Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

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

Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin speaking to the media

Jim Gavin 'taking a stand' against online smears

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin has criticised social media posts circulating about him, saying his family and friends should not be subject to online abuse and smears.

Presidential Election • 22 Sep

Catherine Connolly speaks from a podium at her campaign launch in Dublin

'United opposition' backs Connolly in Áras race

Independent TD and presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has officially launched her election campaign in Dublin.

Presidential Election • 22 Sep

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

Sheridan fails to get Carlow County Council's nomination

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has failed to get a nomination from Carlow County Council.

Presidential Election • 19 Sep

Independent TD Brian Stanley speaking in the Dáil

Stanley raises rising cost of rent in Dáil

Independent TD Brian Stanley has raised the plight of renters during Leaders Questions as the Dáil returned for the first time in two months.

Politics • 17 Sep

Verona Murphy said consensus legislative intervention is required

Murphy calls for Dáil to unite against threats and abuse

As the Dáil returned for the first time in two months, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy began with a call to action for more to be done to combat threats and online abuse of politicians.

Politics • 17 Sep

People before Profit gather in Dublin to discuss their political priorities for the new Dáil term

PBP-Solidarity gather ahead of new Dáil term

Members of People Before Profit-Solidarity have gathered in Dublin this morning to discuss their political priorities for the new Dáil term, which begins on Wednesday.

Politics • 15 Sep

Heather Humphreys' nomination will go forward for ratification on 13 September

FG nominates Humphreys, with election set for 24 October

Former minister Heather Humphreys has been confirmed as the sole nominee for Fine Gael to contest the upcoming Presidential Election, which is set to take place on 24 October.

Presidential Election • 02 Sep