Harry Manning

A number of people gathered outisde Leinster House to protest the potential rise in third-level fees

Protest held over potential rise in third-level fees

A protest has been held outside the gates of Leinster House over potential increases in third-level fees.

Minister James Browne at the Oireachtas Housing Committee

Legal proceedings initiated over cancelled social housing

Minister for Housing James Browne has confirmed that legal proceedings in relation to a cancelled social housing programme have been initiated by way of judicial review against the Department of Housing.

Politics • 08 Jul 25

Minister for Education Helen McEntee announcing Commission of Investigationstanding at a podium with microphones

Groups involved in abuse to be held accountable - McEntee

Minister for Education Helen McEntee has said the religious groups involved in the abuse "will be held accountable".

Ireland • 08 Jul 25

Lack of catering services on trains 'unacceptable'

Ireland is the only country in Western Europe that does not provide catering services on all train routes, a politician has claimed.

Ireland • 26 Jun 25

Legislation to reform the Triple Lock is before the Oireachtas Committee on Defence and National Security (File: RollingNews.ie)

Annual review needed if Triple Lock removed, says expert

Without the Triple Lock mechanism in place, any future Irish peacekeeping missions should be subjected to an annual review to ensure they align with the UN Charter, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

Ireland • 26 Jun 25

Forestry sector in 'total disarray', committee told

Ireland's forestry sector is in "total disarray" with just a fraction of planting targets being met, the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned.

Politics • 25 Jun 25

Under the current Constitution, only citizens residing in the State have the right to vote in presidential elections

Watch: Should Irish diaspora be given presidential vote?

Later this year, Ireland will go to the polls to elect the next president. Under the current Constitution, only citizens residing in the State have the right to vote in presidential elections.

Ireland • 25 Jun 25

SF tables motion on presidential voting rights in NI

Sinn Féin has tabled a motion seeking to extend presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and overseas.

Ireland • 25 Jun 25

A statue of Patrick Sarsfield at Cathedral Place in Limerick City

Setback for Sarsfield repatriation efforts after DNA test

A campaign aimed at repatriating the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield back to Ireland has suffered a setback.

Munster • 12 Jun 25

Simon Harris said it should be up to the people of Ireland to decide where Irish peacekeepers are deployed

Reformed Triple Lock would not impact neutrality - Harris

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has said he does not believe a reformed Triple Lock would impact Ireland's policy of military neutrality.

Politics • 12 Jun 25