Last week 15th February 2026 - 21st February 2026
Special Needs Assistants u-turn the talk of the Dáil amid backlash from government's own TDs
- One minister told The Journal that their phone was hopping on Monday night with messages from concerned parents and schools.
- Concerns were raised over the review at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting last night.
'Deeply disappointing': HSE to close Baggot Street Hospital sale shortly
A ‘best bids’ process was used by the HSE, with reports that a hotelier has bought the property.
This month February 2026
'Deeply disappointed’: Ministers question 'surprising' refusal of Rotunda critical care unit
‘Health infrastructure is critical infrastructure. Simple as that,’ says Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Ten years young for the Social Democrats — is it becoming a viable alternative for some SF voters?
With the party seeing a boost in the polls questions are being asked if some Sinn Féin voters are migrating to the Soc Dems.
Sick notes and full crèches: Holly Cairns details the Dáil's failure to support mothers
The Social Democrats leader sits down with The Journal to talk women in politics and whether she could do business with Sinn Féin.
Social media firms criticise X for snubbing Oireachtas Committee on online safety
Committee chair Alan Kelly said it was “deeply worrying” and “pretty disrespectful” that X did not attend the committee.
Last month January 2026
Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?
Commuting by water is a common approach used around the world and should be considered here, say two Fine Gael representatives.
Explainer: In a few weeks, new rent rules will kick in - here's how it might impact you
Changes to rental rules kick in on 1 March and its causing a lot of confusion.
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.

