Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Barry Heneghan seen speaking in the Dáil

Heneghan votes against Govt on disability payment motion

Independent TD Barry Heneghan has voted against the Government on an opposition motion calling for an emergency payment for people with disabilities.

Politics • 28 Jan

Oireachtas rules out mediation with former Rehab CEO

The body that runs Leinster House has told former Rehab Group chief executive Angela Kerins that it will not enter mediation, despite the urging of the Taoiseach that closure should be brought to a long-running dispute relating to her appearance before an Oireachtas committee in 2014.

Politics • 28 Jan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking in the Dáil

Govt not compromising values with US engagement - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that the Government has not compromised its values in its engagement with the US.

Politics • 28 Jan

Raise the Roof says it estimates 20,000 tenants were evicted last year (Stock image)

Campaign group hits out at 'wrong-headed' rent policy

The Raise the Roof coalition has urged the Government to end what it says is a "tsunami" of evictions.

Politics • 28 Jan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House (file pic)

Every minister going abroad for St Patrick's Day visits

For the first time, every Government minister will be going abroad on St Patrick's Day trips.

Politics • 27 Jan

Jim O'Callaghan said there is 'no reason as to why the legislation and regulations can't be commenced and enacted' (file pic)

Measures to control use of scramblers 'can be enacted'

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that he believes that measures to control the use of scrambler motorbikes can be enacted.

Politics • 27 Jan

Govt defends rent rules due to come into force in March

The Government has defended the new rent rules due to come into force on 1 March, saying that a balance must be struck between strengthening tenants' rights while also increasing investment.

Politics • 26 Jan

The Business Post/Red C poll was conducted between 16 and 21 January

Sharp drop in support for Fianna Fáil, poll suggests

There has been a sharp drop in support for Fianna Fáil, a new opinion poll suggests.

Politics • 26 Jan

Micheal Martin shakes hands with donald trump in march 2025

Govt preparing for politically-tricky White House visit

A politically-tricky visit to White House for St Patrick's festivities brings perils of tense news conferences for the Government, writes Sandra Hurley

Analysis and Comment • 25 Jan

It comes as Storm Éowyn brought storm-force winds on this day last year (File image)

Households to receive emergency preparedness booklet

A booklet on emergency preparedness will be sent to every household in the State in the coming weeks.

Ireland • 24 Jan