Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

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

Current Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy - TDs bow to her when leaving the Dáil chamber

Call on ending bow to Ceann Comhairle before committee

A proposal to end the practice of bowing to the Ceann Comhairle will be considered by the Dáil Reform Committee today.

Politics • 15 Jul 25

GAA Palestine lodges appeal over visa denials

The GAA Palestine group has officially lodged an appeal over the denial of visas for their planned trip to Ireland this month.

Ireland • 15 Jul 25

The ESRI will suggest that current expenditure in the coming years should be targeted and restrained, while capital investment projects should be carefully sequenced (Stock image)

Economy faces significant challenges, ESRI to tell cttee

The ESRI will tell the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee that the domestic economy is facing international headwinds and significant challenges in housing, infrastructure and public finances.

Politics • 15 Jul 25

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 30% tariff on EU imports

Framework deal on EU-US trade was 'tantalisingly close'

A framework agreement on trade between the European Union and the United States was "tantalisingly close" before President Donald Trump's letter threatening a 30% tariff on imports from the EU, the Tánaiste has said.

Politics • 15 Jul 25

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to media outside the Government Buildings in Dublin, following a meeting with the new US Ambassador to Ireland Edward S. Walsh. Picture date: Monday July 14, 2025.

EU to expand list of US tariff countermeasures - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the European Commission will later publish an expanded list of tariff countermeasures which the EU would consider introducing should an agreement with the US not be reached.

Europe • 14 Jul 25