Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Friends of the Earth said the Climate Action Plan does not address escalating reliance on fossil fuel infrastructure

State not on 'clear path' to hit climate goals with plan

Environmental group Friends of the Earth has said that the 2025 Climate Action Plan, which has been approved by Government, does not put Ireland on a clear path to meeting its climate obligations.

Politics • 15 Apr

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers confirmed that increases in the minimum wage may be brought in over a longer period

Minister signals minimum wage, pension enrolment delays

The Government is stepping up plans to keep business costs low as it aims to maintain jobs across the economy amid the uncertainty caused by US trade tariffs.

Politics • 14 Apr

The shape of the Oireachtas committees is finally clear more than four months on from the election

5 things to watch as Oireachtas committees take shape

More than four months on from the General Election, Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane looks at five things to watch as politicians finally prepare to return to the committee rooms in the basement of Leinster House.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr

Damage to Ireland's subsea gas pipelines would have a catastrophic impact on energy supply, the study warned (file image)

Ireland vulnerable to impact of gas disruption - study

Damage to Ireland's subsea gas interconnectors would have a catastrophic impact on the country's energy supply, Minister for the Environment Darragh O'Brien has been warned.

Ireland • 12 Apr

The Oireachtas committees are essential to both the formulation and the passing of legislation

Oireachtas committee chairperson roles allocated

The chairperson positions for the 28 Oireachtas committees have now been allocated after the process was stalled for over four months over disagreements triggered by the Dáil speaking row.

Politics • 10 Apr

Eoin Hayes was indefinitely suspened by the Social Democrats in December

Soc Dems say committee chairs alotted on election results

The Social Democrats have insisted tonight that it has always been the case that committee positions are allocated proportionately based on the results of the general election.

Politics • 09 Apr

Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus

Dáil told woman must go to Romania for endometriosis care

The Dáil has heard harrowing details of the daily life of a young woman who is suffering from endometriosis.

Health • 09 Apr

The Government Chief Whip Mary Butler will bring forward proposals to outline the shape of the new committees

Work to begin on setting up Oireachtas committees

Work to establish 28 Oireachtas committees will begin at Leinster House more than four months after the general election.

Politics • 09 Apr

Barry Cowen said he first felt unwell at a European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg last week (File photo)

Barry Cowen recovering in hospital after health scare

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has confirmed that he had a health scare last weekend but is now recovering in St James's Hospital in Dublin.

Politics • 09 Apr

The LDA report also focused on 32 parcels of land where homes could be built relatively quickly

LDA identifies public owned sites for up to 71,000 homes

A Land Development Agency (LDA) report has identified 102 publicly owned sites that could deliver between 11,000 and 71,000 homes.

Politics • 09 Apr