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Politics

This month
March 2024
It's official: The Family referendum has been defeated
Minister 'frustrated' at AG advice leak but says it backed Govt position on immigration and care
Women's council 'deeply disappointed' and Tom Clonan says he's 'really relieved' at Care result
Analysis: Six reasons why the government is facing down the ballot of a big No-No
O'Gorman says he is 'extremely disappointed' by anticipated No/No referendums outcome
McDonald says SF would 'return to' issue of sexist language in Constitution if in power
Biden caught on hot mic saying he and Netanyahu will need to have a 'come to Jesus meeting'
Ryan says case to update Constitution 'still there' as McDowell slams govt as ‘out of touch’
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
Here's what you need to know about referendum count day
Polls in Family and Care referendums draw to a close
Probe sought into conditions of 'stranded' migrant fishers whose boat ran aground off Inis Mór
Emergency services came to the rescue after the 21-metre fishing vessel got into difficulty last weekend.
Explainer: How will the US build its makeshift humanitarian aid port on the beaches of Gaza?
Biden announced last night that he has ordered the construction of a temporary port.
Performers criticise RTÉ for omission of Lankum's acceptance speech about Gaza
Irish officials 'monitoring situation' as US warns citizens of 'imminent' attack in Moscow
Which is green and which is white? Here's your guide to voting today
Former British PM Theresa May to step down from Parliament at next UK general election
Taoiseach unsure if laws allowing nightclubs to stay open later will be ready in time for summer
Voting to get under way as polling stations for Family and Care referendums open at 7am
Attorney General's advice to minister leaked ahead of referendums
Sweden finally joins NATO, ending non-alignment in shadow of Ukraine war
Media minister holds ‘positive’ meeting with new chair of RTÉ board
Varadkar says plan to process irregular migrants outside EU won't dramatically decrease arrivals
UK Government to appeal Belfast court ruling that parts of Troubles Legacy Act was unlawful
Ministers met with Grace case inquiry to voice unhappiness with the pace of work and delays
Former minister says he is ‘horrified’ with the continuous delays of the inquiry.
The Grace case concerns a young woman with profound intellectual disabilities who was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
The latest six month extension means the final report will not be complete until September 2024, over five years beyond its original deadline.
EPP willing to work with radical parties but only if they 'respect European values' - Taoiseach
Varadkar dubs some Trump comments 'highly inappropriate' but says Govt will work with whoever is elected
Electoral Commission expected to be given powers to regulate misinformation ahead of June elections
'This is our war too': Varadkar warns Putin's ambitions will not stop at Ukraine
'Classic social media': Taoiseach says he was misrepresented in viral Six O'Clock show clip
Varadkar has received significant online criticism after he appeared on the Virgin Media programme last Friday to discuss the referendums.
US Supreme Court sets date to hear Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim
Biden: 'There's a place for Nikki Haley supporters in my campaign'
Today Nikki Haley, Trump’s competitor for the Republican nomination, announced that she is suspending her presidential campaign.
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree selected as Labour candidate in next UK general election
Sex-for-rent arrangements 'insidious effect of housing crisis', says international student group
Taoiseach and most FG MEPs back a second von der Leyen term - but issues raised over Gaza stance
You probably need this: A last-minute, 500-word explainer on the two referendums
As little legalese as possible.
'It is not like the UK Rwanda policy': Varadkar defends proposed change to EU asylum policy
Former RTE chair sought phone call with minister hours before Prime Time appearance
‘Limited’ opportunity for Nama to build more affordable homes, says McGrath
Stormont’s DUP education minister says Irish should be shared language for everybody in North