Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Composite image of Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin, Heather Humphrey

Connolly, Humphreys, and Gavin confirmed in race for Áras

There will be three candidates running in the Presidential election, following the closing of nominations earlier today. Independent Catherine Connolly, Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys will be on the ballot come polling day, after nominations closed at midday.

Presidential Election • 9 hrs

Independent TD Barry Heneghan will join the flotilla in Italy, which sets sail for Gaza on Wednesday

Heneghan travels to Sicily to join aid flotilla to Gaza

Independent TD Barry Heneghan has travelled to Sicily to join an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid in an effort to break the ongoing siege of Gaza.

Politics • 22 Sep

Minister of State for Insurance Robert Troy pictured in 2022

Workers should get priority for social housing - Minister

A Minister of State has called on a local authority to prioritise workers when allocating social housing.

Politics • 21 Sep

€12 Budget pension hike rejected as Dept plays hardball

The framing of the budget has stepped up a gear in recent days.

Budget 2026 • 20 Sep

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin speaking in the Dáil

Harvey Morrison 'failed by Government' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin Leader said the parents of 9-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt are shattered and heartbroken by the loss of their beautiful little boy.

Politics • 17 Sep

Michael Collins wrote to the Ceann Comhairle requesting a minute's silence

Collins calls for minute's silence for Charlie Kirk

Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins wants the Dáil to begin its proceedings this afternoon with a minute's silence in memory of Charlie Kirk.

Politics • 17 Sep

The Cabinet will meet at Government Buildings in Dublin ahead of the Dáil returning following its summer recess

Harris to update Govt on EU measures against Israel

Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to update the Cabinet today on the measures the European Commission proposes to take to increase pressure on Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Politics • 17 Sep