Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Minister James Browne said the Housiong Plan will be published next week, but added that it could be the week after (file image)

Government's fortune rests on delivery of housing

Not for the first time, the Government's fortunes rest on housing delivery. That weight of expectation is also vested in the Coalition's long overdue revamped Housing Plan, writes Political Reporter Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 4 hrs

Yates did not flag potential conflicts with Mediahuis

Political commentator Ivan Yates did not flag any potential conflicts of interest when he talked up Jim Gavin's chances of winning the presidential election on the Indo Sport podcast last September.

Ireland • 6 hrs

Govt considering charging working IPAS centre residents

The Government is considering introducing a charging model for residents of IPAS centres who are working.

Politics • 03 Nov

Yates did not disclose FF election work, says Newstalk

A review is taking place at Newstalk after stand-in presenter Ivan Yates did not inform the station that he was involved in Fianna Fáil's Presidential Election campaign.

Politics • 02 Nov

A fire being started on stairs at an IPAS centre

Security review of all IPAS centres after arson attack

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda, the Minister of State for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has said.

Ireland • 02 Nov

Yates exits podcast after not sharing FF election work

Broadcaster Ivan Yates will no longer present a political podcast with Matt Cooper after it emerged that Mr Yates had not disclosed his work advising Fianna Fáil during the Presidential Election.

Ireland • 01 Nov

'Deeper reflection' needed after record spoiled votes

An Coimisiún Toghcháin has said there "will clearly be a need for deeper and further reflection" after a record number of nearly 13% of voters spoiled their ballots in the 2025 Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct