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June
June 2024
More people will die if there are further delays to reforming drug approach, Paul Reid warns
Over 1,600 girls at risk of female genital mutilation in Ireland
Man killed in fatal assault in Finglas area of Dublin overnight
Elections: Should you vote the whole way down the ballot paper?
And what exactly is PR-STV? Allow us to explain.
Cancer patients fighting Israeli government to avoid deportation to Gaza
Up to 40 people are affected and, to date, almost half have lodged petitions to stay in Israel and keep receiving medical care.
Lawyer Tamir Blank said patients who cannot receive the treatment or aftercare needed could end up in "a very dire condition"
Some people would have to return to refugee camps where the sanitation is poor and they may "not have access to even basic medical care"
A third of Irish people think about climate change when choosing their holiday destination
Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.
Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks
Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
Some migrant candidates afraid to canvass or use posters amid fears their children will be targeted
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.
How the 'Lost Children of Greece' are fighting for citizenship and access to their records
Thousands of children were adopted to countries such as the US after the Greek Civil War, Mary Cardaras tells The Journal.
Many people have fought for decades to have their Greek citizenship restored and to get access to their personal records
The adoption market in Greece was "lucrative" and involved priests, lawyers and doctors
May
May 2024
Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll
However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.
Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind
Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday
Judge grants injunction stopping Philip Nolan's dismissal from Science Foundation Ireland
Potent drugs such as nitazenes could appear at Irish festivals this summer, HSE expert warns
Nitazine, a powerful synthetic opioid, caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin and Cork late last year.
Georgian journalist targeted by masked men told she faces 'revenge' unless she stops working
Tamar Kintsurashvili spoke to The Journal about how the ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia, though not yet implemented, is already having an effect.
Children as young as seven targeted by gangs to engage in crime, Justice Minister says
Four men arrested after violent disorder incident in Ennis where car was rammed
Thousands of vehicles seized as gardaí check motor insurance status via app
Poor investment in psychosis services 'destroying lives', but Ireland can change this
On World Schizophrenia Day, the HSE’s clinic lead in this area says “year-to-year” rather than longer term funding is one of their biggest challenges.
NI truth panel receives major record haul, boosting mother and baby home inquiry
Israeli ambassador at Irish famine event sparks criticism as govt pledges to maintain 'pressure'
'Whether they're from Donegal or Senegal, it makes no difference': A night at the Lighthouse café
Hundreds of homeless people, from Ireland and further afield, visit the Dublin centre every day for food, clothes and friendship.
The centre provides a range of supports to homeless people and asylum seekers
"We need to remember it’s people who are actually inside the tents. These are human beings."
Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
'Stop talking about Jesus and dance': People at the portal want to connect, ideally with dogs
Transatlantic rock, paper, scissors didn’t quite pan out, sadly.
Almost a third of LGBT+ community in Ireland avoid certain areas for fear of being assaulted
Man in his 20s charged over fatal assault at residence in Sallins
Measles: Twenty-six cases, and five outbreaks, confirmed in Ireland this year
Taoiseach and president pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Mary Banotti following death of former MEP
PHOTOS: Northern Lights visible over Ireland in stunning display
The aurora borealis was exceptionally clear in some areas.
Dutch act Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after police investigation, EBU confirms
Temperatures set to hit 23 degrees today
Poll: Did you see the Northern Lights last night?
As egg freezing becomes more common, a new study wants to find out what men think about it
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
It's a 'criminal offence' to pitch tents on public land, govt says, after removing Grand Canal camp
Twenty measles cases confirmed in Ireland so far this year
Removal of Mount Street camp is 'like putting a plaster on a wound'
The Lighthouse in Dublin is providing food and other services for hundreds of asylum seekers every day.
Around 100 asylum seekers without beds in Dublin city told there is 'no further accommodation'
Man jailed for life for murder of Tony McDermott, son of Mother and Baby Home campaigner
Maria Arbuckle, a mother and baby home survivor, said her son “will never be forgotten”.