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Ten years young for the Social Democrats — is it becoming a viable alternative for some SF voters?
# Analysis
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# Analysis

Ten years young for the Social Democrats — is it becoming a viable alternative for some SF voters?

15 hours ago 543 Views 4 Comments

With the party seeing a boost in the polls questions are being asked if some Sinn Féin voters are migrating to the Soc Dems.

Yesterday's News

Holly Cairns says coalition is an 'endless doom loop of failure' and calls for Triple Lock vote
# Socdems National Conference
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# Socdems National Conference

Holly Cairns says coalition is an 'endless doom loop of failure' and calls for Triple Lock vote

Sat 6:31 PM 1,585 Views 30 Comments

SocDems' proposal to tackle deepfakes: Everyone should get copyright of their own image and voice
# AI
From TheJournal.ie
# AI

SocDems' proposal to tackle deepfakes: Everyone should get copyright of their own image and voice

Sat 4:14 PM 2,388 Views 31 Comments

Holly Cairns says Taoiseach should visit Trump on St Patrick's Day
# White House Visit
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# White House Visit

Holly Cairns says Taoiseach should visit Trump on St Patrick's Day

Sat 12:25 PM 1,222 Views 11 Comments

Sick notes and full créches: Holly Cairns details the Dáil's failure to support mothers
# Big Interview
From TheJournal.ie
# Big Interview

Sick notes and full créches: Holly Cairns details the Dáil's failure to support mothers

Sat 6:00 AM 1,162 Views 3 Comments

The Social Democrats leader sits down with The Journal to talk women in politics and whether she could do business with Sinn Féin.

Last week 1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026

Holly Cairns says government is trying to 'gut or shelve' the Occupied Territories bill
# Gaza
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# Gaza

Holly Cairns says government is trying to 'gut or shelve' the Occupied Territories bill

Fri 8:22 PM 4,744 Views 81 Comments

Taoiseach receives formal invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House in March
# St Patrick's Day
From TheJournal.ie
# St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach receives formal invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House in March

Fri 8:15 PM 4,943 Views 0 Comments

Dublin Central and Galway West voters get ready: The by-elections have been earmarked for 22 May
# Summer By-elections
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# Summer By-elections

Dublin Central and Galway West voters get ready: The by-elections have been earmarked for 22 May

Fri 2:24 PM 1,302 Views 12 Comments

There's two by-elections this year and some of the runners and riders have already been announced
# Seats For The Taking
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# Seats For The Taking

There's two by-elections this year and some of the runners and riders have already been announced

Wed 9:01 PM 2,544 Views 11 Comments

New scheme to disregard historical convictions of gay and bisexual men
# LGBTQ
From TheJournal.ie
# LGBTQ

New scheme to disregard historical convictions of gay and bisexual men

Wed 7:55 PM 2,899 Views 12 Comments

X to snub Oireachtas committee today, despite Taoiseach writing to company about its attendance
# Grok
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# Grok

X to snub Oireachtas committee today, despite Taoiseach writing to company about its attendance

Wed 6:30 AM 512 Views 0 Comments

Last month January 2026

Should a water ferry from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin Port be rolled out?
# Poll
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# Poll

Should a water ferry from Dún Laoghaire to Dublin Port be rolled out?

Jan 31st 2026, 9:30 AM 2,046 Views 14 Comments

Phil Hogan wants a big job in the UN, but he needs government backing to get it
# Big Job In Rome
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# Big Job In Rome

Phil Hogan wants a big job in the UN, but he needs government backing to get it

Jan 30th 2026, 7:28 PM 2,919 Views 20 Comments

Government politicians hit out at Sinn Féin over comments about lending money to Ukraine
# Eu Loan
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# Eu Loan

Government politicians hit out at Sinn Féin over comments about lending money to Ukraine

Jan 30th 2026, 12:14 PM 2,970 Views 36 Comments

Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?
# Commute By Water
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# Commute By Water

Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?

Jan 28th 2026, 6:30 AM 1,326 Views 8 Comments

Commuting by water is a common approach used around the world and should be considered here, say two Fine Gael representatives.

Government pushes ahead with steps to scrap the Triple Lock
# Irish Army
From TheJournal.ie
# Irish Army

Government pushes ahead with steps to scrap the Triple Lock

Jan 27th 2026, 7:12 PM 4,563 Views 57 Comments

Explainer: In a few weeks, new rent rules will kick in - here's how it might impact you
# New Rules
From TheJournal.ie
# New Rules

Explainer: In a few weeks, new rent rules will kick in - here's how it might impact you

Jan 27th 2026, 6:09 PM 198 Views 0 Comments

We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
# TML
From TheJournal.ie
# TML

We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington

Jan 24th 2026, 12:05 AM 1,581 Views 14 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.

Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images
# Online Safety
From TheJournal.ie
# Online Safety

Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images

Jan 22nd 2026, 4:36 PM 660 Views 5 Comments

Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise
# Broken Promises
From TheJournal.ie
# Broken Promises

Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise

Jan 21st 2026, 3:36 PM 2,225 Views 13 Comments

Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
# Green Shoots
From TheJournal.ie
# Green Shoots

Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader

Jan 20th 2026, 6:20 PM 2,429 Views 28 Comments

Taoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week
# AI-generated Images
From TheJournal.ie
# AI-generated Images

Taoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week

Jan 20th 2026, 5:54 PM 1 View 0 Comments

Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws
# The Wire
From TheJournal.ie
# The Wire

Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws

Jan 20th 2026, 5:04 PM 1,565 Views 7 Comments

US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
# US-IRISH RELATIONS
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# US-IRISH RELATIONS

US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin

Jan 20th 2026, 3:52 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
# Income Tax Liability
From TheJournal.ie
# Income Tax Liability

Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit

Jan 20th 2026, 1:45 PM 4,131 Views 4 Comments

Taoiseach and Enterprise Minister to attend Davos as summit braces for Trump tariff showdown
# World Economic Forum
From TheJournal.ie
# World Economic Forum

Taoiseach and Enterprise Minister to attend Davos as summit braces for Trump tariff showdown

Jan 20th 2026, 6:30 AM 45 Views 1 Comment

Government ministers meet to discuss strengthening the laws around AI-generated sexual imagery
# Non Consensual Images
From TheJournal.ie
# Non Consensual Images

Government ministers meet to discuss strengthening the laws around AI-generated sexual imagery

Jan 19th 2026, 8:42 PM 125 Views 0 Comments

Last year 2025

EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister
# Dublin
From TheJournal.ie
# Dublin

EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister

Dec 30th 2025, 12:05 AM 0 Views 0 Comments

Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.

Minister 'determined' to get Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation passed next year
# Dublin Airport
From TheJournal.ie
# Dublin Airport

Minister 'determined' to get Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation passed next year

Dec 25th 2025, 8:30 AM 4,386 Views 0 Comments

Minister wants late night trains to run all year and is talking 'options' with Iarnród Eireann
# Night Train
From TheJournal.ie
# Night Train

Minister wants late night trains to run all year and is talking 'options' with Iarnród Eireann

Dec 23rd 2025, 12:10 AM 2,386 Views 13 Comments

Aside from the Christmas period, the majority of train services terminate before midnight.

Mediation underway with Manhattan Peanuts over Luas extension to Finglas, says minister
# Luas Finglas
From TheJournal.ie
# Luas Finglas

Mediation underway with Manhattan Peanuts over Luas extension to Finglas, says minister

Dec 22nd 2025, 8:00 PM 313 Views 2 Comments

'I won't be signing that off': Minister won't agree to payout of over €1m to Kenny Jacobs
# Dublin Airport
From TheJournal.ie
# Dublin Airport

'I won't be signing that off': Minister won't agree to payout of over €1m to Kenny Jacobs

Dec 22nd 2025, 2:50 PM 3,575 Views 0 Comments

U-turn by government around disbanding RSA had nothing to do with cost, says Transport Minister
# Road Safety
From TheJournal.ie
# Road Safety

U-turn by government around disbanding RSA had nothing to do with cost, says Transport Minister

Dec 22nd 2025, 2:20 PM 664 Views 4 Comments

'We should show we're good value': Minister urges hotels not to hike prices for EU Presidency
# Interview
From TheJournal.ie
# Interview

'We should show we're good value': Minister urges hotels not to hike prices for EU Presidency

Dec 22nd 2025, 12:05 AM 124 Views 3 Comments

Minister of State Thomas Byrne says the Presidency next year is an important moment for Ireland Inc.

Harris says in victim impact statement that woman who threatened him online violated his family
# Victim Impact Statement
From TheJournal.ie
# Victim Impact Statement

Harris says in victim impact statement that woman who threatened him online violated his family

Dec 18th 2025, 4:45 PM 1,404 Views 0 Comments

Leaders gather for high-stakes summit on frozen Russian assets - and it could be a long one
# EU Summit
From TheJournal.ie
# EU Summit

Leaders gather for high-stakes summit on frozen Russian assets - and it could be a long one

Dec 18th 2025, 6:00 AM 510 Views 0 Comments

Will Jim Gavin mess be a 'felony' for Micheál Martin or will he be saved by the 'lick arses'?
# Analysis
From TheJournal.ie
# Analysis

Will Jim Gavin mess be a 'felony' for Micheál Martin or will he be saved by the 'lick arses'?

Dec 17th 2025, 10:10 AM 794 Views 15 Comments

Who wants a heave before Christmas? No one in Fianna Fáil, apparently.

Childcare fees set to reduce as new income limits to be introduced next year
# Childcare
From TheJournal.ie
# Childcare

Childcare fees set to reduce as new income limits to be introduced next year

Dec 17th 2025, 8:39 AM 665 Views 2 Comments

Legal cost reductions could be on the way with jurisdiction changes to Circuit and District Court
# Personal Injury Cases
From TheJournal.ie
# Personal Injury Cases

Legal cost reductions could be on the way with jurisdiction changes to Circuit and District Court

Dec 16th 2025, 6:30 AM 193 Views 0 Comments

Three veteran Fianna Fáil TDs call for the immediate publication of the Jim Gavin review
# Three Wise Men
From TheJournal.ie
# Three Wise Men

Three veteran Fianna Fáil TDs call for the immediate publication of the Jim Gavin review

Dec 15th 2025, 4:04 PM 2,416 Views 16 Comments

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