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# Live

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Commissioner tells TDs he cares about job 'too much' to consider resigning
Harris promised that the garda presence in Dublin will not ‘fall off a cliff edge’ after Christmas.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Increased Garda presence in Dublin, Opposition declare no confidence in Commissioner
A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition in hospital following a stabbing yesterday.
Gardaí are out in force in the city centre following last night's unrest.
Sinn Féin expressed no confidence in the Justice Minister, but she said she will not resign.
The five-year-old girl who was injured in yesterday's stabbing incident remains in critical condition.
Aoife Barry: I didn’t recognise the Dublin I witnessed yesterday - it was terrifying
'It was pure instinct': Brazilian Deliveroo driver tells of moment he stopped Parnell Street attacker
Condemnation of Dublin riots as gardaí investigate earlier stabbing outside school
Investigators are satisfied there was no terror-related motive for the attack outside the school.
Rioting has broken out in Dublin City centre, with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris condemning the 'lunatic hooligan faction' which has set fire on buses and Luas carriages, looted shops and smashed and burned garda cars.
The riots come after five people, including three young children, were hospitalised after a stabbing outside a school on Parnell Street this afternoon.
Last month
November 2023
Netherlands v Ireland, Euro 2024 qualifier
Ireland faced Netherlands as Stephen Kenny’s side sought to end their campaign on a high.
70,000 left without power after Storm Debi, clean up efforts begin
Public transport was severely impacted this morning, but services began to resume again at 10am.
Around 70,000 homes, businesses and farms are currently without electricity
Members of the public should not touch any fallen conductors or cables, ESB warned
People have been advised to avoid coastal areas
50,000 Gazans flee to south of Strip as reported death toll reaches 10,500
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that there will be no pause until the more than 240 hostages seized by Hamas are freed.
'Dozens' killed in new strike on Gaza refugee camp as hundreds of people evacuated to Egypt
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
October
October 2023
Dangerous driving conditions likely as Status Orange warning in place for Dublin and Wicklow
Met Éireann is warning that spells of heavy rain may bring flooding, dangerous driving conditions and poor visibility.
Israeli troops told to be ready to see Gaza territory 'from the inside'
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
Egypt's president agrees to open Gaza border crossing to allow in 20 humanitarian aid trucks
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
Hundreds feared dead in Gaza after reported airstrike on hospital
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
Budget 2024 confirmed tax & USC changes and a significant cigarette price hike
The Finance Minister said Budget 2024 has been “framed against the backdrop of considerable global uncertainty”.
This year
2023
Gusts of up to 117km/h recorded as Storm Agnes batters Ireland
Status Orange wind and rain warnings were in place for numerous counties across the country today.
Republic of Ireland v The Netherlands, Euro 2024 qualifier
Ireland faced Nertherlands in a must-win game for Stephen Kenny’s men.
'I could be out of a job by Friday' - Tubridy and Kelly complete marathon Oireachtas day
The pair faced a grilling from committee members over secret payments made to Tubridy.
Republic of Ireland v France, World Cup warm-up friendly
Ireland faced France in an important preparation game before heading to Australia.
Senior RTÉ execs appear before Oireachtas Media Committee over payments controversy
Four members of RTÉ’s Executive Board faced questions at the Oireachtas Media Committee this afternoon.
RTÉ outline who had knowledge of 'secret payments' as staff protest across the country
The Journal’s liveblog had the latest updates on the controversy.
Biden delivers homecoming speech in Ballina as Ireland trip comes to a close
The US President is due to travel home to Delaware this evening.
Biden ends busy day, including Oireachtas address, with Dublin Castle banquet
The US President brought a busy day of engagements to a close with a banquet in Dublin Castle.
Joe Biden meets and greets in Dundalk while reminiscing on Co Louth ancestry
Over the coming days, Biden will meet Irish political leaders before making his way to Mayo.
Last year
2022
Varadkar says he has a ‘burning desire’ to bring hope as he's elected Taoiseach
Here’s how the day played out.
England v France, World Cup quarter-final
England faced France as Gareth Southgate’s side looked to reach the semi-finals for the second consecutive time at the tournament.
