Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Leo Varadkar said the issue was a historic one which was resolved 15 years ago

State has no 'leg to stand on' over disability payments

The Taoiseach has said the State "does not have a leg to stand on" over a decision not to pay the Disabled Persons' Maintenance Allowance …

Politics • 12 mins

Questions over nursing homes charges are in the spotlight (stock image)

At a glance: Nursing home charges in the spotlight

Nursing home charges have posed political danger for Governments for decades.

Ireland • 31 Jan

Leo Varadkar said the strategy was a 'sound policy approach'

Varadkar 'must have been' briefed on nursing home plan

The Government is facing calls to detail how much was known by politicians about a State strategy to contest claims from people who believe they, …

Politics • 16 hrs

Claims by a whistleblower on nursing home charges were published in a newspaper

Strategy was in place on nursing home charges - Govt

The State has a legal strategy to defend cases taken by those seeking compensation for some nursing home charges dating back several decades.

Politics • 31 Jan

The Dept of Housing is also issuing guidance to councils on CPOs with a focus on the purchase of derelict properties (file pic RollingNews.ie)

€150m fund to help buy vacant derelict buildings

A fund of €150 million will be made available to local authorities to buy vacant derelict buildings in cities, towns, and villages.

Politics • 30 Jan

Damien English resigned from his role as Minister of State earlier this month

Labour 'considering' asking for Damien English probe

The Labour Party is "actively considering" asking the Dáil's Members' Interests Committee to examine the actions of former Minister of State Damien English.

Politics • 26 Jan

A majority of the properties purchased under the Urban Regeneration Fund would be made available for residential use

Dept to fund purchase of vacant town centre properties

Local authorities will aim to buy more vacant and derelict properties in town centres under plans being worked on at the Department of Housing.

Ireland • 26 Jan

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and some of her TDs on the first day of the Dáil after the 2020 election (File pic)

Sinn Féin finds further errors in 2020 election returns

Sinn Féin's 2020 election expenses statement to the Standards in Public Office Commission will have to be corrected again after the party found further errors …

Politics • 26 Jan

Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said the Government's housing targets are clearly flawed

More than 60,000 new homes a year are needed - Doherty

The shortage of housing is undermining the economy and more than 60,000 new homes a year are needed to address the crisis, Sinn Féin's Pearse …

Politics • 26 Jan

Paschal Donohoe said it was understood all activity was carried out by volunteers on a voluntary basis

Donohoe confirms breach of election rules in 2020

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has confirmed in the Dáil that there was a breach of election rules after Fine Gael in Dublin Central …

Politics • 24 Jan

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