Barry Lenihan

Political Correspondent

Gerard Hutch accrued 3,098 first preference votes in 2024 - representing a 9.5% share of the vote (file photo)

Hutch confirms intention to run in Dublin bye-election

Gerard Hutch has confirmed his intention to register as an Independent candidate in the forthcoming Dublin Central bye-election.

Politics • 1 hr

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald delivers her keynote speech during her party's Ard Fheis

McDonald calls on Government to make life more affordable

The Sinn Féin leader has called for urgent Government action to make life more affordable for people.

Politics • 58 mins

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 • 24 Apr

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 • 24 Apr

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