Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

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 • 7 mins

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

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