Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Ministers will meet to discuss signing off on contributions of between €15 and €238 per week (stock image)

State accommodation for Ukrainians capped at 30 days

New arrivals from Ukraine will only be allowed stay in State accommodation for 30 days under changes agreed by a Cabinet sub-committee this evening.

Ireland • 03 Nov 25

Yates provided media training to Martin, ministers

A spokesperson for Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Fianna Fáil leader met broadcaster Ivan Yates once last November for a one-hour media session in the run-up to the General Election.

Politics • 03 Nov 25

Martin's leadership could be in greater peril than ever

Fianna Fáil is not having a relaxing weekend. In fact, agitation is rapidly growing across the party in the aftermath of the Presidential Election.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Oct 25

Micheal Martin arrives at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark

Unhappy FF TDs to decide on leader action after review

Amid ongoing unease in Fianna Fáil tonight, a decision has been made by those unhappy with party leader Taoiseach Micheál Martin to allow the review of the party's Presidential campaign to be completed within the next fortnight before taking any action.

Politics • 27 Oct 25

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly with supporters, including Mary Lou McDonald

Opposition hoping Connolly win paves way for Govt change

It is clear though that the Government parties exited the count result in Dublin Castle last night weakened, as an emboldened left-wing alliance believe their time in power is edging ever closer, writes Mícheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Oct 25

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly (centre) with Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (left) and Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald (right) as she launches her presidential election campaign at The Complex, Smithfield in Dublin. Picture date: Monda

Victory for Connolly will raise many political questions

Catherine Connolly has been elected the country's tenth president this evening, writes Micheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct 25

Catherine Connolly, left, Heather Humphries, right

Polling stations close as Presidential Election vote ends

Voting in the 2025 Presidential Election has ended, with the more than 5,000 polling stations across the country closing at 10pm.

Presidential Election • 24 Oct 25

7 key takeaways from final presidential debate

The two candidates in the Presidential Election made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Oct 25

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister asks Tusla to investigate sexual assault case

Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla's National Review Panel to "immediately begin" an examination into the circumstances around how a 10-year-old girl in the care of Tusla was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Ireland • 21 Oct 25

'Real poll is on election day,' says Humphreys

Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said that she will not be deterred by opinion polls and that she believes she is connecting with the public.

Presidential Election • 16 Oct 25