Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

Leinster House hit with intermittent power outages

Intermittent power outages impacted Dáil, Seanad and Oireachtas committee hearings this morning.

Politics • 09 Jul

The Sinn Féin leader said there is a process under way in the party around the presidency (Photo: RollingNews)

Sinn Féin 'not ruling out' presidential run for McDonald

Sinn Féin has said that it is not ruling in or out a presidential run for Mary Lou McDonald, as Fine Gael opened its nominations process.

Politics • 07 Jul

Ivana Bacik said the 'massive hike' in fees has caused widespread concern among students and families.

Bacik: Student's budget plans in 'disarray' over fee hike

The Minister for Further Education's remarks about student fees have thrown the budgetary plans for those aiming to go to university "into disarray", Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said.

Politics • 01 Jul

A number of memos on housing and planning are to be considered at Cabinet today (Stock image)

Government to consider housing and planning memos

The Government is due to consider a number of memos on housing and planning being brought to Cabinet by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne.

Politics • 01 Jul

Ireland has 'big problem' with domestic abuse - minister

The Minister for Justice has said there is a big problem with domestic violence in Ireland.

Ireland • 30 Jun

Move to halt project to build social homes 'a setback'

The Government has been forced to defend the decision to stop a public-private partnership project that would have built thousands of new homes in Dublin city and surrounding counties.

Ireland • 29 Jun

Rise in number of people recorded as homeless last month

The number of men, women and children experiencing homelessness increased in May compared to the previous month.

Ireland • 27 Jun

Minister for Defence Simon Harris intends to sign Ireland up to Security Action for Europe scheme

EU scheme on defence systems about 'common procurement'

The Tánaiste has said that by signing Ireland up to an EU instrument called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, it will "assist us in keeping our people and our country safe in terms of our defence force capabilities".

Politics • 27 Jun

Irish embassy in Iran shut amid 'deteriorating' situation

The Irish embassy in Tehran has temporarily closed in light of escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Middle East • 20 Jun

The Seanad has a unique electoral system

Supplementary register recommended for Seanad elections

The introduction of a supplementary register is among a number of recommendations following a review by An Coimisiún Toghcháin of the conduct of the Seanad elections last January.

Politics • 20 Jun