Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

The General Election 2024 campaign is in full swing (photo: RollingNews.ie)

5 things you need to know as Election 24 rumbles on

The General Election 2024 campaign is in full swing - with parties publishing various policies on the daily to try win votes and seats in the 34th Dáil.

Election 24 • 13 Nov 24

Eamon Ryan, Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin formed a Cabinet during the pandemic in summer 2020

What were the challenges faced by the outgoing Govt?

As Taoiseach Simon Harris seeks dissolution of the Dáil today, Political Reporter Sandra Hurley looks back on the challenges that faced the Government, which ranged from Covid-19 restrictions and housing to failed referendums.

Election 24 • 08 Nov 24

Micheál Martin referred to ageism in Fine Gael comments, calling him a grumpy old man

Martin tells FG to 'cop on' over unattributed briefings

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called on Fine Gael to "cop on" and stop giving unattributed briefings referring to him as tetchy and grumpy.

Election 24 • 03 Nov 24

Schoolboy Kyran Durnin is missing presumed dead

Govt receives Tusla reports on Kyran Durnin case

The Government has received two internal Tusla reports into its handling of the case of schoolboy Kyran Durnin, who is missing presumed dead.

Leinster • 02 Nov 24

Mary Butler said it was not the first time she has had to deal with issues related to her personal safety

Minister disappointed after office targeted with graffiti

Fianna Fáil Minister of State Mary Butler has said she was very disappointed to learn that her Waterford city constituency office was targeted with paint overnight.

Munster • 31 Oct 24

Friday 29 November is seen as a likely polling date (Image:RollingNews.ie)

Finance Bill to clear Dáil on Tuesday amid election talk

There is increasing speculation that Taoiseach Simon Harris will call the general election next Thursday with a likely polling date of Friday 29 November.

Election 24 • 31 Oct 24

The three-party Government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party that has held together for over four years is now splintering apart

Coalition fraying as general election campaign approaches

The three-party Government that has held together for over four years is now splintering apart with a no holds barred approach expected for the duration of the campaign, writes Sandra Hurley.

Election 24 • 09 Nov 24

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