Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

A man stands on a metal fence looking at cattle

Ireland, France to vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal

The Government has confirmed that Ireland will vote tomorrow against the Mercosur free trade agreement between the European Union and a number of South American countries.

Politics • 09 Jan

Govt to invest millions in bid to attract tourists

The Government is aiming to extend the tourist season through major investment in overseas promotion, the Minister for Enterprise and Tourism Peter Burke has said.

Politics • 07 Jan

Minister Jim O'Callaghan speaks at a press conference

New legislation aims to overhaul judicial review process

Legislation which will overhaul the judicial review process has been published by the Minister for Justice.

Politics • 06 Jan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to media outside Leinster House

What does the future hold for Fianna Fáil's leadership?

Questions of judgment and perception remain for Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin in the aftermath of a review of the presidential campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Dec 25

Dublin , Ireland - 23 September 2024; Minster for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland Darragh O'Brien TD before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By St

FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households

The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid.

Business • 16 Dec 25

Gavin was asked five times about tenant dispute - review

Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin was asked five times about a reference to a dispute with a tenant, including twice before he was selected, according to the party's review into the campaign.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

FF presidential review to be submitted to Martin tonight

The review of Fianna Fáil's presidential election campaign is expected to be submitted to the party leader tonight.

Politics • 15 Dec 25

Tánaiste to support economic impact assessment proposal

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will use his first meeting of European finance ministers to support a Danish proposal to impose an economic impact assessment on all forthcoming European Commission proposals.

Politics • 12 Dec 25

Cost of handling MV Matthew could rise to €20m, PAC hears

Revenue has said that it cannot "rule out" the costs of handling the MV Matthew rising to €20 million.

Politics • 11 Dec 25