Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

MEP Seán Kelly withdraws from presidential contest

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly said he has "reluctantly" withdrawn from the Presidential Election after it became clear to him that he would not receive enough support to contest the party's selection process.

Presidential Election • 01 Sep 25

Micheal Martin and Billy Kelleher during the count of the European election results at Nemo Rangers in Cork

Battle lines drawn for Fianna Fáil presidential contest

Some of those who worked with Jim Gavin in the Irish Air Corps recall his exceptional map reading ability - a skill he will need to deploy again in the coming weeks, writes Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Aug 25

Micheál Martin has confirmed he is backing Jim Gavin's bid to become Fianna Fáil's candidate for the Presidential Election

Taoiseach backs Jim Gavin's FF presidential candidate bid

Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has endorsed former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin as the party's candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 30 Aug 25

Billy Kelleher has approached party colleagues seeking support

Billy Kelleher seeking support within FF in bid for Áras

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has stepped up his bid to become a presidential election candidate and has approached colleagues seeking their support.

Presidential Election • 28 Aug 25

Independent TD Catherine Connolly speaks to the media outside Leinster House on June 11

Kelly votes against Labour backing Connolly in Áras race

Senior Labour TD Alan Kelly has said he voted against his party backing Independent TD Catherine Connolly for the presidency and will not be supporting her in the upcoming election.

Presidential Election • 27 Aug 25

A group of people stand outside a a large gate holding signs that read 'could you live on €12,000'

Oireachtas broadcast workers protest over pay parity

TDs have promised to back more than a dozen Oireachtas broadcasting workers who do not get paid when the Dáil and Seanad are not sitting.

Politics • 27 Aug 25

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Councils to hold talks with those in Áras race next month

Several of the country's 31 local authorities will hold special meetings next month to hear from potential presidential candidates seeking their backing.

Presidential Election • 26 Aug 25

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