Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin speaking in the Dáil

Harvey Morrison 'failed by Government' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin Leader said the parents of 9-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt are shattered and heartbroken by the loss of their beautiful little boy.

Politics • 17 Sep 25

Michael Collins wrote to the Ceann Comhairle requesting a minute's silence

Collins calls for minute's silence for Charlie Kirk

Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins wants the Dáil to begin its proceedings this afternoon with a minute's silence in memory of Charlie Kirk.

Politics • 17 Sep 25

The Cabinet will meet at Government Buildings in Dublin ahead of the Dáil returning following its summer recess

Harris to update Govt on EU measures against Israel

Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to update the Cabinet today on the measures the European Commission proposes to take to increase pressure on Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Politics • 17 Sep 25

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

Tipperary County Council gives backing to Sheridan

Independent Gareth Sheridan is halfway to securing a Presidential Election nomination after receiving the support of Tipperary County Council.

Presidential Election • 16 Sep 25

The Big Mo: Gareth Sheridan's sudden political commodity

Gareth Sheridan suddenly has that most precious of political commodities - The Big Mo.

Presidential Election • 16 Sep 25

Conor McGregor made the announcement on X overnight

McGregor withdraws bid to run in Presidential Election

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election race.

Presidential Election • 15 Sep 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks on camera

Taoiseach defends Gavin's Gaza comments amid SF criticism

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended Jim Gavin's comments on Gaza while accusing Sinn Féin of an "appalling distortion".

Presidential Election • 11 Sep 25

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar launches autobiography

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he hopes that his memoir will serve as the first draft of history for what was an eventful time in Irish politics.

Politics • 10 Sep 25

Gavin named FF candidate, favours removing Triple Lock

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has said that he is in favour of the abolition of the Triple Lock, which requires Ireland to get UN approval if it wants to send Defence Forces personnel abroad as peacekeepers.

Presidential Election • 09 Sep 25

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget tax package of €1.5 billion cannot be exceeded

Donohoe warns Govt against once-off measures in Budget

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned that the Government must change course in the upcoming Budget and move away from one-off cost of living measures

Ireland • 09 Sep 25