Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

The Independent TDs said they will continue to support the Coalition overall in the time ahead

Two TDs reiterate support for Govt after backing SF bill

The two Independent TDs who voted against the Government in the Dáil last night have insisted that they will continue to support the Coalition in the time ahead.

Politics • 29 May

Independent TDs Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole had previously supported the Government in every Dáil vote before tonight

Blow for Government as two TDs back SF Israeli bonds bill

The Government suffered a blow tonight as two of the TDs that have supported it in every vote up to this point backed Sinn Féin's bill to prevent the Central Bank from having any role in the sale of Israel's bonds, writes Mícheál Lehane

Analysis and Comment • 28 May

Two Govt-supporting TDs back SF bill on Israeli bonds

A Sinn Féin bill that would have prevented the Irish Central Bank from approving the prospectus which allows Israel to sell bonds in the EU has been defeated in a Dáil vote, despite receiving the backing of two Government-supporting TDs.

Politics • 28 May

Dobson to chair State Commemorations Advisory Committee

Former RTÉ News broadcaster Bryan Dobson is to chair the new State Commemorations Advisory Committee.

Ireland • 27 May

Simon Harris said he hopes other European countries will follow Ireland's example and move to adopt similar legislation

Cabinet approves drafting of bill on occupied territories

The Cabinet has approved the drafting of legislation to prohibit the importation of goods from illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Politics • 27 May

Four opposition parties have called for a housing demonstration

Opposition push for housing demonstration in June

The Cabinet is not expected to discuss proposals that could potentially change the rules around rent pressure zones this week.

Politics • 26 May

The Clerk of the Dáil also notified departments that questions must be answered on time

Concerns raised over answering of parliamentary questions

Concern over ministers failing to answer parliamentary questions adequately has been expressed to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and to the top civil servants in Government departments.

Politics • 23 May