Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Govt 'cynical' to bring forward vote on Tánaiste - Tóibín

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has accused the Government of being "incredibly cynical" by bringing forward a motion of confidence in the Tánaiste Simon Harris to this week.

Politics • 1 hr

The Dail chamber is pictured during Leaders Questions

Energy customers face 'price gouging', Dáil hears

Irish energy customers face price gouging as big companies make bumper profits at the expense of hard pressed households, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 22 hrs

Govt hears plan to make whole country rent pressure zone

Minister for Housing James Browne has sought Cabinet approval to draft the legislation which will make the entire country a rent pressure zone from next March.

Politics • 21 hrs

People move along dusty roads with destroyed buildings in the background

'Open mind' on role for peacekeepers in Gaza - Harris

Ireland will commit millions of euro in further aid to Gaza in the months ahead, with work now under way on a substantial aid package from Ireland to Gaza.

Politics • 14 Oct

A composite photo of Heather Humphreys on the left and Catherine Connolly on the right

Áras candidates' judgement scrutinised in interviews

Catherine Connolly says she makes considered decisions and Heather Humphreys insisted that she could be trusted to hold the line against outside forces seeking to influence the President in seperate RTÉ interviews.

Presidential Election • 14 Oct

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers

Chambers 'regrets' manner of Gavin's election withdrawal

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers has said he deeply regrets the manner of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential election campaign.

Politics • 09 Oct

Emotional Martin eats humble pie as party takes stock

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin listened to criticism of how the Gavin nomination was handled, but his approach was one of apology and emotion compared to the swagger he displayed on Monday evening, writes Micheal Lehane

Analysis and Comment • 09 Oct

Martin apologises to FF colleagues for election debacle

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has apologised to his party colleagues for the Presidential Election debacle at a parliamentary party meeting, saying he was devastated at what had happened.

Presidential Election • 09 Oct

Martin to take 'full responsibility' for FF campaign

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he will take "full responsibility" over what happened to Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign when his parliamentary party meets.

Presidential Election • 08 Oct

Budget 2026: €10 rise in pension, welfare rates expected

A €10 increase in the State pension and Social Protection rates is expected in today's Budget. The Budget will also see mortgage interest relief, which has benefitted more than 60,000 householders, extended for another year before being gradually phased out in 2027.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct