Harry Manning

Govt's new housing czar sets out goals at committee

The Government's new housing czar has said he hopes his office can contribute to the delivery of tens of thousands of homes by 2030.

Politics • 25 Mar

Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking at Government Buildings

Govt prepared to provide supports again, says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that the Government will be nimble and is prepared to intervene and provide supports again if necessary depending on the direction of events in the Middle East.

Politics • 25 Mar

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Govt to no longer recommend pre-1922 Presidential pardons

Presidential pardons will no longer be issued for people convicted of a crime before the foundation of the State, the Minister for Justice has confirmed.

Ireland • 25 Mar

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan speaks to members of the media at Government Buildings

Proposal over specific judicial review cases dropped

A proposal under a new bill to move certain judicial review cases from the High Court to the Circuit Court has been dropped.

Politics • 25 Mar

Petrol and diesel prices 23 March in Dublin 4

Fuel excise cuts among measures to tackle surge in prices

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is bringing forward proposals to Government to cut excise duty on diesel by 20 cent and by 15 cent on petrol until end of May.

App • 24 Mar

President Catherine Connolly, Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Are President's words on Iran a sign of things to come?

President Catherine Connolly's recent statement on the crisis in the Middle East is being viewed by many as a pointed intervention in the early months of her seven-year presidency. Is this a sign of things to come?

Analysis and Comment • 14 Mar

Independents 4 Change to cancel party registration

Independents 4 Change has requested to cancel its registration as an Irish political party.

Politics • 10 Mar

Roderic O'Gorman delivering keynote speech at annual conference

O'Gorman says Green tide rising at annual conference

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said the Green tide is rising again, pointing to the recent by-election win for Hannah Spencer in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton, which he said meant hope could win.

Politics • 01 Mar

Students asked to share thoughts on TDs' Dáil behaviour

The Leas-Cheann Comhairle has asked a group of students to write to Dáil Éireann and share their thoughts on how some politicians behave in the House.

Politics • 26 Feb

No defence measures in place with other states - McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee has said security arrangements have not yet been made with other countries ahead of Ireland taking on the EU Presidency in July.

Politics • 26 Feb