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Mícheál Lehane

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Doherty says Govt 'incompetence' putting housing at risk

Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty has said the Government's incompetence is putting the development of thousands of homes at risk.
Politics • 29 May 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Government publishes legislation to remove Triple Lock

Legislation that will remove the requirement for UN approval when deploying members of the Defence Forces outside the State has been published.
Politics • 21 May 25

Dáil hears heartfelt contributions over Gaza war

The Dáil heard fiery and heartfelt contributions this afternoon, united in its abhorrence of the killing and starving of people in Gaza.
Analysis and Comment • 21 May 25

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