Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Talks seeking to reach an agreement on carbon emission reductions in the agriculture sector are set to continue over the next few days

Call for fair play for rural Ireland in emission talks

A group of prominent Fine Gael TDs and senators have warned that "finger-pointing" runs the risk of tarnishing Ireland's reputation as one of the world's …

Climate Change • 25 Jul

The voting strength of the Independent TDs was crucial in delivering a decisive result in the Government's favour in the recent confidence motion (file image)

Independent TDs back walking the corridors of power

As the political system now braces itself for a disorderly autumn and winter period, already work is under way to solidify support from the Independent …

Analysis and Comment • 24 Jul

The chances of reaching agreement by the middle of next week are said to be '50/50'

'Tense' talks over agriculture carbon emissions cuts

Efforts aimed at reaching an agreement on carbon emission reductions in the agriculture sector have been described this evening as tense.

Climate Change • 23 Jul

Workers will be able to defer their pension until the age of 70 after a broad agreement was reached among the Government parties

Workers could defer pension under 'flexible' plan

The age at which people receive the State pension is set to remain at 66 under plans set to be finalised by the Government in …

Politics • 23 Jul

Refugees travelling here from safe European countries will now need a visa

Refugee visa rules changed amid accommodation shortage

Refugees travelling here from 20 'safe' European countries will now be required to hold visas under a change agreed by Government.

Ireland • 19 Jul

The regulations, which are set to be signed into law in the coming days, will allow people with turf cutting rights to sell that turf or to gift it to others

New turf regulations look set to be signed into law

New regulations around the sale of turf and smoky coal have been welcomed by the Fine Gael Parliamentary party.

Ireland • 13 Jul

During Leaders' Questions, the Taoiseach called for the publication of the HSE audit of the organ retention and disposal practices in hospitals (file pic)

Call for publication of HSE audit over organ retention

The Taoiseach has called for the publication of a HSE audit of the organ retention and disposal practices in hospitals in Ireland.

Politics • 13 Jul

The coalition Government won a confidence motion in the Dáil this evening (file pic)

85 TDs vote confidence in Govt, 66 against

The Government has won a confidence motion in the Dáil - 85 TDs voted with the Coalition and 66 against.

Politics • 13 Jul

The turf regulations are part of a wider move to end the sale of smoky coal

Turf regulations back on agenda for Coalition leaders

Politically controversial regulations around the sale of turf will be discussed by Government party leaders tonight.

Politics • 11 Jul

Taoiseach looking to future with hope as Johnson goes

The Taoiseach, often guarded in his comments around fragile Anglo-Irish relations, did not seek to diminish the difficulties created by Boris Johnson.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Jul

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