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  • Micheál Lehane RTÉ Political Correspondent

    Mícheál Lehane

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    Ivana Bacik said the 'massive hike' in fees has caused widespread concern among students and families.

    Bacik: Student's budget plans in 'disarray' over fee hike

    The Minister for Further Education's remarks about student fees have thrown the budgetary plans for those aiming to go to university "into disarray", Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said.

    Politics • 01 Jul 25
    The Irish flag flies over the official residence of the president of the Republic of Ireland

    United left-wing candidate likely to compete for Áras

    It is more likely than not that there will be a united left-wing candidate running in the presidental election later in the year, according to People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy.

    Politics • 01 Jul 25
    Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín claimed it was unforgivable that Minister for Housing James Browne does not have information on average wait times for planning decisions

    Browne criticised for not stating wait times for planning

    Minister for Housing James Browne and the Department of Housing have been criticised for not stating what the average waiting time for a planning decision from An Coimisiún Pleanála is.

    Politics • 29 Jun 25
    Seán Canney's prominent public positioning last week was the result of mounting frustration among some Independent ministers and TDs (RollingNews.ie)

    Quiet man of Govt Seán Canney emerges from the shadows

    As the fledgling Iran and Israel ceasefire unexpectedly took root last Tuesday morning, a less dramatic act of consolidation was playing out in front of the cameras in Government Buildings, writes Mícheál Lehane.

    Analysis and Comment • 28 Jun 25
    Professional beauty salon worker executing perfect ends trimming

    VAT rate for small businesses to be cut in Budget

    Tánaiste Simon Harris has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that the VAT rate for small businesses will be cut permanently in the Budget.

    Politics • 25 Jun 25
    Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy told Matt Carthy that the matter had been dealt with when he returned to an almost empty Dáil

    Offences Against the State Act renewed without vote

    Sinn Féin has insisted that it would have abstained on the renewal of the Offences Against the State Act but it was ultimately not put to a vote after the party's justice spokesperson was outside the Dáil chamber when it was passed.

    Politics • 25 Jun 25
    Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

    'Step-change needed' to end violence against women - SF

    Achieving zero-tolerance of violence against women requires a "step-change from Government", Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

    Ireland • 25 Jun 25
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    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
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    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
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