Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Pearse Doherty addresses the Dáil chamber

Doherty, Harris clash on cost-of-living and college fees

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty accused each other of contradictions in the Dáil as a row broke out about the cost-of-living crisis and college fees.

Ireland • 12 hrs

(left to right) Marian Harkin Micheal Martin Simon Harris Jack Chambers all standing at podiums

Govt to speed up delivery of housing and infrastructure

The Government is to introduce reforms that aim to cut delays and reset the "imbalance" between individuals' right to object and delivering major public infrastructure.

Ireland • 03 Dec

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is pictured addressing the Dail

'Real chance' for peace in Ukraine, Zelensky tells Dáil

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was given a standing ovation while addressing a joint meeting of the Dáil and Seanad, in which he thanked Ireland for the assistance it has given his country and people since it was invaded by Russia almost four years ago.

Politics • 03 Dec

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland with his wife Olena Zelenska

Zelensky arrives in Ireland for first official visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin for his first official visit to Ireland.

Ireland • 01 Dec

Cork rail project among priorities in Govt transport plan

The Government has published its €24bn plan for roads, rail, aviation, maritime and active travel projects it intends to begin over the next four years.

Politics • 27 Nov

'Violence against women is a men's problem', says Cairns

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has said violence against women is a "men's problem", adding that the problem will not be fully addressed until more men join the fight against it.

Politics • 26 Nov

Verona Murphy speaking in Leinster House

Centenary of first PAC report into State spending marked

The centenary of the first report into State spending by the Public Accounts Committee has been marked in Leinster House.

Ireland • 26 Nov

Speedy Cabinet reshuffle avoids vacuum and battle in Govt

Paschal Donohoe's decision this week to resign from Irish politics and take a job at the World Bank in Washington DC left the Government with a big choice to make to avoid a political vacuum and battle for succession, writes Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Nov

Donohoe urges library investment in final Dáil speech

Former minister for finance Paschal Donohoe has delivered his final speech in the Dáil, calling on his successor, Tánaiste Simon Harris, to continue to prioritise funding for libraries.

Politics • 20 Nov

Ivan Yates appearing before an Oireachtas Committee

Yates regrets impact of 'smear the bejaysus' comment

Ivan Yates has said prefacing debates with a disclaimer or a declaration of interests would be a "guaranteed mood killer".

Politics • 19 Nov