Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Micheal Martin speaks to reporters outside Government Buildings

Pressure likely to remain on Govt over one-off payments

The Government is adamant that the one-off payments are consigned to history. It is now an almost sacred policy point that is not up for negotiation, writes Mícheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Jan

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Govt to sign off on plan to buy buildings for childcare

The Government will next week sign off on a plan to buy buildings that will provide childcare facilities.

Politics • 17 Jan

Ministers not in payment plan 'unjustifiable' - Doherty

Ten government ministers still do not have a repayment plan in place after they were overpaid following errors around their pension deductions.

Politics • 14 Jan

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

Woman had six-week wait for chemo, Dáil hears

A woman with breast cancer had to wait six weeks for life-saving treatment, the Sinn Féin leader has told the Dáil.

Politics • 14 Jan

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Ceremony to accredit Iran's ambassador postponed

The new Iranian ambassador to Ireland has been prevented from officially taking up their duties by the Department of Foreign Affairs because of the regime's response to protests in Iran.

Ireland • 13 Jan

A man stands on a metal fence looking at cattle

Ireland, France to vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal

The Government has confirmed that Ireland will vote tomorrow against the Mercosur free trade agreement between the European Union and a number of South American countries.

Politics • 09 Jan

Govt to invest millions in bid to attract tourists

The Government is aiming to extend the tourist season through major investment in overseas promotion, the Minister for Enterprise and Tourism Peter Burke has said.

Politics • 07 Jan

Minister Jim O'Callaghan speaks at a press conference

New legislation aims to overhaul judicial review process

Legislation which will overhaul the judicial review process has been published by the Minister for Justice.

Politics • 06 Jan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to media outside Leinster House

What does the future hold for Fianna Fáil's leadership?

Questions of judgment and perception remain for Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin in the aftermath of a review of the presidential campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Dec 25

Dublin , Ireland - 23 September 2024; Minster for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland Darragh O'Brien TD before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By St

FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on.

Politics • 17 Dec 25