Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

Tipperary County Council gives backing to Sheridan

Independent Gareth Sheridan is halfway to securing a Presidential Election nomination after receiving the support of Tipperary County Council.

Presidential Election • 16 Sep 25

The Big Mo: Gareth Sheridan's sudden political commodity

Gareth Sheridan suddenly has that most precious of political commodities - The Big Mo.

Presidential Election • 16 Sep 25

Conor McGregor made the announcement on X overnight

McGregor withdraws bid to run in Presidential Election

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election race.

Presidential Election • 15 Sep 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks on camera

Taoiseach defends Gavin's Gaza comments amid SF criticism

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended Jim Gavin's comments on Gaza while accusing Sinn Féin of an "appalling distortion".

Presidential Election • 11 Sep 25

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar launches autobiography

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he hopes that his memoir will serve as the first draft of history for what was an eventful time in Irish politics.

Politics • 10 Sep 25

Gavin named FF candidate, favours removing Triple Lock

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has said that he is in favour of the abolition of the Triple Lock, which requires Ireland to get UN approval if it wants to send Defence Forces personnel abroad as peacekeepers.

Presidential Election • 09 Sep 25

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget tax package of €1.5 billion cannot be exceeded

Donohoe warns Govt against once-off measures in Budget

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned that the Government must change course in the upcoming Budget and move away from one-off cost of living measures

Ireland • 09 Sep 25

Simon Harris dressed in suit address media in Westmeath

Harris condemns 'disgusting' threats against family

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said somebody is going to get seriously hurt unless sinister threats such as those made against him and his family recently are taken seriously.

Politics • 08 Sep 25

Alan Kelly said the Labour Party is able to have open debates (file image)

Kelly sticks to Connolly stance as Labour Party gather

Labour Party TD Alan Kelly has said he is sticking to his stance on the Presidential Election and will not support Catherine Connolly, nor will the Labour councillors in his area.

Politics • 04 Sep 25

Minister to seek Govt approval for €100m velodrome build

Minister for Communications, Culture and Sport Patrick O'Donovan will seek Government approval for almost €100 million to build the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown.

Ireland • 03 Sep 25