Harry Manning

Opposition disputes Harris view on right to housing

Opposition figures have criticised Tánaiste Simon Harris's insistence that not everyone in emergency accommodation has a right to be housed by the State.

Ireland • 30 Jan

Gardaí identified 16 Irish minors harmed online in 2025

Gardaí last year identified and safeguarded 151 children who were suspected victims of online exploitation and harm, 16 of whom were in Ireland.

Politics • 29 Jan

The Israel Land Authority teams accompanied by Israeli police demolish structures at the headquarters of UNRWA in Jerusalem on January 20, 2026. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Ireland signs letter condemning demolition of UNRWA site

Ireland has joined 10 other European countries calling for Israel to halt demolitions of the headquarters belonging to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in east Jerusalem by Israeli authorities.

Ireland • 28 Jan

A close up picture of scrambler bike tyres

New law to ban scramblers in public spaces within weeks

A ban on scramblers in public spaces will be introduced within weeks following Government discussions.

Politics • 29 Jan

Uber fare system offers transparency, committee told

The head of Uber Ireland has defended the company's fixed fare system, saying it offers passengers more certainty and transparency.

Politics • 28 Jan

Jim O'Callaghan said there is 'no reason as to why the legislation and regulations can't be commenced and enacted' (file pic)

Measures to control use of scramblers 'can be enacted'

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that he believes that measures to control the use of scrambler motorbikes can be enacted.

Politics • 27 Jan

An aerial view of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford after the River Slaney bursts its banks due to Storm Chandra

Homes, businesses impacted by floods after Storm Chandra

Storm Chandra has caused widespread disruption across many parts of country, with strong winds and heavy rain leading to flooding and power outages.

Weather • 28 Jan

Micheal Martin speaking to RTE News in China

Taoiseach defends use of international property investors

Ireland is to take part in a major international property event in France in March in a bid to attract investment to support the supply of new homes here.

Business • 16 Jan

School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', cttee hears

A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable and there are concerns over procurement, food quality and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee will be told.

Education • 14 Jan

Labour's Duncan Smith speaking outside Leinster House

Family reunification changes 'troubling', says Opposition

Opposition parties have criticised Government proposals to tighten rules on family reunification for those granted refugee status describing them as "deeply troubling".

Ireland • 13 Jan