Mary Regan

Political Reporter

EU leaders will meet on Thursday for a two-day summit

EU Commissioner appointment set to reshape coalition

Ireland's nomination for the position of EU Commissioner is expected to be announced early next week.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Jun 24

For the Government parties, attention is already turning to when the next election should be (file image)

The more things change, the more they stay the same

If change has been the overriding theme of Irish politics in the post-crash era, then these elections are on course to buck that trend.

Elections 2024 • 09 Jun 24

Seats are beginning to be filled in councils around the country

5 insights into the state of play in Irish politics

Five stories from the count centres and what they might tell us about the state of play in Irish politics.

Elections 2024 • 09 Jun 24

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the party was 'absolutely committed' to securing a fifth nitrates derogation for Ireland

FF clarifies nitrates stance after Andrews debate comment

Fianna Fáil has been forced to clarify its position on the nitrates derogation following comments from its Dublin MEP, Barry Andrews.

Politics • 05 Jun 24

Voters go to the polls on Friday for the local and European elections (file image)

Polls to tell story of shifting sands in Irish politics

There are two days left of campaigning for the local and European elections and, if exit polls from other recent elections are anything to go by, many voters are still making their minds up.

Elections 2024 • 05 Jun 24

Checking for passports on the steps of aircrafts resumed last year in an attempt to address the number of asylum seekers arriving without documentation (stock image)

Airlines to face higher fines for undocumented passengers

More than 2,000 operations to check for passports on the steps of airplanes have been carried out so far this year, according to the Department of Justice.

Politics • 04 Jun 24

Since becoming leader of Fine Gael in March, Simon Harris has said he wants the coalition to run its full term with a general election in early 2025

Timing of general election has not changed - Harris

The Taoiseach has said his position in relation to the timing of the next general election has not changed despite a series of opinion polls suggesting a levelling of support between Fine Gael and Sinn Féin.

Politics • 02 Jun 24

The poll suggests a significant closing of the gap between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael (File image: RollingNews.ie)

Sharp drop in support for Sinn Féin, poll suggests

A new opinion poll suggests a sharp drop in support for Sinn Féin, with less than a week to go until the local and European elections.

Politics • 01 Jun 24

Gardaí will not have to tell members of the public when the cameras are in use (Pics: RollingNews.ie)

'The camera won't lie' - Dublin gardaí wearing bodycams

Frontline gardaí in Dublin have begun wearing body cameras with around 350 gardaí from three garda stations using the technology on a pilot basis ahead of a planned roll-out across the country next year.

Ireland • 31 May 24

A banner at the European Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium

5 things to look out for in June's European elections

Thousands of kilometres have already been racked up as candidates travel their vast constituencies in the hunt for seats in the European Parliament elections on 7 June.

Analysis and Comment • 31 May 24