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Ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, Mary Lou McDonald said the large vote for Hutch last year was an ‘F you’ to government - but not Sinn Féin.
Read the full interview here.
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Read the full interview here.
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Mary Lou on her health, Gerry Hutch, and how there will never be too many tricolours flying
The Journal sat down with the Sinn Féin leader to reflect on the year that was, and what is to come in 2026.
jrnl.ie
December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, Mary Lou McDonald said the large vote for Hutch last year was an ‘F you’ to government - but not Sinn Féin.
Read the full interview here.
jrnl.ie/6910899t
Read the full interview here.
jrnl.ie/6910899t
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Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says the EU’s move to abandon plans to introduce a ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is bad news for consumers, European industry and the environment.
He says the big winners here are The Chinese companies who are selling into the EU market.
He says the big winners here are The Chinese companies who are selling into the EU market.
December 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says the EU’s move to abandon plans to introduce a ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is bad news for consumers, European industry and the environment.
He says the big winners here are The Chinese companies who are selling into the EU market.
He says the big winners here are The Chinese companies who are selling into the EU market.
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says Fianna Fáil’s internal drama is now becoming the “Christmas panto that nobody asked for”.
Says it needs to be resolved this week so the government can get back to governing.
@thejournal.ie
Says it needs to be resolved this week so the government can get back to governing.
@thejournal.ie
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says Fianna Fáil’s internal drama is now becoming the “Christmas panto that nobody asked for”.
Says it needs to be resolved this week so the government can get back to governing.
@thejournal.ie
Says it needs to be resolved this week so the government can get back to governing.
@thejournal.ie
A special Fianna Fáil parliamentary meeting has been scheduled for tonight to discuss the review into its presidential election.
It comes as the Taoiseach says he is 'absolutely' confident his leadership is safe after reading the review
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It comes as the Taoiseach says he is 'absolutely' confident his leadership is safe after reading the review
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Taoiseach 'absolutely' confident his leadership is safe after reading presidential election review
Asked today if his leadership is in trouble, the Taoiseach said: “No, not at all”.
jrnl.ie
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A special Fianna Fáil parliamentary meeting has been scheduled for tonight to discuss the review into its presidential election.
It comes as the Taoiseach says he is 'absolutely' confident his leadership is safe after reading the review
jrnl.ie/6904862
It comes as the Taoiseach says he is 'absolutely' confident his leadership is safe after reading the review
jrnl.ie/6904862
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This week on The Journal's politics podcast:
A video aimed at young people moving back in with their parents, shared by the Department of Housing, was meant to be helpful... but it didn't land like that. At all.
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
A video aimed at young people moving back in with their parents, shared by the Department of Housing, was meant to be helpful... but it didn't land like that. At all.
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
December 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This week on The Journal's politics podcast:
A video aimed at young people moving back in with their parents, shared by the Department of Housing, was meant to be helpful... but it didn't land like that. At all.
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
A video aimed at young people moving back in with their parents, shared by the Department of Housing, was meant to be helpful... but it didn't land like that. At all.
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
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Gareth Sheridan, the millionaire and former presidential hopeful, has said photos he posted with Russell Brand and Candace Owens last week were taken at a Christmas party hosted by Tucker Carlson, which was "not a political event".
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Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson
Sheridan was backed by Kerry and Tipperary Councils in the presidential election.
jrnl.ie
December 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Gareth Sheridan, the millionaire and former presidential hopeful, has said photos he posted with Russell Brand and Candace Owens last week were taken at a Christmas party hosted by Tucker Carlson, which was "not a political event".
jrnl.ie/6898975t
jrnl.ie/6898975t
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The Minister for Housing has said he believes it was “misconceived” for his department to share a video on social media offering advice to young people who are moving back in with their parents. jrnl.ie/6898211
Minister admits it was 'misconceived' for department to post video with advice on moving back in with parents
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the video during Leaders’ Questions this afternoon, calling it “patronising”.
jrnl.ie
December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Minister for Housing has said he believes it was “misconceived” for his department to share a video on social media offering advice to young people who are moving back in with their parents. jrnl.ie/6898211
Asked about the drones last week in Irish airspace during Zelenskyy’s visit, President of the European Council António Costa has said Russia was responsible and that it was “another example of the hybrid attacks from Russia”.
December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Asked about the drones last week in Irish airspace during Zelenskyy’s visit, President of the European Council António Costa has said Russia was responsible and that it was “another example of the hybrid attacks from Russia”.
