Sharon Lynch

Eoghan Murphy defended the HAP scheme saying it was flexible

'We're letting children down' - Murphy tells committee

The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has defended the Government's Rebuilding Ireland programme as he appeared at an Oireachtas committee.

Politics • 12 Dec 19

Emma DeSouza is challenging being automatically determined to be a British citizen under UK law

Woman challenging British citizenship wants Govt's help

A Derry woman who is challenging a requirement that she renounce her British citizenship before she can legally identify as Irish wants the Government to back her campaign.

Politics • 04 Dec 19

Some survivors say they would like their testimony to be publicly available

Plans to seal abuse inquiry evidence for 75 years

An Oireachtas committee has discussed plans to seal evidence given to the child abuse inquiry for 75 years.

Politics • 26 Nov 19

The Cuisle resort is to shut at the end of the month

IWA: Decision to close Cuisle centre 'didn't come easy'

The Irish Wheelchair Association has said its decision to close the Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort in Roscommon at the end of the month "didn't come easy."

Politics • 21 Nov 19

Alternatives are being sought for workers affected by the decision to close two power stations in the midlands

Calls for Bord na Móna management to engage with staff

There are calls for Minister for Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton to get Bord na Móna management to the WRC to engage "in a meaningful way" with the workers, the community and their representatives to look for a just transition.

Politics • 20 Nov 19

Finian McGrath said the HSE has taken a number of initiatives to address excessive waiting times

McGrath acknowledges work needed on disability services

The Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues has acknowledged there is still a lot of work to do for children with disabilities despite an improvement in services.

Politics • 14 Nov 19

Lorraine Clifford-Lee is standing as a candidate in the upcoming by-election in Dublin Fingal

Taoiseach disappointed in FF's Clifford-Lee response

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is disappointed in Fianna Fáil's response so far to comments made by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

Politics • 14 Nov 19

The committee heard from representatives of a number of organisations

Future employment in midlands on committee agenda

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action has been told that the midland region faces new challenges to grow alternative sources of employment.

Politics • 13 Nov 19

Bord na gCon chairman Frank Nyhan told the committee that the 31 investigations mainly consisted of poor hygiene

Greyhound board says it started 31 probes into welfare

The body representing the Irish greyhound industry has said it initiated 31 separate investigations after poor welfare conditions were found at premises across the country.

Politics • 12 Nov 19

Michelle O'Neill is facing a challenge for her job at the party's Ard Fheis this weekend

Competition for vice-presidency is healthy - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin members in Dublin have denied that candidate John O'Dowd has not been given a fair opportunity to contest the party's vice-presidency.

Politics • 12 Nov 19