Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

The so-called 'combined opposition' has pooled its weight and resources repeatedly to advance issues of mutual interest (RollingNews.ie)

'Combined opposition' set to continue, but for how long?

The sight of Opposition leaders gathering together on the plinth at Leinster House has become very familiar in recent weeks. But, overall, there are mixed views as to how long the combined opposition will last.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun 25

Magnifying glass in front of an open newspaper with paper houses. Concept of rent, search, purchase real estate.

More housing announcements seek to unblock issues

There may be no silver bullet to magically boost housing output, but the Government has certainly accelerated its own output on housing decisions.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Jun 25

Hundreds of people gathered outside Leinster House for the rally

Hundreds attend Raise the Roof rally outside Dáil

The Raise the Roof campaign group held a rally outside the Dáil calling for urgent Government action on Ireland's housing and homelessness crisis.

Politics • 17 Jun 25

Opened front door, staircase in the background

Rent Pressure Zone legislation could pass this week

Minister for Housing James Browne says he is "very confident" that legislation expanding rent pressure zones across the country will be passed this week.

Ireland • 17 Jun 25

It is now understood that the emergency legislation will go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Stock image)

Govt expected to approve rent legislation this week

It is expected that emergency legislation to extend rent controls nationwide will be approved by Cabinet this week and will then be debated in the Dáil.

Politics • 15 Jun 25

Hours cut over military air traffic controller shortage

Contingency plans are being put in place to deal with a shortage of military air traffic controllers, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has told the Dáil.

Politics • 29 May 25

Uisce Éireann warns of overreliance on water from Liffey

Uisce Éireann has warned that if the River Liffey is ever polluted, 85% of the water in the greater Dublin area would be gone.

App • 29 May 25

Uisce Éireann warns of overreliance on water from Liffey

Uisce Éireann has warned that if the River Liffey is ever polluted, 85% of the water in the greater Dublin area would be gone.

Politics • 28 May 25

The ESRI will tell an Oireachtas committee that it does not expect any major increase in housing supply this year and next year (file pic)

Cabinet approves planning extension for developers

The Cabinet has approved a plan from Minister for Housing James Browne to allow developers to apply in certain cases for a three-year planning permission extension.

Politics • 27 May 25

The new bill will remove the requirement for UN approval when deploying members of the Defence Forces outside the State (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Committee concerned over timeline on Triple Lock bill

The Oireachtas committee examining the proposed law to remove the Triple Lock has written to Minister for Defence Simon Harris expressing concerns over the timeline for it to complete its scrutiny of the bill.

Politics • 22 May 25