Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

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

People have been urged to vote on Friday amid concern over low turnout

People urged to vote in referendums amid turnout concerns

All sides in the upcoming referendums on Family and Care have been urging people to vote on Friday amid concern that there could be a low turnout.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

Ms Bacik said the Department of Housing had underspent its capital budget by €141 million last year (File image)

Bacik calls Government's housing policy an 'omnishambles'

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has described the Government's housing policy as an "omnishambles" and has said the coalition's ambition is too low.

Politics • 05 Mar 24

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