Sandra Hurley

Political Reporter

Social Democrats launched its manifesto this morning

Social Democrats pledges 145,000 social, affordable homes

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has said it is not credible to suggest that tax cuts can be made alongside improved investment in public services.

Election 24 • 19 Nov 24

John McGahon was found not guilty in a criminal trial in 2022 of assault causing harm to Breen White outside a pub in Dundalk six years ago

McGahon candidacy opens FG up to political onslaught

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is his party's main hope of retaining its seat in Louth but his candidacy has caused a problem for the party which has galvanised everybody else into attack mode, writes Sandra Hurley

Election 24 • 18 Nov 24

Opinion polls have also consistently pointed to a rise for Independents (file image)

Parties fearing the rise of Independents in rural areas

Two party leaders warning of the danger of supporting Independents can only mean one thing – they are worried.

Election 24 • 14 Nov 24

The General Election 2024 campaign is in full swing (photo: RollingNews.ie)

5 things you need to know as Election 24 rumbles on

The General Election 2024 campaign is in full swing - with parties publishing various policies on the daily to try win votes and seats in the 34th Dáil.

Election 24 • 13 Nov 24

Eamon Ryan, Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin formed a Cabinet during the pandemic in summer 2020

What were the challenges faced by the outgoing Govt?

As Taoiseach Simon Harris seeks dissolution of the Dáil today, Political Reporter Sandra Hurley looks back on the challenges that faced the Government, which ranged from Covid-19 restrictions and housing to failed referendums.

Election 24 • 08 Nov 24

Micheál Martin referred to ageism in Fine Gael comments, calling him a grumpy old man

Martin tells FG to 'cop on' over unattributed briefings

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called on Fine Gael to "cop on" and stop giving unattributed briefings referring to him as tetchy and grumpy.

Election 24 • 03 Nov 24

Schoolboy Kyran Durnin is missing presumed dead

Govt receives Tusla reports on Kyran Durnin case

The Government has received two internal Tusla reports into its handling of the case of schoolboy Kyran Durnin, who is missing presumed dead.

Leinster • 02 Nov 24

Mary Butler said it was not the first time she has had to deal with issues related to her personal safety

Minister disappointed after office targeted with graffiti

Fianna Fáil Minister of State Mary Butler has said she was very disappointed to learn that her Waterford city constituency office was targeted with paint overnight.

Munster • 31 Oct 24

Friday 29 November is seen as a likely polling date (Image:RollingNews.ie)

Finance Bill to clear Dáil on Tuesday amid election talk

There is increasing speculation that Taoiseach Simon Harris will call the general election next Thursday with a likely polling date of Friday 29 November.

Election 24 • 31 Oct 24

The three-party Government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party that has held together for over four years is now splintering apart

Coalition fraying as general election campaign approaches

The three-party Government that has held together for over four years is now splintering apart with a no holds barred approach expected for the duration of the campaign, writes Sandra Hurley.

Election 24 • 09 Nov 24