Juliette Gash

Mary Lou McDonald was speaking at Leinster House

'Strong representation' after UK election - McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she is very pleased that her party emerged as the largest north of the border after last week's UK's general election.

Politics • 11 Jul 24

Eamon Ryan said the plan 'is not something that can wait'

Ryan: Dublin traffic plan needs to proceed immediately

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the Dublin City Traffic Management Plan needs to proceed immediately.

Dublin • 03 Jul 24

Natasha O'Brien at a protest outside the Dail earlier this week (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

O'Brien assault case opens Pandora's box for Government

The case of Natasha O'Brien - the victim of a violent assault by a serving member of the Defence Forces, and the subsequent protests over the sentence handed down to Private Cathal Crotty - has opened a Pandora's box for the Government around the Defence Forces.

Analysis and Comment • 29 Jun 24

The figure was provided by Tánaiste Micheál Martin by the Chief of Staff

68 Defence Forces members convicted or before courts

It has emerged that 68 members of the Defence Forces have been convicted or are before the courts for a range of offences.

Ireland • 28 Jun 24

The British-Irish Council summit will be held on the Isle of Man

Taoiseach attends British-Irish Council on Isle of Man

Taoiseach Simon Harris is attending the British-Irish Council summit on the Isle of Man, which is focusing on renewable energy.

Ireland • 21 Jun 24

The CEO of daa also said that it hit €1 billion in revenue this year

daa tells Oireachtas Transport Committee it owes €815m

The CEO of airport operator daa has told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that it owes €815 million after incurring debts of €1 million a day during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland • 19 Jun 24

Paul Reid chaired last year's Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use

Reid 'stunned' by time it takes for changes to drug laws

The Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use is disappointed that their recommendations have not been acted upon, the Joint Committee on Drugs Use has heard.

Ireland • 13 Jun 24

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary said the passenger cap is costing Dublin jobs and routes

'Bogus' passenger cap at Dublin Airport must be scrapped

Ryanair has said the Transport Minister should scrap what it calls the "bogus" passenger cap at Dublin Airport - which it claims is losing routes, traffic and jobs this summer.

Politics • 12 Jun 24

Voters across the country will vote in the European and local elections on 7 June (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

5 things to know about the 7 June elections

There are three elections happening in one day: the European Parliament elections, the local elections and the first directly elected Mayor of Limerick. Political Reporter Juliette Gash looks at five things to know ahead of the 7 June elections.

Elections 2024 • 04 Jun 24

Three of the top consultancy firms are appearing before politicians to discuss advancements in AI (file image)

Committee hears of risks and opportunities provided by AI

Just 2% of businesses in Ireland have "responsible" fully operationalised artificial intelligence, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

Politics • 15 May 24