Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

European Union and United States flags on display

Past week 'wake up call' for Ireland and Europe - Harris

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that the events of the past week must act as a "wake up call" for both Ireland and Europe to become more competitive and resilient.

Ireland • 23 Jan

people in hi vis vests seen beside blue and red tents

Asylum seekers set up protest camp at Dept of Agriculture

A group of asylum seekers has set up an encampment next to the Department of Agriculture in Dublin, as they seek an amnesty to regularise their status in Ireland.

Ireland • 15 Jan

a screengrab showing a small number of people in the Dail chamber

Ten ministers seeking clarification on overpayment errors

Minister for Housing James Browne and Minister for Arts Patrick O'Donovan have confirmed that they are among ten serving ministers who have not yet entered into a repayment plan in relation to a miscalculation of pension deductions.

Politics • 16 Jan

Labour lodges complaint over judge's cycling remark

Labour has made a complaint to the Judicial Council in relation to Judge James O'Donohoe's comments about cyclists.

Politics • 15 Jan

Labour's Duncan Smith speaking outside Leinster House

Family reunification changes 'troubling', says Opposition

Opposition parties have criticised Government proposals to tighten rules on family reunification for those granted refugee status describing them as "deeply troubling".

Ireland • 13 Jan

Members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association protesting against the Mercosur trade deal in Brussels

Brazilian beef with banned hormones entered Irish market

Confirmation that Brazilian beef containing banned hormones entered the Irish food chain should be a "wake-up" call for the Government, the Irish Farmers' Association has said.

Ireland • 07 Jan

Farmers protest in France over issues, including the Mercosur trade agreement with Latin American countries

Govt says 'grave concerns' remain over Mercosur deal

The Government has said it still has grave concerns about the Mercosur trade deal ahead of a crucial EU vote on Friday.

Ireland • 07 Jan

There were plenty of heated debates in the Dáil chamber last year

Rows, talks and a presidency - an eventful political year

Politics in 2025 began with the machinations of government formation and ended with a messy internal wrangle in Fianna Fáil.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Jan

Taoiseach aware of Gavin tenant issue before selection

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he was made aware of a potential issue between Jim Gavin and a former tenant, before Mr Gavin was selected as Fianna Fáil's presidential election candidate.

Politics • 17 Dec 25

Dublin , Ireland - 23 September 2024; Minster for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland Darragh O'Brien TD before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By St

FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on.

Politics • 17 Dec 25