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David Cullinane believes that Pearse McAuley was not a Republican

Cullinane condemns use of tricolour in McAuley funeral

Sinn Féin's David Cullinane has said he agrees with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris that it was "outrageous" for the tricolour to be draped over the coffin of garda-killer Pearse McAuley.

Politics • 27 Mar 24

Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath also said the Government should call an election (file image)

Rural Ind Group calls on Govt to repay referendums cost

The Rural Independent Group has asked the Tánaiste during Leaders Questions if the main political parties would repay the cost of the recent referendums on Family and Care.

Ireland • 21 Mar 24

The National Women's Council of Ireland, which receives some State funding, has been criticised for campaigning for yes votes in the referendums (Image: RollingNews.ie)

NWCI says it spent around €50,000 on Yes campaigns

The National Women's Council of Ireland spent around €50,000 campaigning for Yes votes in last week's referendums on Family and Care which were rejected by voters.

Politics • 16 Mar 24

A Jordanian military aircraft (not pictured) drops humanitarian aid over Rafah and Khan Yunis last month

Ireland considering Gaza aid drop with Jordan - Tánaiste

Ireland is actively considering taking part in an aid drop to Gaza along with Jordan, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said.

Politics • 07 Mar 24

The survey found that only one quarter of students felt their ethnic identity was somewhat reflected in their classroom materials

Survey finds lack of focus on interculturalism in schools

Just one in ten teachers felt they knew enough to bring a focus on interculturalism into their lesson plan, according to a survey by the Yellow Flag School Programme.

Regional • 07 Mar 24

Age Action has called for regulations to guarantee easy access to and acceptance of cash for at least 20 years (Stock image)

Cashless payments exclude older people, committee hears

People aged 60 or older are disproportionately likely to experience digital and social exclusion as a result of society relying more on cashless payments, Age Action has said.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the NI Assembly would remain up and running

Good chance of progress as Stormont resumes - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he believes the chances of progress in Northern Ireland are good, since Stormont resumed last week.

Politics • 08 Feb 24

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh said the selection of three men by Fianna Fáil would be 'on them' (File image)

FF accused of 'male, pale and stale' MEP theme

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has highlighted that Fianna Fáil has so far selected three male politicians all aged 56 to run for the European Elections.

Politics • 07 Feb 24

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with US President Joe Biden during last year's trip

Debate on boycott of White House visit gathers pace

Unlike any other small country Ireland's Taoiseach gets unparalleled facetime with the leader of the free world in the White House to mark St Patrick's Day.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Feb 24

Irish Rail's Jim Meade said any potential line would be in addition to the planned Metro North

DART to airport would take 5 years to build- rail boss

The chief executive of Irish Rail has told an Oireachtas committee that it would take about five years to complete a DART service to Dublin Airport.

Dublin • 24 Jan 24