Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Roderic O'Gorman is the Green Party's only TD following the loss of 11 seats in the general election

O'Gorman to seek re-election as Green Party leader

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has confirmed he is seeking to be re-elected as the party's leader.

Norma Foley said that at the heart of the report into the foster case is the 'story of Grace' (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

'Grace' report raises as many questions as it answers

While politicians who accept the findings of the Farrelly report as fair and accurate believe answers have been given, those who oppose the commission's conclusions believe just as firmly that questions still need to be clearly and definitively answered, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Apr

A final report of the first phase of the Farrelly Commission, which specifically examined the 'Grace' case allegations, was published today (Stock image)

'Grace' report comes after years of concerns and scrutiny

The Farrelly Commission is a State investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse at a foster home in the southeast of the country.

Ireland • 15 Apr

'Grace' case report unable to establish physical abuse

The near 2,000 page €13 million investigation into the 'Grace' foster home abuse case has said it cannot establish that marks and bruises on her body were the result of serious physical or sexual abuse.

Politics • 16 Apr

The opposition group say they want to see the bill introduced by next September

Fines of up to €50,000 included in new Sex for Rent bill

Landlords who ask vulnerable tenants for sex instead of rent could face fines of up to €50,000 under a new opposition bill seeking to ban the coercive practice.

Ireland • 09 Apr

Ivana Bacik said 233 children are on waiting lists for spinal surgery (Stock image)

Removal of CHI board would cause 'further disruption'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has responded to calls for the board of Children's Health Ireland to step down or be removed saying doing so "would weaken governance further" and lead to "even further disruption" to the service.

Politics • 09 Apr

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said 'Europe did not start' the economic stand-off

'All options on the table' in tariffs response - EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned "all options are on the table" in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs threats, saying while the EU does not want an economic conflict it has the "power to push back".

Business • 01 Apr

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said 'tariffs are bad for the world economy and a trade war will be very bad for the world economy'

Protecting Irish jobs a priority in trade war - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government's "over-arching priority" is to protect Irish jobs amid concerns US President Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans could see pharmaceutical and other firms reduce their presence in Ireland.

Business • 28 Mar

The five main Opposition parties said they will table a no confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

Political stakes raised over future of Verona Murphy

After two days of raised voices, raised temperatures and at least a couple of raised fingers, the political stakes over the future of Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy have been raised too.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Mar

Mary Lou McDonald called on Verona Murphy to resign during Leaders' Questions

Murphy hits back after opposition calls for resignation

Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil Verona Murphy has said she "categorically" rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" around her role in the speaking rights row, saying she fully intends to continue in her role.

Politics • 27 Mar