Barry Lenihan

Political Correspondent

Ahern should reflect on migrant comments, says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should reflect on comments he made on immigration.

Ireland • 9 hrs

A person holding a mobile phone over a digital scanner at a public transport barrier

Almost one-third of State IT projects over budget - PAC

Almost one-third of State IT projects commenced in the last two years have either gone over budget or are projected to do so.

Politics • 13 hrs

Ahern takes centre stage once more in Dublin Central

Not for the first time in his 15 years as Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin has found himself answering questions about Bertie Ahern.

Analysis and Comment • 13 May

Bertie Ahern pictured during an event for the 50th anniversary of Eamon De Valera's death

Ahern migrant comments 'disturbing' - Muslim body chair

The chairperson of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council has described comments by former taoiseach Bertie Ahern on migrants as "deeply disturbing".

Ireland • 14 hrs

Social Democrats' abortion bill defeated in Dáil vote

The Social Democrats' Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill has been defeated in the Dáil by 85 votes to 30.

Politics • 14 May

Concerns of possible caps to apartment remediation scheme

Homeowners are to raise concerns over potential caps on payments in a remediation scheme for defective Celtic Tiger-era apartment owners at a meeting with Department of Housing officials tomorrow.

Ireland • 12 May

Cabinet discussed stricter department spending controls

The Cabinet has discussed implementing stricter spending curbs on Government departments ahead of October's Budget with fresh sanctions for overspending departments.

Politics • 13 May

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Soc Dems call for 5% betting tax to fund sports and arts

The Social Democrats are calling for an increase in betting tax to 5% to help fund sports and culture initiatives in disadvantaged areas, a move which the Irish Bookmakers Association says would decimate local bookmakers.

Politics • 11 May