Barry Lenihan

Political Correspondent

Aidan McAnespie was shot dead as at a checkpoint on the Tyrone-Monaghan border, on his way to a GAA match, in February 1988

State papers: 'This was a bad one'

When a British soldier shot 23-year-old Aidan McAnespie dead at a checkpoint - on his way to a GAA match - it provoked outrage. State papers reveal that the Government found it 'difficult to accept' the defence of the British solider responsible for the killing.

Ireland • 28 Dec 22

18-year-old Diego Gilsenan is among 42 photos of young people on the front page of freesheet 'The Irish Light'

Mother's plea over use of son's image on anti-vax paper

The grieving mother of a Co Cavan teenager who died by suicide has appealed for help in having her son's image removed from an anti-vaccine publication.

Ireland • 14 Dec 22

Shane O'Farrell was killed while cycling near his home in Carrickmacross on 2 August 2011

Family of Monaghan hit-and-run victim to meet Taoiseach

The family of a young Monaghan man, who was killed by a hit-and-run-driver who should have been in jail at the time, will meet the Taoiseach later today to urge for a public inquiry into his death.

Regional • 16 Nov 22

A 10% levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and other concrete products was announced in the Budget (Stock pic)

TDs express concern over concrete product levy

Government TDs are among those to express reservations over yesterday's Budget announcement to put a levy on concrete products.

Ireland • 28 Sep 22

On-campus beds are fully booked out at some institutions, while private rented accommodation has evaporated in many areas since the onset of the pandemic

Students 'at breaking point' amid accommodation crisis

While the student accommodation scramble is always pertinent at this time of year, many student leaders and university heads are already reporting the 2022 version to be far worse than anything they've encountered before.

Education • 19 Aug 22

Croke Park will be one of 38 vaccination centres around the country

Croke Park confirmed as HSE Covid-19 vaccination centre

The HSE has confirmed that Croke Park is to be used as a mass vaccination centre.

Coronavirus • 30 Mar 21

The Irish Pharmaceutical Union is also warning that its members will not work in mass vaccination centres in a row over fees

Dept of Health urged to widen vaccinator eligibility

The Health Service Executive and the Department of Health are being urged to widen the range of healthcare professionals eligible to administer the Covid-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus • 15 Mar 21

Around half of the country's local authorities failed to issue a single fine for dog fouling last year

Dog fouling on rise but just 47 fines issued last year

Just 47 fines were issued for dog fouling across the country last year, despite most local authorities reporting an increase in canine litter since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ireland • 25 Feb 21

When those who did not respond are taken out, 96.6% of TDs are in favour of getting the vaccine

Would your local TD get the Covid-19 vaccine?

Over nine out of ten TDs would get a Covid-19 vaccine if it was available to them, according to research by RTÉ's Today with Claire Byrne.

Coronavirus • 10 Dec 20

A survey found how 1 in 7 Leinster House staff had experienced workplace bullying

Political bullies: 'It's your word against theirs'

As claims of bullying against Oireachtas members continue to surface, questions must be raised as to the extent to which workplace bullying is harming the efficacy of our legislature.

Politics • 15 Nov 20