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February
February 2024
European ParliamentSinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after voting against landmark EU nature restoration law
it's complicated
A roundup of the current RTÉ crisis (and what happens next) that you can read in four minutes flat
We take a look at where we are with the latest RTÉ drama and look at the questions facing the Minister of Media.
dirty moneyPressure mounts on ‘extreme’ rules keeping ownership of some Irish companies shrouded in secrecy
Drogheda'The best solution': Taoiseach says Government wants to see a dual-use model used for D Hotel
mastectomy brasDonnelly asks HSE to undo cuts to allowances as breast cancer survivors voice anger on Liveline
Election feverVaradkar says there are 'huge numbers' of people who want to be Fine Gael election candidates
#TAOIS IN OUR TIMEVaradkar heads to Munich Security Conference today, the first sitting Taoiseach to attend
Policy MattersGovernment needs to show benefit of allowing Israeli Ambassador to stay, says Social Democrats
SET hours in schools'Exhausted with the fight': Outrage as Minister defends changes to special education criteria
Family and careFianna Fáil launches its Yes Yes referendum campaign today as Martin makes jibe at Fine Gael MEP
Gaza
Varadkar says he is abused on the street about Gaza, as Tánaiste says sanctions not ruled out
Varadkar said Israel has become “blinded by rage” and is not even listening to the advice of its close ally the United States anymore.
Taoiseach says he has been "shouted at and abused" by the public over the government's response to Gaza
Tánaiste says Ireland could impose travel ban on West Bank settlers even if EU does not make collective decision
UNRWA chief will meet with Micheál Martin in Dublin this week
Technological Univsersity DublinStudents outraged by accommodation provider's move from 40-week tenancies to year-round leases
Social Democrats
Interview: TD Gary Gannon opens up about mental health and his recent ADHD diagnosis
The Dublin Central TD said he is frustrated that others in Ireland are not able to access the same supports that have been available to him.
UniversitiesSimon Harris announces 150 third level places for students with intellectual disabilities
European ParliamentIrish MEPs cite Catalan solidarity as reason for opposing resolution on Russian interference
Former TaoiseachDáil schedule cleared after John Bruton's death, Taoiseach says he put 'people before politics'
March Referendums'A first step for carers and disabled people': Yes Yes referendum campaign launched today
Stephen DonnellyLabour criticises Govt as just 3% of those deemed eligible for GP visit card avail of scheme
the morning lead
‘We need help’: Restaurant and cafe owners say they are struggling like never before
The Journal spoke to a number of restaurant, cafe and bar owners, with all of them reporting the same problems and suggesting similar solutions.
off campusVulture funds now own more student accommodation in Dublin than DCU, UCD and Trinity combined
Leaders' Questions'Don't start this nonsense': Pearse Doherty and Tánaiste clash heads over TV licence in Dáil
January
January 2024
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION'Need for substantial reform': TDs debate Government response to asylum seekers in Dáil
Housing CrisisVaradkar: Most first-time buyers in Ireland purchase second-hand homes because they are cheaper
