Barry Lenihan

Political Correspondent

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald with her party's TDs and senators

Sinn Féin hopes its time in government is about to arrive

Sinn Féin will be hoping to build momentum at its Ard Fheis this weekend to convince the electorate how its dream of being in government can still become a reality.

Analysis and Comment • 4 hrs

Pearse Doherty speaking at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

Doherty calls for immediate introduction of mini-budget

Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has used his keynote address at the party's Ard Fheis to call for the immediate introduction of a mini-budget.

Politics • 1 hr

Govt urged to introduce emergency cost-of-living package

The Government has been urged to introduce an emergency cost-of-living package in light of the European Commission's relaxation of state aid rules yesterday to allow member states cushion the costs of energy bills.

Politics • 23 Apr

Minister signs order setting Dáil bye-elections date

Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne has signed the polling day order for the Dublin Central and Galway West bye-elections.

Politics • 23 Apr

A member of the public fills out their ballot paper in a booth in a Polling Station in Dublin

What you need to know about the upcoming bye-elections

Voters in Dublin Central and Galway West are set to go to the polls on 22 May in what are expected to be two hotly contested bye-elections.

Politics • 23 Apr

Council of State gathered for a photo at Áras an Uachtaráin

President signs asylum bill, says concerns remain

President Catherine Connolly has signed the International Protection Bill and will not refer it to the Supreme Court.

Ireland • 22 Apr

Minister expresses gratitude to Kerry CAMHS whistleblower

Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health Mary Butler has expressed her gratitude to the whistleblower who highlighted concerns in Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Ireland • 21 Apr

Death of woman in Monaghan was homicide - forensic report

A new forensic report into the death of a young woman in a Monaghan canal has concluded that she died of a violent physical assault despite gardaí treating her death as a tragic accident.

Ireland • 13 Jan

Mistake for Greens to back Connolly - former party Chair

The former Chair of the Green Party believes it was a mistake for the party to endorse Independent Catherine Connolly for the Presidential election campaign.

Presidential Election • 14 Oct 25

Shane O'Farrell was killed in a hit-and-run in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan in 2011

Humphreys criticised over lack of support for O'Farrells

The mother of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell believes she would have received a State apology sooner if she had received greater support from Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys.

Presidential Election • 14 Oct 25