Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Housing, transport, energy, water services

5 takeaways from the revised National Development Plan

Telephone-sized numbers allied to giant levels of aspiration, the Government has gone all in on infrastructure spending in this plan.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Jul

Minister for Housing James Browne is reforming the area of judicial reviews in Irish planning (file pic)

Govt to discuss checks on planning legal challenges

Businesses and individuals bringing legal challenges to planning decisions will face additional restrictions under changes being discussed at Cabinet today.

Politics • 22 Jul

All elements of revised NDP finalised

All elements of the National Development Plan have now been finalised, with Coalition leaders meeting again tonight for final sign-off.

Ireland • 21 Jul

Brick laying, water flows from a tap and electricity pylon

Govt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure

The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland's infrastructure between 2026 and 2030.

Politics • 20 Jul

The Irish flag flies over the official residence of the president of the Republic of Ireland

Two runners so far as race for Áras sparks into life

The presidential election has finally sparked into life with two firm candidates confirmed this week and more certain to follow, writes Political Reporter Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Aug

McGuinness to be FG nominee, Connolly to launch Áras bid

Former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election, while Independent TD Catherine Connolly is expected to launch her own campaign for the Presidency.

Ireland • 08 Aug

Asked whether she might run, Mary Lou McDonald said 'all options are on the table'

SF's presidential election decision in weeks - McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has again repeated that the party is considering its options on this year's presidential election and will arrive at a decision in a few weeks.

Politics • 12 Jul

Fine art painter painting outdoor, Close up of artist holding brush

Basic income scheme for artists comes into focus

It is understood that the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan is pushing to retain the basic income scheme for artists which is due to expire early next year.

Business • 11 Jul