Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

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

The Government said the situation is being investigated (File image)

'Water crisis' for householders in Cork city, Dáil hears

People Before Profit TD Mick Barry has told the Dáil that there is a "water crisis" in parts of Cork city and the situation was a "fiasco".

Munster • 31 Jan 24

Helen McEntee, pictured arriving at Cabinet, intends to fast-track decisions on applicants who already have refugee status in another European state (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Charter flights for failed asylum applicants considered

The Government is considering whether to charter flights in order to remove those who have failed in their asylum applications.

Politics • 30 Jan 24

Up to €342m will be paid out to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low-income families

Social welfare recipients to receive double payment

Around 1.3 million social welfare recipients will receive a double payment this week.

Politics • 29 Jan 24

Helen McEntee said a review of pension tax under way (File image)

Issue over senior garda role 'not ideal' - McEntee

The Minister for Justice has conceded that it is "not ideal" that a senior garda role is being filled on a temporary basis because there have been no internal applicants.

Ireland • 28 Jan 24

Helen McEntee said the move was about strengthening the current International Protection system

'Crackdown' on wrongful asylum applications - minister

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said she will make a decision shortly on adding more countries to the 'safe countries' list, calling it a "crackdown" on people wrongfully entering the International Protection process.

Ireland • 28 Jan 24

The Business Post Red C poll puts the party at 25%, down from 29% in the most recent poll at the end of November

Opinion poll suggests drop in support for Sinn Féin

A new opinion poll suggests a slump in support for Sinn Féin with the party down four points since the previous survey two months ago.

Politics • 28 Jan 24