Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Farmleigh House

Taoiseach raises rights issues with Chinese Premier Li

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he raised the issue of human rights in China with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on his visit to Dublin.

Politics • 17 Jan 24

Protesters remain outside Racket Hall hotel near Roscrea, Co Tipperary (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Govt to examine Roscrea community hotel funding

It is understood that the Government has agreed in principle to examine funding mechanisms to support a community hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary.

Munster • 16 Jan 24

Protesters pictured outside a former hotel in Co Mayo, which was initially earmarked for male asylum seekers

Govt immigration policy appears to buckle under tension

Government immigration policy appears to have buckled under pressure this week when it twice reversed plans to house only male asylum seekers.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Jan 24

SSE Airtricity announced a further price cut for February and other players would follow suit, Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said

Ryan predicts energy prices will fall 'significantly'

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has predicted that energy prices will fall significantly for consumers early next year.

Ireland • 21 Dec 23

Leo Varadkar said that while he agreed that houses should be affordable, he questioned how Sinn Féin would bring down prices (Stock image)

Taoiseach criticises McDonald comments on house prices

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has criticised comments from Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald that average house prices should fall to €300,000.

Politics • 20 Dec 23

Leo Varadkar said that gardaí were informed in writing about the accommodation centre for asylum seekers in Galway

Gardaí informed about accommodation centre - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that gardaí were informed in writing that the Government was planning to establish an accommodation centre for asylum seekers in Co Galway.

Politics • 20 Dec 23

The scene at the Ross Lake Hotel in Rosscahill, Co Galway

Galway councillor comments 'unacceptable' - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has dismissed as "absolutely unacceptable" comments made by two Fianna Fáil councillors who criticised the Government's policy on migration.

Politics • 20 Dec 23

Mr Tubridy was paid €12,500 per month for June, July, and August, but went off air from 22 June

Tubridy paid over €25,000 while off air, PAC told

Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy was paid €12,500 per month by RTÉ for three months of radio services earlier this year although he was off air for over two of those months following the revelations of secret payments to him.

Ireland • 15 Dec 23

The Taoiseach said Paschal Donohoe will run again in the next Dáil election (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach: No top IMF vacancies for Donohoe to consider

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted that there is no vacancy at the top of the International Monetary Fund so the suggestion that Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe might be interested in the role does not arise at the moment.

Politics • 04 Dec 23

Mary Lou McDonald said no confidence motion is about what happened in Dublin

Showdown set for Dáil, but will SF motion backfire?

Next week brings a political showdown in the Dáil, but could Sinn Féin's move to maintain pressure on the Minister for Justice backfire?

Analysis and Comment • 02 Dec 23