Sandra Hurley

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A clinical review has been undertaken into sample of operations at Temple Street, Crumlin Hospital and Cappagh Hospital between 2021 and 2023

Opposition parties unite over children's health

At 10am next Tuesday morning, a 14-year-old girl will begin a 50-hour sleepout protest outside the Dáil.

Analysis and Comment • 17 May

Senator Francis Black also said that a full trade ban covering both goods and services is necessary

Call for urgent enactment of Occupied Territories Bill

Senator Frances Black has urged the Government to move with urgency to enact the Occupied Territories Bill before the Summer recess.

Politics • 07 May

David Cullinane told the Dáil that the existing review into what happened only covers 2021 to 2023 but he said the problem goes back much further

Sinn Féin calls for full review into hip surgeries at CHI

The Opposition has called on the Government to order a full review of hip surgeries at Children's Health Ireland following the revelations of unnecessary surgeries being carried out on children.

Politics • 29 Apr

The overhaull of asylum laws has been billed as the most significant reform of the area in the history of the State (stock photo: RollingNews.ie)

What can be expected from Govt's overhaul of asylum laws?

The Government has announced a major overhaul of asylum laws, billed as the most significant reform of the area in the history of the State.

Politics • 29 Apr

There have been 42% fewer International Protection applications in the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of last year

Minister rejects claim new asylum process would be cruel

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has rejected criticism that a speeded-up asylum process would be cruel and lacking compassion.

Ireland • 29 Apr

The tax is estimated to bring in €12 million per year by adding the charge to tourists' bills for staying in Dublin hotels

Govt unlikely to introduce Dublin tourist tax

The Government is unlikely to move to introduce a so-called Dublin tourist tax, it is understood.

Politics • 21 Apr

After eight years of investigation, the Commission identified significant failures in Grace's care (stock photo)

Legal costs of €2.5m awarded to 'Grace' inquiry witnesses

Legal costs awarded to witnesses at the 'Grace' inquiry have so far amounted to €2.5 million out of the total cost of €13.6 million.

Politics • 18 Apr

The register of short-term lets will provide a full picture of the stock of registered tourist accommodation across the State

Fáilte Ireland to manage short-term lets register

The Government has published a proposed new law which will create a register of short-term lets by May 2026.

Ireland • 17 Apr

Support for Tánaiste Simon Harris' party has dropped three points to 16% (File photo)

SF most popular, FG support at record low - poll suggests

A new poll suggests Sinn Féin is the most popular party in the country, while Fine Gael's support has fallen to a record low.

Politics • 17 Apr

Minister Browne said the Government has no power to introduce water charges and that 'no legislation exists that alows us to do it'

SF accused of wasting Dáil time with water charges Bill

Minister for Housing James Browne has accused Sinn Féin of wasting Dáil time and inventing a phantom to fight by tabling a Bill to prevent the Government from reintroducing water charges.

Politics • 08 Apr