Fianna Fáil has selected the Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, John Stephens, as its candidate in the Dublin Central byelection this May. The party has insisted it can win the election despite not holding a seat in the four-seat constituency for the past 15 years. Stephens, a councillor for the Cabra-Glasnevin local electoral area, was … Read more
The Carlow Kilkenny Fine Gael TD is calling on the government to fast-track life-saving blood tests to tackle “devastating” cancer mortality rates locally. Catherine Callaghan says figures from the Irish Cancer Society show that, in 2024, one person died almost every day from the disease across the two counties. She told the Dáil we need … Read more
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We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more
Fresh from their Christmas break, TDs and Ministers knuckled down in the Dáil for nearly 2½ months. They must be delighted now to be embarking on a two-week Easter break. The Taoiseach is exhausted from all the foreign travel. The Tánaiste is exhausted from the effort it takes to maintain a low profile. The leader … Read more
The former PD leader and junior minister reflects on his political career, how a public-facing life has become toxic, and leaning into his passions as a musician Ciarán Cannon won’t miss the more toxic elements of today’s party politics. Photo: Gerry Mooney Waiting in the wings of the National Concert Hall, Ciarán Cannon felt suspended … Read more
The former PD leader and junior minister reflects on his political career, how a public-facing life has become toxic, and leaning into his passions as a musician Ciarán Cannon won’t miss the more toxic elements of today’s party politics. Photo: Gerry Mooney Waiting in the wings of the National Concert Hall, Ciarán Cannon felt suspended … Read more
At global unrest increases, our inability to stick to a plan is costing us Not one new offshore windfarm has been built since the 2030 target was unveiled by former environment minister Eamon Ryan in 2020. Photo: Getty For the second time in less than five years, Ireland’s Achilles’ heel has been starkly exposed. The … Read more
We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more
As people struggle to cope with devastation caused by Storm Chandra, many are angry at the actions of certain groups Caroline Walsh with one of the floorboards from her flood-damaged hallway at her home in Rathfarnham. Photo: Frank McGrath Residents in Rathfarnham in south county Dublin awoke in the early hours of Tuesday to find … Read more