Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households

The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid.

Business • 16 Dec 25

Gavin was asked five times about tenant dispute - review

Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin was asked five times about a reference to a dispute with a tenant, including twice before he was selected, according to the party's review into the campaign.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

FF presidential review to be submitted to Martin tonight

The review of Fianna Fáil's presidential election campaign is expected to be submitted to the party leader tonight.

Politics • 15 Dec 25

Tánaiste to support economic impact assessment proposal

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will use his first meeting of European finance ministers to support a Danish proposal to impose an economic impact assessment on all forthcoming European Commission proposals.

Politics • 12 Dec 25

Cost of handling MV Matthew could rise to €20m, PAC hears

Revenue has said that it cannot "rule out" the costs of handling the MV Matthew rising to €20 million.

Politics • 11 Dec 25

Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to the Government Buildings in Dublin

Taoiseach reiterates Ireland's 'full support' for Ukraine

The Taoiseach has taken part in a Coalition of the Willing meeting, which took place as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Politics • 11 Dec 25

Minister for Children and Disability Norma Foley

Minister for Children finalising Early Years Action Plan

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is finalising work on phase one of the Early Years Action Plan, which is due for publication next week.

Politics • 11 Dec 25

Dáil hears of anger over defunding of blister packs

Public anger at the Government decision to withdraw funding from January for medication blister packs issued by pharmacies has sparked extraordinary public anger, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 11 Dec 25

Finance minister Simon Harris arrives for a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels

Tánaiste supports long-term freezing of Russian assets

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said that the European Union is working on measures to immobilise Russian assets on "a longer-term basis".

Europe • 12 Dec 25

The spending plan will aim to speed up the modernisation of the Defence Forces, among other measures

McEntee outlines €1.7bn defence spending plan

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has outlined a €1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030.

Politics • 11 Dec 25