Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Dublin Airport currently has a passenger cap of 32 million a year, which was put in place as part of planning permission for the second terminal in 2007

Dublin Airport passenger cap suspension is extended

The High Court has extended the suspension of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport until the determination of High Court proceedings on a challenge to the cap taken by Aer Lingus and Ryanair.

Dublin • 03 Apr 25

The protesters from Mothers Against Genocide staged a sleep-out at the gates of Leinster House to mark the ongoing violence in Gaza and to coincide with Mother's Day

Fourteen arrested during Gaza protest at Leinster House

A total of 14 people were arrested at the Mothers Against Genocide protest at Leinster House this morning, gardaí have confirmed.

Ireland • 31 Mar 25

Micheál Martin said is part of the European Union and will be part of the EU response (file pic)

'Every avenue' used to deal with US tariffs - Martin

Ireland will use "every avenue" at its disposal to deal with US tariffs that are set to be introduced from Wednesday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Politics • 31 Mar 25

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced that €633m is to be spent on national road routes

Ministers announce €633m funding for national roads

Public funding for national roads around the country in 2025 will be €92 million higher than in 2024.

Ireland • 28 Mar 25

Opposition leaders pictured speaking to reporters on the plinth outside Leinster House after the Dáil was suspended (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Fallout unclear after day of division in Dáil chamber

There have been many days in the Dáil when the rows were ferocious but what happened today will stand out, writes Political Coverage Editor Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Mar 25

Verona Murphy described the situation as 'farcical'

'Holy show' - Chaotic scenes as Dáil passes speaking vote

The Dáil has passed changes to speaking time arrangements in the chamber amid chaotic scenes in which Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy said deputies were "making a holy show of themselves".

Politics • 25 Mar 25

Government and Opposition are at loggerheads over speaking time and the regional independent TDs group

Reigniting: All you need to know on the Dáil speaking rights row

When the Dáil reconvenes at 2pm tomorrow, the so-called 'speaking time' row is expected to reach a boiling point, a full three months on from November's General Election.

Prime Time • 28 Mar 25

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell (file image - RollingNews.ie)

State loses appeal after claims of airspace 'secret deal'

The State has lost its appeal to block a case seeking to compel officials to confirm if Ireland has a secret deal with Britain to allow the RAF to enter Irish airspace in the event of a terrorist or international attack.

Courts • 18 Mar 25

Explainer: Triple Lock or not for peacekeeping missions

Campaigners claim the Security Council veto does not stop UN mandates for peacekeeping as legislation to end the Triple Lock advances here.

Clarity • 16 Mar 25

Donald Trump seen receiving the traditional bowl of shamrock in 2019 during his previous White House term

What will Taoiseach raise during face-to-face with Trump?

After much speculation the Taoiseach's annual invite to the White House for St Patrick's Day festivities has finally arrived, but what will Taoiseach Micheál Martin's priorities be as he has a face-to-face with Donald Trump?

Analysis and Comment • 02 Mar 25