Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

The full Council of State pose for a portrait pic

President to consider council's views on new asylum laws

President Catherine Connolly has said she will now consider the views of the members of the Council of State before making a decision on whether to refer the International Protection Bill to the Supreme Court or sign it into law.

Politics • 20 Apr

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to reporters after Fianna Fail's annual 1916 Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Cemetery, Dublin

Taoiseach says will 'fulfil mandate' into next elections

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has restated that he has a mandate to lead the Fianna Fáil party into the next set of elections and he has said that he did not view the internal upheaval of the past week as a move to oust him.

Ireland • 19 Apr

Aer Lingus cuts number of flights from summer schedule

A number of Aer Lingus flights have been cancelled from its summer schedule due to "mandatory maintenance on aircraft", the airline has said, adding that the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services.

Ireland • 20 Apr

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President convenes Council of State to discuss IP bill

President Catherine Connolly has convened a meeting of the Council of State under Article 26 of the Constitution to discuss the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026.

Ireland • 17 Apr

Migration into Ireland must benefit Irish - draft paper

A new draft Government policy says that migration into Ireland must be of benefit to Irish people.

Ireland • 12 Mar

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

Tánaiste meets French finance minister in Paris

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

Politics • 11 Mar

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 • 11 Mar

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