Mary Regan

Political Reporter

Simon Harris addresses his first Fine Gael Ard Fheis as party leader (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Ireland 'repulsed' by Israel's actions in Gaza - Harris

In a wide-ranging address to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis, Simon Harris issued a blunt message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that Ireland is repulsed by his actions.

Politics • 06 Apr 24

Simon Harris was speaking at the opening of his party's Ard Fheis in Galway today

Harris rules out snap election, says Govt to finish term

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said there will be no snap election and that he intends this Government to run its full term.

Politics • 05 Apr 24

The Cabinet decided to opt into the EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Migration policy hardens as Govt senses public backlash

Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris will meet ministers in the coming weeks to discuss his priorities for Government which he is set to lead from 9 April.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Mar 24

Under Budget plans, these excise rates will be brought back to their usual level with two increases - in April and in August.

Excise duty hikes will go ahead as planned, Govt says

Changes announced in the Budget that will see further increases in the cost of petrol and diesel will go ahead as planned, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe.

Business • 19 Mar 24

The Care referendum returned the highest ever percentage no vote among voters in Irish referendum history

Referendum fallout: The 'deep disconnect' in Government

The last time people voted before the referendums was in the 2020 general election. The world has changed in the intervening four years and the two resounding referendum defeats last weekend indicate that so too has the relationship between politicians and the people they represent.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Mar 24

Questions will be posed at Government with the Care referendum representing the highest ever No vote percentage in an Irish referendum at 73.9%

Government with questions to answer in referendum fallout

There were no Government representatives present at Dublin Castle last night when the results were declared for the resounding referendum defeats. It was no surprise that the coalition might want to avert its eyes: from where they were, it certainly wasn't pretty.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Mar 24

The defeats are on course to be far greater than even the No sides had anticipated (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Blame game under way after dual Dublin Castle clobbering

Ten years ago Enda Kenny stood in the courtyard of Dublin Castle and said his government had been dealt a "wallop" following the rejection of the referendum to abolish the Seanad.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar 24

Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm tomorrow

Final pitches in referendum campaigns ahead of vote

The campaigns for two referendums on family and care are drawing to a close, with the broadcast moratorium due to begin at 2pm.

Politics • 07 Mar 24

As we enter the final few days of the campaign, nobody is taking anything for granted

Countdown to polling on 8 March twin referendums

This day next week it will be known whether or not the Irish people have decided to make further changes to the Constitution after what will be voters' first opportunity to cast a ballot in more than four years.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Mar 24

Equality Not Care says the wording overlooks the rights of adults with disabilities to have independent lives

Disability group calls for 'no' vote in care referendum

A new group representing people with disabilities and their families is calling for a No vote in the referendum on care, describing the proposed amendment as 'patronising politics'.

Ireland • 21 Feb 24