Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris speaking to the travelling media in Paris during his visit to France

Tánaiste to meet French finance minister in Paris

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will meet the French finance minister in Paris on day two of his St Patrick's Day programme in France.

Politics • 8 hrs

Michael Lowry criticised the tribunal's 2011 report as 'flawed' (File image)

No charges against Lowry over Moriarty Tribunal findings

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that no charges should be brought against Independent TD Michael Lowry arising from the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal, gardaí have confirmed.

Politics • 10 hrs

An employee pumps gasoline into the vehicle of a customer at a gas station in Hanoi on March 9, 2026. Vietnam is considering a plan to scrap tariffs on fuel imports, the government said, as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts oil supplies and pushes pri

Call on Govt to extend fuel allowance over energy prices

A representative body for one-parent families in Ireland has called on the Government to extend the fuel allowance for a number of weeks due to the increase in energy prices.

Ireland • 10 Mar

minister james browne gesture with his glasses as he speaks in the Dáil chamber

9,089 new build social homes delivered in 2025, Dáil told

The Minister for Housing James Browne has told the Dáil that 9,089 new build social homes were delivered last year - setting a new record for annual output.

Politics • 05 Mar

Helen McEntee speaks to press prior to EU Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels.

24,400 Irish citizens registered in Gulf - McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has told the Dáil that 24,400 Irish citizens have registered their presence in the Gulf and that the number is increasing, after the first flight from the Middle East to Dublin since the Iran War broke out landed last night.

Ireland • 05 Mar

colourful pens and pencils with school notebooks displayed on a table

SF urges Govt to reverse 'cruel' approach on SNA reviews

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reverse what she said was a "cruel" approach on reviewing the allocation of special needs assistants in schools.

Politics • 22 Feb

Micheal Martin speaking to RTE News in China

Support for Fianna Fáil rises, poll suggests

A new opinion poll suggests that support for Fianna Fáil has risen two percentage points.

Politics • 22 Feb

Mary Lou McDonald, Gerry Hutch and Daniel Ennis

Dublin Central set for heated, high-stakes by-election

The Dublin Central by-election promises to be a heated high-stakes battle conducted in the glare of intense media attention.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Feb

Three candidates seek Fine Gael's Galway West nomination

Three candidates are seeking to run for Fine Gael in the Galway West by-election.

Politics • 12 Feb

No properties available within HAP limits in December

There were no properties available to rent within standard Housing Assistance Payment limits across the 16 areas surveyed for the latest Simon Communities Locked Out of the Market report.

Ireland • 12 Feb