Mícheál Lehane

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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

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 25

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 25

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 25

Finance minister Simon Harris arrives for a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels

Tánaiste supports long-term freezing of Russian assets

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said that the European Union is working on measures to immobilise Russian assets on "a longer-term basis".

Europe • 12 Dec 25

The spending plan will aim to speed up the modernisation of the Defence Forces, among other measures

McEntee outlines €1.7bn defence spending plan

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has outlined a €1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030.

Politics • 11 Dec 25

Blister pack funding cut will increase prices, Dáil hears

The decision to end State funding of medical blister packs supplied by pharmacies will see elderly people hit with a new monthly bill of up to €50 from January, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 11 Dec 25

Roderic O'Gorman speaking at Government Buildings

O'Gorman welcomes proposed online safety measures

The Cabinet will discuss measures to protect children online, with Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport Patrick O'Donovan updating the Government on a plan to introduce an age-verification mechanism.

Politics • 09 Dec 25

Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelensky arriving at Dublin Airport

Drone activity detected during Zelensky visit

Senior Government figures were briefed following the presence of drones in Irish skies on the night Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Ireland, RTÉ News understands.

Ireland • 04 Dec 25

Security systems where Drew Harris lived cost €212,000

Security systems at the house in the Phoenix Park where former Garda Commissioner Drew Harris lived during his time in the role cost €212,000 and there was an annual monitoring charge of €2,500 on the property, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 04 Dec 25