Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Fianna Fáil launched its manifesto, what it called its 'plan for moving Ireland forward together' (Rolling News.ie)

Fianna Fáil campaign takes flight with Ryanair's help

On the fourth day into campaigning of the General Election, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have taken themselves by surprise in just how hard they have gone for each other, writes Mary Regan.

Election 24 • 11 Nov 24

President Higgins highlighted the 'valued relationship' between Ireland and the United States

President congratulates Trump on election victory

President Michael D Higgins has written to Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election as US President.

US Election 2024 • 08 Nov 24

Election 2024 comes at a time of disruption in politics everywhere

Game On: Expect the unexpected in Election 2024

Elections in Ireland used to be predictable affairs, but all that changed after the financial crash of 2008, and since then each general election has brought about big shifts in the political landscape

Analysis and Comment • 08 Nov 24

Roderic O'Gorman said the Greens had a big impact on the current Coalition

O'Gorman warns against independents propping up coalition

The Green Party leader has predicted that Fianna Fáil land Fine Gael will be back in Government after the election, but has warned against such a coalition being "propped up by a few independents".

Election 24 • 07 Nov 24

Tánaiste Micheál Matin has requested the so-called 'money message' be prepared and signed as early as tomorrow

Govt set to remove blockage to Occupied Territories Bill

The technical blockage to the Occupied Territories Bill - intended to stop trade with Palestinian land occupied by Israeli settlers - is set to be formally removed.

Politics • 31 Oct 24

Paschal Donohoe said he would be 'reluctant' to see anything add to the cost of living

'I would be careful about toll increases' - Donohoe

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has added his voice to those opposed to further toll increases for motorists.

Politics • 30 Oct 24

Professor Anne Scott was confirmed as the review chair at the weekly Cabinet meeting today (Pic: University of Galway)

Cabinet signs off on 'evaluation' of Covid-19 response

An examination of the State's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to begin its work in the coming weeks, after the cabinet signed off on its terms of reference.

Coronavirus • 31 Oct 24

Simon Harris said there 'will be a general election soon'

General Election this year is Taoiseach's 'expectation'

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he expects the general election will be held in 2024.

Politics • 25 Oct 24

Former senator Niall Ó Donnghaile confirmed he was the individual at the centre of the story (file pic)

Pressure increases on SF over Ó Donnghaile messages

Fine Gael has increased the pressure on Sinn Féin over its handling of a complaint about inappropriate messages sent by its former leader in the Seanad.

Politics • 20 Oct 24

Heather Humphreys also ruled herself out of next year's presidential race saying it is 'not on the cards for me' (File image)

'Gave it my all' - Humphreys won't stand in next election

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has said she gave her role as a TD her "absolute all" but added she is "getting older like everyone else".

Politics • 25 Oct 24