Sandra Hurley

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Members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association protesting against the Mercosur trade deal in Brussels

Govt says 'grave concerns' remain over Mercosur deal

The Government has said it still has grave concerns about the Mercosur trade deal ahead of a crucial EU vote on Friday.

Ireland • 4 hrs

There were plenty of heated debates in the Dáil chamber last year

Rows, talks and a presidency - an eventful political year

Politics in 2025 began with the machinations of government formation and ended with a messy internal wrangle in Fianna Fáil.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Jan

Taoiseach aware of Gavin tenant issue before selection

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he was made aware of a potential issue between Jim Gavin and a former tenant, before Mr Gavin was selected as Fianna Fáil's presidential election candidate.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

Dublin , Ireland - 23 September 2024; Minster for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland Darragh O'Brien TD before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By St

FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

Gavin was asked five times about tenant dispute - review

Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin was asked five times about a reference to a dispute with a tenant, including twice before he was selected, according to the party's review into the campaign.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister announces reforms to Assessment of Need process

Targeted reforms to improve the Assessment of Need process for children and their families have been announced.

Ireland • 10 Dec 25

Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that he objects to Israel's "consistent messaging" that "if you're not onside, you're offside".

Ireland • 04 Dec 25

A view of the interior of the Dáil chamber

Govt 'in race to bottom' over migration policies - Bacik

The Government has been accused of being involved in a "race to the bottom" by promoting migrant and asylum policies which pander "to the worst instincts" of some people on the far right.

Politics • 03 Dec 25

Labour TD Marie Sherlock speaking in the Dáil Chamber

Labour Party calls for improvement in trans healthcare

The Labour Party has called for improvements in trans healthcare and gender affirming care in Ireland.

Ireland • 03 Dec 25

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he addressed a joint sitting of the House in the Houses of the Oireachtas

Entreaty to stay the course as Ukraine war grinds on

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has become the second person ever to address a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas twice, writes Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Dec 25