Conor McMorrow

Prime Time

An usher watches the debate on the future of the EU at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

No 'double counts' after European elections - Murphy

Minister Eoghan Murphy has moved to clear up the confusion around the possibility of two election counts taking place in the Dublin and Ireland South constituencies in next month's local elections.

Politics • 18 Apr 19

Eoghan Murphy said family hubs must be run to the highest standard

Family hubs not intended as housing solution - Murphy

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has faced a barrage of criticism from opposition TDs in the Dáil following the publication of a report into homeless children living in family hubs.

Politics • 18 Apr 19

PwC advised the HSE on the project before it was paid to carry out cost overruns review

PwC accused of 'gross conflict of interest' over review

Consultancy firm PwC has been accused of a "gross conflict of interest" for advising the HSE about the National Children's Hospital, two months before it was paid almost €500,000 to carry out another review of cost overruns at the project.

Politics • 18 Apr 19

Planning guidelines for high-rise buildings criticised

New planning guidelines to allow the construction of high-rise buildings have "opened a space for developers whose Celtic Tiger excesses and irresponsibilities had drastic consequences", the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 17 Apr 19

Leo Varadkar said that he supports the principles when it comes to climate change

Govt backs Just Transition to tackle climate change

The Taoiseach has confirmed that the Government supports the principles of Just Transition for tackling climate change, after a request from Labour leader Brendan Howlin.

Politics • 17 Apr 19

Leo Varadkar acknowledged the price of the plan yesterday and faced questions today

Questions as Taoiseach says broadband plan to cost €3bn

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has faced questions about his acknowledgement for the first time yesterday that the controversial National Broadband Plan will cost €3bn.

Politics • 17 Apr 19

Seanad row over Govt decision to guillotine bill

A major row has erupted in the Seanad after Fine Gael moved to guillotine the controversial Judicial Appointments bill.

Politics • 17 Apr 19

Fergus O'Dowd is the chairperson of the Oireachtas Transport, Tourism and Sport Committee

Oireachtas needs more powers of investigation - O'Dowd

The chairperson of the Oireachtas Transport, Tourism and Sport Committee has called for Leinster House committees to be given more powers and capabilities.

Politics • 16 Apr 19

Deloitte are the official auditors of the FAI annual accounts

Sport Ireland chief 'believes' Delaney still on payroll

The chief executive of Sport Ireland has said he believes that John Delaney is still on the FAI's payroll, despite stepping aside from his current role.

Ireland • 16 Apr 19

Michael McGrath said fraud is a significant factor behind high insurance costs

FF in call to get tough on insurance fraud

People caught making fraudulent insurance claims could face more stringent penalties under a new Fianna Fáil proposal, which will be debated in the Dáil tonight.

Politics • 16 Apr 19