Mary Regan

Political Reporter

The Taoiseach, centre, was speaking at the opening of the Athy Distributor Road today (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach vows flood supports will be adequate

The Taoiseach has reassured those affected by flooding that Government supports will be adequate enough to enable them to move back into their businesses or homes as soon as possible.

Ireland • 31 Oct 23

Leo Varadkar said it 'makes sense' to bring what the Government here offers in line with other western European countries

No timeline for Ukrainian support decision - Varadkar

There is no timeline for a decision on whether to limit the State's offering to Ukrainian refugees, the Taoiseach has said.

Politics • 31 Oct 23

Ryan: Irish hearts are with the Palestinian people

Irish hearts are with the Palestinian people according to the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, who called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the targeting of civilians in Gaza.

Ireland • 21 Oct 23

Green Party determined ahead of party conference

Analysis and Comment • 21 Oct 23

Green Party members will gather in Cork for their annual convention this weekend (File Photo)

Green Party to gather for annual convention in Cork

Local authorities would be allowed to direct that derelict sites should be sold under public auction, under proposals to be discussed by the Green Party.

Politics • 20 Oct 23

Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments on the Hamas attack were the most critical Sinn Féin has made to date on the group

SF's world view comes into focus after Hamas attack

Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments in the Dáil on the Hamas attack were the most critical Sinn Féin has made to date on the group, raising questions around whether this is another example of the party moderating a position in preparation for government.

News Headlines • 15 Oct 23

The difficulty in spreading a Budget thinly and widely is that the coalition left itself open to criticism that it lacked ambition (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Budget balances saving strategy and spending sugar rush

In the lead up to this Budget, it was framed by commentators as a choice between a sugar rush of spending versus a more wholesome strategy of saving for the future. In the end it was a bit of both, writes Mary Regan.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

A consultant has been referred to the Medical Council after two serious incidents in children undergoing surgery (file image)

Children and families still in limbo on spinal surgery

Despite political promises, extra investment, the internal and external reviews carried out by the hospital and three ombudsman reports on spine surgery delays, these children and their families remain in limbo, writes Mary Regan.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Sep 23

The referendum was due to take place at the end of November

Referendum on 'women's duties in the home' postponed

Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman has said a proposed referendum to replace the constitutional reference to women's duties in the home will not take place this year.

Politics • 25 Sep 23

The current value of the credit is €500 for an individual or a maximum of €1,000 a year for a jointly-assessed couple

Government discusses raising rent tax relief to €760

Tax relief for renters could be raised to around €760 in next month's Budget, under plans being discussed by Government.

Ireland • 23 Sep 23