Mícheál Lehane

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Cowen urges Taoiseach to seek better nitrates deal

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has called on the Taoiseach to pursue a better deal for farmers on the nitrates derogation.

Politics • 05 Nov 25

Anger amongst FF TDs after no confidence list revealed

Several Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed anger that their names were included on a putative list of rebels plotting a no confidence motion in party leader Micheál Martin.

Politics • 06 Nov 25

David Cullinane holds a paper as he speaks in the Dail chamber

High rents, energy bills hitting households, says SF

High rents, rising insurance costs and soaring energy bills are all hitting households, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 05 Nov 25

Several thousand people are protesting outside a centre for international protection applicants at the Citywest Hotel in south county Dublin.

Govt accused of rhetoric that fuels anti-immigrant views

The Government has been accused in the Dáil of using rhetoric that is fuelling anti-immigrant sentiment.

Politics • 04 Nov 25

Yates did not flag potential conflicts with Mediahuis

Political commentator Ivan Yates did not flag any potential conflicts of interest when he talked up Jim Gavin's chances of winning the presidential election on the Indo Sport podcast last September.

Ireland • 04 Nov 25

A yellow crane looming over an almost complete apartment building site surrounded by scaffolding

'Contradiction' hampering housing delivery, cttee hears

Irish developers and society as a whole are operating under a "major but rarely discussed contradiction" that is hampering the delivery of homes, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

Politics • 04 Nov 25

Ministers will meet to discuss signing off on contributions of between €15 and €238 per week (stock image)

State accommodation for Ukrainians capped at 30 days

New arrivals from Ukraine will only be allowed stay in State accommodation for 30 days under changes agreed by a Cabinet sub-committee this evening.

Ireland • 03 Nov 25

Yates provided media training to Martin, ministers

A spokesperson for Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Fianna Fáil leader met broadcaster Ivan Yates once last November for a one-hour media session in the run-up to the General Election.

Politics • 03 Nov 25

Martin's leadership could be in greater peril than ever

Fianna Fáil is not having a relaxing weekend. In fact, agitation is rapidly growing across the party in the aftermath of the Presidential Election.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Oct 25

Micheal Martin arrives at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark

Unhappy FF TDs to decide on leader action after review

Amid ongoing unease in Fianna Fáil tonight, a decision has been made by those unhappy with party leader Taoiseach Micheál Martin to allow the review of the party's Presidential campaign to be completed within the next fortnight before taking any action.

Politics • 27 Oct 25