Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Jim O'Callaghan said there is 'no reason as to why the legislation and regulations can't be commenced and enacted' (file pic)

Measures to control use of scramblers 'can be enacted'

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that he believes that measures to control the use of scrambler motorbikes can be enacted.

Politics • 27 Jan

Govt defends rent rules due to come into force in March

The Government has defended the new rent rules due to come into force on 1 March, saying that a balance must be struck between strengthening tenants' rights while also increasing investment.

Politics • 26 Jan

The Business Post/Red C poll was conducted between 16 and 21 January

Sharp drop in support for Fianna Fáil, poll suggests

There has been a sharp drop in support for Fianna Fáil, a new opinion poll suggests.

Politics • 26 Jan

Micheal Martin shakes hands with donald trump in march 2025

Govt preparing for politically-tricky White House visit

A politically-tricky visit to White House for St Patrick's festivities brings perils of tense news conferences for the Government, writes Sandra Hurley

Analysis and Comment • 25 Jan

It comes as Storm Éowyn brought storm-force winds on this day last year (File image)

Households to receive emergency preparedness booklet

A booklet on emergency preparedness will be sent to every household in the State in the coming weeks.

Ireland • 24 Jan

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