Irish
April
April 2024
Immigration
Hotels, state bodies and Direct Provision: The companies behind Ireland's refugee housing sector
More than €2 billion was paid by the Government on the sector last year.
the morning lead
'The doom sits on your shoulders': Farmers share how weeks of wet weather have hit them hard
The Journal asked farmers to share their experiences of how they’ve been impacted by the weather conditions.
Crisis Comparison
'It's unbearable': Young Greeks speak out about lack of prospects 15 years after crisis
The Journal visited Athens in advance of the EU elections to find out how young people have fared in comparison to Ireland.
the big issues
A warning to social media firms and an appeal to Iran: Martin rallies troops at FF Ard Fheis
Micheál Martin said that Ireland is facing “enormous” challenges, but that the country “can and will overcome”.
housing targetsNearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
children and smartphonesFines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
ff ard fheisBring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
Australia
Six killed and suspect shot dead after stabbing attack at Sydney shopping centre
Eight people including a child have been taken to hospital after the incident.
War in UkraineEastern front against Russia has 'deteriorated significantly', says Ukraine's top army general
GazaChallenges of reporting from Gaza: How inaccurate reports of a dead Irish aid worker went viral
Middle East
Israel pounds Gaza while US says it will send reinforcements to deter any attack by Iran
US President Joe Biden said he expected Iran to attempt to strike Israel soon but warned against any retaliation for the 1 April strike on its Damascus consulate.
Not Rocket ScienceDr Chris Luke: To improve care in emergency departments, we should do two simple things today
Uisce ÉireannIrish language group says it won't pay €6,686 water bill over English language correspondence
in the spotlightAfter weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
Opinion Poll
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Up In The AirTánaiste in favour of postponing patent referendum to allow more time for 'proper preparation'
CourtsMan who raped younger sister and brother taken into custody after sitting near sibling on train
Inquest findingsIrish border was 'exploited' by terrorists in Kingsmill attack, which was partly planned in ROI
