Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Billy Kelleher has approached party colleagues seeking support

Billy Kelleher seeking support within FF in bid for Áras

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has stepped up his bid to become a presidential election candidate and has approached colleagues seeking their support.

Presidential Election • 28 Aug

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

Councils to hold talks with those in Áras race next month

Several of the country's 31 local authorities will hold special meetings next month to hear from potential presidential candidates seeking their backing.

Presidential Election • 26 Aug

The Oireachtas Committee did not issue a view on whether the Triple Lock should be removed or retained

Calls for more safeguards on deployment of Irish troops

A cross-party group of TDs and senators has recommended additional safeguards on the deployment of Irish troops abroad including a legal review by an independent body.

Politics • 30 Jul

Close up photograph of a small modular-style cabin

Govt backs cabin plan Soc Dems call 'half-baked'

The Social Democrats has criticised Government plans to increase the allowance for cabins or garden homes up to a size of 45 sq.m as a "half-baked plan" to move people into "glorified garden sheds".

Politics • 30 Jul

The 15% tariff is confirmed in a fact sheet published by the White House

US confirms 15% tariff for EU includes pharmaceuticals

The White House has confirmed that the 15% tariff agreed between the European Union and the United States includes pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Business • 29 Jul

Housing, transport, energy, water services

5 takeaways from the revised National Development Plan

Telephone-sized numbers allied to giant levels of aspiration, the Government has gone all in on infrastructure spending in this plan.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Jul

Minister for Housing James Browne is reforming the area of judicial reviews in Irish planning (file pic)

Govt to discuss checks on planning legal challenges

Businesses and individuals bringing legal challenges to planning decisions will face additional restrictions under changes being discussed at Cabinet today.

Politics • 22 Jul

All elements of revised NDP finalised

All elements of the National Development Plan have now been finalised, with Coalition leaders meeting again tonight for final sign-off.

Ireland • 21 Jul

Brick laying, water flows from a tap and electricity pylon

Govt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure

The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland's infrastructure between 2026 and 2030.

Politics • 20 Jul

The Irish flag flies over the official residence of the president of the Republic of Ireland

Two runners so far as race for Áras sparks into life

The presidential election has finally sparked into life with two firm candidates confirmed this week and more certain to follow, writes Political Reporter Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Aug