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A picture of Limerick Mayor John Moran inside a modular home

'It's not the siege of Limerick' - Mayor vows to stay on

Limerick's directly elected Mayor John Moran has launched a scathing attack on a number of councillors, accusing them of a deliberate strategy to ensure his term as mayor is not successful.

Munster • 18 Feb

RSA 'broken' and 'beyond repair', transport cttee told

An Oireachtas committee has heard that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is "broken" and "beyond repair".

Ireland • 18 Feb

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaking in the Dail

Government and Opposition clash over SNA allocations

Panic, fear and anger were the words used by teachers, special needs assistants and parents after they heard that some schools were about to lose several special needs assistants, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 17 Feb

Missing climate goals risks significant fine, cttee told

An Oireachtas committee has heard that Ireland will struggle to meet its national and EU obligations on climate, leading to "a significant call on the public purse".

Politics • 17 Feb

Labour's housing spokesman Conor Sheehan, accompanied by further and higher education spokeswoman Senator Laura Harmon, as they speak to the media at Leinster House in Dublin. Picture date: Tuesday April 15, 2025.

Govt accused of 'using guillotine' to 'ram through' bill

Opposition parties have published their proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026. The Government's intention is to have the new measures contained in the bill in effect by 1 March.

Politics • 06 Feb

The Irish and American flags flying together

Deportations of Irish citizens from US up 330%, Dáil told

The Dáil has heard that the number of Irish citizens seeking consular assistance about deportation from the US increased by 330% last year.

Politics • 05 Feb

New regulations on way for e-scooters, says minister

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien TD has said he began work "eight to ten weeks ago" on new regulations for e-scooters, including mandatory helmet wearing, high visibility clothing and lighting.

Politics • 04 Feb