Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Shane O'Farrell was knocked off his bicycle and fatally injured by a driver who should have been in jail at the time

Bail law recommendations in review after O'Farrell death

Legislation should be introduced to place people under house arrest in cases where bail would otherwise be refused, according to a report on the country's bail laws.

Politics • 27 Nov 25

Renowned election analyst and pollster Seán Donnelly dies

Renowned election analyst and pollster Seán Donnelly has died. He was a regular contributor to RTÉ's election coverage for several decades.

Politics • 27 Nov 25

Jim O'Callaghan brought proposals to Cabinet this morning

Five-year wait for citizenship among migration changes

Refugees seeking full citizenship here will be given preferential treatment if they are working, the Minister for Justice has said.

App • 26 Nov 25

Five-year wait for citizenship among migration changes

Refugees seeking full citizenship here will be given preferential treatment if they are working, the Minister for Justice has said.

Politics • 26 Nov 25

'Access to cash' law to come into force this week

A new law that requires financial institutions to ensure that an ATM is located within 10km of the vast majority of homes and businesses is set to come into force this week.

Ireland • 24 Nov 25

From left to right are James Browne, Simon Harris and Micheal Martin standing behind lecterns

Government defends removing targets from housing plan

The Government has defended the removal of annual targets for housing delivery with the Minister for Housing saying they "can become a distraction".

Politics • 14 Nov 25

Micheál Martin stands alongside Jim Gavin who is waving

FF presidential review may not be finished until December

The review of Fianna Fáil's Presidential Election campaign may not be completed until December, a meeting of TDs and senators has been told.

Politics • 13 Nov 25

Taoiseach supports restoration of town councils

The Taoiseach has suggested bringing back town councils through a pilot scheme in areas where such councils existed in the past and in new locations with growing populations.

Politics • 12 Nov 25

FF presidential review may not be finished until December

The review of Fianna Fáil's Presidential Election campaign may not be completed until December, a meeting of TDs and senators has been told.

App • 01 Dec 25

Political edge, pledge to diplomacy in President's speech

Catherine Connolly did not directly speak about the themes that will define her presidency in an inauguration speech that fused political edge with a commitment to diplomacy, writes Mícheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Nov 25