Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins (file image)

Martin urges closure over Oireachtas dispute with Kerins

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged the Oireachtas to bring closure to its dispute with former Rehab Group CEO Angela Kerins.

Politics • 27 Feb

The proposal will be put to a full Dáil vote next week where the Government majority will ensure it is passed

Cttee passes Govt-supporting TDs speaking time proposal

The Government's move to allocate Dáil speaking time to the Regional Independent TDs who support it, along with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers, has been voted through by the Dáil Reform Committee on a margin of 10 votes to 8.

Politics • 26 Feb

Sinn Féin spokesperson Pa Daly claimed 72,000 learner drivers are currently waiting to take their test

Govt urged to clear backlog as 72,000 drivers await test

Sinn Féin has called on the Government to tackle the backlog in driving tests, with party spokesperson Pa Daly claiming there are currently 72,000 learner drivers waiting to take their test.

Ireland • 25 Feb

A proposal will go before Cabinet to amend Ireland's 'triple lock' on the deployment of Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas

Proposal to remove UNSC veto over Ireland's 'triple lock'

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet next month to amend Ireland's 'triple lock' on the deployment of Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas.

Politics • 23 Feb

Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport Patrick O'Donovan has commissioned an external review of the Arts Council

The Arts Council in eye of storm amid massive losses

With the Arts Council in the eye of a storm amid massive losses, Sandra Hurley looks at what is at stake for the major players in the fallout of the controversy.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Feb

Tánaiste Simon Harris said his priority is to work to bring forward a ban on trade of goods with occupied territories

Occupied Territories Bill may not ban trade in services

Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris has signaled that the Government will not ban trade in services with occupied territories under a forthcoming Bill.

Politics • 11 Feb

Mary Lou McDonald with her party colleagues at the official announcement of the new Sinn Féin front bench (RollingNews)

After a disappointing election can Sinn Féin bounce back?

Sinn Féin will mount a "formidable opposition" according to leader Mary Lou McDonald, but in the aftermath of a disappointing general election, what will the party do next?

Politics • 28 Jan

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan speaking outside of Leinster House earlier this month

Soc Dems meet with FG as Labour ends govt formation talks

The Social Democrats met with Fine Gael for exploratory talks on housing, climate and disability as the Labour Party said it has withdrawn from government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

Politics • 19 Dec 24

What will happen on the first day of the new Dáil?

The 34th Dáil convenes this morning for its first sitting since the election. A total of 174 TDs will gather at Leinster House, including 66 newly elected deputies. So what happens on the first day?

Politics • 18 Dec 24

Deputy Eoin Hayes (C) was suspended from the Social Democrats

Gloss comes off Social Democrats' election success

The gloss has gone off the Social Democrats with one of its new TDs overboard before the Dáil even meets for the first time.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Dec 24