Róisín Cullen

Dogs Trust said no one should have to choose between their dog or their home

End to blanket pet ban in rental or social housing

A blanket ban on tenants having pets in rental or social housing is set to be ended under the Government's National Housing Plan.

Ireland • 14 Nov

Presidential candidate Jim Gavin speaking on the Six One News

Gavin hails resilience in first post-election appearance

Fianna Fáil's former presidential candidate Jim Gavin has hailed the importance of "resilience".

Ireland • 14 Nov

€35 million collected in motor tax surcharges last year

Drivers who paid motor tax in instalments spent €35 million more last year, a committee heard.

Ireland • 13 Nov

A group of people hold signs as they protest outside Leinster House

Greenway plans will make land unviable, farmers warn

Farmers have gathered outside Leinster House to highlight concerns around compulsory purchase orders (CPOS) for the development of greenways.

Dublin • 12 Nov

A view of a construction cranes over the construction site of the Salesforce Tower Dublin in Dublin's Docklands

Govt's National Housing Plan 'deeply disappointing'

The Government has been accused of "worsening the housing crisis" ahead of the publication of its National Housing Plan, which the Taoiseach has claimed amounts to "the most unprecedented investment in housing ever".

Politics • 13 Nov

Thuggery will not be tolerated, Garda Commissioner says

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said there has been "significant" investment in protective equipment, training and vehicles for members, "particularly since the Dublin riots" in November 2023.

Crime • 11 Nov

Close up shot of two unrecognisable businesswomen sitting at desk in a modern office space, engaging in casual conversation over cups of coffee during office break.

'Don't collect multiples' - climate cost of reusable cups

As the Government's proposed latte levy continues to be delayed, Róisín Cullen looks at our coffee cup habits, the true cost of a reusable cup and what the future will hold for this long-awaited measure.

Environment • 31 Oct

The Dáil PAC was told it costs around €256 per day to facilitate a prisoner (file pic)

Cost of keeping person in prison rises to €99k per year

The cost of keeping a person in prison has risen to €99,000, a Dáil committee has heard.

Ireland • 25 Oct

The Dáil PAC was told that from the end of 2023, the State was unable to provide all applicants with accommodation

State responded to 'intense' surge in asylum applications

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard that 159,000 people arrived in Ireland seeking temporary accommodation or international protection, between 2022 and last year.

Ireland • 23 Oct

A packet of the non-hormonal medication Veoza

Dáil hears call for review of free HRT scheme

The Dáil has heard a call for a review of the free HRT scheme to ensure that all women are included, particularly in relation to the drug Veoza.

Politics • 22 Oct