Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Taoiseach Micheál Martin made the comments in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ireland 'open' to Ukraine peacekeeping mission - Martin

Taoiseach Mícheál Martin told President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ireland remains open to taking part in any peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

Ukraine • 01 Sep 25

A total of 5,014 children accessed emergency accommodation last month (stock photo)

Over 5,000 children recorded as homeless last month

The number of children who are homeless and living in emergency accommodation has exceeded 5,000 for the first time.

Ireland • 29 Aug 25

catherine connolly launches her presidential bid outside Leinster House

Connolly launches Áras bid, hopes to 'empower' people

Independent TD for Galway West Catherine Connolly has completed the launch of her bid for the presidency at a press conference outside Leinster House this lunchtime, saying she hopes to "empower people to find their own voices".

Politics • 08 Aug 25

Alan Shatter speaking to an Oireachtas Committee

Shatter likens OTB to laws seen 'in 1930s Germany'

The Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs has heard stinging criticism of the Occupied Territories Bill from former minister for justice Alan Shatter, who likened it to legislation passed in Germany in the 1930s.

Politics • 16 Jul 25