Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Alix Fitzgerald from South County Dublin can no longer line out for her team, the East London Vixens RFC

'I can't play the game I love' says transgender player

An Irish transgender rugby player says she cannot play the game she loves, following a recent decision to prevent transgender women from playing female contact rugby.

Ireland • 16 Aug 22

The Government is hoping Budget 2023 will help cushion the blow of rising inflation

'Giveaway' Budget will be running to stand still

The forthcoming Budget will contain what would be considered a significant giveaway at any other time, but for the year that's in it, won't make a huge difference to people's pockets.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Aug 22

Mr Martin said the energy crisis brought on by the war has 'changed dramatically, in the short term, the energy security question' (Stock image)

Taoiseach: Windfall tax on energy companies considered

The Government will consider introducing a windfall tax on energy companies in September's Budget, according to the Taoiseach.

Ireland • 04 Aug 22

President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins (File pic)

Sabina Higgins defends letter over Ukraine peace talks

Sabina Higgins, the wife of President Michael D Higgins, has said she strongly condemns the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. But she defended her recent comments on the war, saying she was dismayed by the criticism.

Ireland • 03 Aug 22

The cost for remedial repairs could be between €1.5bn and €2.5bn (Stock image)

Individual defective apartment penalties 'not feasible'

A report on defective apartments built during the Celtic Tiger years has concluded it would not be feasible to impose penalties on the individual companies involved.

Ireland • 28 Jul 22

Farmers will be asked to reduce emissions by 25% which will take into account a number of measures

No farmer will be forced to cut herd - McConalogue

Farmers are to be asked to reduce carbon emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels, under new Sectoral Emissions Ceilings announced by the Government today.

Ireland • 28 Jul 22

The laws propose buffer zones of 100 metres around any healthcare facilities that can provide termination of pregnancy

Healthcare facility 'buffer zones' under proposed laws

Cabinet has approved the introduction of legislation on "safe access zones" which propose a buffer of 100 metres around any healthcare facilities that can provide termination of pregnancy.

Ireland • 27 Jul 22

Government's Climate Action Plan has recommended a range of cuts of between 22% and 30% for the agriculture sector (File: RollingNews.ie)

Govt leaders fail to reach deal on emissions targets

Talks between the three coalition party leaders have ended without an agreement on an emissions reduction targets for the agriculture sector.

Politics • 27 Jul 22

Sinn Féin say overcrowding in emergency departments is a factor in the level of assaults (stock image)

263 assaults reported on healthcare workers in June

There were 263 assaults on healthcare workers in June, with the majority against nurses, according to figures provided to Sinn Féin in response to a parliamentary question.

Ireland • 21 Jul 22

The Taoiseach said there should be a focus on the Budget and cost-of-living measures

Martin dismisses 'speculation' on backbench misgivings

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is focused on maintaining "stability and continuity" in Government at a time when major issues such as the cost-of-living crisis need to be addressed.

Politics • 17 Jul 22