Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to media outside the Government Buildings in Dublin, following a meeting with the new US Ambassador to Ireland Edward S. Walsh. Picture date: Monday July 14, 2025.

EU to expand list of US tariff countermeasures - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the European Commission will later publish an expanded list of tariff countermeasures which the EU would consider introducing should an agreement with the US not be reached.

Europe • 14 Jul

Soc Dems to nominate Catherine Connolly for run for Áras

The National Executive of the Social Democrats has unanimously decided that its Oireachtas members will nominate Catherine Connolly for President.

Ireland • 11 Jul

Two candidates are expected to be declared as candidates for the presidency by next week

Connolly to declare interest as presidential race hots up

The presidential election may be months away, but the electoral campaign will pick up pace next week.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Jul

TCD sends invoices to students seeking over €3,000 fees

Trinity College Dublin has begun sending out invoices for the next academic year to students for more than €3,000.

Education • 10 Jul

Left parties discuss potential Connolly run for Áras

The leaders of five left and liberal leaning Dáil parties met this evening to discuss supporting a combined presidential election candidate.

Politics • 09 Jul

Call to ensure Gaza children receive treatment in Ireland

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to immediately intervene to bring 18 children from Gaza to Ireland for vital medical treatment.

Middle East • 09 Jul

This year's Rule of Law Report is the first to be published under Commissioner Michael McGrath

EC welcomes steps by Ireland to reform litigation costs

The European Commission has welcomed steps taken here to reform litigation costs to improve access to justice.

Politics • 08 Jul

Minister for Education Helen McEntee announcing Commission of Investigationstanding at a podium with microphones

Groups involved in abuse to be held accountable - McEntee

Minister for Education Helen McEntee has said the religious groups involved in the abuse "will be held accountable".

Ireland • 08 Jul

Trump signs order delaying tariff deadline to 1 August

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying the date on which so-called "reciprocal tariffs" affecting dozens of economies, including the EU, will take effect.

Politics • 07 Jul

The Tánaiste will talk about protecting Irish jobs and investment

Competitiveness summit held in Government Buildings

A summit on competitiveness was held in Government Buildings.

Politics • 07 Jul