Conor McMorrow

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The Government's appeal against the 2016 Commission ruling that Ireland gave Apple illegal State could take many years to finish

Appeal of EU Apple tax ruling has cost €7.1m so far

The Government's appeal against the landmark 2016 EU Commission ruling that Ireland gave global tech giant Apple illegal State aid has cost €7.1m to date.

Business • 30 May 19

Counting got under way in the European Election on Sunday

Call for education on voting over spoiled votes

The Government needs to put an education programme in place to show people how to vote in elections, according to one Fianna Fáil senator.

Politics • 29 May 19

Bríd Smith accused the Government of attempting to "stall and scupper" her bill

Government accused of 'hypocrisy' over climate action

People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith has criticised the Government for trying to block a bill seeking to stop oil and gas exploration in Ireland.

Politics • 28 May 19

There is a long-standing tradition in Irish politics for candidates with nicknames on the ballot paper to get elected

7 things we have learned from the elections

From the politicians who added their nicknames to the ballot paper to the two candidates separated by a single vote, here are seven (more) things we've learned from these elections...

Elections 2019 • 28 May 19

7 things from election Sunday: What we have learned

RTÉ's Conor McMorrow picks out seven stand-out developments from the latest election results.

Elections 2019 • 27 May 19

Top 5 Local Election poll toppers

Conor McMorrow compiles the top five candidates with the most first preference votes in the Local Election counts so far.

Elections 2019 • 26 May 19

It is the second day of counting in the local elections

Government facing a challenging summer, says Coveney

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said it is a matter for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to decide whether to continue with the Confidence and Supply Agreement.

Elections 2019 • 26 May 19

7 things we have learned so far in the election

Conor McMorrow of RTÉ's political staff picks out seven stand-out developments on the first day of the local and European election counts.

Elections 2019 • 26 May 19

Joe Queenan (L), John O'Donnell and Hughie McElvaney

RTÉ Investigates trio in hunt for re-election

Information from tallies suggests three councillors who featured in the RTÉ Investigates 'Standards in Public Office' programme in December 2015 are in the hunt to get re-elected four years on.

Elections 2019 • 26 May 19

United Ireland, migration, climate - exit poll issues

Conor McMorrow takes a closer look at the indications from last night's RTÉ TG4 Exit Poll.

Analysis and Comment • 25 May 19