Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Speaking to RTÉ's This Week, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said there will be a shift to more medium or longer-term planning to house people arriving into the country

'Last-minute' sourcing of IPAS accommodation to stop

The Government will move away from the "last-minute" sourcing of accommodation for international protection applicants, with plans for large-scale State-owned centres going to the Cabinet in the coming weeks.

Politics • 14 Jan 24

Leo Varadkar said he was disappointed that public sector pay talks broke down (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Govt could show 'flexibility' over public sector pay

The Taoiseach has said that a pay agreement with public sector unions can still be made, and indicated that the Government could show "flexibility".

Politics • 12 Jan 24

There are many moving parts when it comes to calling the next general election (file image)

Leaders seek to avoid early election, but TDs preparing

There is every chance, as many TDs have observed, that this time next year we will be in the throes of government formation talks. That's if they can get through the fallout from the chaos in the capital, writes Mary Regan.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Nov 23

Leo Varadkar was speaking on RTÉ's The Week in Politics

Taoiseach accuses countries of double standards on Gaza

The Taoiseach has accused the EU and some western countries of "double standards" by their rejection of Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, which he said is not matched in their response to Israel's actions in Gaza.

Ireland • 19 Nov 23

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee was speaking at the Fine Gael conference in Kildare

McEntee aiming for minimum sentence powers next year

Laws giving judges the power to set minimum sentences for murder and serious crime will be brought forward next year.

Ireland • 18 Nov 23

Simon Coveney speaking at the Fine Gael conference in Maynooth

FG must be 'up for' fourth term in Government - Coveney

Fine Gael must be "up for fighting" for a fourth term in office, its deputy leader Simon Coveney has told a party gathering in Kildare.

Politics • 18 Nov 23

The Taoiseach said he hoped a new funding system for RTÉ would be in place for 2025

RTÉ funding decision due 'in coming months' - Taoiseach

A decision about the long-term funding of RTÉ will be made "in the coming months" the Taoiseach has said, with a view to having a new system in place by 2025.

Ireland • 17 Nov 23

Will Govt asking parents not to buy smartphones work?

Inspired by the approach of primary schools in Greystones, where mobile phones are not allowed, the Cabinet this week agreed guidelines it hopes will encourage other parents to follow suit.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Nov 23

XL Bully dogs are to be banned in the UK

Dog owners 'must take responsibility' for their pets

Owners 'must take responsibility' to ensure their dogs do not cause harm to others, the Minister for Rural and Community Development has said as she signed new regulations around dog control.

Ireland • 09 Nov 23

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has written to PAC committee members

PAC to consider RTÉ offer to end document deadlock

Members of the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee are to consider an offer from RTÉ aimed at ending an impasse over documents relating to former presenter Ryan Tubridy.

Ireland • 09 Nov 23