Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Senator Lisa Chambers will contest the Midlands-North-West constituency (File image)

FF adds Chambers, Blaney to Midlands-North-West ticket

Fianna Fáil has added Senators Niall Blaney and Lisa Chambers to the party ticket to contest the European elections in Midlands-North-West.

Politics • 29 Feb 24

Dr Eileen Culloty said journalists with limited resources monitor disinformation and NGOs monitor specific topics (file image)

No dedicated Irish disinformation watchdog, cttee told

An Oireachtas Committee has heard that there is no single Irish entity tasked with monitoring disinformation.

Politics • 28 Feb 24

The Business Post Red C survey suggests that Sinn Féin is on 28%, up three points over the past month (RollingNews.ie)

Poll suggests SF recovering support after recent drop

A new opinion poll suggests that Sinn Féin has recovered some ground following a recent drop in support.

Politics • 25 Feb 24

Catherine Martin said that she was not aware that RTÉ's remuneration committee was specifically approving these payments

Dept told in October of RTÉ Board exit payment approvals

It has emerged that officials from the Department of Media were told last October that a subcommittee of the RTÉ Board was approving exit payments.

Politics • 26 Feb 24

RTÉ Board has requested a meeting with the Media Minister

Media Minister to appear before Oireachtas committee

Minister for Media Catherine Martin will appear before an Oireachtas committee next week to answer questions on the fallout from the resignation of the chair of the RTÉ Board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh.

Ireland • 24 Feb 24

The Government has promised to reform the licence fee, but that is politically impossible while RTÉ remains in a state of flux

RTÉ's never-ending crisis plunges to new depths

The sprawling, never-ending crisis at RTÉ has plunged to new depths this weekend with the resignation of its chair in what Sinn Féin said amounted to a "public sacking".

Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 24

'Some people who are protesting know exactly who are responsible', Helen McEntee said

Some protesters 'complicit' in arson attacks - McEntee

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has accused some protesters of being "complicit" in recent arson attacks on vacant buildings by not passing on relevant information to gardaí about those responsible.

Politics • 08 Feb 24

Media Minister Catherine Martin said: 'Some staff have the rules rigidly applied but there's one rule for the others'

Martin: Report showed 'appalling culture existed' at RTÉ

The latest RTÉ report, which looked into voluntary exit packages at the station, uncovered more dysfunctionality and an appalling culture in the broadcaster, Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said.

Ireland • 01 Feb 24