Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Humphreys clarifies position on O'Farrell inquiry vote

Tánaiste Simon Harris has defended the Fine Gael video which questions the work of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly as a barrister during the economic crash.

Presidential Election • 21 Oct

The Cabinet will hear of the possibility that Ireland will host the first ever European Housing Summit later this year

Cabinet to be briefed on plans for presidency of EU

EU leaders, the British Prime Minister and heads of other European countries not in the EU are all expected to visit Ireland next year as part of Ireland's six-month presidency of the European Union.

Politics • 21 Oct

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys

Presidential candidates clash on housing, migration

Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly have clashed over the cost-of-living, housing and migration in the latest election debate.

Presidential Election • 17 Oct

Heather Humphreys in Dublin's city centre yesterday

'No wrongdoing' on behalf of event attendees - Humphreys

Fine Gael's presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has confirmed a charity event she attended is being investigated by gardaí.

Presidential Election • 16 Oct

Ireland Ambassador to the United kingdom Martin Fraser

New Irish ambassadors to the UN and UK

The current Irish ambassador to the UK, Martin Fraser has been nominated by the Government to be the next ambassador to the United Nations in New York.

Politics • 14 Oct

The Dail chamber is pictured during Leaders Questions

Energy customers face 'price gouging', Dáil hears

Irish energy customers face price gouging as big companies make bumper profits at the expense of hard pressed households, the Dáil has heard.

Politics • 14 Oct

People walk amid the destruction in Gaza City in northern Gaza

Ireland 'ready to do more' for injured Gazans - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland "stands ready to do more" if injured Gazans need to be evacuated here for medical treatment.

Middle East • 13 Oct

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaks to Claire Byrne on the Today progamme

Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job'

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct

Tanaiste Simon Harris with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

Tánaiste discusses Irish-US economic ties in Washington

Tánaiste Simon Harris has met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington DC.

Politics • 26 Sep

Paschal Donohoe told the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee that inflation has normalised

No one-off measures in next year's Budget - Donohoe

The Minster for Finance has insisted there will be no repeat of last year's once-off cost of living measures, but other permanent supports will be put in place in next month's Budget.

Budget 2026 • 24 Sep