Malta v Ireland, international friendly
Malta faced Ireland as Stephen Kenny’s side looked to end 2022 on a high.
Rishi Sunak announced as next UK Prime Minister
The result was announced at 2pm this afternoon.
PM hopefuls need 100 nominations from Tory MPs to enter race to replace Truss
Truss has been Prime Minister for just 44 days.
Truss tells MPs she's 'not a quitter' during tense Prime Minister's Questions
This was her first PMQs since her new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ripped up her plan for tax cut.
Review: Tears from Garth Brooks as he takes to the stage for long-awaited Croke Park gig
How did the much-anticipated gig go? We were there – here’s our verdict.
The world reacts as the death of Queen Elizabeth II aged 96 is announced
Buckingham Palace made the announcement this afternoon.
Boris Johnson steps down as PM but questions turn to when he'll be replaced
Johnson appointed a new Cabinet to serve during the handover today.
'Them's the breaks': Johnson announces resignation
Johnson appoints new ministers for caretaker Cabinet
Labour leader Keir Starmer says his party will call a vote of confidence if Johnson stays on "for months and months"
Embattled Johnson sacks Gove and holds on as PM despite raft of calls to quit
A defiant Johnson is refusing to step down.
A group of senior Cabinet ministers visited Number 10 to call on Johnson to step down.
Nearly 40 Conservatives resigned from government posts in less than 24 hours.
The prime minister sacked prominent Cabinet member Michael Gove.
Georgia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Georgia faced Ireland, as Vera Pauw’s side aimed to boost their qualification hopes.
Bill to override protocol presented as UK claims 'genuinely exceptional situation'
European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said it will look at restarting “infringement proceedings” against the UK.
The Bill would see customs checks between Northern Ireland and Britain effectively scrapped.
It also proposes giving UK government ministers the power to change almost every aspect of the text.
Ireland and the EU have made clear that such steps would amount to a breach of international law.
Coveney warns UK altering Northern Ireland Protocol will 'deeply damage' relationships
FactCheck: Is the Protocol costing Northern Ireland's economy £2.5 million every day?
Ireland v Scotland, Nations League
Ireland faced Scotland as they searched for a first Nations League win.
Ireland v Ukraine, Nations League
Ireland faced Ukraine as they aimed to recover from the disappointing loss in Armenia.
Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missile as Taoiseach meets Ukraine PM in Shannon
Here are the latest developments relating to the war in Ukraine.
A Ukrainian commander in a Mariupol steel plant said his marines are “facing our last days, if not hours”.
Finland's parliament opened a debate on whether to seek Nato membership.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Shannon Airport today.
Sweden vs Republic of Ireland, 2023 World Cup qualifier
Can Ireland pull off an enormous upset in Gothenburg?
Austrian chancellor holds 'hard' talks with Putin; France expels Russian suspected spies
Here are all the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
Here are all the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
The city of Kharkiv came under heavy shelling today.
A meeting between Austria's Chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin was “direct, open and hard”.
Ukraine's Dnipro airport is 'destroyed' in fresh attack from Russia
Zelenskyy: Devastation in Borodyanka 'much more horrific' than Bucha
At least 50 dead in train station attack by Russia as Odessa imposes weekend curfew
Here are all the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
At least 50 people have been killed, including five children, in an attack on a train station
Odessa imposed a weekend curfew over a "missile strike threat" from Russia in the wake of the attack
The Taoiseach visited Finland this morning to discuss Ukraine and other global issues
UN votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
'Ireland, Slava Ukraini': Zelenskyy labels Russia a 'colonial empire' in historic address to Oireachtas
Ukraine prepares for Russian attack reminiscent of 'World War II' on Donbas
Here are all the latest developments in the war in Ukraine today.
The UN General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
Ukraine has warned residents in the east of the country to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault.
A Kremlin spokesperson admitted that Russian troops have suffered "significant losses" in Ukraine.
'Ireland, Slava Ukraini': Zelenskyy labels Russia a 'colonial empire' in historic address to Oireachtas
Sinn Féin's McDonald calls for expulsion of Russian ambassador following Zelenskyy Dáil address