Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly with supporters, including Mary Lou McDonald

Opposition hoping Connolly win paves way for Govt change

It is clear though that the Government parties exited the count result in Dublin Castle last night weakened, as an emboldened left-wing alliance believe their time in power is edging ever closer, writes Mícheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Oct 25

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly (centre) with Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (left) and Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald (right) as she launches her presidential election campaign at The Complex, Smithfield in Dublin. Picture date: Monda

Victory for Connolly will raise many political questions

Catherine Connolly has been elected the country's tenth president this evening, writes Micheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct 25

Catherine Connolly, left, Heather Humphries, right

Polling stations close as Presidential Election vote ends

Voting in the 2025 Presidential Election has ended, with the more than 5,000 polling stations across the country closing at 10pm.

Presidential Election • 24 Oct 25

7 key takeaways from final presidential debate

The two candidates in the Presidential Election made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Oct 25

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister asks Tusla to investigate sexual assault case

Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla's National Review Panel to "immediately begin" an examination into the circumstances around how a 10-year-old girl in the care of Tusla was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Ireland • 21 Oct 25

'Real poll is on election day,' says Humphreys

Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said that she will not be deterred by opinion polls and that she believes she is connecting with the public.

Presidential Election • 16 Oct 25

Review of FF presidential campaign to take four weeks

The review of the failed Fianna Fáil presidential campaign will be chaired by barrister Ciaran O'Loughlin and it will be completed within four weeks.

Presidential Election • 15 Oct 25

Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking in the Dáil

Dáil passes Harris confidence motion by 94 votes to 65

The Government motion of confidence in Simon Harris was passed after 94 TDs voted in favour and 65 against.

Politics • 16 Oct 25

The Dail chamber is pictured during Leaders Questions

Energy customers face 'price gouging', Dáil hears

Irish energy customers face price gouging as big companies make bumper profits at the expense of hard pressed households, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 14 Oct 25

Govt hears plan to make whole country rent pressure zone

Minister for Housing James Browne has sought Cabinet approval to draft the legislation which will make the entire country a rent pressure zone from next March.

Politics • 14 Oct 25