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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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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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.
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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.
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This week on The Journal's politics podcast:
Why did yesterday's inauguration, such a major democratic moment, feel stilted and oddly empty?
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
Why did yesterday's inauguration, such a major democratic moment, feel stilted and oddly empty?
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This week on The Journal's politics podcast:
Why did yesterday's inauguration, such a major democratic moment, feel stilted and oddly empty?
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
Why did yesterday's inauguration, such a major democratic moment, feel stilted and oddly empty?
Listen now pod.link/1439226641/e...
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Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins claimed "the shit was frightened out of" Transport Infrastructure Ireland today during a committee appearance in relation to CPOs and greenways.
"Remember one thing, Cromwell is gone," the Cork TD told protesters.
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"Remember one thing, Cromwell is gone," the Cork TD told protesters.
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Independent Ireland leader claims 'sh*t frightened out of' TII during committee appearance
A protest against compulory land purchases for greenways took place outside Leinster House this afternoon.
jrnl.ie
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins claimed "the shit was frightened out of" Transport Infrastructure Ireland today during a committee appearance in relation to CPOs and greenways.
"Remember one thing, Cromwell is gone," the Cork TD told protesters.
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"Remember one thing, Cromwell is gone," the Cork TD told protesters.
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We’re in place in St Patrick’s Hall ahead of the inauguration ceremony later this morning. Some final rehearsals for the Army No. 1 band while guests begin to arrive at Dublin Castle.
A colleague has just passed out KitKats while we wait for the action to begin.
A colleague has just passed out KitKats while we wait for the action to begin.
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re in place in St Patrick’s Hall ahead of the inauguration ceremony later this morning. Some final rehearsals for the Army No. 1 band while guests begin to arrive at Dublin Castle.
A colleague has just passed out KitKats while we wait for the action to begin.
A colleague has just passed out KitKats while we wait for the action to begin.
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People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett has shared that his cancer treatment has been successful.
He said he will be returning to work on a phased basis.
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He said he will be returning to work on a phased basis.
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'I'm on my way back': Richard Boyd Barrett says cancer treatment has been successful
The Dún Laoghaire TD was diagnosed with throat cancer in March.
jrnl.ie
October 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett has shared that his cancer treatment has been successful.
He said he will be returning to work on a phased basis.
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He said he will be returning to work on a phased basis.
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This week on The Journal's politics podcast: we sit down with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly for a wide-ranging conversation.
We delve into her campaign so far - its origins, its controversies, and its future.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641
We delve into her campaign so far - its origins, its controversies, and its future.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week on The Journal's politics podcast: we sit down with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly for a wide-ranging conversation.
We delve into her campaign so far - its origins, its controversies, and its future.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641
We delve into her campaign so far - its origins, its controversies, and its future.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641
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As the electorate goes to the polls next week, one presidential candidate has been far more active on podcasts than the other.
PR and communications expert Eoghan Tomás McDermott explains to us why this matters.
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PR and communications expert Eoghan Tomás McDermott explains to us why this matters.
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One candidate is winning the podcast war - the other has hardly been on the field
As the electorate goes to the polls next week, one presidential candidate has been far more active on podcasts than the other.
jrnl.ie
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
As the electorate goes to the polls next week, one presidential candidate has been far more active on podcasts than the other.
PR and communications expert Eoghan Tomás McDermott explains to us why this matters.
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PR and communications expert Eoghan Tomás McDermott explains to us why this matters.
jrnl.ie/6847584t
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This week on The Journal's politics podcast: Connolly is pulling ahead in the polls, and it's starting to look a lot like Humphrey's campaign just hasn't landed. She's running out of time to change that.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641/e...
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641/e...
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This week on The Journal's politics podcast: Connolly is pulling ahead in the polls, and it's starting to look a lot like Humphrey's campaign just hasn't landed. She's running out of time to change that.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641/e...
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641/e...