Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks on camera

Taoiseach defends Gavin's Gaza comments amid SF criticism

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended Jim Gavin's comments on Gaza while accusing Sinn Féin of an "appalling distortion".

Presidential Election • 11 Sep

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar launches autobiography

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he hopes that his memoir will serve as the first draft of history for what was an eventful time in Irish politics.

Politics • 10 Sep

Gavin named FF candidate, favours removing Triple Lock

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has said that he is in favour of the abolition of the Triple Lock, which requires Ireland to get UN approval if it wants to send Defence Forces personnel abroad as peacekeepers.

Presidential Election • 09 Sep

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget tax package of €1.5 billion cannot be exceeded

Donohoe warns Govt against once-off measures in Budget

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned that the Government must change course in the upcoming Budget and move away from one-off cost of living measures

Ireland • 09 Sep

Simon Harris dressed in suit address media in Westmeath

Harris condemns 'disgusting' threats against family

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said somebody is going to get seriously hurt unless sinister threats such as those made against him and his family recently are taken seriously.

Politics • 08 Sep

Alan Kelly said the Labour Party is able to have open debates (file image)

Kelly sticks to Connolly stance as Labour Party gather

Labour Party TD Alan Kelly has said he is sticking to his stance on the Presidential Election and will not support Catherine Connolly, nor will the Labour councillors in his area.

Politics • 04 Sep

Minister to seek Govt approval for €100m velodrome build

Minister for Communications, Culture and Sport Patrick O'Donovan will seek Government approval for almost €100 million to build the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown.

Ireland • 03 Sep

MEP Seán Kelly withdraws from presidential contest

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly said he has "reluctantly" withdrawn from the Presidential Election after it became clear to him that he would not receive enough support to contest the party's selection process.

Presidential Election • 01 Sep

Micheal Martin and Billy Kelleher during the count of the European election results at Nemo Rangers in Cork

Battle lines drawn for Fianna Fáil presidential contest

Some of those who worked with Jim Gavin in the Irish Air Corps recall his exceptional map reading ability - a skill he will need to deploy again in the coming weeks, writes Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Aug

Micheál Martin has confirmed he is backing Jim Gavin's bid to become Fianna Fáil's candidate for the Presidential Election

Taoiseach backs Jim Gavin's FF presidential candidate bid

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has endorsed former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin as the party's candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 30 Aug