Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he addressed a joint sitting of the House in the Houses of the Oireachtas

Entreaty to stay the course as Ukraine war grinds on

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has become the second person ever to address a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas twice, writes Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Dec 25

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland with his wife Olena Zelenska

Zelensky arrives in Ireland for first official visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin for his first official visit to Ireland.

Ireland • 01 Dec 25

Judicial reviews being weaponised - Chambers

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said that the number of judicial reviews are growing exponentially and are being weaponised by narrow interests.

Politics • 01 Dec 25

A plaque at the entrance to Herzog Park in Ranelagh

Report relating to renaming Herzog Park to be withdrawn

The Chief Executive of Dublin City Council has apologised for what he said was an administrative oversight leading to the expected withdrawal of two proposals to rename Dublin parks, due to be voted on by Dublin City Council tomorrow.

Dublin • 01 Dec 25

Jim O'Callaghan speaking outside the Dáil

Minister says response to Harris question was incomplete

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has blamed a "narrow interpretation" of a parliamentary question for why he provided incorrect information to the Dáil on the full remuneration package of former garda commissioner Drew Harris.

Ireland • 29 Nov 25

Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords

The Government's rental reforms have been dealt an early blow by news this week of an exodus of small landlords, writes Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Dec 25

Tusla CEO Kate Duggan speaking at an Oireachtas committee

Tusla apologises for statement on alleged sexual assault

Chief executive of Tusla Kate Duggan has apologised for the wording of a statement issued after the alleged sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl.

Ireland • 27 Nov 25

Ivan Yates on Today with David McCullagh

Focus to be on Yates' media, consultancy work at cttee

The focus will be on what broadcaster Ivan Yates might tell TDs and Senators about the crossover between his media consultancy work and his political punditry when he appears before the Oireachtas Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport committee, writes Sandra Hurley

Analysis and Comment • 19 Nov 25