Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

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 • 20 hrs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to the Government Buildings in Dublin

Taoiseach reiterates Ireland's 'full support' for Ukraine

The Taoiseach has taken part in a Coalition of the Willing meeting, which took place as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Politics • 11 Dec

Minister for Children and Disability Norma Foley

Minister for Children finalising Early Years Action Plan

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is finalising work on phase one of the Early Years Action Plan, which is due for publication next week.

Politics • 11 Dec

Dáil hears of anger over defunding of blister packs

Public anger at the Government decision to withdraw funding from January for medication blister packs issued by pharmacies has sparked extraordinary public anger, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 11 Dec