# Explainer
Advertisement
This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Heated exchange
'Screamed at': Why did a row break out at Catherine Martin's press conference on RTÉ funding?
25 Jul
27.9k
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/07/2xj2dnp-321f3855-8d8f-469b-a0e5-0c38809ba2cc-630x332.jpg)
Washington
Netanyahu slams Gaza protesters and Iran in appeal before US Congress
The Israeli Prime Minister also called for US military aid to Israel be fast-tracked.
Updated
24 Jul
16.6k
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/07/washington-united-states-of-america-20th-jan-2021-u-s-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-administers-the-oath-of-office-to-vice-president-kamala-harris-during-the-59th-presidential-inauguratio-ada34e67-9663-48a8-8363-b51a18313185-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
A 'coronation' for Kamala Harris? Here's what happens next in the race for the White House
Anyone who emerges to take on Harris is facing a steep challenge.
22 Jul
22.5k
76
Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
![](https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2024/07/canberra-australia-19th-july-2024-a-sign-notifies-customers-of-a-temporary-closure-due-to-it-issues-at-a-liquorland-store-in-canberra-friday-july-19-2024-australian-banks-and-media-companies-h-1da4dd93-7743-408e-9802-ad5084c281b6-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
What's causing the global tech outage and how is Ireland being affected?
Can’t top up your Leap Card? Can’t book an NCT? Here’s why.
19 Jul
23.5k
32
Explainer
Two days on, here's everything we know about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
15 Jul
11.5k
Last month
June 2024
Military and civilian justice
Explainer: How gardaí and the Defence Forces interact when a soldier is charged with a crime
25 Jun
16.1k
![](https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2024/06/aeroplanes-at-dublin-airport-24-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
Aer Lingus pilots will begin work-to-rule next week - here's how it might affect holidaymakers
Members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association confirmed that the planned industrial action will take effect from 26 June and last indefinitely.
Updated
18 Jun
68.5k
48
![](https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2024/06/90148495_90148495-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
Elections: Should you vote the whole way down the ballot paper?
And what exactly is PR-STV? Allow us to explain.
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2015/10/Orla-Ryan-133x133.jpg)
Órla Ryan
Updated
7 Jun
47.6k
LE2024
Voters go to the polls on Friday for the local elections - but what exactly do councillors do?
2 Jun
20.8k
This year
2024
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/04/european-single-market-in-the-eu-630x332.jpg)
EU competences
What does the EU do? And what can it legislate and regulate?
Here are all the things that are in the EU’s exclusive remit to legislate and regulate.
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/Muiris-O-133x133.png)
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 May
10.9k
47
![](https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2024/04/brussels-esplanade-solidarnosc-1980-eu-parliament-buildings-european-parliament-building-altiero-spinelli-building-brussels-belgium-eu-europe-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
Who's running in the European elections and what are the key dates to look out for?
A record number of candidates have declared their status in recent weeks.
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/Muiris-O-133x133.png)
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Updated
30 Apr
74.5k
![](https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2024/04/tents-housing-asylum-seekers-near-to-the-international-protection-office-in-dublin-claims-that-the-majority-of-asylum-seekers-entering-ireland-had-crossed-the-border-from-northern-ireland-have-been-630x332.jpg)
War of Words
Cross border migration row: How did Ireland-UK relations break down over asylum seekers?
And what’s the evidence for Helen McEntee’s claim that 80% of of asylum seekers crossed the border? Here’s what we know.
Updated
29 Apr
15.4k
Explainer
Why did Scottish First Minister Yousaf resign and what's next for Scottish politics?
29 Apr
13.7k
25
Retrofitting
Explainer: What does the new loan scheme for home energy upgrades cover and how can I get it?
24 Apr
18.3k
31
angela rayner
Why is Labour's deputy leader being called a 'hypocrite' by the Tories?
12 Apr
10.6k
15
Explainer
MEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/Stephen-Mc-133x133.png)
Stephen McDermott
10 Apr
39.7k
New Tea-Seach
Camped out in the Dáil canteen, Harris prepped to woo 'kingmaker' Independents
Meetings between Independent TDs and Simon Harris have been underway over the last two days.
4 Apr
22.4k
23
![](https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/download-13-29-630x332.jpeg)
Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar
10.5k
45
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/mixcollage-28-mar-2024-05-08-pm-2550-630x332.jpg)
THE MORNING LEAD
Confused about the Hate Crime bill? Here's a rundown of what it's all about
The bill has attracted considerable controversy in recent weeks.
29 Mar
27.1k
![](https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/11304044-scaled-630x332.jpg)
ME-What?
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/Muiris-O-133x133.png)
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
15.2k
56
Holy Trinity
The EU is confusing - here's how all its bits work together
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2024/03/Muiris-O-133x133.png)
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 Mar
7.4k
16
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/02/ballot-boxes207_90591106-630x332.jpg)
family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2015/10/Orla-Ryan-133x133.jpg)
Órla Ryan
2 Mar
39.8k
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/02/snr-cm-2-630x332.jpg)
Operation Resignation
How Siún Ni Raghallaigh was left with no choice but to quit after another chaotic week for RTÉ
Here’s an explainer of the events that led up to Ní Raghallaigh’s resignation in the early hours of the morning – and the fallout.
23 Feb
25.2k
55
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/02/a-no-casement-banner-in-the-stands-during-the-uefa-euro-2024-qualifying-match-at-windsor-park-belfast-picture-date-monday-november-20-2023-2-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
How has Belfast's overgrown Casement Park become the latest pitch battle around cross-border funding?
Many unionists say they would prefer no Euro 2028 games to be hosted in Northern Ireland if Casement is the venue of choice.
21 Feb
9.7k
30
Explainer
Can committees compel Dee Forbes to appear before them? TDs say they're considering it
Updated
16 Feb
20.1k
65
March Referendums
Here's how to register to vote (or update your information) ahead of next month's referendums
15 Feb
10.4k
15
![](https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2024/02/measlesvirus-motherholdingtinybabyfootwithredrash-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
Measles: What you need to know about the disease, vaccines and who is at risk
A man in Leinster died after contracting the disease amid fears of an outbreak here.
![](https://cdn.thejournal.ie/media/2015/10/Orla-Ryan-133x133.jpg)
Órla Ryan
8 Feb
13.3k
9
Stormont
Explainer: How does Northern Ireland appoint ministers - and who might get the jobs?
Updated
3 Feb
17.8k
19
![](https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2024/01/gaza-29th-mar-2023-a-palestinian-worker-carries-a-sack-of-flour-provided-by-the-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-unrwa-at-a-refugee-camp-in-the-south-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
What does UNRWA do and why are countries pulling their support for the Palestinian aid agency?
Ireland has been among UNRWA’s main defenders since allegations of staff involvement in the 7 October attacks surfaced.
31 Jan
4.5k
![](https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2024/01/shoppers-return-their-bottles-and-cans-of-reusable-packagings-in-a-reverse-vending-machine-2-630x332.jpg)
Explainer
What is the new deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans and how will it work?
The scheme is being rolled out from Thursday.
27 Jan
51.8k
155
Nikki Haley
Explainer: Who is Nikki Haley - the 'last candidate standing' against Donald Trump in the primaries?
23 Jan
10.1k
39
Asylum Seekers
Explainer: Does the Dublin Regulation outline where IP applicants must claim asylum?
13 Jan
26.2k