Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Senior FF TDs reject 'top-down autocratic style' politics

Fianna Fáil TDs Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Willie O'Dea and Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher have issued a statement following Tuesday's Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting that discussed the report into the party's disastrous presidential election campaign.

Politics • 19 Dec

Taoiseach pays tribute following death of Máirín Quill

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute following the death of former Cork North Central TD, Máirín Quill.

Munster • 18 Dec

Adult red fox Vulpes vulpes in the autumn forest, natural habitat environment, Wild Ireland

Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in Dáil

The bill to ban fox hunting in Ireland, proposed by People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, has been defeated in the Dáil.

Politics • 17 Dec

State takes delivery of new €53 million Government jet

The State has taken delivery of a new €53 million Government jet that will be able to transport ministers to destinations across the globe.

Ireland • 16 Dec

The proposed changes will put a public interest of common good test at the centre of the process of judicial reviews

Cabinet to consider new laws over judicial reviews

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the drafting of new laws that will give effect to changes to the way judicial reviews are utilised.

Politics • 16 Dec

Gavin was asked five times about tenant dispute - review

Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin was asked five times about a reference to a dispute with a tenant, including twice before he was selected, according to the party's review into the campaign.

Politics • 17 Dec

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has outlined a €1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030.

Defence spending takes centre stage as weak links exposed

The Government's €1.7bn defence spending plan, announced this week, comes at a time when there is a widespread perception that Ireland lags far behind its neighbours when it comes to defence and security, writes Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Dec

Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to the Government Buildings in Dublin

Taoiseach reiterates Ireland's 'full support' for Ukraine

The Taoiseach has taken part in a Coalition of the Willing meeting, which took place as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Politics • 11 Dec

The spending plan will aim to speed up the modernisation of the Defence Forces, among other measures

McEntee outlines €1.7bn defence spending plan

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has outlined a €1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030.

Politics • 11 Dec

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 • 04 Dec