Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Mary Lou McDonald set out Sinn Féin's position in a lengthy statement to the Dáil amid a series of controversies

Complainant left 'traumatised' over Stanley matter - SF

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dáil that the complaint against former party TD Brian Stanley was very serious and left the complainant traumatised and distressed.

Politics • 16 Oct 24

Sinn Féin health spokesperson David Cullinane asked whether the appointment was made outside a public competition, as has been reported

Former UHL manager appointed to new role in midwest

A former manager of University Hospital Limerick has been appointed to a new role as one of the integrated healthcare managers in the midwest, the Oireachtas Committee on Health has heard.

Health • 10 Oct 24

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett will lead the party into the next election (photo: RollingNews.ie)

People Before Profit select Boyd Barrett as party leader

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett has been selected as the party's leader and national spoksperson and will lead it into the next general election.

Politics • 10 Oct 24

Makhlouf defends facilitation of Israeli 'war bonds' sale

The Central Bank has defended its facilitation of the sale of so-called Israeli war bonds saying it is required by law to do so.

Business • 09 Oct 24

Cork South-Central

Here's what you need to know about the five-seat constituency of Cork South-Central.

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

Cork East

Cork East constituency profile 2024

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

Taoiseach Simon Harris said legislation would need to be amended to revise the Mica scheme

Mica remediation options and grant levels to be increased

Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil that the current scheme cap for remediation options and ancillary grants for Mica homes will be increased.

Politics • 08 Oct 24

Chief Whip Hildegard Naughten has asked the House to agree to begin its sitting an hour earlier than usual

TDs object to Chief Whip's Dáil order of business

TDs have not agreed to the order of business proposed by the Government Chief Whip and a vote has been called.

Politics • 08 Oct 24

Dún Laoghaire TD Richard Boyd-Barrett said the party will campaign on a platform of refusing to form a coalition with either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

PBP-Solidarity rules out coalition with FF and FG

People Before Profit-Solidarity has said that it is the only party offering a clear alternative to the current Government by ruling out going into coalition with Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael.

Politics • 06 Oct 24

1,996 separate grants have been approved covering 40 different sports

GAA clubs receive nearly €97m of €230m Govt sports fund

GAA clubs and counties are set to be the biggest beneficiaries from the Community Sport Facilities fund after the Government announced they will receive close to €97m of the €230m funding.

Politics • 25 Sep 24