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Sinn Féin Councillor Janice Boylan has been selected as the party candidate for the Dublin Central by-election. A spokesperson said her name will now go forward to the Ard Chomhairle for formal ratification.

Former TD Gino Kenny co-opted onto council after PBP colleague resigns The party announced that Darragh Adelaide has resigned from South Dublin County Council “for personal reasons”.

Gino Kenny has been co-copted onto South Dublin County Council after his People Before Profit colleague Darragh Adelaide resigned his seat "for personal reasons".

The party confirmed the news in a statement on social media. jrnl.ie/6967146

After a meeting with Govt leaders tonight, it was agreed there will be no reductions to SNAs for the next school year.

All schools reviewed by the NCSE and allocated additional resources will receive them in the upcoming school year.

No reductions will come into effect in the 2026/27 school year.

The government's plan to review how SNAs are allocated lead to U-turn that was almost as sharp as the backlash. This week on our politics podcast, we ask: how did the government walk into this one?

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1439226641/e...

'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

Some strong words from ministers today on a planning decision that blocks the building of a critical care unit for the Rotunda Hospital.

Deeply disappointed': Ministers question 'surprising' refusal of Rotunda critical care unit jrnl.ie/6955964

Holly Cairns says Taoiseach should visit Trump on St Patrick's Day Martin should convey the message to Trump that we ‘don’t bow down to bulies’, says the SocDems leader.

Holly Cairns says Taoiseach should visit Trump on St Patrick's Day jrnl.ie/6950179

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.

Sick notes and full crèches: Holly Cairns details the Dáil's failure to support mothers jrnl.ie/6949533

Taoiseach receives formal invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House in March Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he is looking forward to his trip to Washington DC in March.

Taoiseach receives formal invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House in March jrnl.ie/6949790

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.

Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem? jrnl.ie/6940147

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.

Here's a TD audit I carried out last week - all in favour of Martin meeting Trump in a few weeks time. www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...

EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.

EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain www.thejournal.ie/emergency-eu...

Donald Trump to land in Shannon this afternoon on journey home from Davos It is understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, will refuel on the tarmac in Shannon, as it returns from his visit to Davos in Switzerland.

Donald Trump expected to make a refueling stop over in Shannon this afternoon www.thejournal.ie/donald-trump...

Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal Today’s vote stalls ratification of the agreement until a top EU court can examine it in detail.

Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal www.thejournal.ie/mercosur-how...

Labour leader Ivana Bacik asks the Taoiseach about the potential of a 'Trump slump' in Ireland.

She says Ireland's finances are exposed due to our large corporation tax take. 'What happens if the work dries up,' she asks. Trump is ripping up the rule book, she says.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says it is a devastating loss to the family. He goes on to say that there has been significant investment in the ambulance service.

Mary Lou McDonald raises the case of Stephen Lavelle from Ardmore, Binghamstown who passed away after suddenly falling ill. No ambulance turned up after being called.

His family members had to drive him to the Castlebar hospital, where he later passed away, McDonald tells the Dáil.

Short-term letting bill to go to Cabinet today in a bid to free up housing stock It is understood the ban on planning permissions for towns over 10,000 remains in the proposals.

Short-term letting bill to go to Cabinet today following last week’s hiccup between ministers jrnl.ie/6678005

The 'Grace' case inquiry's final report will be published today after a six-year delay Minister Norma Foley is bringing a memo to Cabinet to approve the publication of the report.

The 'Grace' case inquiry's final report will be published today after a six-year delay jrnl.ie/6678279

This week on The Journal's politics podcast: was the Oval Office meeting a success, a failure — or maybe a little humiliating?

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets US President Donald Trump YouTube video by The Journal

LIVE: Taoiseach Micheál Martin due to meet US President Donald Trump

Taoiseach invites JD Vance back to Ireland as 'sock diplomacy' discussed over breakfast Vance showed attendees at this morning’s breakfast that he was wearing Irish-themed socks.

Taoiseach invites JD Vance back to Ireland as 'sock diplomacy' discussed over breakfast jrnl.ie/6646925

LIVE: Taoiseach due to meet with Trump in Oval Office very soon after breakfast with JD Vance Micheál Martin will sit down with the US President for the highly anticipated meeting very soon.

LIVE: Taoiseach due to meet with Trump in Oval Office very soon after breakfast with JD Vance

‘Gaza is not the hill to die on’: Sean Spicer’s advice for Taoiseach ahead of Trump meeting today Spicer also said there is “no question about it” that Trump is going to follow through with tariffs on the EU.

‘Gaza is not the hill to die on’: Sean Spicer’s advice for Taoiseach ahead of Trump meeting today jrnl.ie/6646554

European military powers to meet in Paris as Taoiseach emphasises 'fair peace' for Ukraine Taosieach Micheál Martin says it’s now for Russia to respond to the 30-day ceasefire proposal.

European military powers are to meet in Paris to advance peace talks for Ukraine, after it endorsed a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. http://jrnl.ie/6646598

When did you last have a chicken fillet roll? The Taoiseach revealed his chicken fillet roll order during his trip to the US.

Micheál Martin says he's a 'salad man', but the line of questioning got us wondering: When did you last have a chicken fillet roll? jrnl.ie/6645600

'Keep things short' and 'avoid politics': What our readers think the Taoiseach should tell Trump We asked our readers what they think Micheál Martin should say to Trump when they meet this week.

'Keep things short' and 'avoid politics': What our readers think the Taoiseach should tell Trump jrnl.ie/6644709

Taoiseach's interview at SXSW gives us first glimpse into how Oval Office visit might play out The Taoiseach was well prepared with facts and figures on the mutually beneficial trading relationship between the US and Ireland.

Taoiseach's interview at SXSW gives us first glimpse into how Oval Office visit might play out www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...

Analysis: It's worth remembering FF and FG support is strongest among homeowners, not renters If the Taoiseach had gone on the radio and said the government were going to set up an “alternative system” to how we set house prices in the country all hell would have broke loose. But those remarks...

Analysis: It's worth remembering FF and FG support is strongest among homeowners, not renters jrnl.ie/6621979

In full: Here’s where the Taoiseach and our ministers are going for St Patrick’s Day Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, and will also make a trip to Texas.

Breaking: Here’s where the Taoiseach and our ministers are going for St Patrick’s Day www.thejournal.ie/st-patricks-...

Taoiseach, Tánaiste and eight ministers to travel to US for St Patrick's Day this year More representatives are going stateside in a bid to firm up the Irish-US relationship.

Confirmation that Ireland is on the charm offensive with the US this St Patrick’s Day - Taoiseach also planning a stop over in Texas