Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Home finances, paying bills, cost of living

Galway West candidates discuss cost of living, housing

It is all still to play for in the Galway West bye-election with eight days more campaigning until voting booths open on 22 May.

Politics • 13 May

A woman wearing her a denim shirt holds her smart phone in her hand

Social media ban for children would be 'quickly' evaded

An Oireachtas Committee that examined the regulation of online platforms and online safety has not supported a ban on access for under-16s to social media platforms.

Ireland • 13 May

File photo dated 01/09/21 of an E10 petrol pump at a petrol station

Iran war price shock 'larger' than forecast - ESRI

The price shock caused by the conflict in Iran will be "larger and longer-lasting" than originally forecast, the ESRI has warned.

Business • 13 May

Voters go to polls in Galway West on Friday 22 May

Poll suggests lead for Fine Gael's Kyne in Galway West

A new opinion poll suggests a lead for Fine Gael's Sean Kyne in the forthcoming Galway West Dáil bye-election.

Politics • 08 May

Nominations period for upcoming bye-elections closes

The nominations period for the Dublin Central and Galway West bye-elections has closed. 14 candidates have been nominated to stand in Dublin Central and 17 in Galway West.

Politics • 01 May

An HGV beside a convoy of tractors during a fuel protest in O'Connell Street

Dáil passes three financial measures to reduce fuel costs

The Dáil has passed three financial resolutions to give legal effect to measures announced by the Government at the weekend to tackle fuel costs.

Politics • 15 Apr

Govt to table counter confidence motion over fuel crisis

The Government will table a counter confidence motion in the Dáil tomorrow in response to Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence over the Government's handling of the ongoing fuel crisis.

Politics • 13 Apr

DUBLIN, IRELAND - APRIL 11: Members of the public make their way past trucks and tractors as fuel protestors block O'Connell street on April 11, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland is affected for the fifth day in a row

Taoiseach convenes Cabinet meeting to discuss fuel talks

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has convened a Cabinet meeting for tomorrow where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks between ministers and sectoral representatives will be given.

Ireland • 12 Apr

A meeting was held among the protesters in Foynes this evening and they have nominated Neilus O’Connor who is an agricultural contractor from Moyvane to go to Dublin tomorrow

Gardaí declare 'exceptional event' over fuel protests

An Garda Síochána has declared an "exceptional event" in response to the fuel protests.

Politics • 10 Apr

What is a C70 request and how often are they issued?

This morning's move by An Garda Síochána to request assistance from the Defence Forces to remove blockades of critical national infrastructure comes after a significant ramping up of the Government's criticism of the protests.

Ireland • 09 Apr