Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

'Step-change needed' to end violence against women - SF

Achieving zero-tolerance of violence against women requires a "step-change from Government", Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.

Ireland • 25 Jun

Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy said several positive measures were under way to address the issue

Lower pay blamed for air traffic controller shortage

The head of the Defence Forces has blamed lower pay and competition from the commercial sector for the crisis in military air traffic controllers.

Politics • 25 Jun

Food prices 'out of control', Dáil hears

Households are being "hammered left, right, and centre" because food prices are "out of control", the Sinn Féin leader has said.

Politics • 24 Jun

The so-called 'combined opposition' has pooled its weight and resources repeatedly to advance issues of mutual interest (RollingNews.ie)

'Combined opposition' set to continue, but for how long?

The sight of Opposition leaders gathering together on the plinth at Leinster House has become very familiar in recent weeks. But, overall, there are mixed views as to how long the combined opposition will last.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun

Magnifying glass in front of an open newspaper with paper houses. Concept of rent, search, purchase real estate.

More housing announcements seek to unblock issues

There may be no silver bullet to magically boost housing output, but the Government has certainly accelerated its own output on housing decisions.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Jun

Hundreds of people gathered outside Leinster House for the rally

Hundreds attend Raise the Roof rally outside Dáil

The Raise the Roof campaign group held a rally outside the Dáil calling for urgent Government action on Ireland's housing and homelessness crisis.

Politics • 17 Jun

Opened front door, staircase in the background

Rent Pressure Zone legislation could pass this week

Minister for Housing James Browne says he is "very confident" that legislation expanding rent pressure zones across the country will be passed this week.

Ireland • 17 Jun

It is now understood that the emergency legislation will go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Stock image)

Govt expected to approve rent legislation this week

It is expected that emergency legislation to extend rent controls nationwide will be approved by Cabinet this week and will then be debated in the Dáil.

Politics • 15 Jun

Hours cut over military air traffic controller shortage

Contingency plans are being put in place to deal with a shortage of military air traffic controllers, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has told the Dáil.

Politics • 29 May

Uisce Éireann warns of overreliance on water from Liffey

Uisce Éireann has warned that if the River Liffey is ever polluted, 85% of the water in the greater Dublin area would be gone.

App • 29 May