Mícheál Lehane

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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

Paul Reid expected to be named head of new planning body

Former HSE boss Paul Reid is expected to be named as the chairperson of An Coimisiún Pleanála, which will replace An Bord Pleanála.

Ireland • 17 Jun 25

The Housing Agency will say that since 2023 there has been almost no new 'forward investment deals'

Private rental apartment supply to 'fall significantly'

The supply of private rental apartments is going to fall significantly in the period ahead, the Housing Agency will tell an Oireachtas Committee tomorrow.

Politics • 16 Jun 25

Tough decisions needed to boost housing supply - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris told a meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that tough decisions will be taken to ensure housing supply is increased.

Housing • 11 Jun 25