Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called on Government to reinstate energy credits

McDonald calls on Government to reinstate energy credits

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reinstate energy credits, warning that people are "anxious and scared" about the bills which are going to land this winter.

Ireland • 3 hrs

Motion calling on Govt to urgently present OTB passes

A joint-Opposition motion calling on the Government to urgently present the Occupied Territories Bill and pass it through the Oireachtas before the end of the year has been carried.

Ireland • 3 hrs

Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking to the media about nine-year-old Harvey Morrison

First day of new portfolios for three Fine Gael ministers

Three senior Fine Gael ministers are beginning their first day with new portfolios, following a mini Cabinet reshuffle after the departure of Paschal Donohoe from Irish politics.

Politics • 6 hrs

After decade of difficulty, is Labour on an upward trend?

Since being voted out of power almost a decade ago in 2016's General Election, Labour has had what can politely be described as some difficult moments, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Nov

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik speaking during her leaders speech at the Labour National Conference

Bacik calls on Govt to outline time frame for border poll

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for the Government to confirm a timeline for a "unity referendum" on Northern Ireland in her leader's address to the party's annual conference this evening.

Politics • 15 Nov

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Duties and limits of the presidency

Apart from giving a positive impression of Ireland at home and abroad, what exactly does the role of the President involve, and what can the incumbent do when they eventually enter the Áras?

Ireland • 11 Nov

Activism, opinions were hallmarks of Higgins' presidency

Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann ended at midnight after many historic moments that helped define modern-day Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Nov

Ivan Yates, watchdog invited to media committee meeting

The media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán, as well as broadcaster Ivan Yates and a number of political public relations specialists, have been invited to an Oireachtas committee meeting to discuss transparency issues in the sector.

Politics • 07 Nov

Help sought for people with disabilities to secure jobs

Ireland has the lowest rates of employment for people with disabilities in the European Union, politicians have been told.

Politics • 05 Nov

Housing and infrastructure top risks for US firms here

Housing and infrastructure are the two biggest "risks" for US multi-nationals based in Ireland and rank "above tariffs as the greatest risk" to the sector over the coming years, the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland has warned.

Business • 04 Nov