Juliette Gash

Darragh O'Brien said under Housing for All, he had targeted the delivery of 54,000 houses

Minister for Housing defends record on housing in Dáíl

The Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Sinn Féin's Housing Spokesperson have traded barbs in the Dáil over housing.

Politics • 11 Apr 24

Who is Taoiseach Simon Harris?

For some years, Simon Harris has been quietly building senior allies within the Fine Gael party, writes Juliette Gash.

Ireland • 09 Apr 24

Tomorrow marks 20 years since smoking was banned in indoor public places including pubs and restaurants

Donnelly wants to raise legal smoking age from 18 to 21

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he wants to raise the age at which people can buy cigarettes and tobacco products from 18 to 21.

Ireland • 28 Mar 24

The Government said that the recruitment freeze does not apply to GPs, consultants and graduate nurses and midwives (file image)

Call for Govt to scrap HSE's recruitment freeze

Sinn Féin has called on the Government to scrap the HSE's recruitment freeze as part of the party's plans to overhaul community healthcare.

Politics • 27 Mar 24

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