Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

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

(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