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Ireland has secured a three-year extension to the controversial nitrates derogation.
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, said the decision is "actually shocking".
"Recent EPA data on water quality is unambiguous. We are going backwards," An Taisce said.
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An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, said the decision is "actually shocking".
"Recent EPA data on water quality is unambiguous. We are going backwards," An Taisce said.
jrnl.ie/6897863t
'Bad day for clean water': EU votes to extend Ireland's nitrates derogation by three years
The conditions of the extension are yet to be fully ironed out, according to the Minister for Agriculture.
jrnl.ie
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ireland has secured a three-year extension to the controversial nitrates derogation.
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, said the decision is "actually shocking".
"Recent EPA data on water quality is unambiguous. We are going backwards," An Taisce said.
jrnl.ie/6897863t
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, said the decision is "actually shocking".
"Recent EPA data on water quality is unambiguous. We are going backwards," An Taisce said.
jrnl.ie/6897863t
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“A very bad joke”, “embarrassing”, “patronising”, “dystopian”, and “tone deaf” are some of the words that have been used to describe a video from the Department of Housing advising people on moving back in with their parents.
www.thejournal.ie/department-o...
www.thejournal.ie/department-o...
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian'
“Is this Waterford Whispers?,” was the immediate reaction from one Opposition TD.
www.thejournal.ie
December 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“A very bad joke”, “embarrassing”, “patronising”, “dystopian”, and “tone deaf” are some of the words that have been used to describe a video from the Department of Housing advising people on moving back in with their parents.
www.thejournal.ie/department-o...
www.thejournal.ie/department-o...
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During a heated exchange in the Dáil during Leaders' Questions today, Simon Harris accused Sinn Féin of being "hypocrites".
"People see through it, and that's why you are sitting over there rather than being in government," he told Pearse Doherty.
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"People see through it, and that's why you are sitting over there rather than being in government," he told Pearse Doherty.
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Cost of living centre stage in Dáil (again) after Harris says he will be 'Sensible Simon'
The new finance minister gave himself the moniker of ‘Simon, who will be sensible’ today in an interview with the Irish Daily Mail.
jrnl.ie
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
During a heated exchange in the Dáil during Leaders' Questions today, Simon Harris accused Sinn Féin of being "hypocrites".
"People see through it, and that's why you are sitting over there rather than being in government," he told Pearse Doherty.
jrnl.ie/6893378t
"People see through it, and that's why you are sitting over there rather than being in government," he told Pearse Doherty.
jrnl.ie/6893378t
“Successive reforms over many years, while well intentions have imposed layers of regulations & requirements. We’ve become trapped by process at the cost of progress.” -Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers today launching the govt’s new infrastructure action plan.
Details here: jrnl.ie/6891273
Details here: jrnl.ie/6891273
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“Successive reforms over many years, while well intentions have imposed layers of regulations & requirements. We’ve become trapped by process at the cost of progress.” -Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers today launching the govt’s new infrastructure action plan.
Details here: jrnl.ie/6891273
Details here: jrnl.ie/6891273
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“War is a human tragedy...It uproots families and leaves scars that endure for generations. War is never a solution, and Ireland knows this truth."
Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
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Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
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Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
The similarities between the experience of Ukraine and Ireland was repeatedly drawn on today by Ireland’s leaders and Zelenskyy.
jrnl.ie
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“War is a human tragedy...It uproots families and leaves scars that endure for generations. War is never a solution, and Ireland knows this truth."
Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
jrnl.ie/6891363t
Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
jrnl.ie/6891363t
“Ireland is a neutral country but it is certainly not an indifferent country. And we appreciate it,” Zelenskyy says.
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“Ireland is a neutral country but it is certainly not an indifferent country. And we appreciate it,” Zelenskyy says.
“Ukraine is part of our European family. It shares the same values. It belongs in the European Union.” - Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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@thejournal.ie
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“Ukraine is part of our European family. It shares the same values. It belongs in the European Union.” - Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
@thejournal.ie
@thejournal.ie
Zelenskyy’s message in the Áras visitors’ book:
“On behalf of the people of Ukraine I express my sincere gratitude for Ireland’s steadfast support during our fight against Russian aggression.”
Follow @thejournal.ie liveblog for the latest from his visit.
“On behalf of the people of Ukraine I express my sincere gratitude for Ireland’s steadfast support during our fight against Russian aggression.”
Follow @thejournal.ie liveblog for the latest from his visit.
