Jane Matthews
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Nosy Parker/Political Correspondent @thejournal.ie
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”.
“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.
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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.
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.
Re starter homes:
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Re starter homes:
“Why is there no annual targets in this plan?”
“Because we are focused on activation,” Minister for Housing James Browne says.
“We want to get away from yearly targets,” he adds.
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“Because we are focused on activation,” Minister for Housing James Browne says.
“We want to get away from yearly targets,” he adds.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
“Why is there no annual targets in this plan?”
“Because we are focused on activation,” Minister for Housing James Browne says.
“We want to get away from yearly targets,” he adds.
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“Because we are focused on activation,” Minister for Housing James Browne says.
“We want to get away from yearly targets,” he adds.
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And sin é, Connolly will now make her way to the Áras.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
And sin é, Connolly will now make her way to the Áras.
The first round of applause of the day was as Michael D Higgins arrived
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The first round of applause of the day was as Michael D Higgins arrived
A lovely version of Danny Boy by the Army No. 1 Band while we wait for President elect Catherine Connolly to arrive - tough crowd though, no applause. ❌
November 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A lovely version of Danny Boy by the Army No. 1 Band while we wait for President elect Catherine Connolly to arrive - tough crowd though, no applause. ❌
There’s Sabina Higgins now with a warm welcome from Michelle O’Neill.
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
There’s Sabina Higgins now with a warm welcome from Michelle O’Neill.
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.
Minister for Tourism Peter Burke says the “extortionate” prices charged by some Dublin hotels this summer is something he plans to address in this year’s Budget.
“It really sends out a bad message for Irish tourism,” he says, adding that it’s not acceptable.
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“It really sends out a bad message for Irish tourism,” he says, adding that it’s not acceptable.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Minister for Tourism Peter Burke says the “extortionate” prices charged by some Dublin hotels this summer is something he plans to address in this year’s Budget.
“It really sends out a bad message for Irish tourism,” he says, adding that it’s not acceptable.
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“It really sends out a bad message for Irish tourism,” he says, adding that it’s not acceptable.
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Musician Meryl Streek kicked off the protest with a performance of his song about the housing crisis “If This is Life”
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June 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Musician Meryl Streek kicked off the protest with a performance of his song about the housing crisis “If This is Life”
#Raisetheroof @thejournal.ie
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