerance drink driving laws

Jun 8th 2019, 12:05 AM 39,142 Views 95 Comments

The Minister for Transport has also received correspondence praising his approach in recent months.

Politics - Friday 7 June, 2019

Fianna Fáil councillor Paul McAuliffe elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin Lord Mayor

Fianna Fáil councillor Paul McAuliffe elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Updated Jun 7th 2019, 10:22 PM 27,475 Views 42 Comments

McAuliffe becomes the 350th Lord Mayor of the city.

Theresa May has officially resigned as Conservative leader - triggering race for No 10 The Race Is On

Theresa May has officially resigned as Conservative leader - triggering race for No 10

Jun 7th 2019, 9:00 PM 11,273 Views 15 Comments

Until a party leader is chosen, May will remain Prime Minister.

Here's What Happened Today: Friday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Jun 7th 2019, 8:59 PM 6,463 Views No Comments

Irish teacher killed in Dubai bus crash, Katie Taylor welcomed home in Bray and government rejects threat of action by Scotland over Rockall – here’s what made the headlines today.

High Court throws out misconduct in public office case against Boris Johnson Brexit

High Court throws out misconduct in public office case against Boris Johnson

Jun 7th 2019, 1:40 PM 12,833 Views 36 Comments

The lawsuit had accused him of knowingly lying during the Brexit referendum campaign.

What's next for Theresa May? Top-dollar speeches or a Brexit book (most likely) May D Day

What's next for Theresa May? Top-dollar speeches or a Brexit book (most likely)

Jun 7th 2019, 6:00 AM 10,860 Views 20 Comments

It’s Theresa May’s last day at the helm of the Conservative Party.

Politics - Thursday 6 June, 2019

'He's stupid, arrogant and vulgar': Thousands attend march against Trump visit in Dublin city centre Trump In Ireland

'He's stupid, arrogant and vulgar': Thousands attend march against Trump visit in Dublin city centre

Updated Jun 6th 2019, 8:23 PM 35,808 Views 169 Comments

Various groups taking exception to the US President have turned out in force at Parnell Square.

Ireland set to miss greenhouse emissions targets unless action taken, EPA warns Watchdog Warning

Ireland set to miss greenhouse emissions targets unless action taken, EPA warns

Jun 6th 2019, 1:39 PM 9,410 Views 56 Comments

New policies are needed if Ireland is to meet carbon emissions targets, the EPA has said.

Were you happy with how the government handled Donald Trump's visit? What Do You Think This post contains a poll

Were you happy with how the government handled Donald Trump's visit?

Jun 6th 2019, 10:37 AM 34,686 Views 94 Comments

There were pro- and anti-Trump demonstrations waiting for Trump when he landed – so how did Leo&Co handle the whole affair?

Minimal pomp, no harps on the tarmac: Government can breathe easy after Shannon balancing act Trump In Ireland

Minimal pomp, no harps on the tarmac: Government can breathe easy after Shannon balancing act

Jun 6th 2019, 9:06 AM 38,333 Views 82 Comments

The greeting went fine – but the Shannon events had the air of a box-ticking exercise.

The 9 at 9: Thursday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

Jun 6th 2019, 8:50 AM 10,555 Views No Comments

Trump flies to France for D-Day, the benefits of carbon tax, and Pete Taylor takes legal action against the Garda Commissioner.

Trump, Macron, May all to attend ceremonies in Normandy to mark 75 years since D-Day Ceremony

Trump, Macron, May all to attend ceremonies in Normandy to mark 75 years since D-Day

Jun 6th 2019, 7:20 AM 14,884 Views 37 Comments

D-Day is seen by many as one of the great symbols of transatlantic cooperation.

Opinion: Only the person themselves can decide if they are a 'disabled person' or 'person with a disability' Opinion

Opinion: Only the person themselves can decide if they are a 'disabled person' or 'person with a disability'

Jun 6th 2019, 7:00 AM 26,474 Views 90 Comments

You might roll your eyes at yet another millennial taking issue over the order in which we put the words – but labels matter, writes Brigid O’Dea.

Politics - Wednesday 5 June, 2019

'Trump for Taoiseach': Rival protest groups greet President ... well out of view of the President The Trump Divide

'Trump for Taoiseach': Rival protest groups greet President ... well out of view of the President

Jun 5th 2019, 9:19 PM 23,894 Views 83 Comments

A pro-Trump demonstration was dwarfed by a much larger ‘anti’ one on the outskirts of Shannon.

As it happened: US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for first night of official visit Trump In Ireland

As it happened: US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for first night of official visit

Updated Jun 5th 2019, 8:19 PM 89,860 Views 108 Comments

The Taoiseach welcomed the US President on the tarmac this afternoon – stay with us for all the latest updates.

Tory party tweaks rules to slim down leadership race as contenders prepare for TV debate Conservatives

Tory party tweaks rules to slim down leadership race as contenders prepare for TV debate

Jun 5th 2019, 6:17 PM 17,265 Views 21 Comments

Channel 4 will host a TV debate on 16 June.

The 5 at 5: Wednesday 5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

Jun 5th 2019, 5:00 PM 9,097 Views No Comments

Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

Count Complete: Here are all the Irish candidates who have been elected to the European Parliament Ep2019

Count Complete: Here are all the Irish candidates who have been elected to the European Parliament

Updated Jun 5th 2019, 4:35 PM 228,522 Views 109 Comments

We have 11 MEPs jetting off on 2 July, with two more waiting in the wings .

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