Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan address the Dail

Criminal acts should not dictate IP policy - O'Callaghan

The Minister for Justice has said it is extremely important that extreme behaviour or criminal acts do not dictate policy on international protection.

Politics • 05 Nov 25

PSNI offers to assist Mauritian police in McAreavey case

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has offered to assist the Mauritian authorities in their investigations into the death of Michaela McAreavey nearly 15 years ago.

Ulster • 05 Nov 25

James Browne stressed he has not been waiting for the formal plan to introduce several new initiatives to kickstart homebuilding (file image)

Government's fortune rests on delivery of housing

Not for the first time, the Government's fortunes rest on housing delivery. That weight of expectation is also vested in the Coalition's long overdue revamped Housing Plan, writes Political Reporter Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Nov 25

Yates did not flag potential conflicts with Mediahuis

Political commentator Ivan Yates did not flag any potential conflicts of interest when he talked up Jim Gavin's chances of winning the presidential election on the Indo Sport podcast last September.

Ireland • 04 Nov 25

Govt considering charging working IPAS centre residents

The Government is considering introducing a charging model for residents of IPAS centres who are working.

Politics • 03 Nov 25

Yates did not disclose FF election work, says Newstalk

A review is taking place at Newstalk after stand-in presenter Ivan Yates did not inform the station that he was involved in Fianna Fáil's Presidential Election campaign.

Politics • 02 Nov 25

A fire being started on stairs at an IPAS centre

Security review of all IPAS centres after arson attack

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda, the Minister of State for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has said.

Ireland • 02 Nov 25

Yates exits podcast after not sharing FF election work

Broadcaster Ivan Yates will no longer present a political podcast with Matt Cooper after it emerged that Mr Yates had not disclosed his work advising Fianna Fáil during the Presidential Election.

Ireland • 01 Nov 25

'Deeper reflection' needed after record spoiled votes

An Coimisiún Toghcháin has said there "will clearly be a need for deeper and further reflection" after a record number of nearly 13% of voters spoiled their ballots in the 2025 Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct 25

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly

Key differences emerge during presidential campaign

After weeks of intense debate between the two candidates, voting is just one day away in the Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 23 Oct 25