Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Dr Tony Holohan is due to appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee on Wednesday

The CMO, his secondment and questions still unanswered

Following political pressure for more transparency, it was announced that Robert Watt and Dr Tony Holohan are to appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee this Wednesday.

Health • 01 May 22

Stephen Donnelly told John McGuinness that the investigation will take a couple of weeks (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Donnelly: CMO probe to finish before committee address

The Minister for Health has spoken to the chair of the finance committee and made it clear that he intends to allow the independent review into Dr Tony Holohan's now abandoned secondment to Trinity College to be completed before addressing any Oireachtas committee.

Politics • 25 Apr 22

A letter from Stephen Donnelly's private secretary said neither he nor his officials were in a position to attend the committee meeting examining the secondment

Anger as Donnelly and Watt reject committee invitation

Opposition TDs have said it is "scandalous" that Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Secretary General of the Department of Health Robert Watt have declined an invitation to appear before the Finance Committee, which is examining the now-abandoned secondment of Dr Tony Holohan to TCD.

Politics • 24 Apr 22

Minister Eamon Ryan said that people who have access to a bog will be able to continue as they have been doing in recent years (stock image)

Government parties must 'work together' on turf future

Government parties will have to "work together" to agree rules banning the sale of turf, according to a Green Party Minister of State.

Politics • 23 Apr 22

Up to €400 a month for housing Ukrainian refugees

Households are expected to be paid up to €400 a month to help with the costs of housing Ukrainian refugees, under plans being discussed by Government.

Ireland • 22 Apr 22

Senator Lynn Ruane accused Senator Sharon Keogan of being 'personal' towards witnesses

Surrogacy committee suspended after 'crude' accusation

An Oireachtas Committee tasked with examining laws to regulate surrogacy has been suspended after one member was accused of being "crude and cold" towards those who had shared their experiences.

Ireland • 21 Apr 22

Roberta Metsola became the first leader of an EU institution to visit Kyiv last week

EU countries 'not doing enough' to help Ukraine

EU countries are not doing enough to help Ukraine, according to the President of the European Parliament who is calling for more military help and a ban on Russian oil and gas imports.

World • 08 Apr 22

President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov are now on the list of people sanctioned by the EU

EU imposes sanctions on Putin and Lavrov

EU states have agreed to freeze any European assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister as Ukraine's leader pleaded for faster and more forceful sanctions.

World • 25 Feb 22

In a survey carried out by Ireland Thinks, 71% of respondents agreed that employees who can work remotely should have the right to do so

Majority agree to flexible working arrangements: poll

Women, younger people and the lower paid are strongly in favour of more flexible working arrangements according to a poll carried out on behalf of the Labour Party.

Politics • 24 Feb 22

Micheál Martin said the situation developing in Ukraine shows no sign of abating and a severe escalation will have devastating consequences

Depts asked to make contingencies over Ukraine impact

The Taoiseach has asked all Government departments and agencies to develop contingency plans in response to what he said is an escalating crisis which will have an impact on global stability, economies and inflation.

Ireland • 24 Feb 22