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  • Micheál Lehane RTÉ Political Correspondent

    Mícheál Lehane

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    Mary Lou McDonald said concerned families and advocates were met by a brick wall while the failures at CHI were known to the Government for years

    Political accountability needed for failures at CHI - SF

    Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said there must be political accountability for the failures at Children's Health Ireland.

    Health • 08 Apr
    The Taoiseach told his party's TDs and Senators that a broad 20% tariff would soon sweep across the Atlantic

    Taoiseach tries to weather storm as US tariffs revealed

    The moment Donald Trump announced his tariff plan may have been well anticipated, but it was no less wounding for that, writes RTÉ's Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

    Analysis and Comment • 03 Apr
    Ireland exports up to €58bn in pharmaceuticals and chemicals to the US annually

    Pharma exports to US could halve if tariffs applied

    Exports of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from Ireland to the US could decline by about half if the Trump administration applies a 20% tariff on the sector and the EU does the same, according to the Tánaiste.

    Politics • 01 Apr
    Barry Heneghan has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to explain his decision to move seats (file photo)

    Heneghan to move seats in Dáil chamber away from Lowry

    Independent TD Barry Heneghan is to move seats in the Dáil chamber away from Tipperary TD Michael Lowry.

    Ireland • 31 Mar
    Micheál Martin said every diplomatic channel is being used by the Government to limit the potential damage of tariffs

    Govt needs to 'control the controllable' as tariffs loom

    As Coalition leaders and some ministers meet for their weekly pre-Cabinet chat, the need to "control the controllable" will be the guiding principle as US trade tariffs loom into view.

    Analysis and Comment • 01 Apr
    There was heated scenes in the Dáil this week over the speaking time row

    Dáil row may be drawing to an end but gripes will remain

    The Dáil will never be the same again. That was the Taoiseach's view on a week where dire warnings about the health of Irish democracy were furiously issued by politicians.

    Analysis and Comment • 29 Mar
    Verona Murphy insisted that she has followed the correct procedures of the House at all times

    Dáil to vote on confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle

    The Dáil will vote next Tuesday on a confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle as the Government continues to strongly back Verona Murphy.

    Politics • 27 Mar
    The Opposition have not brought matters to crunch point yet for Verona Murphy, but they are strongly contemplating doing so

    Crunch time for Murphy as TDs eye confidence vote

    Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has the firm backing of the Government but that is not the most valuable commodity to possess for the likely battle ahead, writes Mícheál Lehane.

    Analysis and Comment • 26 Mar
    Under the proposals employees who do not want to retire at 65 can opt to continue working until 66

    Cabinet to consider change to contracted retirement age

    Workers whose employment contract requires them to retire at 65 will have the option to stay on until the State pension age of 66, under a proposal going to Cabinet.

    Politics • 25 Mar
    Howard Lutnick seen with Donald Trump during an investment announcement at the White House on 3 March

    Harris, Lutnick exchanged views on trade in phone call

    Tánaiste Simon Harris spoke by phone to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick late last night, where they exchanged views on trade policy.

    Ireland • 25 Mar

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