Harry Manning

HSE faces €7m loss over dealings with medical device firm

The HSE could face a loss of up to €7m due to its dealings with a medical devices company that provided respiratory technology during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Politics • 16 Oct 25

At a glance: Here are the key points from Budget 2026

The key announcements from Budget 2026 and how they will affect you.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct 25

The Social Democrats party at the launch of their alternative budget

Social Democrats launch alternative budget

The Social Democrats have launched their alternative budget that they suggest would protect economic security, deal with long-term societal challenges and provide targeted support to hard-pressed households.

Politics • 01 Oct 25

Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan on stage at Glastonbury in July

Independent Ireland attempting to censor Bob Vylan - SF

Sinn Féin has accused Independent Ireland of attempting to censor Bob Vylan after one of its councillors initiated legal proceedings aimed at halting a gig by the punk-rap duo in Dublin.

Politics • 01 Oct 25

Rape survivor Hazel Behan, as Gender Violence Campaigners were protesting outside the Dáil

Call for ban on use of counselling notes in trials

A rape survivor has called for a complete ban on the use of counselling notes as evidence in criminal trials.

Ireland • 30 Sep 25

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

SF leader criticises €100k tender for bike shed at NMH

The Sinn Féin leader has raised the spending of public money during Leaders' Questions and accused the Government of throwing away millions of euro.

Politics • 30 Sep 25

More powers for HIQA to probe incidents at nursing homes

The Health Information and Quality Authority will be given additional powers to investigate serious patient safety incidents in public nursing homes.

Ireland • 20 Sep 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking in Lismore, Co Cork

Govt and watchdog examining phone data revelations

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government and the Data Protection Commissioner are examining revelations about the sale of Irish mobile phone location data.

Politics • 19 Sep 25