Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Mary Lou McDonald said if the referendum was rejected, it would be her ambition to put the question to the people again 'early in our term'

Sinn Féin would re-run care referendum if rejected

Sinn Féin has said it would re-run the care referendum, with stronger wording, if the amendment is rejected and the party is in Government.

Politics • 21 Feb 24

From left, Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan, Senator Pauline O'Reilly and Minister for Equality Roderic O'Gorman

Greens launch campaign for 'Yes' vote in care referendum

A 'Yes' vote on the forthcoming referendum on care would enable citizens - including the parents of people with disabilities - to take the Government to court to ensure the State does enough to support them, according to Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman.

Politics • 09 Feb 24

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said he believes it is appropriate that the Government would use the resources of institutions like NATO to help protect the Irish people

NATO deal 'does not infringe on Irish neutrality' - Ryan

An agreement between the Government and NATO aimed at enhancing cyber security and protecting subsea infrastructure does not infringe on Ireland's neutrality, the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has insisted.

Politics • 09 Feb 24

Three people were arrested in relation to an incident at the disused Shipwright pub in Irishtown, Dublin, last New Year's Eve

Ten arrests for arson attacks in recent months

Ten people have been arrested for arson attacks in recent months, according to figures from the Garda Press Office.

Politics • 09 Feb 24

Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman with Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality Catherine Day

Yes vote will help secure funding for carers - Minister

Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has said a yes vote in next month's care referendum will strengthen his hand in securing funding for disability services and carers in the next budget.

Politics • 01 Feb 24

The St Patrick's Day programme will see 38 representatives visiting 86 cities in 48 countries

Govt ministers to visit 48 countries on St Patrick's Day

Details have been released on where Government ministers including the Taoiseach will visit on St Patrick's Day. A total of 38 representatives will visit 86 cities in 48 countries as part of the St Patrick's Day programme.

Ireland • 30 Jan 24

The campaign comes more than two years after being recommended by the Citizens Assembly and following many delays

Commission lacks 'all tools' to tackle misinformation

The Electoral Commission has said it has "some of the tools but not all of the tools" to deal with misinformation in the campaigns for forthcoming referendums.

Ireland • 25 Jan 24

The public will be asked two questions when the polls open on 8 March

What will people vote on in twin referendums?

First mooted as far back as 1996, and following numerous reviews and successive government commitments, the campaigns for referendums on family and women in the home are finally under way.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Jan 24

People will be asked to vote Yes or No on whether to make two changes to the wording of the Constitution

Growing concerns over voter apathy ahead of referendums

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jan 24

The aim is to reduce dereliction and vacancy in rural communities

Old buildings to be redeveloped under €4.5m scheme

Former garda stations, post office and schools are to be converted for community use under a scheme that will "breathe new life" into towns and villages, according to Minister for Rural and Community Affairs Heather Humphreys.

Ireland • 15 Jan 24