Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Image of Mary Lou McDonald speaking to the press

Govt intends to throw 'families under the bus' - McDonald

Runaway prices are worrying households as the Government refuses to include a cost-of-living package in the next Budget, the Sinn Féin Leader has said.

Politics • 16 Jul 25

Current Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy - TDs bow to her when leaving the Dáil chamber

Call on ending bow to Ceann Comhairle before committee

A proposal to end the practice of bowing to the Ceann Comhairle will be considered by the Dáil Reform Committee today.

Politics • 15 Jul 25

GAA Palestine lodges appeal over visa denials

The GAA Palestine group has officially lodged an appeal over the denial of visas for their planned trip to Ireland this month.

Ireland • 15 Jul 25

The ESRI will suggest that current expenditure in the coming years should be targeted and restrained, while capital investment projects should be carefully sequenced (Stock image)

Economy faces significant challenges, ESRI to tell cttee

The ESRI will tell the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee that the domestic economy is facing international headwinds and significant challenges in housing, infrastructure and public finances.

Politics • 15 Jul 25

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 30% tariff on EU imports

Framework deal on EU-US trade was 'tantalisingly close'

A framework agreement on trade between the European Union and the United States was "tantalisingly close" before President Donald Trump's letter threatening a 30% tariff on imports from the EU, the Tánaiste has said.

Politics • 15 Jul 25

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to media outside the Government Buildings in Dublin, following a meeting with the new US Ambassador to Ireland Edward S. Walsh. Picture date: Monday July 14, 2025.

EU to expand list of US tariff countermeasures - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the European Commission will later publish an expanded list of tariff countermeasures which the EU would consider introducing should an agreement with the US not be reached.

Europe • 14 Jul 25

Soc Dems to nominate Catherine Connolly for run for Áras

The National Executive of the Social Democrats has unanimously decided that its Oireachtas members will nominate Catherine Connolly for President.

Ireland • 11 Jul 25

Two candidates are expected to be declared as candidates for the presidency by next week

Connolly to declare interest as presidential race hots up

The presidential election may be months away, but the electoral campaign will pick up pace next week.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Jul 25

TCD sends invoices to students seeking over €3,000 fees

Trinity College Dublin has begun sending out invoices for the next academic year to students for more than €3,000.

Education • 10 Jul 25

Left parties discuss potential Connolly run for Áras

The leaders of five left and liberal leaning Dáil parties met this evening to discuss supporting a combined presidential election candidate.

Politics • 09 Jul 25