Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

It was intended that the referendum question would be put to the people on the same day as the European and local elections (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

Indications Govt may postpone June patent referendum

There are indications that the Government will postpone the planned constitutional referendum on the Unified Patent Court planned for June.

Politics • 11 Apr 24

Micheál Martin said Ireland was not a 'laggard' in cancer services (Stock image)

Sinn Féin accuses Govt of underfunding cancer services

Sinn Féin has accused the Government of underfunding cancer services leading to worse outcomes for patients.

Politics • 11 Apr 24

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris spoke to three Independent TDs today (file photo: RollingNews.ie)

Harris speaks to three Independent TDs ahead of Dáil vote

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has spoken to three Independent deputies seeking their support in next week's vote in the Dáil to elect him as Taoiseach.

Ireland • 02 Apr 24

Simon Coveney said the move would aid party renewal and would bring forward new ideas

Coveney says 'time was right' to step down from Cabinet

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said the "time was right" after he announced that he will step down from the Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week.

Ireland • 03 Apr 24

South Africa instituted proceedings at the ICJ against Israel last December (File image)

Govt to intervene in SA genocide case against Israel

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has announced that Ireland will intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.

Politics • 27 Mar 24

Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty said they had raised 'serious concerns' about the legislation (File image, RollingNews.ie)

Sinn Féin defends call to scrap Hate Crime Bill

Sinn Féin has defended its call to scrap the Hate Crime Bill in the face of criticism that it had previously supported the legislation.

Ireland • 26 Mar 24

Since Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik took over as leader two years ago, there has been no lift for Labour in the polls

Labour fighting for relevance on a crowded pitch

In a week of unexpected political upheaval, the Labour faithful gather today and tomorrow for the party's annual party conference.

Politics • 23 Mar 24

Leo Varadkar became Taoiseach in 2017 at the age of 38

Leo Varadkar: Ireland's youngest Taoiseach moves on

Leo Varadkar was the young Fine Gael upstart who became Taoiseach at 38 in 2017. He returned to the role in 2022, but, just two years later his decision to step down has surprised many.

Politics • 20 Mar 24