Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Food prices 'out of control', Dáil hears

Households are being "hammered left, right, and centre" because food prices are "out of control", the Sinn Féin leader has said.

Politics • 24 Jun 25

Regeneration work will be overseen by a stand-alone entity working under Dublin City Council

Body overseeing Dublin revival approved by Government

The establishment of a new body to oversee the rejuvenation of Dublin City Centre has been approved by Government.

Dublin • 24 Jun 25

Student accommodation among items on Cabinet agenda

Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless was due to bring a memo to Cabinet about putting in place a design guide for new State-supported student accommodation

Politics • 24 Jun 25

Simon Harris said he hoped the action being taken by Ireland will inspire other countries to do the same

Tánaiste bringing Occupied Territories Bill to Cabinet

Tánaiste Simon Harris is bringing the outline of the Occupied Territories Bill to the Cabinet today.

Politics • 24 Jun 25

The Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon says homelessness affects every aspect of children's lives (Stock image)

Ombudsman to call for child homelessness strategy

The impact of homelessness and unstable living conditions on children is catastrophic, the Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Housing.

Ireland • 24 Jun 25

The US embassy in Dublin said that applicants must adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public'

Changes to vetting system for US visas excessive - Martin

Changes to the vetting system for US student visas have been described by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as excessive.

US • 23 Jun 25

Department of Foreign Affairs building in Dublin, Ireland. Government of Republic of Ireland.

Efforts ongoing to help Irish citizens leave Iran, Israel

The Government is engaged in major diplomatic efforts tonight to assist Irish citizens living in Iran and Israel who may want to leave both countries. It is understood that Austria could possibly provide assistance to help Irish citizens leave Iran sometime during the weekend.

Ireland • 18 Jun 25

A report found that 12 garda stations required urgent repairs

Concerns over asbestos in garda stations raised in Dáil

Seventy-four garda stations are affected by asbestos, according to a review carried out by the Office of Public Works nine years ago, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 18 Jun 25

Committee to ask FAI about knowledge of allegations

The Oireachtas Sport Committee is to ask the Football Association of Ireland to appear before them to answer claims by a Fianna Fáil TD that it knew of allegations about a former national team manager's behaviour towards female footballers as far back as 2023.

Ireland • 18 Jun 25

Opened front door, staircase in the background

Rent Pressure Zone legislation could pass this week

Minister for Housing James Browne says he is "very confident" that legislation expanding rent pressure zones across the country will be passed this week.

Ireland • 17 Jun 25