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Zelenskyy’s message in the Áras visitors’ book:
“On behalf of the people of Ukraine I express my sincere gratitude for Ireland’s steadfast support during our fight against Russian aggression.”
Follow @thejournal.ie liveblog for the latest from his visit.
“On behalf of the people of Ukraine I express my sincere gratitude for Ireland’s steadfast support during our fight against Russian aggression.”
Follow @thejournal.ie liveblog for the latest from his visit.
Sinéad O'Connor or Samuel Beckett? Ireland's politicians on renaming Dublin Airport jrnl.ie/6888185
Sinéad O'Connor or Samuel Beckett? Ireland's politicians on renaming Dublin Airport
A Bill to rename Dublin Airport after Seán Lemass went to the Dáil this week, but other politicians believe they have better suggestions.
jrnl.ie
November 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Sinéad O'Connor or Samuel Beckett? Ireland's politicians on renaming Dublin Airport jrnl.ie/6888185
“Michael Shine was one of the most prolific, if not the most prolific abuser in the history of the Irish health service.” - Louth TD Ged Nash has welcomed the scoping exercise announced by the Health Minister on the issues raised by victims of former doctor Michael Shine.
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“Michael Shine was one of the most prolific, if not the most prolific abuser in the history of the Irish health service.” - Louth TD Ged Nash has welcomed the scoping exercise announced by the Health Minister on the issues raised by victims of former doctor Michael Shine.
On the immigration reforms being brought to Cabinet by the Justice Minister today, SocDems TD Gary Gannon says there is “cruelty inbuilt” in them.
He says it “could not be further from the truth” that the opposition don’t want to debate these issues + is calling for one today.
He says it “could not be further from the truth” that the opposition don’t want to debate these issues + is calling for one today.
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On the immigration reforms being brought to Cabinet by the Justice Minister today, SocDems TD Gary Gannon says there is “cruelty inbuilt” in them.
He says it “could not be further from the truth” that the opposition don’t want to debate these issues + is calling for one today.
He says it “could not be further from the truth” that the opposition don’t want to debate these issues + is calling for one today.
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This time last year, The Journal hit the streets in Dublin Central to ask voters what they made of gangland figure Gerry Hutch running in the general election.
Little did we know that we would be doing the same thing again almost exactly one year later.
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Little did we know that we would be doing the same thing again almost exactly one year later.
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Disillusionment prompts some Dublin Central voters to consider backing second Hutch run
The big question everyone is wondering is whether a certain gangland figure will be on the ballot again. Many, are hoping he will be.
jrnl.ie
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This time last year, The Journal hit the streets in Dublin Central to ask voters what they made of gangland figure Gerry Hutch running in the general election.
Little did we know that we would be doing the same thing again almost exactly one year later.
jrnl.ie/6882422t
Little did we know that we would be doing the same thing again almost exactly one year later.
jrnl.ie/6882422t
Senator Frances Black says she has run out of patience with Tánaiste Simon Harris & the government when it comes to their promise to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
A key election pledge from FF and FG last year, but progress seems to have halted.
A key election pledge from FF and FG last year, but progress seems to have halted.
November 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Senator Frances Black says she has run out of patience with Tánaiste Simon Harris & the government when it comes to their promise to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
A key election pledge from FF and FG last year, but progress seems to have halted.
A key election pledge from FF and FG last year, but progress seems to have halted.
Ivana Bacik: “There has been enough foot dragging, there’s been enough stalling.”
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Ivana Bacik: “There has been enough foot dragging, there’s been enough stalling.”
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
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*stands up on bus*
"I don't know what a starter home is"
"I don't know what a starter home is"
90 seconds spent answering the question "what is a starter home" without once getting near answering what a starter home might actually be.
"Starter homes are absolutely crucial"
"People just want to get into their starter home"
"It's about having that right starter home"
"Starter homes are absolutely crucial"
"People just want to get into their starter home"
"It's about having that right starter home"
Re starter homes:
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
*stands up on bus*
"I don't know what a starter home is"
"I don't know what a starter home is"
At the launch of the long awaited housing plan this morning - Minister for Housing James Browne says the scale of homes needed is now far beyond previous estimates.
He says the new plan is built around two pillars: supporting people and activating supply.
He says the new plan is built around two pillars: supporting people and activating supply.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
At the launch of the long awaited housing plan this morning - Minister for Housing James Browne says the scale of homes needed is now far beyond previous estimates.
He says the new plan is built around two pillars: supporting people and activating supply.
He says the new plan is built around two pillars: supporting people and activating supply.