Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Polling was conducted in a series of face-to-face, in-home interviews from 30 June to 12 July 12, with 917 eligible Irish voters

Drop in support for FF, FG and SF, poll suggests

There has been a drop in support for all of the bigger political parties, with smaller parties benefitting, the latest Behaviour and Attitudes poll for tomorrow's Sunday Times suggests.

Politics • 16 Jul 22

While Government TDs might feel a weight lifted as they hit the road back to their sun-drenched constituencies, the long, hard winter that lies ahead will not be far from their

Dáil winds up for recess, but long winter on Govt minds

Even as the Government heads off for their holidays in this simmering summer heat, political minds are firmly on the long, cold winter of discontent, writes Mary Regan.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul 22

Govt working on inflation-loan scheme for businesses

The Tánaiste has said that the Government is working on an inflation-crisis loan scheme for businesses, one that is similar to schemes that were in place for Brexit and the pandemic.

Politics • 14 Jul 22

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking today after a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party in Dublin

State pension age should not go beyond 66 - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he believes the State pension age should not go beyond the age of 66, saying there is a "clear groundswell" within his party to retain it.

Politics • 01 Jul 22

How much money the Summer Economic Statement and half yearly Exchequer returns say is available is likely to gain further attention next week

Ministers due to discuss Budget timeframe next week

An announcement to bring forward the Budget is expected to be made in tandem with the publication of the Summer Economic Statement, which will go to Cabinet early next week.

Ireland • 30 Jun 22

The committee has asked RTÉ to submit a statement on its 'vision and strategy for diversity and inclusion'

Oireachtas committee drops planned hearing on Liveline

RTÉ executives will not now face an Oireachtas committee hearing over a discussion about transgender issues on the RTÉ Radio 1 programme Liveline, and the decision of Dublin Pride to end its media partnership with the broadcaster.

Politics • 19 Jun 22

A week is a long time during the cost of living crisis

A month might be a long time for those waiting on their next welfare or pay cheque at this time of record energy poverty, but - in politics at least - a week is a very long time in the cost of living crisis, writes Mary Regan.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Jun 22

The motion is a recommendation to member states

MEPs back motion to support Ukraine's bid to join EU

MEPs have voted in favour of a motion urging member states to open the accession process for Ukraine to join the EU.

Ukraine • 09 Jun 22

The EU has vowed to cut greenhouse emissions by 55% by 2030

Green MEPs criticise emissions proposals

The European Parliament has voted to reject a reform of the EU carbon trading system, in a surprise setback to the bloc's Green Deal climate plan.

World • 08 Jun 22

In his address, Micheál Martin outlined what EU membership has meant for Ireland

UK action on NI Protocol 'benefit to no one' - Martin

Unilateral action by the British government to set aside parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol would mark an "historic low-point", the Taoiseach has told the European Parliament.

Politics • 08 Jun 22