Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

There is a view in Government that such a measure would protect traditional family homes from so-called 'cuckoo funds'

Cabinet to consider new planning permission conditions

Planning permissions for housing estates are likely to soon contain new conditions in an effort to curb major investors buying houses.

Politics • 10 hrs

Government sources indicated that the visit by Micheál Martin had been scheduled for some time

Taoiseach to meet British Prime Minister in London

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is travelling to London tomorrow to meet with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a Government spokesperson has confirmed.

Politics • 13 May

Micheál Martin said he hoped An Taisce would not appeal a decision to allow planning for a Glanbia factory in Kilkenny

Green spokesperson disappointed at Martin's comments

The Green Party's planning spokesperson has said he is disappointed by the Taoiseach's comments about An Taisce in the Dáil today.

Regional • 11 May

Taoiseach said institutional investment in residential property was supposed to increase housing supply and not to be in competition with first-time buyers

Martin pledges to deal with investment fund situation

The Taoiseach has told a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party that the Government will immediately deal with the "unacceptable" situation where first-time buyers ...

Politics • 05 May

Micheál Martin said that spectators at outdoor sports events will be trialled in July (Pic; Sportfile)

Taoiseach: Fans to be trialled at outdoor sports events

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting that spectators will be trialled at outdoor sports events in July.

Coronavirus • 06 May

The Affordable Housing Bill provides for the direct building of affordable homes by the State

Price caps included in Govt's affordable housing bill

The Government's proposed new housing legislation will include a plan to cap the price of affordable housing using seven different rates across the country.

Ireland • 04 May

Commission is proposing to lift restrictions on vaccinated people travelling into the EU

EU to discuss easing non-essential travel restrictions

The European Commission is proposing that EU countries ease the current restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, to take account of progress of vaccination ...

Coronavirus • 03 May

The Cabinet Covid Committee is discussing a proposal to lift the ban on inter-county travel

Lifting inter-county travel ban in May to be considered

The Cabinet will tomorrow consider a plan to reopen society and the economy across May and June.

Coronavirus • 29 Apr

Dublin Bay South by-election an intriguing contest

Several political parties have confirmed that they will soon select candidates for the by-election arising from the resignation of Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy.

Politics • 27 Apr