Justin McCarthy

32% of workers aged between 20 and 69 are not signed up to a private pension, according to the CSO

Auto-enrolment pension scheme to begin in September 2025

The Government's new auto-enrolment pension scheme will begin on 30 September 2025.

Budget 2025 • 29 Sep 24

There are 332 Irish peacekeepers stationed at Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon

'Tense and volatile' in Lebanon, says Irish commander

The commander in charge of Irish peacekeepers in South Lebanon has described the situation in the region as "tense and volatile'' and said there is a sense that an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is imminent.

Ireland • 04 Aug 24

A major overhaul of the RSA is expected to take place later this year pending a government decision on recommendations from an independent review of the organisation

'Reasonably likely' RSA will become smaller organisation

Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless said it was "reasonably likely" that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) would become a smaller organisation which would focus on road safety exclusively.

Ireland • 04 Aug 24

Eilísh Hardiman has led CHI since it was established in 2018

Children's Health Ireland CEO reassigned to new role

The Chief Executive of Children's Health Ireland has been reassigned to a different role in the organisation.

Ireland • 27 Apr 24

Michael Ring has said that incoming Fine Gael leader Simon Harris should return the party to traditional values (file image - RollingNews.ie)

Fine Gael 'too left for too long,' says Michael Ring

A senior Fine Gael TD has called on the incoming party leader Simon Harris to abandon the Government's hate speech legislation, ditch plans for the late night sale of alcohol and move Fine Gael away from "left wing" policies.

Politics • 24 Mar 24

Josepha Madigan is the 11th Fine Gael TD to announce they will not stand in the next General Election (File phote: RollingNews.ie)

Harris pays tribute to Madigan on her resignation

Fine Gael leadership hopeful Simon Harris has paid tribute to Josepha Madigan as she announced her resignation as Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion.

Politics • 22 Mar 24

The Irish have had a presence in Lebanon since 1978, the longest record for unbroken service in the United Nations

Bombs, bunkers: The Irish keeping peace in a time of war

RTÉ's Justin McCarthy reports from Camp Shamrock in south Lebanon as members of the Irish Defence Forces prepare for a possible full scale war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Mar 24

Thirty Irish peacekeepers are stationed at UNP-652 on the Lebanon-Israel border.

Watch: Life at a UN outpost on the Lebanon-Israel border

What's life like for Irish soldiers based at a remote outpost on one of the most volatile frontiers in the Middle East?

Middle East • 01 Mar 24

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon say they are taking precautions to protect themselves

Irish peacekeepers observe Israel use white phosphorus

Civic leaders in southern Lebanon have raised fears for the safety of civilians due to the use by Israel of the chemical weapon white phosphorus along the border between Israel and Lebanon.

Middle East • 29 Feb 24

A Mowag armoured personnel carrier at Camp Shamrock in Lebanon

Watch: On patrol with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

What is it like to drive one of the armoured personnel carriers used by Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon?

Middle East • 29 Feb 24