Barry Lenihan

Political Correspondent

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Call for sanctions after Israel's flotilla interception

The Government has been urged to conduct an investigation and issue economic sanctions against Israel in response to its actions against a flotilla bound for Gaza.

Politics • 07 May

€127k bike shed at Kerry hospital a 'pure waste' - SF

The building of a bicycle shed at University Hospital Kerry, which cost €127,000, is a "pure waste" and another slap in the face to families who are at breaking point, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 07 May

Mary Lou McDonald said: 'People are sick of you standing back as they take hit after hit'

Govt 'gutless' over cost of living, Sinn Féin claims

Opposition TDs have rounded on the Government over the cost of living as the issue dominated Leaders' Questions in the Dáil.

Politics • 06 May

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Cabinet discusses energy measures as fuel scheme opens

The Cabinet is to discuss energy affordability measures as ministers continue to grapple with the energy crisis triggered by the war in Iran.

Politics • 06 May

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Forestry sector seeks minister to replace Healy-Rae

Representative bodies have expressed concern over the delay in appointing a designated minister for forestry following last month's resignation of Michael Healy-Rae.

Politics • 05 May

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FG TD urges minister to commit to cut in third-level fees

Fine Gael's Spokesperson on Higher Education Maeve O'Connell has said she is "disappointed" that Minister for Higher Education James Lawless "is not interested" in bringing to Cabinet a proposal to reduce third-level fees for students.

Education • 05 May

EU ministers discuss economic impact of war in Iran

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris have discussed the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East at a two-day summit of EU finance ministers.

Politics • 04 May

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Bid to legalise nuclear energy set to be debated in Dáil

A new law to legalise nuclear energy is to come before the Dáil in the coming months.

Politics • 03 May

TWIP Dublin Central Bye-Election special programme

Dublin Central candidates discuss cost of living issues

Some of the candidates running in the Dublin Central bye-election have been participating in a special edition of RTÉ's The Week in Politics, where issues such as the cost of living were discussed.

Bye-Elections26 • 03 May

Rise in support for Independent Ireland and Aontú - poll

A new opinion poll suggests a rise in support for Independent Ireland and Aontú.

Politics • 02 May